By Paul Casey Gotham Two minutes and change remained on the Bridgestone Arena clock last Friday afternoon. A six-point St. Bonaventure half-time lead had evaporated. Okaro White capped a 12-0 run with a dunk, and Florida State led 60-52 in the second round of the Midwest Regional. Surrender seemed likely. The Seminoles had flexed their muscles. Their defense, which … [Read more...] about Bonas proved they belonged
Charlon Kloof
Andrew Nicholson and the statistic overlooked
By Paul Casey Gotham If his stats were any gaudier they would be on display at Tussad's Wax Museum. Imagine that. Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Superman and Andrew Nicholson's collection of double-doubles. That is if one could somehow represent the senior forward's 26-point, 14-rebound performance in the Atlantic 10 championship game. Not to mention his eight blocks that … [Read more...] about Andrew Nicholson and the statistic overlooked
Kloof’s influence vital to Bona’s success in Nashville
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Charlon Kloof toed the free throw line. One minute and thirteen seconds separated his St. Bonaventure Bonnies from the Atlantic 10 championship. Their lead over the Xavier Musketeers teetered between convincing and uncertain. This was the same Musketeer team that earlier in the season overcame back-to-back double digit deficits to … [Read more...] about Kloof’s influence vital to Bona’s success in Nashville
A-10 Semi-Final Ticker: UMass vs. St. Bonaventure
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Four remain. A spot in Sunday's final is on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. #4 St. Bonaventure and #8 UMass tip off Saturday's semi-finals. Jesse Morgan scored 21 points and Chaz Williams had 20 to lead Massachusetts to a 77-71 win over Temple (No. 24 … [Read more...] about A-10 Semi-Final Ticker: UMass vs. St. Bonaventure
Bonnies defeat St. Joseph’s in double overtime, 98-93; clinch first-round bye
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- This one was meant to be. Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Quentin Tarantino and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Hollywood please welcome the newest kings of drama. Andrew Nicholson collected his fourth double-double in the last seven games leading five in double figures including Demitrius Conger with his own double effort as the … [Read more...] about Bonnies defeat St. Joseph’s in double overtime, 98-93; clinch first-round bye