By CHUCKIE MAGGIO At press time, we know two things for certain about the Atlantic 10 Tournament, which starts Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn, N.Y. The tournament will proceed as scheduled at Barclays Center, from the tip-off of the opening round game between St. Joseph's and George Mason to the championship on Sunday afternoon. And there will be fans, despite global concerns … [Read more...] about Most pressing questions in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
Dayton Flyers
Bonnies hang for a while, but can’t upset Dayton
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dayton Flyers had dashed to the locker room about 20 minutes before, but the seats in UD Arena were still populated by red sweaters. The Flyer Faithful wanted to applaud coach Anthony Grant and hear his thoughts on his team's eighth straight victory during his postgame radio show. "Everyone's watching the Flyers right now," forward Ryan … [Read more...] about Bonnies hang for a while, but can’t upset Dayton
Bonnies get their brush with Obimania
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Coverage of Dayton redshirt sophomore Obi Toppin this season has been reminiscent of the reviews that accompany movie trailers before they hit the silver screen. "No Dayton player in my seven seasons has reached the heights of Obi Toppin: literally and figuratively," Dayton Daily News beat writer David Jablonski said. "He's an effortless talent that makes … [Read more...] about Bonnies get their brush with Obimania
College catch-up: What you’ve missed in the Atlantic 10
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Now that the confetti has cleared in the New Orleans Superdome and LSU coach Ed Orgeron has growled his last guttural “Geaux Tigers,” our country’s collegiate sports focus shifts to college basketball and the two-month sprint to March Madness. If you’ve been so enthralled by Joe Burrow’s Tigers that you haven’t given Atlantic 10 basketball your full … [Read more...] about College catch-up: What you’ve missed in the Atlantic 10
Darrell Davis defies statistics
By PAUL GOTHAM To some the numbers may not add up, but Dayton Flyers coach Archie Miller understands that conventional statistics have limitations. Darrell Davis contributes less than 10 precent of UD's scoring output. His one assist per game doesn't amount to much. But when it comes to minutes played, the junior guard is on the court more than 50 percent of the … [Read more...] about Darrell Davis defies statistics