Courtesy of LehighSports.com By: Justin Lafleur, Lehigh Sports Media Relations Former Lehigh men's basketball standout and current Portland Trail Blazers star C.J. McCollum '13 was awarded the NBA's Most Improved Player Award in April. McCollum began his acceptance press conference by spending more than five minutes thanking everyone around him - from his teammates to … [Read more...] about McCollum’s drive to create a legacy
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Kempton named an honorable mention All-American for second straight season
Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - For the second straight season, Lehigh men's basketball junior Tim Kempton has received Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America honors, as announced on Tuesday. Kempton, who also garnered his second consecutive Patriot League Player of the Year award, averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game in 2015-16. Kempton is … [Read more...] about Kempton named an honorable mention All-American for second straight season
Kansas finishes regular season at the top
Compiled by RYAN McDONOUGH with liner notes from JOSH KAY Kansas (27-4/15-3) Points: 324. (12 first-place votes) The Jayhawks finished the regular season with a win over Iowa State, giving them nine victories against ranked opponents, the most in Division I basketball. 2. Michigan State (26-5/13-5) Points: 309. (one first-place vote) It is the year of the … [Read more...] about Kansas finishes regular season at the top
Villanova remains atop the poll
Compiled by RYAN McDONOUGH with liner notes by JOSH KAY. Villanova (24-3/13-1) Points: 348. (12 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 1. Upcoming: Wednesday at No. 4 Xavier, Saturday at Marquette. With two wins last week, Villanova’s senior class led by Ryan Arcidiacono and Daniel Ochefu is now the winningest class Wildcats history (106). 2. Kansas … [Read more...] about Villanova remains atop the poll
How long can Sparty stay on top?
Compiled by RYAN MCDONOUGH with liner notes from JOSH KAY. Michigan State (13-0) Points: 325. (13 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 1. Upcoming: Tuesday at Iowa, Saturday at Minnesota. The true test of the Spartan’s depth will come this week when they open Big 10 play on the road without Denzel Valentine. 2. Oklahoma (11-0) Points: 307. Previous … [Read more...] about How long can Sparty stay on top?