Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com PHILADELPHIA - Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper has earned another shot in the NBA, signing a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Last season, Harper signed two 10-day contracts with the Detroit Pistons, scoring 13 points in five games played. A Richmond native, Harper has played the last two seasons with the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Former Richmond standout Justin Harper signs with Sixers
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Bona alum Ndoye inks deal with French League’s JL Bourge
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com 2015 St. Bonaventure alumnus Youssou Ndoye has signed a contract to play for JL Bourg in France this season. Last year, Ndoye played for the Austin Spurs of the NBA Developmental League. The 7-foot center averaged 7.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocked shots in 49 games. Ndoye helped the Spurs finish first in the Southwest Division and reach … [Read more...] about Bona alum Ndoye inks deal with French League’s JL Bourge
Former Billiken Kevin Lisch and Australia play Friday
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com Former Billiken Kevin Lisch and the Australian men’s basketball team face China today in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Game time is 12:15 p.m. (CT), and it will be streamed at www.nbcolympics.com. Australia is 2-1 in the group phase and is in a good position to advance to the quarterfinals, which begins next Wednesday. China (0-3 in the group phase) … [Read more...] about Former Billiken Kevin Lisch and Australia play Friday
Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2012 USA Olympic men's basketball team won its opening game in pool play against the Tony Parker-led French national team today 98-71. Here are some positives and negatives that come out of the Americans' debut in Pool A. The Positives LeBron James can play like "Magic" and get away with it. Unlike his time with the Cavs or even this … [Read more...] about Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
Lady Flyers finalize 2012-13 recruiting class
DAYTON, Ohio - University of Dayton women’s basketball coach Jim Jabir has finalized the Flyers' 2012-13 recruiting class. French national player Jodie Cornelie signed with the Flyers on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The 6-foot-4 center helped France to a runner-up finish at the 2010 FIBA U-17 World Championships this summer, starting every game and averaging 4.9 ppg and 4.5 rpg. In the … [Read more...] about Lady Flyers finalize 2012-13 recruiting class