By Paul Gotham Success in the Maui Invitational usually coincides with March success. The degree to which varies. Kemba Walker and UConn reigned in Hawaii in 2010. The Huskies went on to the national title later that year. Tyler Hansbrough and UNC took the 2008 Maui title and topped Michigan State for the Heels fifth national championship. Jim Boeheim's Syracuse Orange … [Read more...] about Maui ’13 takeaways
Kevin Dillard
Billy Baron, Kevin Dillard, Chris Gaston, The Step-Back and nuggets of goodness
By Paul Gotham Surveying the Atlantic 10, Metro Atlantic Athletic and Patriot League. I'm your Huckleberry A few (yes, Mr. Davis and Mr. Machir we see you.) didn't think Dayton's Kevin Dillard had it in him. After back spasms cut short his performance Wednesday night against Illinois State, UD's point guard was expected to sit on the sideline while Murray State's … [Read more...] about Billy Baron, Kevin Dillard, Chris Gaston, The Step-Back and nuggets of goodness
Dillard leads comeback as Dayton outlasts Murray State, 77-68
By Paul Gotham DAYTON, OH -- Rumors of Kevin Dillard's demise proved to be greatly exaggerated. The University of Dayton's senior point guard looked destined for the sidelines after back spasms sent him to the bench in the final minutes of UD's loss to Illinois State, Wednesday night. Saturday afternoon against Murray State, Dillard dominated in the closing … [Read more...] about Dillard leads comeback as Dayton outlasts Murray State, 77-68
Dillard, Benson help Flyers roll the Tide
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kevin Dillard scored 17 of his career-high 25 points in the first half to help the Dayton Flyers pull off a road win against the Alabama Crimson Tide, 81-76. Josh Benson had 21 points and six rebounds as the Flyers improved to 6-2 overall and won five of its last six. UD is also 19-8 against power … [Read more...] about Dillard, Benson help Flyers roll the Tide
Dayton downs Auburn 73-63 at the Charleston Classic
Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Kevin Dillard scored a season-high 20 points to lead the Dayton Flyers to a 73-63 victory over the Auburn Tigers at the 2012 Charleston Classic. Jalen Robinson came off the bench to pour in 12 points and seven rebounds, while Devin Oliver tallied 12 points and six rebounds. The Flyers improved to 3-1 … [Read more...] about Dayton downs Auburn 73-63 at the Charleston Classic