By Jourdon LaBarber BUFFALO -- Billy Baron wore practice attire to his interview. He wasn’t really there to speak to me; his sleeveless blue Under Armour, basketball shorts, and the brand new pair of Kobe 8’s he had posted earlier on his Twitter account implied that he came to the Koessler Athletic Center for a greater purpose. All the while, he tightly clenched a basketball … [Read more...] about Canisius career behind him, Baron shifts focus to NBA
NBA Draft
Should they stay or should they go (now): college basketball’s biggest stars have just a few weeks to make the decision of a lifetime
By Joe Manganiello In the basketball universe, April marks the end of the collegiate season and the beginning of NBA draft talk. With the deadline to enter the draft on April 28, a lot of talented young ball players are toying with the idea of going pro. Simply put: some guys should stay while others should go. Louisville/Michigan The best players from the season's … [Read more...] about Should they stay or should they go (now): college basketball’s biggest stars have just a few weeks to make the decision of a lifetime
Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft
NEWARK, N.J. – For the second time in three years, two student-athletes from the Atlantic 10 Conference were selected in the NBA Draft. On Thursday night, Richmond’s Justin Harper and Temple’s Lavoy Allen were both drafted in the second round. Harper was selected as the 32nd pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic traded for the … [Read more...] about Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft
A-10 Bounce
A weekly round-up of Atlantic 10 men’s basketball. Harper sold ruggedness Justin Harper failed to make his middle school basketball team. But he kept shooting on the half-court concrete pad next to his family's Chesterfield County home. Harper wasn't a starter at Meadowbrook High until his senior year. At the University of Richmond, Harper was not a notable … [Read more...] about A-10 Bounce
NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
What Happens In Vegas... Summer is in full swing, and that means Summer League basketball. Thanks to NBA TV basketball junkies can catch some hoops in the month of July. Devoid of the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the regular season, Summer League hoops has a throwback feel to it. There are no player introductions prior to tip-off. The coverage is not state … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009