By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Most coaches try to eliminate the noise. Phil Martelli embraced it. Then again, this wasn't the usual cacophony. "It was the noise," Martelli said after Saint Joseph's 87-74 victory over Virginia Commonwealth University in the 2016 Atlantic 10 Championship final. "Every time I was around them there was noise. Now, whether it was laughter, … [Read more...] about Martelli embraced the noise
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Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com DETROIT - Former Richmond forward Justin Harper has signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. A 2011 Spider graduate, Harper averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 34 games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League this season. He shot 48.5% from the field, 40.3% from beyond the arc and 88.5% from the … [Read more...] about Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
McCollum selected for Skills Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend
Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Former Lehigh men's basketball great and current Portland Trail Blazers' standout C.J. McCollum '13 has been selected to compete in the 2016 Taco Bell® Skills Challenge as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in Toronto. All-Star Saturday Night is set for this Saturday at 8 p.m. ET with the Skills Challenge slated as the second event. … [Read more...] about McCollum selected for Skills Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend
Valentine Greetings: Michigan State moves to top spot
Rankings compiled by RYAN MCDONOUGH with liner notes in part by JOSH KAY. 1. Michigan State (9-0) Points: 249 (9 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 2 Upcoming: Wednesday vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore, Saturday vs. Florida. Sharing (Denzel) Valentine greetings with one opponent at a time. 2. Kentucky (7-1) Points: 213. Previous ranking: 1 Upcoming: … [Read more...] about Valentine Greetings: Michigan State moves to top spot
The Price of Success: The Greatness of the Grit-N-Grind Grizzlies
"Your success took a shot at you? What are you going to do now? How are you gonna kill it? You're gonna become unsuccessful? Frank, you can be successful and have enemies, uh? (You could) be unsuccessful too, and even have friends." - Dominic Cattano from American Gangster By JOE MAGS Whenever I fall down the rabbit hole of measuring my success with somebody … [Read more...] about The Price of Success: The Greatness of the Grit-N-Grind Grizzlies