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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Burrell joins Lafayette coaching staff
Courtesy of GoLeopards.com EASTON, Pa. – Lafayette men’s basketball head coach Fran O’Hanlon announced the addition of Justin Burrell to the coaching staff on Wednesday afternoon. Burrell replaces Matt Blue, who took a job with the NBA’s Elite Youth Development Program in China following the Leopards’ non-conference slate. As a four-year starting point guard in the … [Read more...] about Burrell joins Lafayette coaching staff
Monmouth knocks off Memphis in final seconds
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com MEMPHIS, TN - Monmouth came back from down 10 at the half to beat Memphis at FedEx Forum Tuesday night, 82-79 behind 21 points apiece from Justin Robinson (Lake Katrine, NY/Kingston) and Je’lon Hornbeak (Arlington, TX/Grace Prep/Oklahoma). The Hawks have now won eight games in a row and tie the best start in program victory with nine wins in 11 … [Read more...] about Monmouth knocks off Memphis in final seconds
Lehigh alum C.J. McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player
Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Former Lehigh men's basketball standout and current Portland Trail Blazers rising star C.J. McCollum '13 has been named the Kia NBA Most Improved Player, as announced on Friday. The award recognizes an up-and-coming player who has the improved dramatically from the previous season or seasons. McCollum received 101 first-place … [Read more...] about Lehigh alum C.J. McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player
Jenkins, Villanova risk “sleeping in the street”
By PAUL GOTHAM LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Where there's risk, there's reward, and the Villanova Wildcats are reaping those benefits. Despite a 3-point shooting percentage outside the top 100 in the nation and some lackluster performances from long range this season, Villanova has found its rhythm from behind the arc in the NCAA Tournament. "I think we're just taking better … [Read more...] about Jenkins, Villanova risk “sleeping in the street”