PHILADELPHIA - Former basketball great Jameer Nelson headlines the Class of 2011 for the Saint Joseph's University Athletics Hall of Fame, with the 10th Hall of Fame Celebration set for Saturday, November 5 at McShain Hall. Joining Nelson as inductees will be: Steve Ave '89 (men's track), Vicki Boyer '94 (cross country/track), Phil Greipp '64 (men's rowing), Mike Hauer '70 … [Read more...] about Jameer Nelson Heads Saint Joseph’s Hall of Fame Class
NCAA
Isreal Named Loyola Director Of Men¹s Basketball Operations
BALTIMORE – Former Loyola University Maryland standout Omari Isreal was named the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations today, Head Coach Jimmy Patsos announced. Isreal, who played two years at Loyola form 2006-2008, will handle many administrative responsibilities for the program such as travel and academic coordination. “We are very happy that Omari, a part of the … [Read more...] about Isreal Named Loyola Director Of Men¹s Basketball Operations
MAAC Press Break
Rider to give America 6AM wake-up call Lawrenceville, N.J. - The Rider University men's basketball team will wake up America on Tuesday, November 15 when the Broncs host Drexel University for a 6:00 a.m. game televised nationally on ESPN. "The 6 a.m. ESPN game with Drexel is going to be a lot of fun," said Rider head coach Tommy Dempsey, who won a program-record 22 … [Read more...] about MAAC Press Break
La Salle’s Ramon Galloway receives waiver from NCAA to compete In 2011-12
Junior transferred from South Carolina and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining PHILADELPHIA – La Salle junior Ramon Galloway (Philadelphia, Pa. / William Dwyer (Fla.) / South Carolina) has been granted a hardship waiver from the NCAA and is eligible to compete during the 2011-12 season, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. Galloway spent the past two … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Ramon Galloway receives waiver from NCAA to compete In 2011-12
Full Court Press – St. Bonaventure
By Kyle Soppe I interviewed the Director of Basketball Operations, Matt Pappano, to get an inside look at St. Bonaventure’s 2011 basketball season. Later that day, I attended a coaching clinic led by the ringmaster of the Bonnies, Head Coach Mark Schmidt. Here’s what Pappano had to say. Q: What is your outlook for the 2011-2012 hoops season? A: “We’ve got a chance … [Read more...] about Full Court Press – St. Bonaventure