A weekly round-up of Atlantic 10 men’s basketball. Polishing for picking: UR's Justin Harper Justin Harper returned to the site of last summer's improvement to prepare for the June 23 NBA draft. Harper, a recent University of Richmond graduate (marketing degree), trained in Boston for four weeks before his senior year with Bobby Martin, a former University of … [Read more...] about A10 Bounce
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MAAC press break
Yankees to recognize Coaches vs. Cancer in pre-game on-field ceremony The New York Yankees will welcome Coaches vs. Cancer during a pregame home plate ceremony at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, prior to their game vs. the Kansas City Royals. Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of … [Read more...] about MAAC press break
Who am I? 5/11/11
By Paul Casey Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. Release your inner James Joyce and show us your stream of consciousness as you decipher the answer. Add to that the teachings of Myagi: patience. If you don’t get the answer right away, give your brain a chance to work if for no other reason than to stay in the discussion. You may not have THE answer, but you … [Read more...] about Who am I? 5/11/11
Kentucky-North Carolina thread
One last ticket to the Final Four will be punched when the SEC clashes with the Atlantic Coast Conference. Kentucky is in its 108th season of basketball and is the all-time NCAA leader in wins with 2,051. The Wildcats are 104-45 (.698) in the NCAA Tournament and 14-1 (.933) in tournament games played in the New York City metro area. The Wildcats own a 13-18 record in … [Read more...] about Kentucky-North Carolina thread
Marquette-North Carolina thread
Big East meets the Atlantic Coast with a spot in the East Regional final hanging in the balance. Marquette is making its sixth-straight appearance (29th overall) in the NCAA Championship and its 14th trip to the round of 16. This year’s selection marks the first time since 1980 the program has advanced to the postseason six consecutive years. The 1980 appearance capped a … [Read more...] about Marquette-North Carolina thread