With the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off scheduled for November 15th, it is time to count down the Top 25 of hardwood nation. 2009-'10 Result: 26-9 (13-3 Atlantic 10) lost to St. Mary's 80-71 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach: Chris Mooney 102-91 six years (84-80 five years at Richmond). Two Spiders have crawled the hardwood of the N.B.A.: Johnny Newman and … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown| #24 Richmond
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CBB Splinters | 9/15/10
By Paul Casey Gotham The chill in the air means one thing: basketball season is near. Ah yes, snow on the ground in the northeast means heat in the gyms. It won't be long. The grandfather clock will chime midnight, and the high tops will hit the hardwood. Here are a few topics to get us salivating. Familiar faces in new places When official team practices begin, a few … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 9/15/10
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
by Rey View Part I of this article here. The question then is what has happened since the 1980s when multiple Ivy League players would hear their names called on draft night? For one, it seems that while other universities' standards become a little more flexible, Ivy League universities continuously become more stringent. This, along with no athletic scholarships, … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I
by Rey I recently attended a high school state all-star basketball game. There were two guards from a state championship team that I looked forward to seeing play. Behind me, a discussion began about one of the players, a point guard that will attend Yale. "Why is he going to Yale? He ain't going pro if he's going to the Ivy League. Must not have had a lot of offers. … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I