Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By CURRAN McCAULEY After a down year for the Mountain West conference in 2015-16 that saw the conference tournament champion Fresno State receive the only NCAA tournament bid, San Diego State will look to build on a 16-2 conference season that ended bitterly in Las Vegas. A young … [Read more...] about San Diego State looks to reclaim Mountain West title
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Obokoh brings rim protection to Bona
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tenth-year St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt didn't dance around the subject when it came to discussing playing time for graduate transfer Chinonso Obokoh. "You don’t bring in a transfer to sit him on the bench," Schmidt said during the recent Big 4 media day at the Key Bank Center. "Our expectation is he is ready to be a productive … [Read more...] about Obokoh brings rim protection to Bona
Ryan Rhoomes and Mandell Thomas sign professional contracts
Courtesy of FordhamSports.com Bronx, N.Y. – Two former Fordham University men’s basketball standouts have signed contracts recently to play professionally in Europe in 2016-2017. Forward Ryan Rhoomes will play for Saint-Quentin Aisne in France while guard Mandell Thomas will play for BC Tartu in Estonia. Rhoomes, who earned Third Team All-Atlantic 10 and Second Team … [Read more...] about Ryan Rhoomes and Mandell Thomas sign professional contracts
Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly
By Paul Gotham The Big 4 doesn't have a championship. If it did, the winner of Wednesday night's meeting at the Reilly Center would serve the purpose. Bobby Hurley's University at Buffalo Bulls and Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies, coming off convincing wins Saturday at the Big 4 Classic doubleheader, will do battle on Bob Lanier Court. This series lacks the … [Read more...] about Bulls, Bonnies and a night at Reilly
VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament
Being connected as a team - from top to bottom - has been VCU's priority from day one. By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN -- Even with their loss in the Atlantic 10 final on Sunday, VCU is a strong team with a chance of winning multiple games in the NCAA tournament. Why the Rams might be successful in March - and in April - is not wholly based on their talent, but is also … [Read more...] about VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament