By Paul Casey Gotham It's been 35 years since Ken Lelek first heard his name called in the Major League Baseball draft, but last month's annual free agent selection bridged a more than three-decade gap to the Monroe Community College hall-of-famer. When the Oakland Athletics picked Chris Bostick in the 44th round of the 2011 draft, it was the first time a graduate of … [Read more...] about Recent MLB draft stirs memories of MCC great, Ken Lelek
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Who am I? | 3/23/11
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. How many N.B.A. players can you name from Albany State University? Before I mislead you, I need to mention that the school to which I refer is in the state crooned about for its "moonlight through the pines." I … [Read more...] about Who am I? | 3/23/11
Last Night’s Numbers – 3/7/11
by Ian Levy This is a re-post of Last Night’s Numbers, a daily feature at Hickory-High where we run through the NBA games from the night before, highlighting one or two numbers I found particularly interesting from each game. All the stats are from Hoopdata’s box scores, which contain some additional advanced stats not available in traditional box scores. If you like what … [Read more...] about Last Night’s Numbers – 3/7/11
Logins stays focused on the next play
By Paul Casey Gotham The ball glanced off the rim and came to rest, as it has so many times before, in the firm grasp of Greg Logins. No time to pause or reflect, the senior forward moved on to the next play. He pivoted and started the Golden Griffins in transition. Seconds later, Alshwan Hymes took the outlet pass and advanced the ball to Ashton Khan for a layup in … [Read more...] about Logins stays focused on the next play
No Man’s Land
By Ian Levy As opinions of all varieties poured in on the Knicks acquisition of Carmelo Anthony last week, a general theme materialized among the naysayers. The Knicks have essentially duplicated a strength, scoring, but may have damaged their offensive efficiency in the process. It's not the only factor to consider when assessing this trade, but it is a legitimate … [Read more...] about No Man’s Land