ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – Oklahoma's Buddy Hield and Michigan State's Denzel Valentine, who have emerged as the two leading candidates to win the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Oscar Robertson Trophy for national player of the year, headline the 2015-16 USBWA Men's All-America Team. Hield and Valentine earlier were named District Players of the Year by the USBWA, Valentine … [Read more...] about USBWA unveils 2015-16 Men’s All-America Team
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Lewis finds his role in VCU’s lineup
By PAUL GOTHAM There's no questioning the correlation between the VCU Rams current 10-game winning streak and the improved play of JeQuan Lewis. The junior point guard leads his team (15-5/7-0) with 99 total assists (more than double Melvin Johnson's 46 - the Rams second leading assist man). Over the last month Lewis is doing it with more control. "He’s certainly … [Read more...] about Lewis finds his role in VCU’s lineup
Davidson’s Gibbs keeps good company
By PAUL GOTHAM Fourteen players have topped the single-game 40-point plateau this season. Only Jack Gibbs has repeated that feat. Davidson's junior guard garnered National Player of the Week honors and the Atlantic 10 Conference award for the second straight week when he averaged 37 points and seven assists in two contests. The Westerville, Ohio native scored 31 points … [Read more...] about Davidson’s Gibbs keeps good company
Alie-Cox giving VCU increased production
By PAUL GOTHAM Virginia Commonwealth University's Rams have won six straight, and Mo Alie-Cox increased his scoring production during that stretch. First-year coach Will Wade doesn't need to be told there's a correlation between the two. "He’s a commanding presence down there," Wade said during the Atlantic 10's weekly tele-conference. "Right now he’s really tough to … [Read more...] about Alie-Cox giving VCU increased production
Flyers, Sooners and sweet pursuits
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Dayton's Flyers are 24-1 when holding opponents under 65 points this season. That number may come into play when the No. 11-seed Flyers (27-8/13-5 Atlantic 10) take on the No. 3-seed Oklahoma Sooners (23-10/13-7 Big 12) in third round East Regional action at Nationwide Arena Sunday night. Four of Oklahoma's starters tally double figures with … [Read more...] about Flyers, Sooners and sweet pursuits