By Paul Gotham Shaka Smart called plays for Treveon Graham 24 times in Virginia Commonwealth’s 97-89 double overtime defeat of La Salle last Saturday. VCU’s future opponents can expect more of the same. Graham, the Rams leading scorer with 16.1 a game, netted a game-high 34 on 11 of 21 shooting from the floor and 10 of 16 from the free throw line in 44 minutes … [Read more...] about VCU opponents can expect a steady diet of Treveon Graham
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Billy Baron: As Good As Advertised
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Billy Baron left one on the table Sunday afternoon. On a day where he took handoffs, turned down ball screens, scored in traffic, dropped a floater in the lane, threaded passes to teammates and hit a shot from just inside the gymnasium doors, the senior guard left one for the taking. Maybe more evidence of his flair for the … [Read more...] about Billy Baron: As Good As Advertised
Billy and the Griffs remain undefeated at home
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – What Billy Baron started, the rest of the Golden Griffins finished. And in the process Canisius kept its undefeated mark at home in tact. Billy Baron matched a career high and paced a quartet in double digits as Canisius (14-7/8-2) defeated the Marist Red Foxes (6-14/3-7), 78-65 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Billy and the Griffs remain undefeated at home
Tribunes topple the Niagara County CC Thunderwolves, 87-76
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe Community College's men's basketball team lost the opening tap Saturday afternoon. That was one of the only occasions the Tribunes came up short. Marcus Gooding (Brooklyn, NY/ Franklin Delano Roosevelt) led three Tribunes in double figures as Monroe CC (16-5/5-0) defeated the No. 9 Niagara County Community College Thunderwolves … [Read more...] about Tribunes topple the Niagara County CC Thunderwolves, 87-76
For GW, Good Lord Willin’ Creek Will Keep Risin’
By Paul Gotham Some players shrink a defense. Others stretch it. George Washington’s Mike Lonergan understands the value of striking a balance between both. So when the third-year coach saw the scale tipping, he had reason for concern. After tallying double figures in 13 of the Colonials first 14 games, Maurice Creek accounted for just a dozen points in his team’s … [Read more...] about For GW, Good Lord Willin’ Creek Will Keep Risin’