By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Martelli knows the value of a win. He also understands extenuating circumstances can affect outcomes. Saint Joseph's head coach didn't waste any time Monday morning discussing his team's win over over then No. 13/15 Dayton last Wednesday and the impact of Kendall Pollard's absence on the Flyers lineup. "Before anybody leaves the ship on Dayton," … [Read more...] about Martelli acknowledges the void created by Pollard’s absence
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Brendan Casper awarded scholarship by Saint Joseph’s
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s head basketball coach Phil Martelli announced that junior Brendan Casper has been awarded a scholarship for the upcoming Spring semester. Casper, from Audubon, Pa. (Methacton H.S.) joined the team as a walk-on his freshman year and has seen action in 36 games. “We’re very happy to be able to provide a basketball scholarship to … [Read more...] about Brendan Casper awarded scholarship by Saint Joseph’s
Posley thrives in St. Bonaventure offense
By Paul Gotham That St. Bonaventure's Marcus Posley took game-winning shots in consecutive games would have been noteworthy, not to mention making both attempts. As the player of the week awards roll in, and sports information directors scramble to find historical significance for this feat, what can get lost is the story of a player and a system which allows him to … [Read more...] about Posley thrives in St. Bonaventure offense
Trio of Atlantic 10 coaches voice opinions on Marcus Smart
By Paul Gotham Marcus Smart doesn’t play for VCU, Duquesne, St. Joseph’s or any other Atlantic 10 school, but that fact didn’t stop a trio of A-10 coaches from commenting on the situation which occurred this weekend involving the Oklahoma State guard. Smart, as many know by now, was involved in an altercation with a fan at the end of the Oklahoma State at Texas Tech … [Read more...] about Trio of Atlantic 10 coaches voice opinions on Marcus Smart
Roberts adds wear and tear to the St. Joseph’s attack
By Paul Gotham To understand the contributions Ronald Roberts Jr. makes to the St. Joseph’s Hawks attack one needs to look no further than a recent loss to then No. 19 UMass Minutemen. With Roberts on the bench suffering from back spasms, the Hawks let a nine-point second-half lead slip away and fell on the road 66-62. St. Joseph’s followed three nights later with an … [Read more...] about Roberts adds wear and tear to the St. Joseph’s attack