By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Saint Joseph's University Hawks had extremely high preseason expectations for a team that returned numerous starters from last year's squad which narrowly missed qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. Even the Atlantic 10 Conference coaches felt the same way, naming the Hawks as the preseason favorites to win the league. However, Saint … [Read more...] about Hawks Drop Xavier, Have The Talent To Soar Past VCU
Phil Martelli
Xavier Can’t Be Overlooked In Brooklyn
By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, NY -- When one thinks of the Atlantic 10 Conference, they automatically think of Xavier University, a perennial power on the national scene. However, this season has been one of widespread change, a rare rebuilding effort after Xavier lost three of their best players last season to both graduation and transfer. Tu Holloway, Mark Lyons and Kenny … [Read more...] about Xavier Can’t Be Overlooked In Brooklyn
Saint Joseph’s signs DeAndre Bembry to Letter of Intent
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com. PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph's head basketball coach Phil Martelli announced that DeAndre Bembry has signed a National Letter of Intent during the early signing period, to join the Hawks in the 2013-14 academic year. Bembry, a 6-6, 195-lb. wing player from Carteret, N.J., is entering his senior season at The Patrick School (formerly St. … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s signs DeAndre Bembry to Letter of Intent
Saint Joseph’s Kanacevic suspended for two games
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com. PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph's University junior forward Halil Kanacevic (Staten Island, N.Y.) will serve a suspension for two games and a week of practice, as a result of his unsportsmanlike conduct during Tuesday night's Big 5 men's basketball game at Villanova University, head coach Phil Martelli announced today. The suspension will include … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s Kanacevic suspended for two games
Cameron Ayers, Vee Sanford, Youssou Ndoye and five nuggets learned this weekend
By Paul Gotham Ah, a weekend of college basketball is in the books. It feels good to let it air out. Surveying the Atlantic 10, Metro Atlantic Athletic and Patriot League for some lessons learned this past weekend. Bucknell is more than Mike Muscala A collective "we told you so" can be heard coming from the denizens of Lewisburg, PA. Forgive the rest of us for getting … [Read more...] about Cameron Ayers, Vee Sanford, Youssou Ndoye and five nuggets learned this weekend