By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, NY – For the uninitiated Friday afternoon’s Atlantic 10 quarter-final match between the no. 1 St. Louis Billikens and no. 9 Charlotte 49ers served as revelation. No sooner was the ball tossed up, and the pressure from the Billikens started. First possession and SLU's Kwamain Mitchell denied Denzel Ingram the ball 35 feet from the basket. The … [Read more...] about Billikens defense key in A10 run
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Cavs overcome slow start to defeat Wizards 95-90
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Taking away playing time always gets their attention. Byron Scott did just that to rejuvenate his sluggish starters against the Washington Wizards Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cavs (22-42) continued their home dominance over their Eastern Conference foe by winning 95-90. They are now 10-2 in the last 12 home games … [Read more...] about Cavs overcome slow start to defeat Wizards 95-90
Raptors overcome poor shooting night, top Cavs 100-96
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell If someone were to bet with Byron Scott that a team would shoot below 40% and still reach triple digits and win, he probably would have gone all in. Good thing this is hypothetical or Coach Scott would be bankrupt. The Toronto Raptors (25-39) shot just 39% from their home floor yet still defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-42), 100-96. Rookie … [Read more...] about Raptors overcome poor shooting night, top Cavs 100-96
Creighton displays all the tools to make a tourney run
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Creighton (27-7, 13-5) displayed its versatile tools as it slipped by Wichita State (26-8, 12-6) 68-65 for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship on Sunday. In doing so, the Jays proved that they can sustain a formidable attack even when its All-American forward, Doug McDermott, struggles from the field. The 6'8" forward shot 5-13 … [Read more...] about Creighton displays all the tools to make a tourney run
Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- It’s been well-documented -- sophomore forward David Laury’s journey to Iona. He’s gone through so much in life, more than men twice to triple his age have not had to deal with. He’s moved double-digit times in his life, lived with many different family members but one thing that has kept him going is basketball. After transferring in … [Read more...] about Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona