It's November. Almost time to tip off, and the Pickin' Splinters series featuring the incoming classes of the A-10 will get you ready. We move on to Rhode Island. The Rams 2010-11 campaign ended with a 66-54 loss to UCF in the CBI. Marquis Jones, Delroy James and Will Martell along with Ben Eaves graduated. Jim Baron and his staff have six freshmen that are Signed, sealed … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Rhode Island Rams 2011-12
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Performance of the week | Andrew Nicholson
By Paul Casey Gotham It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE (1), UNE, UNO from February 28th-March 6th that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Andrew Nicholson earns my POTW. St. Bonaventure's junior forward played his best when his team needed it most. With the possibility of hosting a … [Read more...] about Performance of the week | Andrew Nicholson
College Basketball Splinters | February 10, 2010
By Paul Gotham Saturday goes upside down Last Saturday gave basketball fans 21 division one games to enjoy. When it was over, seven ranked teams lost to either lower-ranked or un-ranked squads. In each case, the home team won. Georgetown 103 Villanova 90 Austin Freeman and Jason Clark combined for eight trifectas as No. 8 Georgetown took down No. 2 Villanova. … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | February 10, 2010
Rhode Island-Xavier: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Atlantic 10 contenders crash at the Cintas Center when Jim Baron's Rhode Island Rams (15-2/3-1) tangle with Chris Mack's Xavier Musketeers (12-6/ 4-1). Plot: Both schools trail Temple (4-0) for the conference lead. Saturday evening's game is the only regular season meeting between the rivals. Sub-plot: Rhode Island and Xavier rank 15th and 16th … [Read more...] about Rhode Island-Xavier: Tale Of The Tape
Xavier over Rhode Island – all in a night’s work
No doubt when Sean Miller's Xavier Musketeers answer the dinner bell, they travel to the dining hall behind the Cintas Center like the rest of the student body at the Jesuit school in southwest Ohio. From time to time the Muskies may grab a snack or two from the various eateries in the Gallagher Student Center. After watching them on the hard wood, it wouldn't be difficult … [Read more...] about Xavier over Rhode Island – all in a night’s work