All the comings and goings of Atlantic 10 men's basketball. Jones, Moore, Lee selected for weekly A-10 awards NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—The Atlantic 10 has named Saint Joseph’s junior guard Carl Jones and Temple senior guard Ramone Moore Co-Men’s Basketball Players of the Week. Redshirt freshman forward Anthony Lee earned Rookie of the Week honors. Both awards were announced … [Read more...] about Billiken milestones, Owls have “Moore” than others, Flyers roll and the A10 Bounce
Rick Majerus
Rick Majerus Records 500th Career Victory
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University’s 72-62 win today against Illinois-Springfield is the 500th victory of Billiken head coach Rick Majerus’ career. The milestone accompanies his 12 conference regular-season and five conference tournament championships, 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, four Sweet Sixteens, two Elite Eights and one appearance in … [Read more...] about Rick Majerus Records 500th Career Victory
Billikens Roll Past Tennessee State in Opener, 71-37
ST. LOUIS – Junior forward Cody Ellis led Saint Louis with 13 points and six rebounds in a convincing 71-37 Billiken victory against Tennessee State Friday night in the season opener for both teams. The Billikens, who led wire-to-wire, shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc in the 34-point victory. Ellis’ 13 points came on 4-of-5 shooting from the … [Read more...] about Billikens Roll Past Tennessee State in Opener, 71-37
Jared Drew Inks NLI with the Billikens
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus today announced that 6-foot-6 forward Jared Drew (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral) has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Billikens. He begins his four years of eligibility next season. Drew is entering his senior season at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. Last … [Read more...] about Jared Drew Inks NLI with the Billikens
Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Time for the Billikens of St. Louis to stroll along the runway. The Billikens season ended with a 70-61 loss to Rhode Island in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Rick Majerus and his staff welcome three freshmen that are … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2011-12