By Paul Casey Gotham Top off-the-radar performances "The sun don't shine on the same dog's [backside] everyday," but these performances need to see "a ray of light." Kyle Weems/ Missouri State - Weems turned in an efficient effort as the Bears won on the road at Bradley. The 6'6" junior forward scored 27 on 14 shots. He hit 12 from the field (two from behind the arc) … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 1/18/11
Siena Saints
Siena returns the favor; defeats Canisius
By Paul Casey Gotham ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gaby Belardo had a career-high performance, but it was not enough. Ryan Rossiter registered his 45th career double-double as the Siena Saints avenged an earlier defeat with a 73-69 victory over Canisius Golden Griffins in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Times-Union Center. Rossiter notched 28 points and grabbed 10 … [Read more...] about Siena returns the favor; defeats Canisius
College Basketball Splinters | March 22, 2010
By Paul Gotham That shook the bushes Whew! What do you get when you mix four overtime games, with three double-digit seeds advancing to the Sweet 16, and 10 games decided by three points or less? Oh wait...I forgot to add in there - 11 different conferences represented in the Regional Semi-finals. What do you get? The greatest show on earth, that's what you … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 22, 2010
Which Team From The South Will Try On The Slipper?
By Paul Gotham It is kind of hard to imagine that a region with three Big East teams (Villanova, Louisville, and Notre Dame) and two teams from the Big 12 (Baylor and Texas A&M) could have the makings for a Cinderella run. Especially, when one looks at the fact that Baylor and A&M have the chance to play third and fourth round games in Houston. Still, Cinderella … [Read more...] about Which Team From The South Will Try On The Slipper?
Can The Metro-Atlantic Grab An At-Large Bid?
By Paul Gotham Three weeks remain before Selection Sunday. Time to consider 'the last four in', 'the last four out', and maybe even "four score and seven years ago." Okay, so the last one was irrelevant. After the conferences determine their automatic bids, 34 spots remain for the tournament selection committee to decide. This year has the makings for multiple bids … [Read more...] about Can The Metro-Atlantic Grab An At-Large Bid?