By RYAN LAZO BROOKLYN — Marcus Posley's shots clanked off the iron, Youssou Ndoye could not establish position in the paint, and St. Bonaventure struggled mightily in their half court offense during the opening minutes of their second round match-up in the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Staring them in their face, the flapping wings of a Saint Joseph's team which Bona had defeated … [Read more...] about Bonnies finding timely rhythm
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Griffs look for firm footing going forward
By Paul Gotham ALBANY, N.Y. -- Phil Valenti dressed and available Saturday afternoon brought to mind that all too familiar yet frustrating question: What could have been? There was Valenti on the Canisius Golden Griffins bench ready to play for the first time since dislocating his ankle more than a month earlier. Valenti averaging 10.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and more than … [Read more...] about Griffs look for firm footing going forward
Journey to Richmond full of Hope, Promise and Remembrance
By Matthew Fidurko (@Durko33Matt) A bid. A spot. A chance to be a part of the elite, to change everything. The George Washington Colonials are the heavy favorite to win the Atlantic 10 Title this season. The Colonials have already garnered an at-large bid thanks to the outstanding regular season they put together. Charlie Creme, the Jo Lo of women’s bracketology for ESPN, … [Read more...] about Journey to Richmond full of Hope, Promise and Remembrance
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Marist Red Foxes 2014-15
Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the MAAC with a look at the first-year players of the Marist Red Foxes. The Red Foxes finished 12-19 (9-11 MAAC) and lost to Niagara in the first round of the 2014 MAAC tournament. First-year coach Mike Maker and his staff welcome five freshmen to campus: R. J. Coil, James … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Marist Red Foxes 2014-15
The injury to Paul George leaves roster uncertainty for Team USA
By Joe Mags The USA Basketball Blue/White scrimmage was supposed to help the coaching staff narrow the field of players from 20 to 12 — help, in this case, being the key word. The gruesome injury that Paul George suffered on Friday night serves as a cautionary tale that nothing in athletics is ever guaranteed. The injury also drastically alters the shape of USA Basketball’s … [Read more...] about The injury to Paul George leaves roster uncertainty for Team USA