By Paul Gotham Ah, a weekend of college basketball is in the books. It feels good to let it air out. Surveying the Atlantic 10, Metro Atlantic Athletic and Patriot League for some lessons learned this past weekend. Bucknell is more than Mike Muscala A collective "we told you so" can be heard coming from the denizens of Lewisburg, PA. Forgive the rest of us for getting … [Read more...] about Cameron Ayers, Vee Sanford, Youssou Ndoye and five nuggets learned this weekend
Youssou Ndoye
Ndoye turns opener into a block party
By Paul Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Footnote at the bottom of the box score reads: Technical fouls: St. Bonaventure-NDOYE, Youssou. It was a small penalty to pay. Actually, the official's whistle was barely audible over the clamor created by the student section. With the game well in hand Youssou Ndoye delivered a thunderous two-handed jam that rattled the Reilly … [Read more...] about Ndoye turns opener into a block party
Nicholson leads as Bona downs URI, 81-61
By Paul Casey Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- A variety of descriptions come to mind regarding St. Bonaventure's performance Saturday afternoon: efficient offense, getting the most from its top player and disciplined defense. Add catching their stride at the right time to that list. Andrew Nicholson put an exclamation point on senior day festivities with … [Read more...] about Nicholson leads as Bona downs URI, 81-61
Signed, sealed, delivered: St Bona Bonnies 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. Today we cast our eyes upon the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. After falling 75-73 in double overtime to La Salle in A-10's first round round, the Bonnies accepted a bid to the CBI Tournament. Central Florida ousted the Brown and White after 40 … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St Bona Bonnies 2011-12
Bonnies add Youssou Ndoye to 2011 Class
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Youssou Ndoye (YOU-sue en-DOY-yay) has signed an athletics grant-in-aid to join the men's basketball program in the fall, head coach Mark Schmidt announced on Tuesday. Ndoye, a 6-foot-9 230-pound forward/center from Dakar, Senegal, played two seasons at Lee Academy in Maine. He averaged seven points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game this year in … [Read more...] about Bonnies add Youssou Ndoye to 2011 Class