By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Martelli knows the value of a win. He also understands extenuating circumstances can affect outcomes. Saint Joseph's head coach didn't waste any time Monday morning discussing his team's win over over then No. 13/15 Dayton last Wednesday and the impact of Kendall Pollard's absence on the Flyers lineup. "Before anybody leaves the ship on Dayton," … [Read more...] about Martelli acknowledges the void created by Pollard’s absence
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Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com DETROIT - Former Richmond forward Justin Harper has signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. A 2011 Spider graduate, Harper averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 34 games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League this season. He shot 48.5% from the field, 40.3% from beyond the arc and 88.5% from the … [Read more...] about Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
VCU’S Johnson named Atlanitc 10 Player of the Week
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— VCU senior Melvin Johnson was named the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Monday, while Saint Louis freshman Jermaine Bishop was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards are for games played Feb. 15-21. Johnson, a guard, averaged 19.5 points and shot 50 percent (15-of-30) from the field, including … [Read more...] about VCU’S Johnson named Atlanitc 10 Player of the Week
SLU’s Jermaine Bishop tabbed A-10 Rookie of the Week
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis freshman guard Jermaine Bishop (Queens, N.Y.) was named the Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball Rookie of the Week for the third time this season, the league office announced today. He is the first Billiken since Kwamain Mitchell in 2008-09 to claim the award at least three times. Bishop averaged a team-leading 18.5 … [Read more...] about SLU’s Jermaine Bishop tabbed A-10 Rookie of the Week
Adams grabs spot in Bona lore
By PAUL GOTHAM It didn't take a genius to figure out what St. Bonaventure would run when it needed a basket late in Saturday's Atlantic 10 matchup with Dayton. Jaylen Adams using a high ball screen had worked all day. He had scored going right. He scored going left. He pulled up, stepped back, drove the lane, the baseline and in general pushed a Dayton team known for … [Read more...] about Adams grabs spot in Bona lore