By PAUL GOTHAM Virginia Commonwealth University's Rams have won six straight, and Mo Alie-Cox increased his scoring production during that stretch. First-year coach Will Wade doesn't need to be told there's a correlation between the two. "He’s a commanding presence down there," Wade said during the Atlantic 10's weekly tele-conference. "Right now he’s really tough to … [Read more...] about Alie-Cox giving VCU increased production
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Davidson, Dayton and a matter of pace
By PAUL GOTHAM When Davidson's Wildcats visit the University of Dayton Arena, Tuesday night they bring with them the Atlantic 10's leading offense. Their strength may turn into a weakness when meeting the host Dayton Flyers. Bob McKillop's Wildcats score 82 points per game while UD nets 73. On the surface, it appears Davidson will want a wide-open affair. McKillop knows … [Read more...] about Davidson, Dayton and a matter of pace
GW looks for Larsen to be more aggressive on offensive end
By PAUL GOTHAM Jordan Fouse, Daniel Hamilton, Ben Simmons and Kevin Larsen. Among the nation's forwards Green Bay's Fouse, UConn's Hamilton, LSU's Simmons and George Washington's Larsen rank among the top 35 for assists per game. They also make up the top four of forwards when it comes rebounding. Per BBState, Hamilton and Simmons lead the nation's forwards with 5.1 … [Read more...] about GW looks for Larsen to be more aggressive on offensive end
La Salle’s Jordan Price Named Philadelphia Big 5 Co-Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA – La Salle redshirt junior Jordan Price (Decatur, Ga. / Auburn) has been named the Philadelphia Big 5 Co-Player of the Week, it was announced today. He shares the award with Villanova’s Josh Hart. Price averaged 19.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in two contests for the Explorers this week. His all-around game … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Jordan Price Named Philadelphia Big 5 Co-Player of the Week
Bembry, Brown lead Saint Joseph’s over Rhode Island, 72-67
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - DeAndre' Bembry scored a game-high 22 points and Aaron Brown tallied 19 to lead Saint Joseph’s (12-3; 2-1 A-10) to a 72-67 win over Rhode Island (10-6; 2-1) at Hagan Arena. Bembry also had seven rebounds, five assists and three steals while notching the 20th 20-plus point game of his career. Brown was a perfect 4-for-4 from … [Read more...] about Bembry, Brown lead Saint Joseph’s over Rhode Island, 72-67