Crusaders Take Another Shot at Title by Phil Kasiecki WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross figures to be right in the mix for the Patriot League title in 2006-07. That’s hardly a surprise, considering their success under Ralph Willard, but there’s reason to think they could come out on top in […]

Cox Communications Classic – Day One by Phil Kasiecki NORFOLK, Va. – The Cox Communications Classic at Old Dominion got started on Friday night. Each team plays each other once for three games in three days. That would test a team even in the middle of the season, but it […]

Young Buckeyes Have a Special Look by John Celestand COLUMBUS, Ohio – Yes, it’s still very early in the college basketball season. It’s a time for many college basketball coaches where wins mean everything, yet they still mean nothing. For Ohio State Coach Thad Matta, it was time for him […]

Friars Trying to Take Next Step by Phil Kasiecki PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The freshmen who were the face of the Providence Friars last season are now sophomores. It’s time to grow up fast just like they had to last season. To be sure, the Friars aren’t just their sophomores – […]

New Season, New Look at The Heights by Phil Kasiecki CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Eagles have a new look in their second season in the ACC, and it’s not just in their desire to run more, although that was plainly evident in their 111-65 win over St. Francis Xavier […]

Early Season Notes by Ray Floriani SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – A few warm-ups as the season is finally here, from the gridiron to the world of officiating. The call was made a few days ago to the Rutgers Media Relations office. Kathy answered the phone and said media relations director […]

2006-07 Coaching Changes by Phil Kasiecki Every season, plenty of programs change coaches and for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the previous coach is fired or forced out because of bad performance; in others, unfortunately, the coach is fired because of a violation of some sort. Still others […]

Former Bobcat Dominates Overseas Hoops by Zach Smart Basketball has navigated Kevin Jolley well beyond his Cheverly, Md. roots. Jolley, a gargantuan wing/post player, has played on some of the toughest courts throughout Washington, D.C. and nearly all of Maryland. The former Quinnipiac forward’s post graduate/collegiate career featured stops in […]

Why Americans Don’t Rule Basketball Anymore by Phil Kasiecki In late August, the USA team that went to Japan to compete in the FIBA World Championships took home the bronze medal, marking the third straight time the U.S. has not taken home the gold. Looking back, there was the shocking […]

Light Blue Made Sizable Impression, But White Plains Defended Their Home Turf With Pride by Zach Smart Sometimes, you have to be a realist about things. So, let’s face it. The chances of White Plains surrendering their title in the 2006 Ferris Ave. White Plains Summer Basketball League were about […]