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Thursday, September 27, 2007
We were having trouble getting Holy Cross' schedule for the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, so I called Ralph Willard Friday to see if one posted on the CrossSports message board was accurate.
For the most part it was, Ralph told me, but there was still one problem to be ironed out. Because of some sensitivities involved, he asked me to hold off on posting anything about the problem. Yesterday he went public about it.
In a nutshell, UConn was afraid to play the Crusaders in the Coaches Vs. Cancer tournament. The two were set to meet -- assuming both won first round games -- in a second round matchup in Storrs.
The short version is this: UConn asked HC be sent to a different region. Ralph said no, since it falls in the middle of midterms for Holy Cross. He was not keen on playing anywhere then, but nearby Storrs was one thing, shuffling off to Oklahoma, which would have added a couple days travel to the itinerary, was another.
Willard, himself a cancer survivor, agreed to the tournament because HC forward Andrew Keister, himself a survivor of childhood cancer, and Keister's father had contacted the promoters about getting HC an invite. Despite the inconvenient timing, Ralph thought Andrew Keister playing in the tournament would be inspirational to kids with the disease.
Apparently UConn relented this week, but not until after Willard had committed to a game at San Francisco. The Crusaders are still looking for one other game. For more on the story, see Jen Toland's article in this morning's Telegram and Gazette
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For the most part it was, Ralph told me, but there was still one problem to be ironed out. Because of some sensitivities involved, he asked me to hold off on posting anything about the problem. Yesterday he went public about it.
In a nutshell, UConn was afraid to play the Crusaders in the Coaches Vs. Cancer tournament. The two were set to meet -- assuming both won first round games -- in a second round matchup in Storrs.
The short version is this: UConn asked HC be sent to a different region. Ralph said no, since it falls in the middle of midterms for Holy Cross. He was not keen on playing anywhere then, but nearby Storrs was one thing, shuffling off to Oklahoma, which would have added a couple days travel to the itinerary, was another.
Willard, himself a cancer survivor, agreed to the tournament because HC forward Andrew Keister, himself a survivor of childhood cancer, and Keister's father had contacted the promoters about getting HC an invite. Despite the inconvenient timing, Ralph thought Andrew Keister playing in the tournament would be inspirational to kids with the disease.
Apparently UConn relented this week, but not until after Willard had committed to a game at San Francisco. The Crusaders are still looking for one other game. For more on the story, see Jen Toland's article in this morning's Telegram and Gazette
Labels: HC, scheduling
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
New Lehigh head coach Brett Reed has received his first commitment -- a big man from New Jersey.
Justin Maneri a 6-foot-8 frontcourt type, says he will become anEngineer Mountain Hawk following his senior season at Saddle Brook High School in North Jersey.
Maneri was a second-team Herald News All-Area selection last season when he averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds per game. Maneri also got a look from Lafayette, NJIT and Quinnipiac, but said Lehigh was the only school to offer a scholarship.
In other recruiting news, that big kid from the Bahamas seen roaming Lewisburg recently was Probese Leo, a 6-9, 220-pound senior who is playing at St. Pius X H.S. in Houston. Leo moved to Houston last year to enter the Frank Rutherford Elite Athletic Development Program. Leo plays AAU ball for the Houston HoopStars.
The Nassau Guardian says Leo, who has more than 20 offers, will also visit Lafayette, Rice, Furman and Dormont "- all private schools in which he plans to study rocket science."
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Justin Maneri a 6-foot-8 frontcourt type, says he will become an
Maneri was a second-team Herald News All-Area selection last season when he averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds per game. Maneri also got a look from Lafayette, NJIT and Quinnipiac, but said Lehigh was the only school to offer a scholarship.
In other recruiting news, that big kid from the Bahamas seen roaming Lewisburg recently was Probese Leo, a 6-9, 220-pound senior who is playing at St. Pius X H.S. in Houston. Leo moved to Houston last year to enter the Frank Rutherford Elite Athletic Development Program. Leo plays AAU ball for the Houston HoopStars.
The Nassau Guardian says Leo, who has more than 20 offers, will also visit Lafayette, Rice, Furman and Dormont "- all private schools in which he plans to study rocket science."
Labels: BU, Leh, recruiting
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
Jim Mower, a 6-3 wing out of Philadelphia's Saint Joseph's Prep has committed to Lafayette.
Mower, who averaged 14 points per game as a junior, chose the Leopards over Colgate. The second team All Catholic League pick also had offers from Hartford, New Hampshire, Niagara and Quinnipiac.
According to the Philly Daily News, the decision basically came down to Lafayette's proximity to civilization.
Saint Joe's Prep is also the alma mater of Bucknell guard John Griffin.
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Mower, who averaged 14 points per game as a junior, chose the Leopards over Colgate. The second team All Catholic League pick also had offers from Hartford, New Hampshire, Niagara and Quinnipiac.
According to the Philly Daily News, the decision basically came down to Lafayette's proximity to civilization.
Saint Joe's Prep is also the alma mater of Bucknell guard John Griffin.
Labels: CU, Laf, recruiting
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Monday, September 17, 2007
Bucknell grad J.R. Holden helped the Russian national team to a 60-59 win over Spain in the Eurobasket final Sunday.
Holden finished with 8 points while playing a team-high 39 minutes for the Russian side. THe biggest of his shots proved to be the game-winner with two seconds left.
If you are not familiar with the tale of how Pittsburgh native Holden, a two-time first team All-Patriot pick, became "an elite Euroleague point guard" and a leader of the Russian national team, here is a link to some background.
In the process of winning the European title, Russia also qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games, which could make Holden the first Patriot League men's basketball alum to ever play in the Olympics.
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Holden finished with 8 points while playing a team-high 39 minutes for the Russian side. THe biggest of his shots proved to be the game-winner with two seconds left.
If you are not familiar with the tale of how Pittsburgh native Holden, a two-time first team All-Patriot pick, became "an elite Euroleague point guard" and a leader of the Russian national team, here is a link to some background.
In the process of winning the European title, Russia also qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games, which could make Holden the first Patriot League men's basketball alum to ever play in the Olympics.
Labels: BU
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Sunday, September 16, 2007
Russia, helped by Bucknell grad J.R. Holden, plays for the Eurpoean Championship today, having clinched a spot in the 2008 Olympic games in China.
Hard as it is to believe, Russia has qualified for the Olympics one other rime since the breakup of the Soviet Unions, according to a story in today's Boston Globe. That was in 2000, when Russia finished eighth the Seoul games.
The Russians qualified with an 86-74 semifinals win over Lithuania. Holden scored 18 points in the win. They will meet Spain in today's final.
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Hard as it is to believe, Russia has qualified for the Olympics one other rime since the breakup of the Soviet Unions, according to a story in today's Boston Globe. That was in 2000, when Russia finished eighth the Seoul games.
The Russians qualified with an 86-74 semifinals win over Lithuania. Holden scored 18 points in the win. They will meet Spain in today's final.
Labels: BU
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Monday, September 10, 2007
It has been a hectic time lately here at Hoop Time's world headquarters. Between chasing down coaches for Blue Ribbon Collage Basketball Yearbook preview stories, covering the ongoing saga of the biggest mass arrest in Harrisburg history for the day job, and trapping the squirrels that are eating the tomatoes in our garden, we've barely had time to check our e-mail, let alone to keep up with the news from around the league. Here's what we missed:
San Diego Jose power forward picks Bucknell: The Bison will beef up their front line next year with the addition of Enoch Andoh, a 6-8, 245-pounder out of San Diego Jose's Archbishop Mitty H.S. Andoh is one of three Mitty players who have committed to D-I schools.
Ralph will stick around a while longer: Good news in Worcester; Holy Cross coach Ralph Willard has agreed to a five-year contract extension.
'Saders in a capsule: College Hoops net tabs Holy Cross to win the league in its preseason look at the Crusaders.
Navy gets another guard: Jordan Sugars, a 6-3 shooter from Millbrook H.S. in northwestern Virginia has committed to Navy.
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Labels: BU, HC, Navy, previews, recruiting
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