The Knicks selected Obi Toppin out of Dayton with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Toppin was born in Brooklyn and later graduated from Ossining High School. For Dayton, Toppin emerged as one of the best players in the nation for the 2019-20 college basketball season. The power forward averaged 20.0 points, 7.5. rebounds, and 2.2 … [Read more...] about Knicks take Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft
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Fordham Men’s Basketball Announces 2020-21 Schedule
The full 2020-2021 Fordham University men’s basketball schedule was released today. It features three televised Atlantic 10 contests and games with local rivals and Manhattan and St. John’s. Fordham will play 13 of its 24 contests in the friendly confines of Rose Hill Gym in 2020-2021 and will make three appearances on national television during the Atlantic 10 season, two … [Read more...] about Fordham Men’s Basketball Announces 2020-21 Schedule
The Last Lap For Antwon Portley
In spite of battling injuries and having tough shooting nights, Antwon Portley is determined to finish his senior season strong. Fordham celebrated Senior Day at Rose Hill Gym last Saturday and he was among the seniors who were being honored. Portley finished his final home game with 11 points. Pretty fitting that he and senior Erton Gazi were not only the two leading scorers … [Read more...] about The Last Lap For Antwon Portley
Fordham Has Bright Future With Soriano
In the absence of Chuba Ohams and Onyi Eyisi, Fordham’s freshman forward, Joel Soriano, has stepped up with strong performances in the last four games. Soriano has earned a double-double in four straight games. He has given the Rams much-needed rebounding and inside scoring. Since Soriano became starting center, back in February, he has averaged 9.9 points per game and 11.4 … [Read more...] about Fordham Has Bright Future With Soriano
Dayton – calm, cool, and collected for March
Dayton has that look about them. It’s the look of a team you want no part of having to play against in March. In the Atlantic 10 conference this season, the Flyers are looking to make history. They’re currently sitting atop the conference standings with a 13-0 record. They have won their last 15 games. Dayton, 24-2 overall this season, is ranked fifth in the AP Top 25. It’s … [Read more...] about Dayton – calm, cool, and collected for March
