How Long Until We’re Back?: LaSalle

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I’m back for another part of the “How Long Until We’re Back?” series.  A fan reached out to ask about the LaSalle Explorers, which is really great to see from some of the smaller schools in the A10.  After a lot of research, hopefully I can provide some optimism from the other Philly fans on when their Explorers are going to be back.  Let’s go.
 
The Story So Far
Last season, the LaSalle Explorers had a new man at the helm after Dr. John Giannini and the school agreed to part ways after 13 seasons and one NCAA tournament birth.  In comes Ashley Howard, a coach who worked under Jay Wright at Villanova and helped the Wildcats to two NCAA championships.  Known as a very dynamic recruiter, Howard is just the guy needed to help get the right guys to come to LaSalle.  In his first season, Howard and the Explorers had a season to forget, going 10-21, but had a decent 8-10 record in the A10.  This season is a different story.  The team is 10-7, already matching their win total from...

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