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The Emergence of “Point Good” Could Be Huge for SLU’s NCAA Hopes

When Yuri Collins went down in the first minute against Rhode Island, the prospect of losing the former St. Mary’s Dragons point guard seemed like it could be a crippling loss for a SLU team trying to play its way back into at-large contention after a month-long COVID break. Though Saint Louis has plenty of …

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The Atlantic 10’s Most Dangerous Tournament Team: VCU, Saint Bonaventure, or Saint Louis?

As the Atlantic 10 conference schedule comes to a close three teams have emerged as leaders in the league. Saint Louis, Saint Bonaventure, and VCU have all proved to be formidable teams and now find themselves toward the top of the conference. With the season quickly wrapping up Jack Milko, Jack Godar, and Anthony Morelli …

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SLU Starting 5: NBA Player Comparisons

Due to the virus-imposed hiatus that has been in place since December 30th, the Saint Louis Billikens have been unable to get in on the A-10 mayhem that has marked the first stretch of conference play. Nonetheless, the Bills are still being heralded as the class of the Atlantic 10 in our weekly power rankings …

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Recap: SLU vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff

For the first time since the 1994-95 season, the SLU basketball team has surpassed 100 points in a game. To me, I think that pretty much shows what time of game it was for the Bills. And yes, it was a good one. But no, they didn’t play anyone special at all. They played Arkansas-Pine …

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3 Takeaways From the Billiken Classic

Javonte Perkins is a star. Opening up the preseason tournament with an offensive masterclass, Perkins reminded us why last year’s team was so successful late in the season. Ever since the JUCO product discovered his offensive prowess, he and the Billiken offense have only gotten better. He showcased his ability to finish at the …

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Heart and Hustle: Meet Jordan Goodwin

When you think of rebounding, what comes to mind? A forward or center grabbing ball after ball that clanks of the hoop? I’d think so. Well, think differently for one player in particular. Meet Jordan Goodwin. Someone who is willing to leave everything on the court, scrap after every ball, and not be content with …

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Gibson Jimerson Bound To Make Huge Impact For The Billikens Next Season

Gibson Jimerson, the highly-touted three-star player, played his final year of high school out of Montverde Academy in Florida. He led his high school team in scoring and shooting percentage. Not too bad if you ask me. Now, he is a Saint Louis Billiken. Unfortunately, his freshman campaign ended too abruptly for him. He suffered …

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A-10 Tournament Bracketology: The Halfway Point

We’re midway through the A-10 conference slate, which means it’s time to take a look at how the conference tournament bracket is shaping up. There’s plenty of clarity at the top and bottom, but the middle will prove the most complicated – and, therefore, the most interesting over the second half of the season. Let’s …

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Atlantic 10 Non-Conference Grades: Saint Louis Billikens

Saint Louis has been one of the biggest surprises in the A-10 so far this year. With Jordan Goodwin finding a new level and Hasahn French anchoring things down low, SLU stands at 10-2 and is looking like one of the strongest teams in the A-10. Travis Ford has integrated seven newcomers smoothly, and Goodwin …

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NBA Speculation: Charlie Brown vs. Javon Bess

The NBA draft has come and gone for the summer of 2019, and I am happy to announce that a few A-10 players made their way into the Association. Javon Bess was signed by the New Orleans Pelicans, while Charlie Brown Jr signed with the Atlanta Hawks. An interesting question was posed on twitter by …