This Week in A-10 Men's Hoops (thru 10/7)

Not much happening. Players getting arrested/suspended, coaches getting verbals and contract extensions, and so on.

Rhode Island

Men’s Basketball Guard Suspended

St. Bonaventure

More off-court trouble for the Bonnies

POLLOCK: Another proud moment for Bona hoops

Martin, Hagan added to Legends Celebration roster

Saint Joseph’s

SJU Mourns Loss of Former Publicist and Basketball Historian Andy Dougherty

Matchups set for Jimmy V Classic

Temple

[b]John Chaney, rumored to be on the outs after a hectic 2005-06 season, still has appeal for a trio of recruits who gave verbals this week for next year. [b]Combo Forward Mike Scott, PG Luis Guzman and PF Matt Shaw[/b] are slated to sign LOIs next month and become the next generation of Owls. Scott is an undersized PF who uses athleticism and hustle to make up for a lack of height and bulk and has fairly consistent shot that will be key developing as a wing. Guzman is your typical Temple PG, a great ballhandler, floor general and perimeter defender. Unlike previous Temple lead guards - Pepe Sanchez and Rick Brunson come to mind - Guzman is a fairly accurate shooter. Shaw is yet another SoCal big man who will flee the Golden State and travel east. He is a large body who will fill space, block out and has a few inside moves to boot. [/b]
Link: [url=http://collegehoopsupdate.com/html/roundup_051006.php]CollegeHoopsUpdate.com[/url]

Two commit to play for Temple [NOTE: Philly.com uses same e-mail/password as Charlotte.com]

Coach lauds Owls recruit’s poise [NOTE: Philly.com uses same e-mail/password as Charlotte.com]

Xavier

Xavier Head Men’s Basketball Coach Receives Contract Extension

In a preview to this week’s A-10 update on Friday, at least one national sportswriter is touting Temple’s Mardy Collins as the best collegiate PG in 2005-06 and another is showering praise on PF Steven Smith of LaSalle. And, as already posted, CHN named Withers to their 2005 All American team.

GO A-10!