STF Conference Reports: Atlantic 10

Hey guys, this is Brett, I’ll be your A10 guy for the year here on STF. Welcome to the best conference report in the world! Ok, maybe not the best, but definitely the fifth best according to the latest RPI ranking. I will be posting every couple of weeks with much take on the conference at hand. Since, it has been a season to remember so far for the A-10, I gather that I will have much to talk about this season. Without further a due, the envelop please…


Team of the Week

Rhode Island Rams

It comes as no surprise to people who actually follow this conference who the best team has been so far and for this past week….The Rhode Island Rams? Really? The Rams are off to a phenomenal 10-1 start, their best start since the 1991-92 season. Capping off wins against nearly ranked Syracuse and Providence has allowed them to not only gain local recognition but national recognition as well. URI received 41 votes in the AP Top 25 poll, while also receiving 23 votes in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Top 25 poll. With a fantastic offensive attack, you better watch out when facing the Rams. They might just make you cry in time for the holiday season.

Player of the Week

I guess it’s pretty fitting to go with a guy from the most successful school in the conference so far. It was very close deciding between URI’s Will Daniels and Jimmy Baron but I have to go with Baron. In the two impressive wins last week, he scored 17 and 21 points respectively, while shooting a combined 9-of-18 from downtown. He is now averaging 15.5 PPG while shooting a lights out 45% from downtown. This kid is real feisty, well if he’s not, his dad (the coach of the team) will most likely spank him.

Team with the Worst Week

Saint Joseph's

One might think after a slight scare against Penn State, (yes they still have a basketball team) the St. Joseph’s Hawks would have gotten their act together. Well, they didn’t. The Hawks lost consecutive games against Creighton and Holy Cross this past week. They are now 4-4 on the season. Wasn’t this the team that Storming the Floor picked as the 29th team to watch before the season? Hopefully, they can start salvaging their season with upcoming games against Fairfield and Sienna. If not, Phil Martelli might be ripping out what’s left of his remaining gray hairs.

Games to Watch

Temple @ Drexel 12/15 at 12 p.m. on ESPNU
Hofstra @ Charlotte 12/15/07
Xavier @ Arizona State 12/15