Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports At least half of the NBA has scouted St. Joe’s junior small forward Deandre’ Bembry, and head coach Phil Martelli believes he can ultimately be a first-round draft pick. Bembry, a Charlotte, N.C., native who played high school ball at St. Patrick in Elizabeth, N.J., averaged 17.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists last year at St. … [Read more...] about More Than 15 NBA Teams Have Scouted St. Joe’s Deandre’ Bembry
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Arnaldo Toro Visits St. Joe’s, K-State Up Next
Arnaldo Toro, a 6-foot-9 2016 power forward from St. Benedict’s Prep, enjoyed his official visit to St. Joe’s over the weekend. “It was really good, I enjoyed it,” Toro said. “I like how people were enjoying the place and the campus was nice as well.” St. Joe’s coach Phil Martelli and assistant Dave Duda scouted Toro several times at St. Benedict’s in advance of the visit, and … [Read more...] about Arnaldo Toro Visits St. Joe’s, K-State Up Next
St. Joe’s parts ways with Phil Martelli, who vows to coach again
By ADAM ZAGORIA Saint Joseph’s announced Tuesday it has parted ways with longtime head coach Phil Martelli. Martelli, 64, has been at the Philadelphia school since 1995, compiling a record of 444-328 (.575). His team went 14-19 this season, 6-12 in the A-10. He took St. Joe’s to the NCAA Tournament seven times, most recently in 2016. He guided the program to an Elite Eight in … [Read more...] about St. Joe’s parts ways with Phil Martelli, who vows to coach again
Phil Martelli lands new position at Michigan on Juwan Howard’s staff
By RICH FLANAGAN Juwan Howard was named the new head coach of Michigan’s men’s basketball team on May 22 and has quickly begun filling out his staff. He has already retained assistant Saddi Washington and is now bringing in a longtime Big 5 head coach. Former Saint Joseph’s head coach Phil Martelli has accepted an assistant coaching position with the Wolverines, he … [Read more...] about Phil Martelli lands new position at Michigan on Juwan Howard’s staff
St. John’s caps perfect day for Big East with signature win over No. 16 Arizona
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s capped a perfect and epic day for the Big East Conference by knocking off No. 16 Arizona 70-67 in the Al Attles Classic in San Francisco. Despite being outscored 41-30 in the second half after taking a 40-26 halftime lead, the Johnnies held on to improve to 11-2. Playing without injured guard Mustapha Heron (ankle), St. John’s was led by L.J. … [Read more...] about St. John’s caps perfect day for Big East with signature win over No. 16 Arizona