The News-Gazette · Jun 9, 2019
Trending in the right direction: June 9, 2019
Photo by: Alex Brandon/APThese movers-and-shakers in the college basketball world had themselves a good week. Our college basketball writer explains why:
SURPRISE, SURPRISE
Juwan Howard put together an interesting first staff at Michigan. Retaining Saddi Washington wasn't a surprise. Neither was bringing Detroit native Howard Eisley on board. Former Saint Joseph's coach Phil Martelli? A bit of a surprise.
GREAT NICKNAME
It might be June, but there are apparently still quality players to add in the 2019 class. Four-star point guard Nah'shon "Bones" Hyland signed with VCU on Tuesday. Great nickname, and a great pickup for a potential top 25 team in the Rams.
DOUBLE DUTY