Spring Break
CAA teams prepare for conference tournament in Va.
Dan Crain
Issue date: 3/4/05 Section: Sports
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Senior night was at the DAC last Saturday as four seniors who have been a huge part of Drexel Basketball the last four years, Phil Goss, Jeremiah King, Sean Brooks and Danny Hinds, saw their last game at the DAC. After the game, Coach Flint said, "When these guys look in the media guide, they're not going to be just in the picture. They did a lot of good things while they were here."
The question now is how many games do these four have left wearing the Drexel blue and gold? The answer depends on the CAA tournament, and how this team plays during the culmination of the season. The Dragons' performance will strengthen a possible NIT berth or get them invited to the "Big Dance." Nine teams may control the destiny of this year's Dragons, and here is a preview of each:
Old Dominion:
CAA Record: (15-3)
Frontcourt: A-
Backcourt: B
Coaching: B+
Team MVP: Alex Loughton
Player to Watch: Val Vasylius
Loughton will be one of the top two vote getters for CAA Player of the Year. The junior from the land down under can score from inside the paint, but also has an outside shot that makes him difficult to defend. His 1-2 punch with Arnaud Dahi, another overseas player who can play inside or out makes ODU a difficult team to gameplan against. Vasylius is ODU's sixth man, a decent scorer, and one of the league's dirtiest players. Such a dubious title was earned after he fouled out in 11 minutes in his first game against DU last year, leaving thoughts of University of Temple coach John Chaney and his "goon". The Monarchs contrast between inside and outside shooters, physical and soft players along with their fine coaching has helped land them the 1 seed. It also makes them the team to beat in Richmond. If Drexel wins in the first round, the Monarchs would likely be the second round opponent on Sunday.
Virginia Commonwealth
CAA Record (13-5)
Frontcourt: B+
Backcourt: B-
The question now is how many games do these four have left wearing the Drexel blue and gold? The answer depends on the CAA tournament, and how this team plays during the culmination of the season. The Dragons' performance will strengthen a possible NIT berth or get them invited to the "Big Dance." Nine teams may control the destiny of this year's Dragons, and here is a preview of each:
Old Dominion:
CAA Record: (15-3)
Frontcourt: A-
Backcourt: B
Coaching: B+
Team MVP: Alex Loughton
Player to Watch: Val Vasylius
Loughton will be one of the top two vote getters for CAA Player of the Year. The junior from the land down under can score from inside the paint, but also has an outside shot that makes him difficult to defend. His 1-2 punch with Arnaud Dahi, another overseas player who can play inside or out makes ODU a difficult team to gameplan against. Vasylius is ODU's sixth man, a decent scorer, and one of the league's dirtiest players. Such a dubious title was earned after he fouled out in 11 minutes in his first game against DU last year, leaving thoughts of University of Temple coach John Chaney and his "goon". The Monarchs contrast between inside and outside shooters, physical and soft players along with their fine coaching has helped land them the 1 seed. It also makes them the team to beat in Richmond. If Drexel wins in the first round, the Monarchs would likely be the second round opponent on Sunday.
Virginia Commonwealth
CAA Record (13-5)
Frontcourt: B+
Backcourt: B-
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