Author Archives: Brendan Doyle

While Tribe is showing signs of improvement, post defense is holding it back

The Tribe has a chance to rise above a very poor bottom half of the CAA into the middle tier, and it would be a shame if their defense held them back.

Even on different trajectories, W&M programs find themselves in similar CAA positions

Looking at these rosters, you’d never guess which William & Mary basketball program it was that underwent a coaching change last season. On the men’s side, the Tribe returns just… Read more »

The Tribe bench celebrates against Delaware.

After transfers, W&M’s plan has fallen apart

The premise of head coach Dane Fischer’s whole tenure has fallen apart. The only possible option is to turn to the transfer portal.

Nathan Knight dunks in what turned out to be an incredibly frustrating loss and end to his career.

This is not the year. I’m okay with that.

Two years ago, my friends and I made the trek up to DC from Williamsburg with the full intention of watching one of the best William and Mary basketball teams… Read more »

The Kaplan Kurse explained; or, how Charleston can never win at W&M

The Tribe is 7-0 against Charleston at Kaplan Arena. Could this be because of talent and/or luck? No, it must be a Kurse.

Halfway through the CAA season: Five numbers to explain W&M’s resurgence

The Tribe doesn’t look destined for the basement as seemed inevitable even five weeks ago. Here are 5 numbers to help explain W&M’s success halfway through conference play.

William and Mary falls short in 74-62 loss to American: 4 things you need to know

The first game back inside Kaplan Arena with fans was a wonderful sight to see, but unfortunately the matchup itself was a frustrating affair, featuring poor shooting in the clutch, defensive lapses, and a concerning injury to one of the Tribe’s most important players.