Author Archives: Brendan Doyle

Men’s ’20-21 CAA Preview: Drexel

The Dragons return their most talented core of the Zach Spiker era. But will a lack of depth cause Drexel to languish in the bottom half of the league yet again?

Men’s ’20-21 CAA Preview: UNCW

UNCW endured a turbulent season in 2019-20, with the C.B. McGrath era coming to an abrupt end on Jan. 13 after a long losing streak. The storied program will look to return to the glory days with a new coach that was a part of its last sustained period of success — Takayo Siddle.

Women’s ’20-21 CAA Preview: Hofstra

Hofstra suffered through its worst season in 30 years in 2019-20. As second-year head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson starts to stock the roster with her own recruits, will the Pride be able to get out of the basement and back toward its rich history of women’s hoops?

Men’s ’20-21 CAA Preview: James Madison

Aside from All-CAA guard Matt Lewis, JMU will have barely any familiar faces. That includes the man charged with turning the program around.

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Bailey Eichner, in the white home William and Mary jersey, rises for a rebound against Drexel at Kaplan Arena.

Season in Review: Bailey Eichner

Bailey Eichner had the best season of her career, improving on both sides of the ball and becoming a significant part of the Tribe’s incredible season.

In her pink jersey at Kaplan Arena, Sydney Wagner makes a pass to a teammate.

Season in Review: Sydney Wagner

A cog in one of the most efficient offenses in the country, Sydney Wagner provided energy and an offensive spark off the bench.

In the white jersey at Kaplan Arena, Thornton Scott attempts a layup against a James Madison defender.

Season in Review: Thornton Scott

As Thornton Scott went in 2019-20, so did the Tribe. That was great news during the first segments of both the nonconference and conference slates, but not so much down the stretch as injury and inconsistency caught up with him.

In the pink jersey, Bre Bellamy drives to the basket against Northeastern at Kaplan Arena.

Season in Review: Bre Bellamy

Bre Bellamy’s freshman campaign was the best rookie season for the Tribe since… well, Eva Hodgson in 2018-19. Regardless, Bellamy’s multifaceted skillset and consistent improvement spell good things for the rest of her career.

Tyler Hamilton, in his green Tribe jersey, shoots a jumper over a Northeastern defender in Kaplan Arena.

Season in Review: Tyler Hamilton

Tyler Hamilton is one of our favorite William and Mary players ever, even in just one season. His defense and demeanor endeared him to us on the court and off…. Read more »