Earl Austin Jr: Lisa Stone tabbed as new SLU women's head coach ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 09/05/2012 15:22:00 Lisa Stone has been named the new head coach of Billikens' women's basketball program. Stone comes to SLU from the University of Wisconsin where she spent nine seasons from 2--3-11. Stone has amassed a record of 503-237 during her 26-year career as a collegiate head coach. Area players sign on the dotted line ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 07/05/2012 17:17:00 Here is a list of where the area's Class of 2012 standouts have signed during the late signing period. We will continue to update the list as we gather more signings. Ozark AAU Championships to be held this weekend at Forest Park ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 05/05/2012 11:59:00 The 2012 Ozark AAU Championships will be held this weekend at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park (5600 Oakland Ave.). The tournament will feature boys teams from fourth grade all the way up to 11th grade and fifth-grade girls. The games will be held on Saturday and Sunday. SLU gains Central Michigan transfer Austin McBroom ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 04/05/2012 22:38:00 The Billikens have gained a commitment from 6'0" guard Austin McBroom, who announced that he will be transferring to SLU from Central Michigan. A native of California, McBroom was named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team. Greater Midwest Classic is set for May 11-13 ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 04/05/2012 15:49:00 The Greater Midwest Classic "Spring Fling" Basketball Showdown will be held this weekend at various sites. The tournament is for boys teams from 3rd to 8th grade and 15U, 16U and 17U teams and girls teams from 4th to 8th grade and high school teams from 14U to 17U. Battle for the Arch Recap ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 02/05/2012 16:28:00 I spent last weekend taking in the action at the Battle for the Arch Tournament at various locations around town. The tournament brought teams in from around the country, including several of the clubs from the STL metro area. STLCC's Ryun Davis Named to NJCAA Basketball All-America First Team ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 01/05/2012 14:50:00 Forward Ryun Davis of St. Louis Community College was recently selected to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II All-American First Team. Cameron Biedscheid and Taylor Manuel selected Mr. and Ms. Show-Me Basketball ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 30/04/2012 15:25:00 Cameron Biedscheid of Cardinal Ritter College Prep and Taylor Manuel of Incarnate Word Academy were selected Mr. and Ms. Show-Me Basketball by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association SLU men's basketball banquet to be held on May 6 ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 27/04/2012 17:19:00 Saint Louis University will hold a men’s basketball banquet at Chaifetz Arena Sunday, May 6, to celebrate the memorable 2011-12 season which saw the Billikens advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament Battle for the Arch Tournament set for this weekend (April 27-29) ================================================================================ Earl Austin on 25/04/2012 16:05:00 Several of the country's top summer basketball clubs will be in town this weekend to compete in the Battle for the Arch Tournament. The event is being presented by Gym Rats Basketball. It will be held at several locations, including the St. Louis Sports Center.