Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Former Western Kentucky guard Derrick Gordon took his third visit to an Atlantic 10 program this weekend.
The former St. Patrick standout has now been to UMass, St. Joe’s and Rhody.
“Having the time of my life up here at Rhode Island…Coach Hurley is funny,” Gordon Tweeted in reference to Rhody coach Dan Hurley.
“Really enjoying my time up here at Rhode Island…My boy@JarelleReischel is also up here…Having a good time,” he added.
As the coach at St. Benedict’s Prep, Hurley coached against Gordon while he was at St. Pat’s.
Since leaving Wagner for Rhode Island, Hurley has already landed transfers Gillie Biruta (Rutgers) and Jarelle Reischel (Rice), as well as former Wagner pledge Mike Aaman, a 6-8 forward from Raritan High, and 6-9 Jordan Hare of Saginaw, Mich.
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
Former Western Kentucky guard Derrick Gordon took his third visit to an Atlantic 10 program this weekend.
The former St. Patrick standout has now been to UMass, St. Joe’s and Rhody.
“Having the time of my life up here at Rhode Island…Coach Hurley is funny,” Gordon Tweeted in reference to Rhody coach Dan Hurley.
“Really enjoying my time up here at Rhode Island…My boy