Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball News

Coach: Al Skinner . Last year: 22-12 . Key loss: G Tyrese Rice. Key returnees: F Joe Trapani, G Rakin Sanders.

Over a span of four seasons, there were not many teams that could slow down point guard Tyrese Rice.

* Strengths: F Joe Trapani , G/F Rakim Sanders and F Corey Raji give the Eagles scoring balance.

Is it really early November? No, it can't be. Boston College's practice gym has no windows, so you can't see the weather outside, whether there's snow on the ground or the first fall leaves are still blustering on campus.

While some of his friends and family members were telling him to take his time in weighing numerous college basketball scholarship offers, Michael Carter-Williams says he knew where he wanted to go to college all along.

PLYMOUTH Raiders edged an absolute thriller 96-95 in overtime against defending BBL champions Newcastle Eagles at the Pavilions.

NEWCASTLE Eagles have been rocked by the news that player-coach Fab Flournoy has broken his finger.

PLYMOUTH Raiders coach Gary Stronach will call for a high intensity display to upset the defending BBL champions.

Junior Rakim Sanders is poised for a breakout year as the focal point of BC's flex offense.

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CHAD MCKNIGHT ended a four-year wait as Guildford Heat sent Newcastle Eagles to a thrilling defeat - " the champions' first of the season.

With basketball season officially under way, most of the attention is on the returning men's stars and highly touted recruits.

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SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: The Eagles added no signees to their roster for this season.

The college hoops season is right around the corner. Boston College is in preparation for their opener next month.

The college hoops season is right around the corner. Boston College is in preparation for their opener next month.

EAGLES ace "Prince" Charles Smith was left feeling breathless after a typically flamboyant performance helped his team secure a nail-biting 112-105 success against potential title rivals Leicester Riders.

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester put up a brave battle at champions Newcastle Eagles last night but were eventually edged out 112-105. Eagles maintained their 100 per cent start to the season but they were given a real fight.

It was only a few weeks away from his senior year of high school back in Meriden, Conn., when Jay Murphy knew he'd get the chance to play basketball in college.

Tyler Roche, Biko Paris will lead Eagles in upcoming season. Sept. 17, 2009 Senior forward Tyler Roche and junior guard Biko Paris will serve as captains of the 2009-10 Boston College men's basketball team, according to an announcement made by head coach Al Skinner .