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Giacoletti brings his vision to Drake
Ray Giacoletti watched with pride as the Utah team he had constructed reached the 2009 NCAA tournament.
He was never given the chance to see what he could do with those Utes.
Giacoletti's lone high-profile head coaching job ended after just three seasons in 2007, as he resigned following back-to-back losing seasons. But Giacoletti saw Utah's run two years later -- it included...
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Preview: Iowa State vs. Drake
Analysis, a prediction and more for Iowa State's Saturday showdown with the Drake Bulldogs.
Drake 74, IPFW 64
Chris Hines scored 19 points and Ben Simons added 15, leading Drake to a 74-64 victory over IPFW on Saturday night in the first-ever meeting between the schools.
Hines and Simon hit three 3-pointers apiece. Jordan Clarke added nine points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (4-4), who went ahead for good, 31-29, on Richard Carter's layup 2:20 before halftime and led by as many...
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December 08, 2012
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Coach Groce Sees Strong Fit With Rice
While it was announced previously, it is now official. Former Champaign Centennial basketball star Rayvonte Rice is transferring from Drake and will have two years of eligibility with the Fighting Illini after sitting out a year. Illini coach John Groce provided details on why he feels Rice can make a positive contribution beginning in 2013.
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May 01, 2012
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Shooting Guard Rayvonte Rice Returning Home
The home town hero is coming home. Rayvonte Rice, who starred at Champaign Centennial before attending Drake for two years, announced today he is transferring to the University of Illinois. He will have to sit out a year due to NCAA transfer rules, but he will have two years of eligibility after that.
Via illinois.scout.com
April 25, 2012
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Illini grab shooting guard transfer Rayvonte Rice from Drake
Coach John Groce landed his first recruiting victory as coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini today, as Rayvonte Rice is leaving Drake and coming home. The 6-4, 250-pound guard grew up in Champaign, Illinois and was the 2010 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year while playing for Champaign Centennial High School. Hopefully, this will help bring in this year’s Gatorade player of...
Evansville Purple Aces vs Drake Bulldogs Betting Matchup Report
Jan 13, 8:05 PM | Ford Center
Drake Bulldogs vs Evansville Purple Aces Odds
9-7TEAM RECORD7-8
The Evansville Purple Aces host Drake on Friday, looking to build on their 7-8 mark against the 9-7 Bulldogs in college hoops action at Ford Center.
The Purple Aces sit at 7-8 (7-5 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Bulldogs are currently 9-7 (5-9 ATS). Looking to wager on...
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January 13, 2012
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Creighton Bluejays battle vs Drake Bulldogs highlights college odds menu
Jan 3, 8:05 PM | Qwest Center
Drake Bulldogs vs Creighton Bluejays Odds
8-5TEAM RECORD11-2
College hoops betting interest focuses on the Creighton vs Drake battle Tuesday at Qwest Center as the Bluejays look to defend home court and cover the NCAAB point spread.
Creighton battles the Bulldogs, currently sitting with a 8-5 mark (5-6 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always...
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January 03, 2012
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NCAA hoops odds preview - Drake vs. Missouri State
Dec 31, 3:05 PM | JQH Arena
Drake Bulldogs vs Missouri State Bears Odds
8-4TEAM RECORD8-5
The Bears will try to cover the spread at JQH Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Drake Bulldogs in college basketball action.
The Bulldogs will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 5-5 ATS against the number this season, while the Bears are 4-5 ATS. Drake...
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December 31, 2011
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Drake 79, Indiana St. 64
Karl Madison scored 24 points and Rayvonte Rice added 22 as Drake defeated Indiana State 79-64 on Wednesday night in the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both schools.
Ben Simons had 15 points, Jeremy Jeffers scored 14 and Jordan Clarke grabbed 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs (8-4), who never trailed in the game. They shot 71 percent (17 of 24) in the second half to break away...
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December 28, 2011
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Virginia favored by 8 against Drake on Monday
Nov 21, 3:30 PM | Sports and Fitness Center
Drake Bulldogs vs Virginia Cavaliers Odds
3-1TEAM RECORD3-1
The visiting Bulldogs hope to send their backers to the pay window on Monday as they look to cover the spread at Sports and Fitness Center against the Virginia Cavaliers.
The game is being played at Sports and Fitness Center, which makes it technically a neutral site...
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November 21, 2011
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Drake Bulldogs home to Eagles in NCAAB betting action
Nov 19, 6:00 PM | Sports and Fitness Center
Winthrop Eagles vs Drake Bulldogs Odds
0-3TEAM RECORD2-1
Drake looks to cover the Bulldogs-Eagles pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 2-1 mark when they host Winthrop in college basketball action.
The game is being played at Sports and Fitness Center, which makes it technically a neutral site match.
The Bulldogs bring...
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November 19, 2011
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Williams Blog: Drake brings out the best in ISU shooters
By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher
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Three of the greatest shooting performances in Iowa State history have gone down the last three times that the Cyclones have gone head-to-head with the Drake Bulldogs.
The best was on Nov. 17 2009, when Lucca Staiger set an Iowa State record for 3-pointers made in a game with 10 in a 90-70 Cyclone...
Rice ready to accept punishment
Drake basketball player Rayvonte Rice knows he made a mistake and is ready to accept his punishment.
Rice and teammate Kurt Alexander were arrested for shoplifting at an area sporting goods store on Aug. 31 and immediately were suspended from the team. They have since been reinstated, but coach Mark Phelps said Monday he was still weighing further disciplinary action for them, which...
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October 10, 2011
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Drake's Rice ready to accept punishment (AP)
Drake basketball player Rayvonte Rice knows he made a mistake and is ready to accept his punishment. Rice and teammate Kurt Alexander were arrested for shoplifting at an area sporting goods store on Aug. 31 and immediately were suspended from the team. They have since been reinstated, but coach Mark Phelps said Monday he was still weighing further disciplinary action for them, which likely will...
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October 10, 2011
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