We’re about two and a half weeks away from the start of Boston College basketball’s Jim Christian era. Here are some notes and observations from the preseason so far.
Men's Basketball
Rediscovering Chris Herren: The Star BC Lost And The Kid It Forgot
At a fit 6-2, 195, Herren is a bit bigger than he was as an 18-year-old freshman, but given the pharmaceutical hell his body was subjected to, the resemblance to the old photos is striking.
Sports, Men's Basketball
Q&A: BC Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Christian
The new BC basketball coach sat down to talk with The Heights yesterday about the offseason and to look ahead to next year.
Sports, Football, Winter, Basketball, Column
Results Matter, Not Tactics
Winning coaches should never be criticized for the way their teams play.
Sports, Winter, Basketball
ACC Hoops Pairings Announced
By: Alex Fairchild
This week, the conference rotated its schedule pairings for the next two seasons, meaning the Eagles will play different teams on repeat.
Sports, Winter, Basketball
Christian Says Staff Will Have Large Role In Recruiting
By: Austin Tedesco
The first question that new Boston College men’s basketball coach Jim Christian received during his introductory press conference on Tuesday was about his staff. It was also one of the first questions during a teleconference last Thursday when he was hired.
Sports, Winter, Basketball
Inside The Numbers On Jim Christian
By: Austin Tedesco
After some film review of his team at Ohio and looking back on his 12 years as a head coach, a better look at Christian has started to take shape.
Sports, Winter, Basketball
Christian Sees Growth Potential In BC’s Basketball Program
By: Alex Fairchild
After firing head coach Steve Donahue in mid-March, Boston College Director of Athletics Brad Bates was tasked with changing the direction of his men’s basketball program. With Donahue in charge of an 8-24 season, the problem was obvious-his man in charge was not winning games.
Basketball, Winter, Sports
Jim Christian Hired As BC Basketball Coach
By: Marly Morgus
Jim Christian has been named the next head coach of the Boston College men’s basketball team, BC confirmed today.
Sports, Winter, Basketball
Live By The Three, Die By The Three
By: Jim Hill
For former Boston College men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue, coaching success has consistently been tied to his squads’ 3-point shooting abilities.
