Steffon Mitchell took just four shots but impacted the game in a plethora of ways, while Julian Rishwain and CJ Felder stepped up for a combined 21 points off the bench.
Eagles Overcome Slow Start to Down South Florida
Derryck Thornton led the way with 22 points, Nik Popovic added 15, and the Eagles overcame 28 turnovers to beat South Florida, 74-60, and move to 2-0.
Defensive Effort, Balanced Scoring Help Eagles Open Season with Win Over Wake Forest
The Eagles forced 17 turnovers and Jay Heath, Derryck Thornton, and Nik Popovic all scored in double figures in a season-opening 77-70 win against Wake Forest.
Notebook: Thornton, Freshman Shine in Season-Opening Win
Derryck Thornton had 23 points in his BC debut, a trio of freshman stepped up after injuries and turned in strong performances, and the Eagles cruised past visiting Wake Forest.
2019-20 Men’s Basketball Preview
After losing Ky Bowman to the NBA, the Eagles start the 2019-20 season with Derryck Thornton at the point guard spot, a reliable post scorer in Nik Popovic, and an exciting freshman class.
Christian’s Player Development Strength on Display in NBA With Bowman, Robinson
Jerome Robinson and Ky Bowman are two such examples of head coach Jim Christian’s ability to get the most out of his guards, and they’ve set the stage for the future.
Media Day 2019: Eagles Defined by Growth, Experience
The likes of Derryck Thornton, Steffon Mitchell, and Jared Hamilton will aim to provide BC leadership alongside a group of freshmen brimming with potential.
Eagles Beat Out N.C. State for Top-100 Recruit DeMarr Langford
Four-star, Top-100 recruit DeMarr Langford announced his commitment to the Eagles Saturday. His brother, Makai Ashton-Langford, also transferred to BC in July. Langford is the second Top-100 recruit the Eagles have secured in 12 years.
Men’s Basketball Releases Complete 2019-20 Schedule
BC tips off the 2019-20 season against Wake Forest in November, hosts the defending champions Virginia and Northwestern in the ACC/B1G Challenge, and also play in the inaugural Al Attles Classic at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Tabbs to Undergo Knee Surgery, Miss 2019-20 Season
BC and head coach Jim Christian took a blow on Wednesday, as it announced that talented point guard Wynston Tabbs would undergo knee surgery and miss the 2019-20 season.