Justin Wright-Foreman Still H?t

Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman is continuing his hot ? scoring streak, dropping a game-high 25 points tonight against James Madison U. Unfortunately the Pride lost the game 54 to 62. The James Madison Dukes are now 5-11 but undefeated in conference play at 3-0, and have won their fourth straight game. It was an off night overall for Hofstra as the Pride shot 34.7% from the field and just 25% from 3, which is the teams strong point. Justin, the only Hofstra player to reach double-figures, was 8-for-17 from the field including 4-for-9 from the three point land in 29 minutes of action. Like we mentioned when he scored 30 the last game, Justin is on a bit of a hot streak. In his last 5 games Justin is averaging 21.6 ppg, shooting 55.38% from the field and 48% from downtown.

Fun Fact: This week alone, Justin has score 55 points … he only scored 44 points his entire freshman season!

Take a look at tonight’s game highlights from Hofstra Productions

Watch tonight’s press conference with Justin Wright-Foreman and Coach Joe Mihalich

Justin Wright-Foreman Drops 30

Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman dropped a career-high 30 points tonight in CAA Conference action against rival William & Mary. Unfortunately it was in an OT defeat as nemesis Daniel Dixon sticks a knife in Hofstra fans hearts once again with a 3 pointer at the buzzer from waaaay beyond the 3 point line. Dixon sent Hofstra home packing from the CAA Semi-finals two years ago with a shot at the buzzer in Double OT.

Back to iLuvBBall Alum via the HS for Construction, Justin scored his 30 in a variety of ways. He shot 10-15 from the field, was 3 for 5 from downtown, and 7 for 11 from the Free Throw line. He also tied his career-best with eight rebounds, and had 2 assists in 31 minutes of play.

This is Justin’s 5th game in a row putting up some good scoring numbers since going for 14 against powerhouse Kentucky. He is averaging 19.4 points per game in these last 5, including a then career-high 22 points against Stony Brook, to go along with tonight’s career-high 30 points. Justin & Hofstra will look to get back on track Thursday when it hosts James Madison at 7 p.m. Another good game like this, and hopefully the W, just may earn Justin the CAA Player of the week. ?

Take a look at the full game highlights from Hofstra Pride Productions

Postgame Press Conference vs. William & Mary with PG Deron Powers, Head Coach Joe Mihalich, and G Justin Wright-Foreman

CAA Preseason Honors

The CAA Season kicked off this morning with their Media Day Live in which Preseason Honors were dished out. Among players honored for our local Hofstra University Pride was iLuvBBall Alum Justin Wright-Foreman being named to the Preseason All-Conference First Team. He’s our pick for Preseason Player of the Year, but maybe we’re a little bias ? LoL. Preseason POY Honors went to Joe Chealey from the College of Charleston.

Justin comes off his sophomore campaign in which we followed his meteoric scoring rise from his freshman year to led Hofstra in scoring at 18.1 ppg and giving him the largest PPG jump from year-to-year in the NCAA last season. He increased his scoring average by 16.5 ppg. Although leading the league in scoring during league play and being a two-time CAA Player of the Week, Justin was only named a second team All-CAA selection last year (again we thought first team, but of course we may be biased). We say the in jest, but of course we at iLuvBBall.com are expecting even bigger things for one of our proud (no pun intended) #iLuvBBallAlum.

Other honorees from our Hofstra Pride includes senior Rokas “Rock” Gustys named to the Preseason All-Conference Second Team. The rebounding machine, posted averages of 12.1 rebounds and 9.2 ppg last year, a year in which the injury bug caught him just a bit. Despite the injuries, he ranked fourth in the NCAA in rebounding. A healthy Rock should average a double-double in his sleep. Sophomore Eli Pemberton received Honorable Mention after a freshman campaign averaging 12.8 ppg, 3.3 rebs and 2.0 apg and earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors.

As a team, the Pride was picked to finish fourth in the conference, but we want better than that, and hope Hofstra can surprise some and bring home the CAA crown! Hofstra’s 2017 official campaign kicks off at home Nov 10th Veterans Day (observed) fittingly against Army.

You can catch the whole Preseason All-Conference Announcement from the Media Day Show here below

If you want to catch the whole Media Day Show here you go.