Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
Wright State star Loudon Love will be out four to six weeks with a right-elbow injury, which ordinarily would leave a gaping hole in the lineup because of his consistent production.
But the Raiders have been able to replace their double-double machine with another player capable of reaching double-digits in scoring and rebounds, at least so far.
Grant Basile, a 6-foot-9 redshirt freshman, had 12 points and 10 boards in a 76-74 home win over Conference-USA preseason favorite Western Kentucky, which is led by All-American candidate in Charles Bassey.
Basile (pronounced Buh-SILL-ee) also had the most important defensive play Tuesday. Down by one with a minute to go, the Hilltoppers (6-3) fed their 6-11 sophomore. And Basile held his ground, blocked a jumper, snagged the loose ball and drew a foul.
He made one of two fouls shots with 55 seconds left, and the Raiders (7-2) came up with two defensive stops after that, including a missed Camron Justice drive at the buzzer.
“I’m really pleased with Grant,” coach Scott Nagy said. “Even more so with his defense — even when he didn’t get blocks. He adjusted shots, and he did that the last game too. He’s very long and has good timing.”
