ts and dished out eight rebounds and Shavar Newkirk added 17 points as Saint Josephs defeated Columbia 85-65 on Monday night.

As we approach the new college basketball season, there are several players who are thrilled to be returning to college campuses.My friends, so many player considered going to the NBA. Several opted out and decided to go back to school. They made the right decision.I think back to last season and Buddy Hield of Oklahoma. Had he gone to the pros early, he was projected as a second-round draft choice. By returning to the Sooners and working hard on his game, he developed into a high draft pick and truly enjoyed last season as Oklahoma made it to the Final Four.Will some of these guys make leaps and bounds up the draft board? We will have to see. One thing is for sure; they will have another season of college basketball experience in their favor.Here are six guys who passed on the pros, players to keep an eye on this season.Melo Trimble, MarylandThe Terps have a lot of new players surrounding Trimble, so this will be a challenge. I still feel he made the right move returning to school.Nigel Hayes, WisconsinHe needed another year of seasoning, and the Badgers are expected to have a big season. He should enjoy the ride.Josh Hart, VillanovaAfter winning a national championship last season, some thought his stock would be higher. He went through the scouting process and opted to come back to school. The Wildcats should dominate the Big East, and Hart is one key reason why.Jaron Blossomgame, ClemsonHe returns to play in a revamped arena. Going through the competition of the rugged ACC has to help day in and day out. It beats being on a bench in the NBA, barely getting enough practice time.Trevon Bluiett, XavierI expect big things from the Musketeers under Chris Mack, and Blueitt will be a vital part.Justin Jackson, North CarolinaRoy Williams is happy to have his versatile performer back in the lineup.Hakeem Butler Youth Jersey . Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team. Haason Reddick Youth Jersey . - NASCAR announced a 33-race schedule for the 2014 Nationwide Series with virtually no changes from this years slate. http://www.nflcardinalsrookiestore.com/Cardinals-David-Johnson-Jersey/ . Pierce was ejected in the third quarter of Indianas 103-86 win Monday. George Hill stole a bad pass and was going in for a layup, and Pierce hustled back and appeared to be trying to wrap him up. Justin Pugh Youth Jersey .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. Adrian Wilson Womens Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla.PHILADELPHIA -- Lamarr Kimble scored a career-high 19 points and dished out eight rebounds and Shavar Newkirk added 17 points as Saint Josephs defeated Columbia 85-65 on Monday night.Freshman Charlie Brown scored 15 points as he, Kimble, and Newkirk shot a combined 19 for 38 from the floor. Saint Josephs shot 55 percent (32 of 58).The Hawks were without starting forward James Demery who suffered a stress fracture in his foot in the season opener against Toledo, and will be without him for a few weeks.Saint Josephs (2-0) never trailed. Nick Robinsons 3 with 13:06 to play in the first half gave the Hawks a 17-6 lead.dddddddddddd Brendan Casper hit a 3 at the buzzer and the Hawks led 50-27 at halftime.The Hawks maintained a 20-point lead for most of the second half.Jake Killingsworth led Columbia (1-1) with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the floor and Nate Hickman scored 14 points. Columbia committed 15 turnovers and was 22-for-54 shooting (41 percent) for the game. ' ' '