Njoku provided a vivid example of why that’s the case during the Patriot League opener against Bucknell Jan. 2. The junior forward chased after an errant pass and managed to save the ball before it went out of bounds.
Njoku’s momentum took him into press row and he managed to dive over the court-side table. Seeing that Bucknell had gained possession, Njoku raced downcourt — from behind press row — to get back on defense.
“Rich will definitely fly around. Even the coaches have to be careful. If a ball comes near our feet, we know Rich will be diving after it,” DeChellis said.