By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — There was Kenneth Blakeney standing along the sideline clapping as Cam Gillis sank the second of his two free-throw attempts. Never mind that less than two minutes remained in what would be a 21-point game. Blakeney, as he had been the entire contest, was a source of encouragement along the sideline for his 16th-seeded Howard Bison. The … [Read more...] about Kenneth Blakeney keeps building “The Dream Factory” at Howard University
Conwell keys winning run to start second half; Louisville advances in East Region
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — The 22 turnovers Louisville men’s basketball committed on Thursday will be the statistic that stands out among others. That the sixth-seeded Cardinals were able to survive despite those miscues, can be attributed to a run to start the second half. Leading by 10 at the break, Louisville (24-10) scored on seven of its next nine … [Read more...] about Conwell keys winning run to start second half; Louisville advances in East Region
Hodgson has USF playing its best basketball at the right time
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO -- Brian Hodgson has been in his current role as head coach of University of South Florida for less than a year. And the Jamestown, New York native has wasted little time in raising the program's bar. USF held Wichita State and Charlotte to a combined 33.9 field-goal percentage in taking the recent American Athletic Conference … [Read more...] about Hodgson has USF playing its best basketball at the right time
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Fairport to face Corning-Painted Post for spot in state final
One team is making its third state semifinal appearance while the other has reached the final four for the first time in program history. Fairport and Corning-Painted Post will square off in the NYSPHSAA Class AAA semifinal on Friday. Here's the breakdown: FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS / No. 6 NYSSWA22-1 / Monroe County Division I vs.CORNING-PAINTED POST/No. 11 NYSSWA 21-1/Southern … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Fairport to face Corning-Painted Post for spot in state final
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Penfield to face Seton Catholic for spot in AA championship game
One team is looking for its first state semifinal win. The other has two wins in the final four and looking for a first under its current head coach. Penfield and Seton Catholic will meet in the NYS Class AA semifinals on Friday. Here's the breakdown: PENFIELD PATRIOTS/ No. 1 NYSSWA23-1/Monroe County Division Ivs. SETON CATHOLIC SAINTS/ No. 2 NYSSWA21-1/Southern Tier … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Penfield to face Seton Catholic for spot in AA championship game