By CHUCKIE MAGGIO There was little reason for George Carter to suit up against a Division III team with a broken toe on Dec. 17, 1964. Carter, a sophomore who led St. Bonaventure in scoring and rebounding, suffered a chip fracture in the big toe of his left foot against St. Francis Pa. four days prior and wasn’t expected to play against Illinois Wesleyan. The 4-0 Bonnies … [Read more...] about Carter’s passion for Bonaventure and basketball led to successful pro career
Toppin ready to take place among A-10 standouts in the NBA
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO and JOHN LIKANJE Throughout the 1990s, while Obi Toppin’s new employer was firmly ensconced in championship contention, the Atlantic 10 made a habit of sending its best players to the NBA Draft. The A-10 boasted 18 NBA draftees in the decade, eight of whom were first-rounders, including four lottery picks (Temple guard Mark Macon in 1991 and forward Eddie … [Read more...] about Toppin ready to take place among A-10 standouts in the NBA
Stats and Facts with Bonnies basketball on pause
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The numbers, as always, can be distorted any way you'd like. For example: St. Bonaventure sophomore Alejandro Vasquez was one of five Atlantic 10 freshmen to average at least six points per game while playing under 20 minutes a contest since the 2015-16 season. Lamarr "Fresh" Kimble and the late Steve McElvene fit the criteria for St. Joseph's and Dayton … [Read more...] about Stats and Facts with Bonnies basketball on pause
Five Washington Nationals’ prospects we could see in Rochester in 2021, ’22
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Now that the Washington Nationals have adopted the Rochester Red Wings as their Triple-A affiliate for the next 10 years, Rochester baseball fans can look forward to watching an entirely new roster of prospects when the pandemic gives way to minor league baseball's return. When the Twins shifted their Triple-A operations back home to St. Paul, they took MLB … [Read more...] about Five Washington Nationals’ prospects we could see in Rochester in 2021, ’22
Kayser’s goal lifts Fairport to Class AA title
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Fairport Red Raiders had logged 1,119 minutes of game action in the 2020 season, and Olivia Kayser was resigned to the likelihood of ending the year goalless. "I was doubting myself," the freshman remarked. "I didn't think I was actually going to get a goal this season." For 12 games entering Thursday evening and 79 minutes and 55 seconds during the … [Read more...] about Kayser’s goal lifts Fairport to Class AA title