By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native and Greece Athena high school alumnus Nigel Scantlebury is joining D'Youville University men's basketball team as a coach. Confirmed by the Saints on Tuesday, Scantlebury will be part of a coaching staff for the Division-II program that competes in the East Coast Conference (ECC). The head coach for the Saints is Andy Stark, a Class … [Read more...] about Greece Athena alum Scantlebury joins D’Youville staff
Former Bonnie Holmes signs with pro team in England
By KEVIN L. SMITH Former St. Bonaventure men's basketball star Jaren Holmes signed with a professional team in England, according to a release. Holmes will play for the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League (BBL) for the 2023-24 season. The Riders have won six BBL championship titles, most recently in the 2021-22 season, and have hoisted three BBL … [Read more...] about Former Bonnie Holmes signs with pro team in England
Rochester native Williams agrees to deal with Rockets
By KEVIN L. SMITH Former University Prep Charter standout and Rochester native Jeenathan Williams has agreed to a deal with the Houston Rockets, according to a report. Further confirmed details surrounding the deal with the Rockets remain to be seen. The deal comes a few days after Williams was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers. Williams signed with the Blazers on … [Read more...] about Rochester native Williams agrees to deal with Rockets
Former Bonnie Adaway signs deal with Slovakian squad
Former St. Bonaventure men’s basketball standout Jalen Adaway recently signed a deal with BK Patrioti Levice, or Levickí Patrioti, a professional basketball team that competes in the Slovak Basketball League. “(Adaway) will be the right player to bring athleticism and physicality to the perimeter player position,” Michal Madzin, BK Patrioti Levice’s head coach, said. “He … [Read more...] about Former Bonnie Adaway signs deal with Slovakian squad
Bonnies men’s basketball alum Osunniyi signs with Belgian team
By KEVIN L. SMITH St. Bonaventure men's basketball alumnus Osun Osunniyi signed a deal with Hubo Limburg United, the club announced on Friday. Limburg United -- a professional basketball club located in Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium -- competes in the BNXT League. The league consists of teams from Belgium and the Netherlands. Limburg United won the Belgian Cup during the … [Read more...] about Bonnies men’s basketball alum Osunniyi signs with Belgian team