By MIKE BUNDT The summer grind is often regarded as the quiet period of the college basketball calendar but don’t tell that to Patrick Beilein. The first-year Niagara head coach is looking to evaluate his program after a busy 12 weeks at the helm. Beilein has filled out his roster with six incoming recruits, finalized his coaching staff and went on a multi-city caravan … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Beilein searching for Purple Eagles identity
UB fills huge need, adding 6-10 center
By MICHAEL BUNDT Heading into his first offseason as head coach of the University at Buffalo, one thing was clear to Jim Whitesell looking at the Bulls roster. They needed to add some size down low. With Nick Perkins and Montell McRae graduating, the remaining roster lacked experienced big men. Whitesell spent the past month actively searching for players that can fill that … [Read more...] about UB fills huge need, adding 6-10 center
JUCO transfer David Nickelberry becomes first commit of Whitesell era
By MICHAEL BUNDT One of the top JUCO players in the country will soon be calling Buffalo home. David Nickelberry, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Trinity Valley (No. 31 on JUCO top 100) announced on social media on Sunday that he’ll be continuing his college basketball career at UB. View this post on Instagram I … [Read more...] about JUCO transfer David Nickelberry becomes first commit of Whitesell era