By Paul Gotham First thoughts on the Canisius Golden Griffins 77-64 victory over Niagara's Purple Eagles. The Golden Griffins improve to 2-0 in the MAAC for the third year in a row. Pushin' the mercury Canisius entered play averaging 59.5 points a game on 35.4 percent (123-347) from the floor including 31.8 percent (42-132) behind the arc. The Griffs hit 49.1 percent … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Canisius 77 Niagara 64
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Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
By Paul Gotham ITHACA, N.Y. – A wintry mix blanketed the roads and walkways of central New York, Wednesday night. Inside the Newman Arena, Cornell’s Big Red endured their own rough patch late in the first half. Galal Cancer posted a game high as Cornell defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins, 67-60 in non-conference action. The senior guard scored five midway through … [Read more...] about Cancer and Cornell race past Canisius
Griffs’ Weir is not afraid to show what’s on his sleeve
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Fans might characterize Adam Weir as detached maybe even a little aloof. Make no mistake. When the ball goes up, the Canisius Golden Griffins redshirt freshman is all in. One needs to look no further than Saturday night for proof. "I’m usually a quiet guy," Weir said after Canisius fell to St. Bonaventure into the 163rd meeting … [Read more...] about Griffs’ Weir is not afraid to show what’s on his sleeve
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2014-15
Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the MAAC with a look at the first-year players of the Canisius Golden Griffins. The Griffs finished 21-13 (14-6 MAAC) and fell in the first round of the 2014 CIT Tournament. Jim Baron and his staff welcome four true freshmen to campus: Jan Grzelinski, Isaiah Gurley, Raven Owen … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2014-15
Billy Baron Signs Pro Contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron announced today that he has signed a professional contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania. The 2013-14 Pepsi MAAC Player of the Year recently wrapped up a stint with the Chicago Bulls in the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas where he averaged 5.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in five … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Signs Pro Contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania