Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron announced today that he will play for the Chicago Bulls entry in the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas July 11-21. “I have a great opportunity with the Chicago Bulls,” Baron said. “I’m excited and honored to have the chance to compete in the NBA Summer League. I plan on working as hard as I can and hopefully I … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Set to Join Chicago for NBA Summer League
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Jordan Heath Joins Detroit Pistons for NBA Summer League
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius center Jordan Heath announced today that he will be joining the Detroit Pistons NBA Summer League team that will compete July 5-11 in Orlando, Fla. “I’m very excited for this opportunity to compete at the next level,” Heath said. “I worked out for the Pistons and I felt like I was able to hang with the other guys there. Obviously, the … [Read more...] about Jordan Heath Joins Detroit Pistons for NBA Summer League
Marist Announces Hiring of Mike Maker as Head Coach
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com POUGHKEEPSIE – Marist College has hired Mike Maker as its head men’s basketball coach, it was announced Tuesday by Director of Athletics Tim Murray. A press conference to introduce Maker as the 11th head coach in program history will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at McCann Arena. “We believe Mike Maker is a great fit for Marist,” … [Read more...] about Marist Announces Hiring of Mike Maker as Head Coach
Jeff Bower Resigns From Marist
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – After leading the Marist College men’s basketball program for one season, Jeff Bower has resigned his position as head coach. “I have a lot of respect for Jeff and the job he did in his time at Marist,” Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray said. “He laid the foundation for the program moving forward and I feel that this … [Read more...] about Jeff Bower Resigns From Marist
Bronx’s Best Apostle Manhertz to Try His Hand at Pigskin
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chris Manhertz spent the last four years shedding defenders on the hard court. If all goes well, the former Canisius Golden Griffin might get a chance to shed tacklers on the gridiron in the near future. Next week Manhertz will make the trek from Main Street to One Bills Drive for a workout with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. "It’s really a … [Read more...] about Bronx’s Best Apostle Manhertz to Try His Hand at Pigskin