By PAUL GOTHAM If Javon McCrea has anything to do with it, fans will need a double-take next time they see him on a basketball court. The former Newark High School and University at Buffalo star who dominated games from the post has worked on his perimeter game. With a pair of NBA workouts scheduled for the near future, McCrea will look to take the next step in his … [Read more...] about With transformed game, McCrea looks to take next step in career
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Aquinas alum Taylor Riggins named to Bednarik Award Watch List
By JOHN LIKANJE Taylor Riggins (Aquinas/Buffalo) was named to the Bednarik Award Watch List, Monday. The award is given to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. Riggins transferred from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 and sat out that entire season as a redshirt freshman. He has played in 26 of the Bulls' 27 games between 2018 and 2019 and … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Taylor Riggins named to Bednarik Award Watch List
UPrep’s Jeenathan Williams named MAC East Co-Player Of The Week
Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY – Fresh off his best week in a UB uniform, sophomore Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) has been named the MAC East Co-Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday. Williams averaged 22.0 points in Buffalo's two wins this past week. Williams, who has now scored in double figures in nine straight games, scored a career-high 26 … [Read more...] about UPrep’s Jeenathan Williams named MAC East Co-Player Of The Week
Bonnies bested by Bulls
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO -- The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team knew it wasn't going to run away with its matchup against Buffalo from the beginning, that the impressive 17-6 lead it built in the first seven minutes on Monday would at least be met by some resistance and offensive firepower on the UB end. For 32 minutes, that firepower was manageable, exciting even, as … [Read more...] about Bonnies bested by Bulls
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