By CHUCKIE MAGGIO In the first decade of his tenure at St. Bonaventure, men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt carved out his niche as a diamond cutter, finding unheralded high schoolers and turning them into all-conference, occasionally All-American players. The second-winningest coach in program history is developing a new niche now: sign as many Putnam Science Academy … [Read more...] about Column: Bonnies keep constructing “Putnam Pipeline”
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Atlantic 10 schedule release: St. Bonaventure’s five biggest games
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Another schedule release, another off-court victory for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. The Atlantic 10’s annual post-Labor Day announcement of its conference schedule wasn’t nearly as anticipated as last year, when Bonnies fans clamored all summer for a Friday night game against Rhode Island on ESPN2 that eventually came to fruition. There was … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 schedule release: St. Bonaventure’s five biggest games
Former La Salle standout B.J. Johnson inks deal with Charlotte Hornets
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com ORLANDO, Fla. - Former La Salle University men's basketball standout B.J. Johnson has signed a free agent contract with the Orlando Magic, it was announced by the organization on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Johnson was a two-time First Team All-Big 5 selection for the Explorers, concluding his career at La Salle with 1,070 … [Read more...] about Former La Salle standout B.J. Johnson inks deal with Charlotte Hornets
La Salle adds Boston University graduate transfer Cheddi Mosely
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University head men's basketball coach Ashley Howard has announced the addition of Boston University graduate transfer Cheddi Mosely to his team's 2018-19 roster. Mosely will be eligible to play for the Explorers immediately. "We are excited to add Cheddi Mosely to the La Salle basketball family," Howard said. "Cheddi is an … [Read more...] about La Salle adds Boston University graduate transfer Cheddi Mosely
St. Bonaventure graduate Matt Mobley signs pro contract
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com 2018 St. Bonaventure graduate Matt Mobley has signed a professional contract to play for Spirou in Belgium, the team announced Tuesday. A 6-foot-3 guard from Worcester, Mass., Mobley was a two-time All-Conference player for the Bonnies after transferring for his junior and senior seasons. This past year, Mobley helped lead St. Bonaventure to a … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure graduate Matt Mobley signs pro contract