By CHUCKIE MAGGIO There was little reason for George Carter to suit up against a Division III team with a broken toe on Dec. 17, 1964. Carter, a sophomore who led St. Bonaventure in scoring and rebounding, suffered a chip fracture in the big toe of his left foot against St. Francis Pa. four days prior and wasn’t expected to play against Illinois Wesleyan. The 4-0 Bonnies … [Read more...] about Carter’s passion for Bonaventure and basketball led to successful pro career
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Toppin ready to take place among A-10 standouts in the NBA
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO and JOHN LIKANJE Throughout the 1990s, while Obi Toppin’s new employer was firmly ensconced in championship contention, the Atlantic 10 made a habit of sending its best players to the NBA Draft. The A-10 boasted 18 NBA draftees in the decade, eight of whom were first-rounders, including four lottery picks (Temple guard Mark Macon in 1991 and forward Eddie … [Read more...] about Toppin ready to take place among A-10 standouts in the NBA
Stats and Facts with Bonnies basketball on pause
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The numbers, as always, can be distorted any way you'd like. For example: St. Bonaventure sophomore Alejandro Vasquez was one of five Atlantic 10 freshmen to average at least six points per game while playing under 20 minutes a contest since the 2015-16 season. Lamarr "Fresh" Kimble and the late Steve McElvene fit the criteria for St. Joseph's and Dayton … [Read more...] about Stats and Facts with Bonnies basketball on pause
Bonnies pause basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 result; Bubbleville games canceled
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball program has paused all team activities due to a positive COVID-19 test result within the team's Tier 1 personnel, the school announced in a release. The program was notified of a positive result Thursday as part of NCAA testing guidelines. Players, coaches, team managers and support staff are tested three times per … [Read more...] about Bonnies pause basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 result; Bubbleville games canceled
Bonnies taking workmanlike approach to college life during pandemic
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Masking up, not partying, has been at the front of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball players' minds this preseason. The Bonnies, pushed not only by head coach Mark Schmidt and his assistants but by their captains and other team leaders, are prioritizing vigilance as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States. Over 20 men’s basketball programs were … [Read more...] about Bonnies taking workmanlike approach to college life during pandemic