By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Osun Osunniyi announced on Sunday that he is entering his name into the NBA Draft while maintaining the option to return to college for a fifth season. Osunniyi could return to St. Bonaventure, or transfer to another institution, if he withdraws his name from the NBA Draft pool by June 1- the NCAA's deadline for underclassmen and seniors with the option to … [Read more...] about Osunniyi entering NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Coulibaly enters transfer portal
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure big man Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is entering the transfer portal, Verbal Commits reported Wednesday. Coulibaly appeared in each of St. Bonaventure’s 33 games this season after transferring from Pittsburgh, producing 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from the field. He tallied six or more points on 10 outings, … [Read more...] about Coulibaly enters transfer portal
NCAA: Participation in College Slam Championship made Adaway ineligible to play “COVID year” at St. Bonaventure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO While none of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball seniors have announced their intentions for next season, Jalen Adaway indirectly made his decision to go pro official by participating in last Thursday’s College Slam Dunk Championship. Once athletes compete in all-star contests that include cash prizes, NCAA rules state, they waive their amateur status and … [Read more...] about NCAA: Participation in College Slam Championship made Adaway ineligible to play “COVID year” at St. Bonaventure
Maggio: Bonnies’ NIT run shifted perception of their season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The vitriol poured onto social media, each comment as nasty as the last. “Embarrassing.” “Hit a free throw bum.” “You suck.” “You choked.” Many of the comments were made by jilted gamblers, of course, who felt the best method to express their anger was directing complaints directly at Kyle Lofton and his teammates. Several more, however, were made by St. … [Read more...] about Maggio: Bonnies’ NIT run shifted perception of their season
Bonnies denied after late push, season ends in NIT semifinal
NEW YORK – Less than a handful of Division I basketball teams, St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt often notes, end the season with a victory: the champions of the NCAA Tournament, National Invitation Tournament, College Basketball Invitational and The Basketball Classic. On Tuesday night, Bona joined the ranks of the overwhelming majority who experience a bittersweet … [Read more...] about Bonnies denied after late push, season ends in NIT semifinal