By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Two aspects of St. Bonaventure’s exhibition game against Alfred University on Thursday will take precedence over all others: health and family. A non-counting game against a lower-division program, designed as a dress rehearsal to ease players into the new season, cost the Atlantic 10 one of its biggest stars when Saint Louis guard Javonte Perkins tore his … [Read more...] about Newcomers and family time are themes of St. Bonaventure-Alfred exhibition contest
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Bonnies don’t lack motivation amid national publicity
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO They were non-competitive by almost every measure at Assembly Hall: outrebounded, outshot and outmanned. If the St. Bonaventure Bonnies require any motivation, any fuel as they garner national and regional recognition unprecedented in this era of program history, it’s the memory of LSU. Kyle Lofton shot a humbling 3-of-18 in that NCAA Tournament first round … [Read more...] about Bonnies don’t lack motivation amid national publicity
Osunniyi and Lofton seek offensive improvements to bolster pro prospects
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt knows what his players hope to accomplish professionally after they leave St. Bonaventure. “In order to win the Atlantic 10 or compete for Atlantic 10 titles, you need pros. You don’t need guys, after four years, you’re helping them find a job on Wall Street or something,” Schmidt remarked. “We want to try to help them get agents so they can … [Read more...] about Osunniyi and Lofton seek offensive improvements to bolster pro prospects
St. Bonaventure is unanimous Atlantic 10 preseason favorite; Lofton, Osunniyi, Holmes named preseason all-conference
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has been predicted to win the Atlantic 10 title, the league announced as it unveiled its preseason poll on Wednesday. The Bonnies, defending A-10 regular season and conference tournament champions, are the preseason No. 1 for the first time in program history. SBU is the unanimous favorite, garnering all 28 first-place … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure is unanimous Atlantic 10 preseason favorite; Lofton, Osunniyi, Holmes named preseason all-conference
Bona’s newcomers learning the system as team prepares for scrimmage, season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Considering the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s starters have two to four years of experience in the system and the nine newcomers are learning the playbook for the first time, the coaching staff has been finding ways to keep everyone engaged. “The veteran guys know exactly what we’re putting in,” Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt acknowledged on … [Read more...] about Bona’s newcomers learning the system as team prepares for scrimmage, season