By CHUCKIE MAGGIO It’s Justin Winston’s position now, officially. If his starting spot this season wasn’t enough to confirm it, Bobby Planutis’s decision to enter the transfer portal left no doubt. Winston was the starter for 28 games this year, but Planutis played 15 more total minutes than him. Planutis was further along on the defensive end, grabbing over four rebounds a … [Read more...] about Maggio: Planutis transfer means expanded role for Winston
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Maggio: Bonnies’ season had everything but closure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The public portion of the season began in a sparse Barclays Center and ended the same way. In fact, there may have been more people at the Atlantic 10’s media day than there were when Massachusetts and Virginia Commonwealth were ordered off the court on Thursday afternoon. St. Bonaventure experienced a basketball season without closure before, when shame and … [Read more...] about Maggio: Bonnies’ season had everything but closure
Most pressing questions in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO At press time, we know two things for certain about the Atlantic 10 Tournament, which starts Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn, N.Y. The tournament will proceed as scheduled at Barclays Center, from the tip-off of the opening round game between St. Joseph's and George Mason to the championship on Sunday afternoon. And there will be fans, despite global concerns … [Read more...] about Most pressing questions in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
Lofton, Osunniyi and English receive A-10 honors
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's star sophomores are officially all-conference players. Bona point guard Kyle Lofton and center Osun Osunniyi were named to the Atlantic 10 First and Third team, respectively, the league announced on Tuesday. Osunniyi also earned All-Defensive Team honors for the second straight season. Guard Jaren English, also a sophomore, placed on the … [Read more...] about Lofton, Osunniyi and English receive A-10 honors
Maggio: Picking the A-10 Awards
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Are you excited for the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball awards announcement on Tuesday? I can hear you from Dayton, Flyers. Dayton’s win over George Washington this weekend completed the first 18-0 season in Atlantic 10 history and the league’s first perfect conference record since George Washington in 2005-06. It was also the culmination of a fruitful awards … [Read more...] about Maggio: Picking the A-10 Awards