By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt looked Gia Holmes in the eyes and was direct as ever about the 6-foot-4 teenager in the room. "I believe this is the best fit for your son," Schmidt said. As they returned home to Detroit, Holmes and her son agreed with the 12th-year coach. St. Bonaventure's campus reminded Jaren English of Ranger College, where he spent his freshman … [Read more...] about New Bonnie English: “Every expectation was met”
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Inside Kyle Lofton’s “picky” Putnam recruiting process
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO While St. Bonaventure, Syracuse and Georgetown fans intently awaited Osun Osunniyi's decision last spring, Kyle Lofton was laughing. "Osun Osunniyi will announce his decision at the #PSAhoops National Championship Dinner Monday!" Putnam Science Academy's Twitter account reported. Lofton's response: "LOL." "You know where he going bro," Lofton told a friend … [Read more...] about Inside Kyle Lofton’s “picky” Putnam recruiting process
Adams talks NBA grind, lessons from Vinsanity and Summer League
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Let their 23-59 record this season fool you at your own risk: the Atlanta Hawks have a promising future. While other Eastern Conference lottery teams are praying for marquee free agents (looking at you, New York), resigning to the fact that they need to rebuild (hello, Washington) or caught somewhere between the future and still signing J.R. Smith's checks, … [Read more...] about Adams talks NBA grind, lessons from Vinsanity and Summer League
Bonnies blast four homers in doubleheader split at Niagara
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure brought the bats in the nightcap of a doubleheader against Little Three rival Niagara, earning a 10-6 win after suffering a 9-4 setback in the opener Tuesday afternoon at Bobo Field. Sam Fuller went 5-for-9 with four runs scored out of the leadoff spot and the Bonnies blasted four homers on the … [Read more...] about Bonnies blast four homers in doubleheader split at Niagara
Bonnies will finish 2018-19 NCAA season as a top 20 defense
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Defense is a theme of this year's NCAA men's basketball Final Four, and for good reason. Two of the top three defensive teams in the nation are playing in Minneapolis tonight. Virginia leads the country in scoring defense, allowing just over 55 points a game. Texas Tech is third, holding teams to just 59 points per contest. Save for Purdue guard … [Read more...] about Bonnies will finish 2018-19 NCAA season as a top 20 defense