By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Valenti never pictured himself on a stage like Rupp Arena. Now he can't get it out of his mind. Valenti will lead Canisius into its 113th season when the Golden Griffins take the court Sunday night against the No. 2/4 Kentucky Wildcats. It's a chance for the Victor, New York native to seize an opportunity. "I never envisioned it," Valenti said … [Read more...] about For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
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Canisius announces 2016-17 broadcast schedule
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius athletic department announced today that the Golden Griffins men’s and women’s basketball programs will have 32 games televised on the ESPN family of networks during the 2016-17 season, including 25 home games that will be produced by the athletic department’s digital media staff. The Canisius men’s basketball team will play in three … [Read more...] about Canisius announces 2016-17 broadcast schedule
Former Griff Malcolm McMillan Signs Pro Contract in Greece
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Malcolm McMillan MS ‘16 has signed to play professionally for Aries Trikala in the Greek Men’s Basketball A1 League. McMillan is the second former Golden Griffin player to sign a pro contract in Greece this offseason, joining former center Kevin Bleeker, who signed to play with Holargos in the Greek B League … [Read more...] about Former Griff Malcolm McMillan Signs Pro Contract in Greece
Canisius announces final non-league game
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (Sept. 14) that the Golden Griffins will play a non-conference game at Boston University on Wednesday, Dec. 7. This announcement completes the Blue and Gold’s 2016-17 regular season schedule. Canisius and Boston University will be meeting for the 25th time in series history, … [Read more...] about Canisius announces final non-league game
Martin Dixon-Green joins Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced that Martin Dixon-Green has officially joined the Golden Griffins’ roster for the 2016-17 season. Dixon-Green is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound shooting guard from Toronto, Ontario. Dixon-Green, who was rated as the seventh-best shooting guard in Canada among the Class of 2012, started his … [Read more...] about Martin Dixon-Green joins Canisius