Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Jordan Heath signed a professional contract to join Monthey in the Swiss LNA League on Friday. Entering his third professional season overseas, Heath joins Monthey after playing the two previous years in Belgium. Last season, the Rochester, New York native played 26 games for Spirou, where he was a teammate … [Read more...] about Former Griff Jordan Heath signs to play in Switzerland
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Former Griff Kevin Bleeker signs to play in Greece
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Kevin Bleeker ’15, MS ’16 has signed to play professionally for H.O. Holargos in the Greek Men’s Basketball B League. Bleeker, a native of Alkmaar, Netherlands, is the first foreign-born player to sign a contract with Holargos. Bleeker played in and started all 33 games in 2015-16 for Canisius, where he … [Read more...] about Former Griff Kevin Bleeker signs to play in Greece
Reggie Witherspoon announces coaching staff
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (July 8) that Chris Hawkins and Larry Blunt have joined the Golden Griffins’ coaching staff for the 2016-17 season. Additionally, Jake Kroll, a 2015 graduate of the University at Buffalo, has been added as the team’s director of basketball operations. “I’m excited to add … [Read more...] about Reggie Witherspoon announces coaching staff
Adam Weir will not return to Canisius in 2016-17
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior Adam Weir announced today (July 6) that he has chosen to not return to the Golden Griffin men’s basketball program for the 2016-17 season. Weir has completed the course work necessary to earn his undergraduate degree in business management from the College and plans on pursuing his MBA. “I would like to thank everyone at Canisius … [Read more...] about Adam Weir will not return to Canisius in 2016-17
Canisius adds three to 2016-17 roster
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced Wednesday that Selvedin Planincic, Isaiah Reese and Dantai St. Louis will join the Golden Griffins’ roster for the 2016-17 academic year. The three new Griffs are the first players to join the Canisius program since Witherspoon took over as the program’s new head coach May 28. “I am … [Read more...] about Canisius adds three to 2016-17 roster