Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the MAAC with a look at the first-year players of the Canisius Golden Griffins. The Griffs finished 21-13 (14-6 MAAC) and fell in the first round of the 2014 CIT Tournament. Jim Baron and his staff welcome four true freshmen to campus: Jan Grzelinski, Isaiah Gurley, Raven Owen … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2014-15
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Billy Baron Signs Pro Contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron announced today that he has signed a professional contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania. The 2013-14 Pepsi MAAC Player of the Year recently wrapped up a stint with the Chicago Bulls in the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas where he averaged 5.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in five … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Signs Pro Contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania
Billy Baron Set to Join Chicago for NBA Summer League
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron announced today that he will play for the Chicago Bulls entry in the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas July 11-21. “I have a great opportunity with the Chicago Bulls,” Baron said. “I’m excited and honored to have the chance to compete in the NBA Summer League. I plan on working as hard as I can and hopefully I … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Set to Join Chicago for NBA Summer League
Jordan Heath Joins Detroit Pistons for NBA Summer League
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius center Jordan Heath announced today that he will be joining the Detroit Pistons NBA Summer League team that will compete July 5-11 in Orlando, Fla. “I’m very excited for this opportunity to compete at the next level,” Heath said. “I worked out for the Pistons and I felt like I was able to hang with the other guys there. Obviously, the … [Read more...] about Jordan Heath Joins Detroit Pistons for NBA Summer League
Bronx’s Best Apostle Manhertz to Try His Hand at Pigskin
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chris Manhertz spent the last four years shedding defenders on the hard court. If all goes well, the former Canisius Golden Griffin might get a chance to shed tacklers on the gridiron in the near future. Next week Manhertz will make the trek from Main Street to One Bills Drive for a workout with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. "It’s really a … [Read more...] about Bronx’s Best Apostle Manhertz to Try His Hand at Pigskin