By PAUL GOTHAM Niagara University athletics director Simon Gray announced earlier today that head men's basketball coach Patrick Beilein resigned effective immediately. In a statement released by the university, Beilein said: "It is with heavy regret that I must inform the entire Purple Eagle nation that effective today I have resigned my position as the head men’s … [Read more...] about Beilein resigns as head coach of Niagara
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Niagara’s Beilein searching for Purple Eagles identity
By MIKE BUNDT The summer grind is often regarded as the quiet period of the college basketball calendar but don’t tell that to Patrick Beilein. The first-year Niagara head coach is looking to evaluate his program after a busy 12 weeks at the helm. Beilein has filled out his roster with six incoming recruits, finalized his coaching staff and went on a multi-city caravan … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Beilein searching for Purple Eagles identity
After historic game on Sunday, Pickett sets Siena program record
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On Sunday, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) did something that only one other player has accomplished this century in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. Monday, Pickett stood alone in Siena Saints program history. Pickett became the first player since Antawn Dobie (LIU-Brooklyn) in 2003 to post a performance with 45+-point and 10 … [Read more...] about After historic game on Sunday, Pickett sets Siena program record
McCauley sees hungry Pickett only getting better
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Section V hoops' fans already knew what Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference followers are learning about Jalen Pickett: the former Aquinas Institute standout can dominate on the basketball court. Earlier this week, the Siena Saints' freshman guard earned his fifth straight and seventh overall MAAC Rookie of the Week honor. Pickett's high … [Read more...] about McCauley sees hungry Pickett only getting better
Pickett makes it six
By PAUL GOTHAM One more makes it six. For the fourth straight week and sixth overall, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week. Pickett became the first freshman in 11 years to garner the award in four straight weeks. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 16 points, 6.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, two steals and a block in a pair of … [Read more...] about Pickett makes it six