Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron '14 has been selected as one of 16 players who will participate in the USA Basketball Men's AmeriCup Team training camp, USA Basketball announced Monday. The group of 16 players boast NBA, NBA G League and international playing experience. The training camp, which will be used to select the national team that will … [Read more...] about Former Canisius Guard Billy Baron Chosen for USA Basketball Training Camp
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Canisius announces full 2017-18 schedule
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com A season-opening contest at cross-town rival Buffalo, a Thanksgiving trip to California, and long-time rivals St. Bonaventure and Niagara on the floor inside the Koessler Athletic Center highlight the 2017-18 Canisius men's basketball schedule, announced Monday. In all, Canisius is scheduled to play 30 games during the program's 114th season, which … [Read more...] about Canisius announces full 2017-18 schedule
Niagara releases 2017-18 schedule
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com EDISON, N.J. - The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has released its Men’s Basketball league schedule for the 2017-18 season, announced today by the conference. Each institution will play an unbalanced 18-game league schedule, nine home games and nine away games, starting during the final week of December. Niagara begins its 29th … [Read more...] about Niagara releases 2017-18 schedule
Monmouth and King Rice to new five-year contract
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Marilyn McNeil announced Friday that MU and Head Men’s Basketball Coach King Rice agreed to a new five-year contract, securing his time on the Hawks’ sidelines through the 2021-22 season. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to lead the Monmouth program … [Read more...] about Monmouth and King Rice to new five-year contract
Canisius announces summer Canadian tour
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius men's basketball team will head over the Peace Bridge into Canada later this month for a five-day foreign tour which will see the Golden Griffins play five Canadian schools in exhibition action, head coach Reggie Witherspoon announced Wednesday. College basketball teams are allowed to travel internationally during the summer once … [Read more...] about Canisius announces summer Canadian tour