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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Monmouth signs two to NLI’s
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ- Head coach King Rice announced the signings of guard Deion Hammond and guard Marcus McClary on Wednesday to join the program in the fall of 2017. Hammond is a 6’4” guard from Riverdale Baptist School and hails from Mitchellville, MD while McClary is a 6’3” guard from Linden, NJ and The Patrick School. “We’re extremely … [Read more...] about Monmouth signs two to NLI’s
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2016-17
Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the first-year players of the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara finished 7-25 (5-15 in MAAC play) last season and fell to Canisius in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. Chris Casey and his staff welcome to the lineup Kahlil … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2016-17
MAAC announces changes to scheduling policy
Courtesy of MAACSports.com The MAAC Council of President has approved sweeping changes to the league’s basketball scheduling in a reaffirmation that basketball remains the core MAAC Sport of Emphasis in the 11-team league. The revised policies include the following: Effective with the start of the 2017-18 season conference schedule will use an 18-game format with a Group … [Read more...] about MAAC announces changes to scheduling policy
Robinson and Monmouth look to continue climbing MAAC mountain
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By RYAN McDONOUGH Monmouth returns most of their roster from the 2015-16 season in which they earned the MAAC Regular Season Championship and went on to earn a top seed in the NIT. Reigning player of the year Justin Robinson (20.2 ppg) leads this established core group of players. … [Read more...] about Robinson and Monmouth look to continue climbing MAAC mountain