Courtesy of GoGriffs.com A trip to perennial national power Kentucky, home dates with UT-Martin, Tennessee State, St. Francis Brooklyn and Albany, a game in First Niagara Center against cross-town rival Buffalo and a road game at long-time rival St. Bonaventure highlight the 2016-17 Canisius men’s basketball non-game schedule, released today (Aug. 16). In all, the Golden … [Read more...] about Canisius announces non-conference schedule
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Former Griff Chris Manhertz makes debut for the New Orleans Saints
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Chris Manhertz made his first appearance in an NFL preseason game Thursday night, as the New Orleans Saints traveled to Foxboro, Mass., to take on the New England Patriots. Manhertz spent the 2015 season on the Saints’ practice squad and signed a reserve/futures contact with the organization on Jan. 5, … [Read more...] about Former Griff Chris Manhertz makes debut for the New Orleans Saints
Former Griff Jordan Heath signs to play in Switzerland
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
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