Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior Adam Weir announced today (July 6) that he has chosen to not return to the Golden Griffin men’s basketball program for the 2016-17 season. Weir has completed the course work necessary to earn his undergraduate degree in business management from the College and plans on pursuing his MBA. “I would like to thank everyone at Canisius … [Read more...] about Adam Weir will not return to Canisius in 2016-17
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Canisius adds three to 2016-17 roster
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced Wednesday that Selvedin Planincic, Isaiah Reese and Dantai St. Louis will join the Golden Griffins’ roster for the 2016-17 academic year. The three new Griffs are the first players to join the Canisius program since Witherspoon took over as the program’s new head coach May 28. “I am … [Read more...] about Canisius adds three to 2016-17 roster
Times Union Center announces MAAC will return through 2019
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Albany will welcome the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Basketball Championships back into its historic city for another three years. The MAAC Council of Presidents voted on Wednesday in New York City to call the Times Union Center home for the tournaments from 2017-2019. Albany has hosted the MAAC Basketball Championships 16 … [Read more...] about Times Union Center announces MAAC will return through 2019
Canisius names Reggie Witherspoon head coach
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Reggie Witherspoon, a Buffalo native and a 20-year veteran of the college basketball coaching ranks, has been named the 24th head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history, Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Saturday. Witherspoon, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 10 a.m., press conference … [Read more...] about Canisius names Reggie Witherspoon head coach
Jim Baron announces retirement
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Jim Baron, the Canisius men’s basketball coach for the past four seasons, announced his retirement on Friday. Associate head coach Pat Clarke will assume the title of interim head coach, effective immediately. Canisius will begin an expedited search in an effort to have the position filled as soon as possible. “I have given this decision a lot … [Read more...] about Jim Baron announces retirement