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
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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
A.J. English Named MVP of Portsmouth Invitational
Courtesy of ICgaels.com PORTSMOUTH, VA - Iona College men's basketball senior A.J. English scored 11 of his game-high 24 points in the final 8:12, and seven of his team's final 11 points to lead Roger Brown's Restaurant to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Championship in a thrilling 85-83 victory over Norfolk Sports Club. Roger Brown's trailed by as many as 16 points … [Read more...] about A.J. English Named MVP of Portsmouth Invitational
Monmouth’s Justin Robinson named to All-Met first team
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth basketball junior guard Justin Robinson (Lake Katrine, NY/Kingston) added to his list of postseason awards Tuesday when he was named to the All-Met Division I First Team. Robinson is the first Hawk ever to earn a spot on an All-Met team. Robinson has earned numerous postseason awards, including becoming the … [Read more...] about Monmouth’s Justin Robinson named to All-Met first team
Canisius drops series finale with Manhattan
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – The Canisius baseball team was bested by Manhattan on Sunday, thanks to a ninth-inning walk-off single, as the Griffs fell 4-3 to the Jaspers. With the loss Canisius dropped to 15-16 overall and 6-3 in the conference, while Manhattan improved to 8-19 overall and 2-4 in MAAC play. With runners at the corners for the … [Read more...] about Canisius drops series finale with Manhattan