Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius College senior guard Billy Baron has earned a pair of preseason honors, as he has named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year by Lindy’s Sports College Basketball Preview and the MAAC’s Top Player in the Sporting News College Basketball Preview. Both publications are on newsstands now. Baron led the Golden Griffins in scoring average last … [Read more...] about Billy Baron receives national preseason honors
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Jeff Bower announces hiring of Denny Glunt as Director of Basketball Operations
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Marist head men’s basketball coach Jeff Bower has announced the hiring of Denny Glunt as the director of basketball operations. The hiring of Glunt completes Marist’s staff. On May 20, Bower announced the hiring of Paul Lee, Eugene Burroughs and Brian Adams as assistant coaches. “Denny will bring a wide variety of skills … [Read more...] about Jeff Bower announces hiring of Denny Glunt as Director of Basketball Operations
Three Griff teams earn NCAA Public Recognition Awards
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Three Canisius College athletic teams earned the NCAA Public Recognition Award based on their most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR), the NCAA announced on Wednesday. The Golden Griffin golf, volleyball and men’s cross country teams all earned the honor, which is presented to teams with APRs in the top-10 percent of their … [Read more...] about Three Griff teams earn NCAA Public Recognition Awards
Baron Named CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major MVP
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College junior Billy Baron has been named CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season, CollegeInsider.com announced today. Baron helped lead the Golden Griffins to a 20-14 overall record and an 11-7 mark in MAAC play in his first season with Canisius, which ended with the program’s first … [Read more...] about Baron Named CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major MVP
Don’t count out Iona, just ask Momo Jones
By Paul Gotham Forget about the 20-13 record. The February slump? It’s a thing of the past. If what “Momo” Jones says is true, the Iona Gaels might have trick or two left before the end of their season. “We’re starting to come alive now,” Jones said recently by phone when asked if his team’s best basketball is ahead of them. “We’re starting to gel more and more. We … [Read more...] about Don’t count out Iona, just ask Momo Jones