By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies took care of one lacking category on Tuesday night and regressed in a few others. The law of averages made an appearance at the Albany Times-Union Center as Bonaventure made more three-pointers (10) than it did through two games last week (seven). Mark Schmidt's trifecta of defense, rebounding and taking care of the ball, however, … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Franciscan Cup stays in Albany as Siena outplays St. Bonaventure
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Pickett named MAAC Preseason Player of the Year
By PAUL GOTHAM Current Siena College sophomore and former Aquinas Li'l Irish star, Jalen Pickett was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Preseason Player of the Year as announced earlier this week. A unanimous selection as the MAAC Rookie of the Year for the 2018-19 season, Pickett finished fourth in the nation averaging 6.7 assists per game during his … [Read more...] about Pickett named MAAC Preseason Player of the Year
After historic game on Sunday, Pickett sets Siena program record
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On Sunday, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) did something that only one other player has accomplished this century in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. Monday, Pickett stood alone in Siena Saints program history. Pickett became the first player since Antawn Dobie (LIU-Brooklyn) in 2003 to post a performance with 45+-point and 10 … [Read more...] about After historic game on Sunday, Pickett sets Siena program record
McCauley sees hungry Pickett only getting better
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Section V hoops' fans already knew what Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference followers are learning about Jalen Pickett: the former Aquinas Institute standout can dominate on the basketball court. Earlier this week, the Siena Saints' freshman guard earned his fifth straight and seventh overall MAAC Rookie of the Week honor. Pickett's high … [Read more...] about McCauley sees hungry Pickett only getting better
Pickett makes it six
By PAUL GOTHAM One more makes it six. For the fourth straight week and sixth overall, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week. Pickett became the first freshman in 11 years to garner the award in four straight weeks. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 16 points, 6.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, two steals and a block in a pair of … [Read more...] about Pickett makes it six