By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse center Bourama Sidibe has a knee surgery scheduled for tomorrow to repair a torn meniscus, the SU athletic communications office stated today. Sidibe injured his knee early in the first half in the Orange's season opener against Bryant. According to Mike Waters of Syracuse.com, SU trainer Brian Pike expects Sidibe to miss about four weeks. Over … [Read more...] about Sidibe to undergo knee surgery, out around four weeks
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Toppin ready to take place among A-10 standouts in the NBA
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO and JOHN LIKANJE Throughout the 1990s, while Obi Toppin’s new employer was firmly ensconced in championship contention, the Atlantic 10 made a habit of sending its best players to the NBA Draft. The A-10 boasted 18 NBA draftees in the decade, eight of whom were first-rounders, including four lottery picks (Temple guard Mark Macon in 1991 and forward Eddie … [Read more...] about Toppin ready to take place among A-10 standouts in the NBA
Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors
By PAUL GOTHAM Dyaisha Fair (Edison Tech) added to her list of preseason honors while Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) looks to build off a strong sophomore campaign. Both of the former Section V standouts earned spots on the Big 4 preseason teams announced earlier this week. Fair, a sophomore, was named Preseason Player of the Year. Last season at the University of Buffalo, the … [Read more...] about Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors
Stats and Facts with Bonnies basketball on pause
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The numbers, as always, can be distorted any way you'd like. For example: St. Bonaventure sophomore Alejandro Vasquez was one of five Atlantic 10 freshmen to average at least six points per game while playing under 20 minutes a contest since the 2015-16 season. Lamarr "Fresh" Kimble and the late Steve McElvene fit the criteria for St. Joseph's and Dayton … [Read more...] about Stats and Facts with Bonnies basketball on pause
Bonnies pause basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 result; Bubbleville games canceled
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball program has paused all team activities due to a positive COVID-19 test result within the team's Tier 1 personnel, the school announced in a release. The program was notified of a positive result Thursday as part of NCAA testing guidelines. Players, coaches, team managers and support staff are tested three times per … [Read more...] about Bonnies pause basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 result; Bubbleville games canceled