By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jack Garner once watched a New York Knicks playoff game at the George Eastman House with Spike Lee, drank a Bloody Mary concocted by Bill Murray and referred to Robert De Niro as “my friend Bob.” For 30 years, from Star Wars: A New Hope to No Country for Old Men, the 43-year Rochester resident was, in his words, "paid to watch movies." It was a dream job, for … [Read more...] about Garner loved St. Bonaventure, Rochester
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East High’s Barley named to MAAC 40th Anniversary Team
By PAUL GOTHAM East High's Darrell Barley was among the players honored when the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced its 40th Anniversary Team on Tuesday. The 1996 MAAC Player of the Year, Barley averaged 16.9 points and 7.3 rebounds during his four-year career with the Golden Griffins. He earned three All-Conference selections and is one of four players in … [Read more...] about East High’s Barley named to MAAC 40th Anniversary Team
Dream realized: Jones opens Hoops Strength with a flourish
By PAUL GOTHAM Matt Jones carries five notebooks around with him. Pages covered with rough sketches, diagrams, lists, notes and ideas. In late June, those pads of paper took the size and shape of a 16,000 square-foot facility in Henrietta, New York. And Rochester basketball may never be the same again. “It’s extremely exciting, but I’m just glad to get it off paper and make … [Read more...] about Dream realized: Jones opens Hoops Strength with a flourish
Rose and Stewart lead “Don’t Shut Up and Dribble” event
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Quinton Rose's most vivid personal encounter with racism came during his freshman year of high school, when he was walking home in his Chili, N.Y. neighborhood and a suspicious neighbor called the police. "The lady didn't think I lived there," Rose recalled. "I had to explain to the cops where I lived, I had to call my mom and my mom had to come out of the … [Read more...] about Rose and Stewart lead “Don’t Shut Up and Dribble” event
Report: Adams to sign with Trail Blazers for NBA restart
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Former Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Year Jaylen Adams is getting another shot in the National Basketball Association. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday night that the Portland Trail Blazers plan to sign Adams, a 2018 St. Bonaventure alumnus, as a substitute player to replace Trevor Ariza. Wojnarowski reported last Monday that Ariza is opting out of … [Read more...] about Report: Adams to sign with Trail Blazers for NBA restart