By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: As this calendar year comes to a close and 2020 fast approaches, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program is wrapping up one of its most memorable decades. The “Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review” series takes a look back at the players, games and moments that defined the 2010s. Today, Chuckie Maggio wraps up the series with the 10 best … [Read more...] about Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Best Games
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Bonnies bested by Bulls
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO -- The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team knew it wasn't going to run away with its matchup against Buffalo from the beginning, that the impressive 17-6 lead it built in the first seven minutes on Monday would at least be met by some resistance and offensive firepower on the UB end. For 32 minutes, that firepower was manageable, exciting even, as … [Read more...] about Bonnies bested by Bulls
Pickett garners second career MAAC Player of the Week honor
By JOHN LIKANJE After winning 11 Rookie of the Week awards last season, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas Institute) was named the MAAC Player of the Week for the second time in his career. The sophomore guard earned Lou Henson Award National Player of the Week honors as well. Pickett combined for 43 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 turnover in a pair of victories over Canisius … [Read more...] about Pickett garners second career MAAC Player of the Week honor
Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review: Shots of the Decade
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse basketball's last decade will be remembered for Final Fours and a conference switch and much more. But maybe most memorable will be some of the individual moments of ecstasy that the Orange brought to their fans. There's nothing quite like a late-game or buzzer-beating shot. The final installment of 'Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review' attempts to … [Read more...] about Syracuse Basketball Decade In Review: Shots of the Decade
Syracuse-Niagara provides final nonconference chance for SU bench growth
By BILLY HEYEN A season ago, Syracuse found itself in an undesirable spot in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64. Starting point guard Frank Howard was suspended, but his backup, Jalen Carey, hadn't played double-digit minutes since Jan. 12, more than two months earlier. SU's season ended that day as Jim Boeheim played Carey three minutes. Boeheim likes to keep his rotation … [Read more...] about Syracuse-Niagara provides final nonconference chance for SU bench growth