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
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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
Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Biggest What-Ifs
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 look backs on the five biggest "What … [Read more...] about Bonnies Basketball Decade In Review: Biggest What-Ifs
Pickett paces Siena to conference win
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) finished with a team-high 22 points and handed out the assist on the game-winning bucket as the Siena Saints downed Canisius, 73-72 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) action Monday night from the Times-Union Center. Pickett connected on 9-of-18 shots from the floor including 3-of-8 from long distance. The sophomore guard … [Read more...] about Pickett paces Siena to conference win