By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- It's the middle of August and Emmitt Holt finds himself in familiar surroundings running the court inside the gymnasium at Webster Schroeder High School. Six years removed from his high school days when he may have played half dozen games during an AAU weekend, the former Warriors star has suited up just six times over the past two … [Read more...] about Holt prepares for senior season at Providence
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Bonnies August notebook: Pro signings, primetime in Toronto, Phillips dominates
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO A manic Monday for St. Bonaventure news calls for a Bonnies notebook to recap all the happenings. Here's what you may have missed today. Five Bona alums agree to new pro deals in five-day span: It's pro basketball signing season for St. Bonaventure alumni. Jaylen Adams is back in an NBA organization, agreeing to an exhibit 10 training camp contract … [Read more...] about Bonnies August notebook: Pro signings, primetime in Toronto, Phillips dominates
From winter to summer, Bona Twitter is an all seasons obsession
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure community's passion for its basketball team is no secret. Bonnies fans comprise one of the most ardent visiting fan bases in college basketball. SBU was the most-watched Atlantic 10 team on NBC Sports Network in the 2015-16 season. When ESPN writer Myron Metcalf ranked the Reilly Center the sixth most difficult venue in the conference in … [Read more...] about From winter to summer, Bona Twitter is an all seasons obsession
Column: All-time Team ballot displays Bona’s rich history
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO For quite possibly the first time since I've met him, I don't "envy" my pal Mike Vaccaro. Vaccaro, a 1989 St. Bonaventure University graduate who has been one of my greatest sportswriting mentors, can encapsulate a moment and turn a phrase as well as anyone. I know I'm not the only Jandoli School of Communication alumnus who has tried, futilely, to write … [Read more...] about Column: All-time Team ballot displays Bona’s rich history
Niagara’s Beilein searching for Purple Eagles identity
By MIKE BUNDT The summer grind is often regarded as the quiet period of the college basketball calendar but don’t tell that to Patrick Beilein. The first-year Niagara head coach is looking to evaluate his program after a busy 12 weeks at the helm. Beilein has filled out his roster with six incoming recruits, finalized his coaching staff and went on a multi-city caravan … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Beilein searching for Purple Eagles identity