By KEVIN L. SMITH Auburn's dominant first half and a big lead at the break proved to be too much for St. Bonaventure to overcome in its 77-60 loss to the Tigers on Friday in the Legends Classic championship game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "Auburn is a well-balanced and very deep team. They put us on our heels in the first half," Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt said … [Read more...] about Auburn’s dominant first half the difference in Bonnies loss at Legends Classic
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Bonnies men’s basketball signs first player to 2024 recruiting class
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team on Monday brought on its first member for the 2024 recruiting class, according to a release. According to Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt, 6'9" wing Ebrahim Kaba commitment to the program. "He's an athletic, highly skilled scoring wing who can really rebound," Schmidt said. "He fits our system and is a great kid … [Read more...] about Bonnies men’s basketball signs first player to 2024 recruiting class
Game Preview: Bonnies men’s basketball opens season at home against Longwood
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team kicks off its 2023-24 campaign at home against non-league foe Longwood on Monday. It's the first time the Bonnies and Lancers will square off in the respective programs' histories. It's also only the second time that Bonas will face a Big South opponent, with the first one a 79-72 win over Presbyterian at a 2007 … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Bonnies men’s basketball opens season at home against Longwood
Bonnies 3rd in A-10 preseason men’s basketball poll
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team was selected third in the Atlantic-10 men's basketball preseason poll for the 2023-24 season, the A-10 announced on Tuesday. The Bonnies received the third-most votes (319) for the poll, including one first-place vote. The A-10 released its preseason awards in conjunction with the conference's media on Tuesday at … [Read more...] about Bonnies 3rd in A-10 preseason men’s basketball poll
Bonnies men’s basketball at No. 70 in KenPom preseason rankings
By KEVIN L. SMITH KenPom.com released its preseason college basketball rankings on Sunday, and the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team is near the top in terms of Atlantic 10 teams. The Bonnies came in at No. 70, which is second-best in the A-10 behind Dayton (No. 69). Loyola Chicago is 75th, while VCU is 86th and Duquesne is 88th. The rest of the A-10 teams are … [Read more...] about Bonnies men’s basketball at No. 70 in KenPom preseason rankings