Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s sophomore forward Pierfrancesco Oliva will miss the 2016-17 basketball season after having knee surgery, it was announced by head coach Phil Martelli. Oliva had surgery in late June to repair an osteochondral defect in his right knee, a chronic condition that was aggravated in post-season workouts. After post-surgery evaluation … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s Oliva to be sidelined for the season
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Obokoh brings rim protection to Bona
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tenth-year St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt didn't dance around the subject when it came to discussing playing time for graduate transfer Chinonso Obokoh. "You don’t bring in a transfer to sit him on the bench," Schmidt said during the recent Big 4 media day at the Key Bank Center. "Our expectation is he is ready to be a productive … [Read more...] about Obokoh brings rim protection to Bona
Jaylen Adams named Big 4 Preseason Player of Year
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure junior guard Jaylen Adams was named the Big 4 Preseason Player of the Year for 2016-17 during Wednesday's Big 4 Media Day at Key Bank Arena. Bonnies teammates Denzel Gregg and Idris Taqqee were named the Preseason All-Big 4 second team. The teams were voted on by a panel of regional media members and the athletics … [Read more...] about Jaylen Adams named Big 4 Preseason Player of Year
Former Griff Malcolm McMillan Signs Pro Contract in Greece
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Malcolm McMillan MS ‘16 has signed to play professionally for Aries Trikala in the Greek Men’s Basketball A1 League. McMillan is the second former Golden Griffin player to sign a pro contract in Greece this offseason, joining former center Kevin Bleeker, who signed to play with Holargos in the Greek B League … [Read more...] about Former Griff Malcolm McMillan Signs Pro Contract in Greece
Sam Stith ’60 Inducted Into New York City Basketball Hall of Fame
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure basketball legend Sam Stith '60 was among the nine new members inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 14. Stith joined the Hall along with fellow players Steve Burtt, Olden Polynice, Jayson Williams and Willie Worsley. Gus Alfieri was the coach inductee while Jim Couch and Jerry Reinsdorf were inducted in … [Read more...] about Sam Stith ’60 Inducted Into New York City Basketball Hall of Fame