Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com Former Billiken Kevin Lisch and the Australian men’s basketball team face China today in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Game time is 12:15 p.m. (CT), and it will be streamed at www.nbcolympics.com. Australia is 2-1 in the group phase and is in a good position to advance to the quarterfinals, which begins next Wednesday. China (0-3 in the group phase) … [Read more...] about Former Billiken Kevin Lisch and Australia play Friday
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Fordham releases 2016-2017 non-conference schedule
Courtesy of FordhamSports.com Bronx, N.Y. – Coming off one of its most successful seasons over the past 25 years, the Fordham University men's basketball program released its non-conference schedule today, a schedule that features eight home games in the historic Rose Hill Gym as well as a game at Madison Square Garden as part of the Holiday Festival. “We have made an … [Read more...] about Fordham releases 2016-2017 non-conference schedule
Chris Tifft named SLU’s Director of Basketball Operations
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – The men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University continues to take shape as head coach Travis Ford today announced Chris Tifft as Director of Basketball Operations. “We are excited to bring someone with Chris’ experience onto our staff,” Ford said. “He has coached at different levels and has been a head coach, so he knows what … [Read more...] about Chris Tifft named SLU’s Director of Basketball Operations
Former Griff Kevin Bleeker signs to play in Greece
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Kevin Bleeker ’15, MS ’16 has signed to play professionally for H.O. Holargos in the Greek Men’s Basketball B League. Bleeker, a native of Alkmaar, Netherlands, is the first foreign-born player to sign a contract with Holargos. Bleeker played in and started all 33 games in 2015-16 for Canisius, where he … [Read more...] about Former Griff Kevin Bleeker signs to play in Greece
Tim Stainbook earns a scholarship for his senior season
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head men’s basketball coach Chris Mack announced today that senior Tim Stainbrook (Bay Village, Ohio/Lakewood St. Edward) has been awarded a scholarship for his senior season. Stainbrook, who is entering his fourth season in the Musketeer program, was a walk-on for the 2015-16 season. “Tim has earned this … [Read more...] about Tim Stainbook earns a scholarship for his senior season