Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Reggie Witherspoon, a Buffalo native and a 20-year veteran of the college basketball coaching ranks, has been named the 24th head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history, Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Saturday. Witherspoon, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 10 a.m., press conference … [Read more...] about Canisius names Reggie Witherspoon head coach
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Xavier adds home-and-home series With Baylor, Northern Iowa and Utah
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University announced three home-and-home series that will start during the upcoming 2016-17 men’s basketball season against three programs that have been a part of at least each of the last two NCAA Tournaments - Utah, Northern Iowa and Baylor. The first two series will start this season at the Cintas Center and the Baylor … [Read more...] about Xavier adds home-and-home series With Baylor, Northern Iowa and Utah
Trevon Bluiett withdraws his name from upcoming NBA Draft and will return to Xavier
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI — Xavier University guard Trevon Bluiett, who recently completed his sophomore year, announced today that he is withdrawing his name from the upcoming NBA Draft and will return to Xavier. "The NBA Pre-Draft process has been a great experience for me,” said Bluiett. “After sitting down with my family and coaches, I've decided to return … [Read more...] about Trevon Bluiett withdraws his name from upcoming NBA Draft and will return to Xavier
Jim Baron announces retirement
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Jim Baron, the Canisius men’s basketball coach for the past four seasons, announced his retirement on Friday. Associate head coach Pat Clarke will assume the title of interim head coach, effective immediately. Canisius will begin an expedited search in an effort to have the position filled as soon as possible. “I have given this decision a lot … [Read more...] about Jim Baron announces retirement
Obokoh to transfer to St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Chinonso Obokoh, who played the past two years at Syracuse, has signed an athletics grant-in-aid and will transfer to St. Bonaventure University and join the basketball program. He is a graduate transfer and therefore is eligible immediately. He has one season of eligibility. A 6-foot-9, 215-lb. forward, Obokoh played in … [Read more...] about Obokoh to transfer to St. Bonaventure