By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – This is a story about the one that got away. No, it’s not a fish tale. Although it could be amusing to imagine Jim Baron and King Rice setting aside time from their hectic schedules as college basketball coaches and wetting a line. Rather this is a story about a prized recruit and an assistant coach trying to make his way in the … [Read more...] about Jim Baron, King Rice and the ties that bind
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Baron, Lewis carry Canisius past Monmouth, 87-67
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Billy Baron saw plenty of junk defenses Sunday afternoon. Freshman teammate Zach Lewis reaped the benefits. Baron and Lewis combined for 51 points as the Canisius Golden Griffins (11-6/5-1) downed the Monmouth Hawks (9-8/2-4), 87-67 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Baron, Lewis carry Canisius past Monmouth, 87-67
The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – It was fitting Billy Baron landed on his back after hitting his final shot of the night. The player laying on the floor where he left every ounce of his being. Mark down the date January 10th, 2014. The day, or night, when the Canisius Golden Griffins used two overtimes to defeat Rider’s Broncs, 94-91. It wasn’t Duke-Kentucky or the six … [Read more...] about The night Billy Baron wouldn’t let Canisius lose
Billy Baron’s Buzzer Beaters
Maybe lightning does strike twice. Not content with just one buzzer-beater, Billy Baron repeated the feat for the home crowd at Koessler Athletic Center. And earlier this year against Elon: … [Read more...] about Billy Baron’s Buzzer Beaters
SLU-UD and the A10’s weekend matchups
By Paul Gotham Atlantic 10 play opened Tuesday. Reigning champion St. Louis needed two Jordair Jett free throws with :07 remaining to win at Rhode Island. Home teams went 5-1 in the first matchups. Five A10 clubs rank top 50 RPI: UMass (5), George Washington (27), Dayton (39), St. Louis (48) and VCU (49). Fasten your seat belts and please hold on while the train is … [Read more...] about SLU-UD and the A10’s weekend matchups