By Paul Casey Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- From three scholarship athletes to a full roster, to scrambling for recruits and now having a prospective first round draft pick, Mark Schmidt and his St. Bonaventure Bonnies have worn thin the soles of their high tops over these last four years. The path ahead should continue scuffing at the tread, but it is a challenge the … [Read more...] about St. Bona set to make strides
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A-10 Bounce
A weekly round-up of A-10 men's hoops. Nicholson etching his name in SBU lore Mark Schmidt remembers it well. He had just finished his first season as head coach with St. Bonaventure, and his Bonnies, who hadn’t known a winning season in five years, limped to the finish line with just two victories in Atlantic 10 conference play and an overall record of 8-22. He … [Read more...] about A-10 Bounce
Tickets on Sale Hoop Group Philly Classic
PHILADELPHIA– Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1 for the Philly Hoop Group Classic, a basketball tournament held at the historic Palestra and features No. 11 University of Pittsburgh. The 5th annual Thanksgiving Weekend event will also feature James Madison University, LaSalle University, University of Pennsylvania, Rider University & Robert Morris University. The Philly … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Hoop Group Philly Classic
Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
October ushers in the official start of college basketball as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Time to look at the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan lost to Siena 68-66 in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. There is a new wind blowing in Riverdale. Steve Masiello … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
Belardo named to All-MAAC second team
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Canisius College junior Gaby Belardo was named to the Preseason All-MAAC Second Team at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Preseason Awards Show at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The Golden Griffin men's basketball team was voted ninth in the preseason coaches' poll. Belardo is the team's leading returning scorer, as the … [Read more...] about Belardo named to All-MAAC second team