By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Valenti never pictured himself on a stage like Rupp Arena. Now he can't get it out of his mind. Valenti will lead Canisius into its 113th season when the Golden Griffins take the court Sunday night against the No. 2/4 Kentucky Wildcats. It's a chance for the Victor, New York native to seize an opportunity. "I never envisioned it," Valenti said … [Read more...] about For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
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Adams continues to gain preseason accolades
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Without the 2016-17 season even starting yet, St. Bonaventure junior Jaylen Adams continues to earn numerous accolades from college basketball media. Entering his third season as the Bonnies' point guard, Adams has received recognition from the coaches and media within the Atlantic 10 Conference as well as national media and websites. To date, … [Read more...] about Adams continues to gain preseason accolades
Canisius announces 2016-17 broadcast schedule
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius athletic department announced today that the Golden Griffins men’s and women’s basketball programs will have 32 games televised on the ESPN family of networks during the 2016-17 season, including 25 home games that will be produced by the athletic department’s digital media staff. The Canisius men’s basketball team will play in three … [Read more...] about Canisius announces 2016-17 broadcast schedule
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