Courtesy of GoBonnies.com 2015 St. Bonaventure alumnus Youssou Ndoye has signed a contract to play for JL Bourg in France this season. Last year, Ndoye played for the Austin Spurs of the NBA Developmental League. The 7-foot center averaged 7.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocked shots in 49 games. Ndoye helped the Spurs finish first in the Southwest Division and reach … [Read more...] about Bona alum Ndoye inks deal with French League’s JL Bourge
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Schmidt agrees to contract extension
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure Director of Athletics Tim Kenney announced that men's basketball coach Mark Schmidt has agreed to a new contract including an extension through the 2021-22 season. Salary raises for Schmidt and his staff within the contract are all being privately funded through donations, Kenney said. "I've said many … [Read more...] about Schmidt agrees to contract extension
Forward Josh Ayeni joins St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Josh Ayeni has accepted an athletics grant-in-aid with St. Bonaventure University and will join the basketball team this semester, Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt announced. Ayeni, a 6-foot-8 forward, is a native of Nigeria who came to the United States in 2011. He graduated from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Md. As a … [Read more...] about Forward Josh Ayeni joins St. Bonaventure
Jibreel Faulkner joins Canisius program
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (Aug. 16) that Jibreel Faulkner (Washington, D.C.) will join the Golden Griffin roster for the 2016-17 academic year. Faulkner spent the 2015-16 season at San Jacinto Junior College in Pasadena, Texas, and he will have three years of eligibility remaining at Canisius. “We are … [Read more...] about Jibreel Faulkner joins Canisius program
Canisius announces non-conference schedule
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com A trip to perennial national power Kentucky, home dates with UT-Martin, Tennessee State, St. Francis Brooklyn and Albany, a game in First Niagara Center against cross-town rival Buffalo and a road game at long-time rival St. Bonaventure highlight the 2016-17 Canisius men’s basketball non-game schedule, released today (Aug. 16). In all, the Golden … [Read more...] about Canisius announces non-conference schedule