Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Kevin Bleeker ’15, MS ’16 has signed to play professionally for H.O. Holargos in the Greek Men’s Basketball B League. Bleeker, a native of Alkmaar, Netherlands, is the first foreign-born player to sign a contract with Holargos. Bleeker played in and started all 33 games in 2015-16 for Canisius, where he … [Read more...] about Former Griff Kevin Bleeker signs to play in Greece
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Bonnies non-conference schedule includes six home games, Florida and Lone Star Showcase
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Six home games, a neutral site contest against Florida and the Lone Star Showcase in Austin, Texas, highlight St. Bonaventure's 2016-17 non-conference men's basketball team. The Bonnies will play 12 non-conference games in all – six at the Reilly Center, two at true road sites and four on neutral courts. Of the nine known opponents, two reached … [Read more...] about Bonnies non-conference schedule includes six home games, Florida and Lone Star Showcase
Big 4 Basketball Classic returns December 17; Bonnies to face Niagara
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Representatives from Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure announced today (July 26) that the four Division I Western New York schools will once again take part in the Big 4 Basketball Classic on Saturday, Dec. 17 in First Niagara Center. The Niagara Purple Eagles host St. Bonaventure before the Canisius Golden Griffins square off against … [Read more...] about Big 4 Basketball Classic returns December 17; Bonnies to face Niagara
Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 69 Rhode Island 64
First thoughts after the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies' 69-64 victory over the University of Rhode Island Rams. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Denzel Gregg netted five of his game-and-career high 22 points in the closing moments as the Bonnies scored the contest's final nine points. Gregg's pull-up 3-pointer as the shot clock expired gave Bona a 65-64 edge (SBU's … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 69 Rhode Island 64
Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 94 Canisius 86
First thoughts after Manhattan's victory over Canisius in MAAC play. By PAUL GOTHAM How it happened Shane Richards scored five of his career-high 32 points as two-time MAAC champion Manhattan pulled away late for its third straight win. The 6-5 senior guard drilled one of his six 3-pointers as the Jaspers turned a two-point game with 5:13 to go into double-digit lead … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Manhattan 94 Canisius 86