By CHUCKIE MAGGIO A meaningful college basketball season in the Southern Tier didn't appeal to be in the cards on Dec. 12, 2020, when St. Bonaventure's season opener was canceled a mere 90 minutes before the scheduled tip-off. The Bonnies had already passed through a COVID-19 pause that called off their participation in Mohegan Sun's Bubbleville on Thanksgiving week. Multiple … [Read more...] about Maggio: Bonnies’ season was a gift for team, fans
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Bonnies burn George Mason in first half, secure best ever Atlantic 10 start
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Dominick Welch cracked a smile, knowing the question was coming: What is it, exactly, that causes him to have some of his most prolific games against George Mason? If he knows, he's not revealing any secrets. "I don't really think it matters what the team is. We just go out there and try to play to the best of our abilities," Welch remarked. "But it just … [Read more...] about Bonnies burn George Mason in first half, secure best ever Atlantic 10 start
MAAC men’s basketball announces conference schedule
By PAUL GOTHAM The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) will open its 40th season on December 8th, and a trio of former Section V standouts will be a part of it. Jason Hawkes (Aquinas), Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) and Siena College tip off on the road while Tah-Jae Hill (Hilton) starts his career at Niagara University with a home game. Hawkes and Pickett will travel with the … [Read more...] about MAAC men’s basketball announces conference schedule
East’s Barley recalls the late Clifford Robinson
By PAUL GOTHAM More than two decades have passed since Darrell Barley played on the same courts as NBA veteran Clifford Robinson. The memories haven't faded. "He could put it on the floor; you couldn’t guard him inside," Barley said Tuesday by phone. "He could shoot better than you, so you just had a hope he had a long night. Most evenings, he didn’t miss." Robinson … [Read more...] about East’s Barley recalls the late Clifford Robinson
With transformed game, McCrea looks to take next step in career
By PAUL GOTHAM If Javon McCrea has anything to do with it, fans will need a double-take next time they see him on a basketball court. The former Newark High School and University at Buffalo star who dominated games from the post has worked on his perimeter game. With a pair of NBA workouts scheduled for the near future, McCrea will look to take the next step in his … [Read more...] about With transformed game, McCrea looks to take next step in career