Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Next up is the Canisius Golden Griffins. Canisius finished in the basement of the MAAC last season. But there's a new win blowing through Main Street in Buffalo. Jim Baron takes over the reins and welcomes two freshmen to campus. Jermaine Johnson 5’10 150lbs. G … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2012-13
Big 4
Schmidt and Bona keep playing the trifecta
By Paul Gotham How does that old saying go? The more things change; the more things stay the same? The fortunes of this year's St. Bonaventure men's basketball team lie somewhere in the above contradiction. That's not to suggest the Bonnies are a contradiction. Nothing could be further from the truth. Their play on the court might look slightly different this year, but … [Read more...] about Schmidt and Bona keep playing the trifecta
Simmons looks forward to getting back on the court for Bona
By Paul Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- The final horn sounded, and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies ran on to the Boardwalk Hall court in celebration. A 67-56 victory over Xavier clinched the first Atlantic 10 Championship in school history and secured a a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The party was barely a few minutes old when Marquise Simmons left center court and hobbled … [Read more...] about Simmons looks forward to getting back on the court for Bona
Niagara will look to Green for leadership
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Last season Joe Mihalich referred to Juan'ya Green as the Maestro. This season the Niagara University head men's basketball coach hopes he will be talking about his star guard's leadership qualities. It's not that Green didn't lead Niagara a season ago. He did. He topped the Purple Eagles in points (17.7) and assists (4.5) per game. He set … [Read more...] about Niagara will look to Green for leadership
Baron emphasizes chemistry at Canisius
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- On the surface, the task at hand appears straightforward: develop a program which can maintain success over an extended period of time. It sounds simple. Right? Take a team and move forward making steady progress along the way. The execution of such a plan can get tricky. Jim Baron, the 23rd head coach in the history of Canisius men's … [Read more...] about Baron emphasizes chemistry at Canisius