By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt looked Gia Holmes in the eyes and was direct as ever about the 6-foot-4 teenager in the room. "I believe this is the best fit for your son," Schmidt said. As they returned home to Detroit, Holmes and her son agreed with the 12th-year coach. St. Bonaventure's campus reminded Jaren English of Ranger College, where he spent his freshman … [Read more...] about New Bonnie English: “Every expectation was met”
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Inside Kyle Lofton’s “picky” Putnam recruiting process
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO While St. Bonaventure, Syracuse and Georgetown fans intently awaited Osun Osunniyi's decision last spring, Kyle Lofton was laughing. "Osun Osunniyi will announce his decision at the #PSAhoops National Championship Dinner Monday!" Putnam Science Academy's Twitter account reported. Lofton's response: "LOL." "You know where he going bro," Lofton told a friend … [Read more...] about Inside Kyle Lofton’s “picky” Putnam recruiting process
UB fills huge need, adding 6-10 center
By MICHAEL BUNDT Heading into his first offseason as head coach of the University at Buffalo, one thing was clear to Jim Whitesell looking at the Bulls roster. They needed to add some size down low. With Nick Perkins and Montell McRae graduating, the remaining roster lacked experienced big men. Whitesell spent the past month actively searching for players that can fill that … [Read more...] about UB fills huge need, adding 6-10 center
JUCO transfer David Nickelberry becomes first commit of Whitesell era
By MICHAEL BUNDT One of the top JUCO players in the country will soon be calling Buffalo home. David Nickelberry, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Trinity Valley (No. 31 on JUCO top 100) announced on social media on Sunday that he’ll be continuing his college basketball career at UB. View this post on Instagram I … [Read more...] about JUCO transfer David Nickelberry becomes first commit of Whitesell era
Adams talks NBA grind, lessons from Vinsanity and Summer League
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Let their 23-59 record this season fool you at your own risk: the Atlanta Hawks have a promising future. While other Eastern Conference lottery teams are praying for marquee free agents (looking at you, New York), resigning to the fact that they need to rebuild (hello, Washington) or caught somewhere between the future and still signing J.R. Smith's checks, … [Read more...] about Adams talks NBA grind, lessons from Vinsanity and Summer League