*An edited version of this story originally appeared in the USA Today Sports Weekly (February 5-11, 2020). By PAUL GOTHAM Kevan Sheppard won’t say ‘I told you so,’ but he could. Two years ago, when the Albany City Rocks 17U assistant coach and EYBL scout tried to encourage college programs to give Jalen Pickett a chance, he didn’t find many takers. Now, Sheppard has plenty … [Read more...] about Pickett leads top-seeded Siena into MAAC tournament
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Fenlon looks forward to conference matchup at U of R
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Every time Jake Fenlon takes the court with the University of Chicago men's basketball team, he has a chance to reestablish a program record. Friends and family will get an opportunity to see the Flower City native add to history this weekend when the Maroons visit the University of Rochester Palestra for a UAA matchup with the … [Read more...] about Fenlon looks forward to conference matchup at U of R
St. Bonaventure’s Mobley puts exclamation mark on ROC City Classic
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The last time Matt Mobley hit a buzzer beater he touched off a controversy. This time the St. Bonaventure senior guard added another dramatic chapter to Bona lore. Mobley's deep 3 at the buzzer proved to be the game winner as the Bonnies defeated the University of Vermont Catamounts, 81-79 in the annual ROC City Classic, Saturday. In a … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Mobley puts exclamation mark on ROC City Classic
Lamb’s return more than a homecoming
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- If Anthony Lamb has his way, Saturday's game will serve as a springboard. When Lamb and the Vermont Catamounts travel to Rochester to take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, the former Greece Athena Trojan will get a chance to play once again in the Blue Cross Arena where he and his former high school teammates had so much post-season … [Read more...] about Lamb’s return more than a homecoming
Mendick heats up in Arizona Fall League
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick highlighted a break-out week with his first home run of the fall season to pace the Glendale Desert Dogs to a 10-5 come-from-behind victory in recent Arizona Fall League (AFL) action. Mendick erased a two-run deficit with a three-run shot during the fifth inning in a 10-5 Glendale win last Thursday, October 26th. He finished the game … [Read more...] about Mendick heats up in Arizona Fall League