By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Nate (Jeenathan) Williams came off the bench and shined for the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. In the Rockets' 117-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Williams played 23 minutes and scored 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had a steal. The former University Prep Charter and University at Buffalo standout was also 3-of-3 from the … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Jeenathan Williams shines for Houston Rockets
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Bonnies 3rd in A-10 preseason men’s basketball poll
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team was selected third in the Atlantic-10 men's basketball preseason poll for the 2023-24 season, the A-10 announced on Tuesday. The Bonnies received the third-most votes (319) for the poll, including one first-place vote. The A-10 released its preseason awards in conjunction with the conference's media on Tuesday at … [Read more...] about Bonnies 3rd in A-10 preseason men’s basketball poll
NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant goes for double digits in Heat win over Grizzlies
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant contributed well for the Miami Heat on Sunday. Bryant played 17 minutes and scored 13 points (4-of-6 field goals made), was 5-of-5 from the free-throw line and had four rebounds in the Heat's 132-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In Miami's 120-104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the ex-Bishop Kearney High … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant goes for double digits in Heat win over Grizzlies
Bonnies men’s basketball at No. 70 in KenPom preseason rankings
By KEVIN L. SMITH KenPom.com released its preseason college basketball rankings on Sunday, and the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team is near the top in terms of Atlantic 10 teams. The Bonnies came in at No. 70, which is second-best in the A-10 behind Dayton (No. 69). Loyola Chicago is 75th, while VCU is 86th and Duquesne is 88th. The rest of the A-10 teams are … [Read more...] about Bonnies men’s basketball at No. 70 in KenPom preseason rankings
Brockport HS alum Van Gundy joins Celtics as senior consultant
By KEVIN L. SMITH The Boston Celtics recently hired Jeff Van Gundy as a senior consultant, according to NBC Sports. According to reports, Van Gundy will be an advisor to Boston's basketball operations. He will work with the Celtics and their G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. Van Gundy, an alumnus of Brockport High School, was an ESPN NBA analyst from 2007 to … [Read more...] about Brockport HS alum Van Gundy joins Celtics as senior consultant