By PAUL GOTHAM At first glance, the photo appears to be a tangle of hands and arms reaching for a ball. Taken in 2007 during a youth basketball tournament at Monroe Community College, the image represents one of the earliest pictures of Jason Hawkes and Jalen Pickett playing on a basketball court together. More than a decade later the paths of the former Aquinas duo will … [Read more...] about Former AQ stars Hawkes and Pickett to reunite at Siena
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Maggio: Who’s the best of the Atlantic 10’s elite point guards?
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's disruptive big man was relegated to the bench in sweatpants, the Bonnies missing their trump card for a second straight Saturday afternoon due to concussion symptoms. Still, the Bonnies, backed by an exuberant Reilly Center crowd, went toe-to-toe with the Rhode Island Rams. Kyle Lofton maneuvered his way past Jeff Dowtin, exploded through the … [Read more...] about Maggio: Who’s the best of the Atlantic 10’s elite point guards?
New Amerks coach Appert ready for challenge of development while winning
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had just been fired after 11 years at what had been a dream job, being the head coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. But before Seth Appert could really ask himself, "What now?", former Rochester Americans assistant coach John Wroblewski was providing an answer. Wroblewski, a head coach with the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP), … [Read more...] about New Amerks coach Appert ready for challenge of development while winning
Mendick goes deep in White Sox win
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick (Pittsford Mendon/Monroe Community College) connected on his first home run of the 2020 Major League Baseball season in a 7-2 Chicago White Sox victory, Monday night. Mendick drilled a 1-1 offering from Rony Garcia down the left field line that landed just inside the foul pole. The blast was measured at 107.7 MPH off the bat. The home run was … [Read more...] about Mendick goes deep in White Sox win
Hawkes earns roster spot with Siena
By PAUL GOTHAM Former Aquinas Institute standout Jason Hawkes earned a spot on the Siena College roster as announced by the school on Friday. Hawkes will join former Li'l Irish teammate Jalen Pickett on the Saints. Hawkes had most recently played with Monroe Community College during the 2018-19 season. The 6-foot-5 forward started his college career at Daemen College in … [Read more...] about Hawkes earns roster spot with Siena