The Atlantic 10’s Media Days begin Wednesday morning, which will include a host of preseason voting results to determine the league’s preseason poll and all-conference teams. I programmed the crystal ball for March, just before the Atlantic 10 Tournament, to catch a glimpse of the postseason award winners. From the Player of the Year to the league’s best rookie, here’s what I … [Read more...] about Predicting the 2021-22 Atlantic 10 postseason awards
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Bona’s newcomers learning the system as team prepares for scrimmage, season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Considering the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s starters have two to four years of experience in the system and the nine newcomers are learning the playbook for the first time, the coaching staff has been finding ways to keep everyone engaged. “The veteran guys know exactly what we’re putting in,” Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt acknowledged on … [Read more...] about Bona’s newcomers learning the system as team prepares for scrimmage, season
Peterka and Quinn shine as Amerks revive a little old-time hockey in home-opening win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After one season was abruptly halted and the next was played with an abbreviated schedule and without fans, the Rochester Americans welcomed normalcy back to Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Friday night. They also welcomed back excitement. And big hits. And slick plays. And winning. And even a little old-time hockey. Rookies JJ Peterka and … [Read more...] about Peterka and Quinn shine as Amerks revive a little old-time hockey in home-opening win
Adaway focused on building confidence during South Beach summer
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jalen Adaway took his talents to South Beach this offseason not to join the Miami Heat, like frequent workout partner and former Heat guard Kendrick Nunn, nor to simply soak up the Sunshine State, but to work. Adaway enjoyed the area, to be sure, but he also spent hours on his game. Adaway, St. Bonaventure’s third-leading scorer last season, participated in … [Read more...] about Adaway focused on building confidence during South Beach summer
Lofton named to Cousy Award preseason watch list
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure senior Kyle Lofton has been named to the preseason Bob Cousy Award watch list, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Monday. Twenty Division I point guards were named as candidates for the honor, which is awarded to the country’s top floor general. A national committee of college basketball personnel determined the watch … [Read more...] about Lofton named to Cousy Award preseason watch list