By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Justin Ndjock-Tadjore's ascension from unheralded Québécois basketball player to Division I signee originated with the type of growth spurt high schoolers long for. Ndjock-Tadjore grew six inches in 2019, from six feet even to 6-foot-6. Already an impact player lauded by Canadian outlet North Pole Hoops for his court vision and leaping ability, the guard … [Read more...] about Ndjock-Tadjore has aspirations of being next Canadian Bona great
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Make it a dozen straight for Monroe CC baseball
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The chance for a perfect game disappeared in the first inning, but Tyler Smith (Fairport N.Y./Fairport) was good for the distance Saturday afternoon. The right-hander improved to 4-1 on the season as the Monroe Community College Tribunes nipped Jamestown CC, 3-1 in the opener of an NJCAA doubleheader from Tribune Field. "We battled," Smith … [Read more...] about Make it a dozen straight for Monroe CC baseball
Stewart registers double-double in Pistons win
By PAUL GOTHAM Isaiah Stewart (McQuaid Jesuit) grabbed a game-high 21 rebounds to go along with scoring 15 points to lead the Detroit Pistons past Oklahoma City 110-104 in NBA action, Friday night. The double-double was the rookie center's fifth this season and second in the past five games. He grabbed nine offensive boards and 12 caroms on the defensive end while … [Read more...] about Stewart registers double-double in Pistons win
For Bona recruits, Schmidt’s experience is a “plus”
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO George Mason’s dismissal of Dave Paulsen and subsequent hiring of 32-year-old Kim English last month infused excitement into the Patriots fan base. If winning the press conference is an early objective of a new coach’s tenure, Mason was prepared to unfurl a banner on March 25. “We are going to be unbelievably competitive, nasty competitors, so tough. We’re … [Read more...] about For Bona recruits, Schmidt’s experience is a “plus”
Quinn focused on getting better, helping Amerks, but Sabres clearly in his (near) future
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There’s really no doubt that Jack Quinn will play in the National Hockey League. Selected in the first round of the 2020 NHL draft, eighth overall, by the Buffalo Sabres, the slick-skating forward has puck skills, smarts and speed. But there’s a whole lot more to his game than just flash and dash, as the 19-year-old forward showed Wednesday night in … [Read more...] about Quinn focused on getting better, helping Amerks, but Sabres clearly in his (near) future