By CHUCKIE MAGGIO There was little reason for George Carter to suit up against a Division III team with a broken toe on Dec. 17, 1964. Carter, a sophomore who led St. Bonaventure in scoring and rebounding, suffered a chip fracture in the big toe of his left foot against St. Francis Pa. four days prior and wasn’t expected to play against Illinois Wesleyan. The 4-0 Bonnies … [Read more...] about Carter’s passion for Bonaventure and basketball led to successful pro career
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With foot in the door, Lamb readies for Pistons’ Training Camp
By PAUL GOTHAM The Detroit Pistons last won an NBA championship in 2004. Ben Wallace led that Pistons' squad logging nearly 38 minutes per game. The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year averaged more rebounds than shot attempts that season and overall for his 16-year career. Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton combined to score better than 34 points per game for a Detroit … [Read more...] about With foot in the door, Lamb readies for Pistons’ Training Camp
Still the hunter, Bryant readies for upcoming NBA season
By PAUL GOTHAM He's in the second year of a three-year deal and a season ago he logged nearly 25 minutes per game. Just don't expect Thomas Bryant to change his approach to the upcoming NBA season. "I’m always the one that’s going to be on the hunt," the former Bishop Kearney standout said during a recent workout at Hoops Strength. "I'm never going to lose that mindset of … [Read more...] about Still the hunter, Bryant readies for upcoming NBA season
Calverley leads; RIT rallies past No. 9 Clarkson
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Will Calverley posted a hat trick including a pair of tallies during a five-goal third goal period as the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) men's hockey team rallied to defeat No. 9 Clarkson University, 8-5 in a wild 2020-21 season opener at the Gene Polisseni Center. Calverly's second goal within three minutes proved to be the difference, and RIT went … [Read more...] about Calverley leads; RIT rallies past No. 9 Clarkson
Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors
By PAUL GOTHAM Dyaisha Fair (Edison Tech) added to her list of preseason honors while Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) looks to build off a strong sophomore campaign. Both of the former Section V standouts earned spots on the Big 4 preseason teams announced earlier this week. Fair, a sophomore, was named Preseason Player of the Year. Last season at the University of Buffalo, the … [Read more...] about Fair, Williams nab Preseason Big 4 honors