By KEVIN L. SMITH As the NBA season progresses, Rochester native Jalen Pickett has seen more action for the Denver Nuggets in the past week. In Denver's 111-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last Tuesday, the 6'2" guard scored five points and two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 17 games. On Sunday in the Nuggets' 121-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Jalen Pickett’s playing time picks up for Nuggets
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Auburn’s dominant first half the difference in Bonnies loss at Legends Classic
By KEVIN L. SMITH Auburn's dominant first half and a big lead at the break proved to be too much for St. Bonaventure to overcome in its 77-60 loss to the Tigers on Friday in the Legends Classic championship game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "Auburn is a well-balanced and very deep team. They put us on our heels in the first half," Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt said … [Read more...] about Auburn’s dominant first half the difference in Bonnies loss at Legends Classic
Bonnies men’s basketball signs first player to 2024 recruiting class
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team on Monday brought on its first member for the 2024 recruiting class, according to a release. According to Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt, 6'9" wing Ebrahim Kaba commitment to the program. "He's an athletic, highly skilled scoring wing who can really rebound," Schmidt said. "He fits our system and is a great kid … [Read more...] about Bonnies men’s basketball signs first player to 2024 recruiting class
NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant contributing to Heat’s current win streak
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant has contributed well to the Miami Heat's current six-game winning streak. In three appearances for the Heat in the past week, the 6'10" center has had a few buckets and around five rebounds per game, along with a couple of blocks. Bryant is averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in nine games for Miami. Bryant … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant contributing to Heat’s current win streak
Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So much for the national ranking. Having moved into the last slot in the USCHO top 20 this week, Rochester Institute of Technology couldn’t complete the weekend sweep of still-finding-their-way Mercyhurst and will surely fall back into the realm of “others receiving votes” come Monday. Freshman goalie Simon Buchler stopped 51 shots in his second … [Read more...] about Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst