By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team kicks off its 2023-24 campaign at home against non-league foe Longwood on Monday. It's the first time the Bonnies and Lancers will square off in the respective programs' histories. It's also only the second time that Bonas will face a Big South opponent, with the first one a 79-72 win over Presbyterian at a 2007 … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Bonnies men’s basketball opens season at home against Longwood
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NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to contribute for Pistons
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart contributed well for the Detroit Pistons in the past week. In the Pistons' 110-101 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers last Wednesday, the 6'8" center finished with 12 points, six boards, four assists and a steal in 33 minutes. Then on Thursday in Detroit's 125-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Stewart had 11 points, … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to contribute for Pistons
Amerks young ‘drivers’ fail test vs. Syracuse
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s one thing to be playing in a secondary role, insulated by the veterans and knowing the game’s outcome won’t necessarily be based on how you play. It’s quite another to be one of the go-to guys, where your performance often has a direct correlation on the final score. That’s the difference from last year to this for Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen, … [Read more...] about Amerks young ‘drivers’ fail test vs. Syracuse
NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant in starting lineup for Miami
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant was in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat on Monday, his first start of the 2023 regular season. In the Heat's 122-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Bryant finished with 10 points, two boards and two steals. So far this season, the ex-Bishop Kearney High School star is averaging 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant in starting lineup for Miami
NBA Weekend Recap: Isaiah Stewart puts up solid numbers for Detroit
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart put up solid numbers for the Detroit Pistons over the weekend. In the Pistons' 118-102 home-opening win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday (Oct. 28), Stewart finished with 14 points and nine boards. The ex-McQuaid Jesuit High School standout tallied 15 points, seven rebounds and a block in Detroit's 111-99 victory on … [Read more...] about NBA Weekend Recap: Isaiah Stewart puts up solid numbers for Detroit