Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – When the Niagara University men’s and women’s basketball teams take the floor for the 2014-15 season, they will be playing their home contests on the newly named Frank and Barbara Layden Court. The official unveiling of the court will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, before Niagara hosts Canisius College in a 3 … [Read more...] about Gallagher Center Court to be named for Frank and Barbara Layden
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Schedule announced for Gulf Coast Showcase
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com ESTERO, Fla. – The schedule for the 2014 Gulf Coast Showcase was announced Tuesday morning, and the Marist men’s basketball team will open the tournament against host Florida Gulf Coast on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. at Germain Arena in Southwest Florida. Last season, Florida Gulf Coast won 22 games and advanced to the NIT. The Eagles are just two … [Read more...] about Schedule announced for Gulf Coast Showcase
NKU to be carried on ESPN 1530
Courtesy of NKUHorse.com HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Sept. 11 2014) – Northern Kentucky University and its athletics multimedia rights holder, Learfield Sports’ NKU Norse Sports Properties, announced today that ESPN 1530 will serve as the flagship station for 2014-15 NKU men’s basketball. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Cincinnati's WCKY – Cincinnati’s home for … [Read more...] about NKU to be carried on ESPN 1530
Galloway signs contract with Knicks
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Former Saint Joseph’s standout Langston Galloway has signed a contract with the New York Knicks and will be on their roster for training camp, which starts in October. Galloway closed out his career last season as one of the Hawks’ all-time best, ranking as the second leading scorer in school history with 1,991 points and as SJU's all-time leader in … [Read more...] about Galloway signs contract with Knicks
Marquise Simmons signs professional contract with Dutch League’s Leeuwarden
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com 2014 St. Bonaventure graduate Marquise Simmons has signed a professional contract to play for Aris Leeuwarden of the Dutch Basketball League. Simmons, a 6-foot-8, 230-lb. forward, enjoyed his best season as a senior, starting all 33 games. The Washington, D.C., native averaged 8.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, both career highs. Simmons finished … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons signs professional contract with Dutch League’s Leeuwarden