by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell In Group B play today, host Great Britain (FIBA ranked #43) is still seeking its first win on home soil in these 2012 Olympics while Brazil (FIBA ranked #13) moved closer to the medal round with a 67-62 victory. The first quarter left much to be aesthetically desired as both teams shot poorly (Brazil 2/20, Great Britain 4/15). Great Britain … [Read more...] about Splitter, Huertas lead Brazil past Great Britain 67-62
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USA women throttle Angola 90-38: the positives and negatives
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The USA women’s basketball team defeated an undermanned Angola 90-38 in each squad's second game of the 2012 Olympics. Here are some positives and negatives that come out of the Americans’ dominating performance. The Positives USA's mid-range game wreaks havoc on opposing teams' defensive game plans. It was clear that Angola wanted to apply … [Read more...] about USA women throttle Angola 90-38: the positives and negatives
Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2012 USA Olympic men's basketball team won its opening game in pool play against the Tony Parker-led French national team today 98-71. Here are some positives and negatives that come out of the Americans' debut in Pool A. The Positives LeBron James can play like "Magic" and get away with it. Unlike his time with the Cavs or even this … [Read more...] about Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
Jim Baron announces coaching staff
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College men’s basketball coach Jim Baron announced today that Pat Clarke, Fred Dupree and Mike Mennenga have been hired to the Golden Griffins men’s basketball coaching staff. Clarke was on Baron’s staff at St. Bonaventure and at Rhode Island, while Dupree returns to his alma mater after spending the last six years on … [Read more...] about Jim Baron announces coaching staff
Jermaine Johnson, Scott Machado, Joe DeMayo and the MAAC Press Break
All the comings and goings of MAAC men's basketball. Baron's first Canisius recruiting class and coaching staff Jermaine Johnson (Richmond, Va.) has all his paperwork in and is set to be a Griff next season. The left-handed point guard was reported to be recruited by a handful of teams in the Southern Conference while playing at St. Christopher’s School. He’s small — … [Read more...] about Jermaine Johnson, Scott Machado, Joe DeMayo and the MAAC Press Break