By Kyle Soppe I interviewed the Director of Basketball Operations, Matt Pappano, to get an inside look at St. Bonaventure’s 2011 basketball season. Later that day, I attended a coaching clinic led by the ringmaster of the Bonnies, Head Coach Mark Schmidt. Here’s what Pappano had to say. Q: What is your outlook for the 2011-2012 hoops season? A: “We’ve got a chance … [Read more...] about Full Court Press – St. Bonaventure
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MAAC Press Break
A weekly round-up of men’s basketball in the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Baltimore trio could have Loyola primed for big season While the media circus that was the Miami Heat played out 1,000 miles away, Loyola guard Dylon Cormier was orchestrating his own version of the Big Three, Baltimore style. First Cormier helped persuade R.J. Williams, a speedy 5-foot-8 … [Read more...] about MAAC Press Break
A-10 Bounce
A weekly round-up of Atlantic 10 men’s basketball. SJU’s Aiken and Duquesne’s McConnell get ink for defensive efforts They don’t always score a lot and they rarely get the glory after a big win. But college basketball coaches – and diehard fans – know that blocks and steals are often as important as dunks and 3-pointers. The presence of an imposing defender will … [Read more...] about A-10 Bounce
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On the Road with Steve Masiello - the July recruiting blog July 7, 2011 Day 2 was a total success for the Jasper Nation as we covered Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Reading, Pa., and any other nook and cranny we thought might have a player. As we search for our next future Jasper, the one thing we agreed upon is we are looking for toughness and guys who can shoot the … [Read more...] about MAAC Press Break
Masiello Names Kidani Brutus Manhattan Basketball Team Captain
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – After a successful off-season signing three recruits, Manhattan first year men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello designated the Jaspers’ leader for the 2011-2012 campaign by naming senior Kidani Brutus (Bronx, N.Y./Wings Academy/Carl Albert State) team captain. Brutus is the program’s first team captain since 2006-2007 when former Jasper Guy Ngarndi ’07 … [Read more...] about Masiello Names Kidani Brutus Manhattan Basketball Team Captain