By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball squad jumped out to a big lead in the first half and never looked back in its 80-65 win over Big 4 rival Buffalo on Saturday. "The key going into the game was trying to keep them in front of us and in the first half we did a very good job keeping them out of the paint and earning two or three shot clock violations," … [Read more...] about Bonnies men’s basketball takes care of business in win over rival Buffalo
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NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant part of Miami’s starting five in past week
Rochester native Thomas Bryant was part of the Miami Heat's starting lineup in two games this past week. In Miami's 129-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers last Wednesday, the 6'10" center had 10 points, seven boards, a block and a steal in 24 minutes. Bryant had a bucket and a steal in the Heat's 112-97 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. In the 12 games that Bryant … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Thomas Bryant part of Miami’s starting five in past week
NBA Recap: Jalen Pickett’s playing time picks up for Nuggets
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
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