Courtesy of LehighSports.com By: Justin Lafleur, Lehigh Sports Media Relations Former Lehigh men's basketball standout and current Portland Trail Blazers star C.J. McCollum '13 was awarded the NBA's Most Improved Player Award in April. McCollum began his acceptance press conference by spending more than five minutes thanking everyone around him - from his teammates to … [Read more...] about McCollum’s drive to create a legacy
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Derrick Woods to leave St. Bonaventure
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Rising sophomore forward Derrick Woods will not return to the St. Bonaventure basketball program next season, he has announced. Woods intends to transfer to other institution. Last season, the Trenton, N.J., native played in 30 games, earning 22 starts. The 6-9 power forward averaged 3.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in 13 … [Read more...] about Derrick Woods to leave St. Bonaventure
Reggie Witherspoon announces coaching staff
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (July 8) that Chris Hawkins and Larry Blunt have joined the Golden Griffins’ coaching staff for the 2016-17 season. Additionally, Jake Kroll, a 2015 graduate of the University at Buffalo, has been added as the team’s director of basketball operations. “I’m excited to add … [Read more...] about Reggie Witherspoon announces coaching staff
Adam Weir will not return to Canisius in 2016-17
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior Adam Weir announced today (July 6) that he has chosen to not return to the Golden Griffin men’s basketball program for the 2016-17 season. Weir has completed the course work necessary to earn his undergraduate degree in business management from the College and plans on pursuing his MBA. “I would like to thank everyone at Canisius … [Read more...] about Adam Weir will not return to Canisius in 2016-17
Richmond adds two transfers for 2016-17
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond men’s basketball has signed 6-8 forward Kwesi Abakah and 6-7 forward Solly Stansbury for the program in 2016-17. Abakah comes to Richmond as a graduate transfer from Northeastern University, while Stansbury will be coming to college for the first time after playing in France for three years after high … [Read more...] about Richmond adds two transfers for 2016-17