Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced Wednesday that Selvedin Planincic, Isaiah Reese and Dantai St. Louis will join the Golden Griffins’ roster for the 2016-17 academic year. The three new Griffs are the first players to join the Canisius program since Witherspoon took over as the program’s new head coach May 28. “I am … [Read more...] about Canisius adds three to 2016-17 roster
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Rob Loe to join New Zealand National Team in Olympic Qualifier
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Former Saint Louis University men’s basketball standout Rob Loe (Auckland, New Zealand) departed for Tokyo today to join the New Zealand men’s national basketball team camp as it prepares to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics. The Tall Blacks are one of six teams competing for one spot in the Olympic Games at the FIBA World Olympic … [Read more...] about Rob Loe to join New Zealand National Team in Olympic Qualifier
Canisius names Reggie Witherspoon head coach
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Reggie Witherspoon, a Buffalo native and a 20-year veteran of the college basketball coaching ranks, has been named the 24th head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history, Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Saturday. Witherspoon, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 10 a.m., press conference … [Read more...] about Canisius names Reggie Witherspoon head coach
Xavier adds home-and-home series With Baylor, Northern Iowa and Utah
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University announced three home-and-home series that will start during the upcoming 2016-17 men’s basketball season against three programs that have been a part of at least each of the last two NCAA Tournaments - Utah, Northern Iowa and Baylor. The first two series will start this season at the Cintas Center and the Baylor … [Read more...] about Xavier adds home-and-home series With Baylor, Northern Iowa and Utah
Jim Baron announces retirement
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Jim Baron, the Canisius men’s basketball coach for the past four seasons, announced his retirement on Friday. Associate head coach Pat Clarke will assume the title of interim head coach, effective immediately. Canisius will begin an expedited search in an effort to have the position filled as soon as possible. “I have given this decision a lot … [Read more...] about Jim Baron announces retirement