Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron '14 has been selected as one of 16 players who will participate in the USA Basketball Men's AmeriCup Team training camp, USA Basketball announced Monday. The group of 16 players boast NBA, NBA G League and international playing experience. The training camp, which will be used to select the national team that will … [Read more...] about Former Canisius Guard Billy Baron Chosen for USA Basketball Training Camp
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Jordan Heath signs pro contract to play in Belgium
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Jordan Heath has signed a professional contract to play for Willebroek in the Belgium-Ethias League. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound center is the third member of the Golden Griffins’ 2014 senior class to sign a pro contract, joining with former teammates Billy Baron, who will play for BC Lietuvos in Lithuania and Chris … [Read more...] about Jordan Heath signs pro contract to play in Belgium
Billy Baron Signs Pro Contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron announced today that he has signed a professional contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania. The 2013-14 Pepsi MAAC Player of the Year recently wrapped up a stint with the Chicago Bulls in the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas where he averaged 5.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in five … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Signs Pro Contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania
Billy Baron Named to Mid-Major Madness All-America Team
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius guard Billy Baron received yet another national award on Monday as he was named to the Mid-Major Madness All-America First Team. Baron is one of two players from the MAAC to be honored by Mid-Major Madness this year and he’s one of three players from a school in Western New York to be recognized following the 2013-14 season. Baron, the … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Named to Mid-Major Madness All-America Team
Billy Baron Takes Part in Quicken Loans 3-Point Shooting Championship
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius guard Billy Baron put on his white Canisius home uniform for one last time on Thursday night as he took part in the Quicken Loans 3-Point contest at the State Farm Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championship event in Moody Coliseum on the campus of SMU in Dallas. Baron was in the first pairing to shoot as the event went live to a national TV … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Takes Part in Quicken Loans 3-Point Shooting Championship