By CHUCKIE MAGGIO When the son he called a “mama’s boy” became one of basketball’s greatest centers, Robert Lanier Sr. imparted a nugget of off-court advice. “I told (Bob) never to refuse to give a kid an autograph,” Lanier Sr. told La Crosse Tribune sportswriter Jay Loeffler in 1980. “Once during an autograph session there were about 300 kids waiting for an autograph. His … [Read more...] about Lanier Sr. made sure “The Dobber” didn’t leave school early
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Adams named Honorable Mention All-American by AP
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com He's one of the most successful and accomplished players in St. Bonaventure basketball history. Now, he's an All-American, too. Tuesday, St. Bonaventure senior point guard Jaylen Adams was named an Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press. Adams becomes St. Bonaventure's fourth men's basketball All-American, joining Bona legends Bob … [Read more...] about Adams named Honorable Mention All-American by AP
Oliver’s effort is right on time for UD
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Spending 17 of 20 first-half minutes on the bench can leave a player feeling restless. Especially when it is a senior co-captain accustomed to logging a team-leading 29-plus minutes a game. Such was the case for the University of Dayton’s Devin Oliver on Saturday night. Less than two and half minutes into Dayton’s Atlantic 10 … [Read more...] about Oliver’s effort is right on time for UD
UD rallies past Bona for third straight win
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Dyshawn Pierre stood on the sideline ready to give the inbound pass. Three ticks remained on the shot clock, 18.4 on the game clock. The University of Dayton Flyers held a one-point lead. The picture gave an appropriate representation of UD’s struggles for much of the Atlantic 10 conference matchup. Another game on the road in the … [Read more...] about UD rallies past Bona for third straight win
Creek and GW outlast St. Bonaventure
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – St. Bonaventure managed to execute part of its game plan Saturday night. It was what they didn’t accomplish that made the difference. George Washington used an eight-point run midway through the second half to top St. Bonaventure, 79-71 in Atlantic 10 action on Bob Lanier Court. St. Bonaventure managed to keep GW’s Isaiah Armwood in … [Read more...] about Creek and GW outlast St. Bonaventure