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
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Iona advances to MAAC semifinal
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – The second quarterfinal matchup of the 2016 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship saw the number two seeded, Iona College Gaels defeat seventh seeded Canisius College, 73-55, at the Times Union Center. The Gaels were led by All-MAAC First Team selection A.J. English. English finished with 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. … [Read more...] about Iona advances to MAAC semifinal
Billy Baron receives national preseason honors
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius College senior guard Billy Baron has earned a pair of preseason honors, as he has named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year by Lindy’s Sports College Basketball Preview and the MAAC’s Top Player in the Sporting News College Basketball Preview. Both publications are on newsstands now. Baron led the Golden Griffins in scoring average last … [Read more...] about Billy Baron receives national preseason honors
Harold Washington named Preseason All-MAAC
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College senior guard Harold Washington has been named to the Preseason All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Second Team, the conference office announced Thursday. Washington, who closed out the 2011-12 season as an All-MAAC Second Team honoree, was the only Canisius player to make to make the conference’s … [Read more...] about Harold Washington named Preseason All-MAAC
Belardo takes the fast track in the classroom
By Paul Casey Gotham When spring semester classes begin this week on the campus of Canisius College, Gaby Belardo will find himself in a new position. Worry not Golden Griffin fans, the 6'2" guard hasn't decided to trade his perimeter game for post play. Upon successful completion of fall classes, Belardo, a second semester junior, will officially make the transition from … [Read more...] about Belardo takes the fast track in the classroom