Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Representatives from Buffalo, Canisius, Niagara and St. Bonaventure announced today that the four Division I Western New York schools will all take part in the Big 4 Basketball Classic on Saturday, Nov. 29 in First Niagara Center. Niagara will play host to St. Bonaventure in the first game of the hoops twinbill at 2 p.m., followed by … [Read more...] about Big 4 Basketball Classic Set for Nov. 29
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A Sledge-hammer surprise for Iona
By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -– To say Iona Gaels men’s basketball coach Tim Cluess was surprised to have sophomore point guard Tavon Sledge available this year would be akin to saying that the Kris Humpheries-Kim Kardashian marriage had legs. “We weren’t planning on using him and never had him practice with the guys that were playing,” Cluess said. “He was always on … [Read more...] about A Sledge-hammer surprise for Iona
The learning process of St. Peter’s
By Ronak Patel JERSEY CITY, NJ – Preseason prognostications are simply that. They are merely fodder for the eons of fans and followers of that particular sport to fill up space before a season begins. If you were to believe the preseason Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll, then Saint Peter’s University has no chance of making headway this season in the … [Read more...] about The learning process of St. Peter’s
Isaiah Armwood, Kendall Knorr, Mike Muscala and nuggets from the past week
Surveying the Atlantic 10, Metro Atlantic Athletic and Patriot League for lessons learned over the past week. Isaiah Armwood likes playing for George Washington Last we saw Isaiah Armwood he was roaming the hardwood of the Big East in a Villanova Wildcats uniform. The Baltimore, Maryland native averaged two shots in 17 minutes of playing time. He scored two and a half per … [Read more...] about Isaiah Armwood, Kendall Knorr, Mike Muscala and nuggets from the past week
Woods looks to elevate Morehead State
By Ronak Patel Sean Woods didn’t mince words at his introductory press conference in mid May when he was unveiled as the 13th men’s basketball head coach in Morehead State University basketball history. He wants to make the Eagles “the Gonzaga of the South.” To that end, Woods, the acclaimed member of the “Unforgettables” 1992 Kentucky East Regional final team, takes … [Read more...] about Woods looks to elevate Morehead State