Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Iona Gaels. Iona finished 20-14 (11 MAAC wins) in 2012-13. The Gaels will be looking for a third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament. Tim Cluess welcomes four freshmen to campus: Grant Ellis, Ryden Hines, Daniel Robinson and Shackquiel Scott. They … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Iona Gaels 2013-14
Iona Gaels
Jaspers adjust, FINALLY make it back to MAAC Title game
By Ronak Patel Springfield, Mass. -- There were enormous expectations coming into this season for Manhattan and for second year head coach Steve Masiello. Last season, the Jaspers won 21 games, a 15-game improvement from the prior season. The Jaspers were picked to finish second in the MAAC Preseason Poll by the coaches. They were returning nearly the entire team saved … [Read more...] about Jaspers adjust, FINALLY make it back to MAAC Title game
Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- It’s been well-documented -- sophomore forward David Laury’s journey to Iona. He’s gone through so much in life, more than men twice to triple his age have not had to deal with. He’s moved double-digit times in his life, lived with many different family members but one thing that has kept him going is basketball. After transferring in … [Read more...] about Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
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
Gaels can cause opponents to lose focus
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- The rebound kicked off the rim and landed comfortably in the hands of Tavon Sledge standing just outside the free throw lane. With the slightest movement the 5-9 guard pivoted, looked ahead, made one dribble and sent a diagonal pass on a line. On the opposite side of the floor Lamont "Momo" Jones was off and running. He caught the … [Read more...] about Gaels can cause opponents to lose focus