By PAUL GOTHAM More than a decade had passed since he last addressed a crowd at the Reilly Center, but for Jim Baron it was like so many bounce passes he had delivered to former teammate, Essie Hollis. With 5,012 on hand to honor the 1977 NIT Championship St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Baron, the team's co-captain and point guard, looked up into the stands and delivered from … [Read more...] about Baron keeps Bonaventure close to his heart
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Jim Baron, Canisius agree to contract extension
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced today that Jim Baron and the College have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Canisius men’s basketball program through the 2019-20 season. Baron, a 29-year Division I head coaching veteran, has compiled 461 career wins, making him one of 36 active Division I … [Read more...] about Jim Baron, Canisius agree to contract extension
Baron Receives Achievement Award from NABC
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) International Committee announced today that Canisius head coach Jim Baron will be presented with the 2016 NABC International Lifetime Achievement Award at the NABC Coaches Convention in Houston on April 2. The NABC International Lifetime Achievement Award is given each year to a coach who … [Read more...] about Baron Receives Achievement Award from NABC
Canisius signs Foley and Johnson to NLIs
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Baron announced today that Spencer Foley (Chicago, Ill.) and Malik Johnson (Chesterfield, Va.) have signed their National Letters of Intent and will join the Golden Griffin men’s basketball program for the 2016-17 season. “We are excited to add both Spencer and Malik to our program here at Canisius,” Baron … [Read more...] about Canisius signs Foley and Johnson to NLIs
Canisius announces captains
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Baron announced today that seniors Kevin Bleeker, Malcolm McMillan and Jamal Reynolds have been selected to serve as team captains for the 2015-16 season. “These three guys understand what it takes to be a leader for this program, both on and off the court,” Baron said. “Kevin has been with me for four … [Read more...] about Canisius announces captains