By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lofton’s first collegiate assist came off a short swing pass to classmate Dominick Welch, who calmly drained his 3-pointer in front of the Bucknell bench. Lofton formed the “3” gesture and raised his right arm before the ball even caught net, signaling the beginning of a veritable one-two punch. The “Putnam Pipeline” connection between Lofton and … [Read more...] about Lofton adds to reputation as elite passer
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Maggio: St. Bonaventure is “hungrier” for Friday’s marquee opportunity
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure’s loss to Connecticut in Newark last Saturday was not, by any definition, a “bad loss.” UConn ranked 15th in the NCAA’s NET ranking as of Monday evening, comfortably making the Huskies a “Quadrant 1” neutral site opponent on Bonaventure’s current postseason résumé. A Kyle Lofton-less Bona team lost by just 10 points, trailing by six with 1:14 … [Read more...] about Maggio: St. Bonaventure is “hungrier” for Friday’s marquee opportunity
Maggio: What would Bona lineup, rotation look like with Lofton sidelined?
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team experienced a fortunate bill of health last season. The “Ironman Five” started all but one game, when Jalen Adaway came off the bench at Duquesne due to illness and recorded a double-double regardless. Jaren Holmes left the Rhode Island loss after just one minute with a back issue but returned for the next game three … [Read more...] about Maggio: What would Bona lineup, rotation look like with Lofton sidelined?
Osunniyi and Lofton seek offensive improvements to bolster pro prospects
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt knows what his players hope to accomplish professionally after they leave St. Bonaventure. “In order to win the Atlantic 10 or compete for Atlantic 10 titles, you need pros. You don’t need guys, after four years, you’re helping them find a job on Wall Street or something,” Schmidt remarked. “We want to try to help them get agents so they can … [Read more...] about Osunniyi and Lofton seek offensive improvements to bolster pro prospects
Lofton named to Cousy Award preseason watch list
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure senior Kyle Lofton has been named to the preseason Bob Cousy Award watch list, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Monday. Twenty Division I point guards were named as candidates for the honor, which is awarded to the country’s top floor general. A national committee of college basketball personnel determined the watch … [Read more...] about Lofton named to Cousy Award preseason watch list