Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius guard Billy Baron announced today that he will play for the Chicago Bulls entry in the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas July 11-21. “I have a great opportunity with the Chicago Bulls,” Baron said. “I’m excited and honored to have the chance to compete in the NBA Summer League. I plan on working as hard as I can and hopefully I … [Read more...] about Billy Baron Set to Join Chicago for NBA Summer League
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Jordan Heath Joins Detroit Pistons for NBA Summer League
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius center Jordan Heath announced today that he will be joining the Detroit Pistons NBA Summer League team that will compete July 5-11 in Orlando, Fla. “I’m very excited for this opportunity to compete at the next level,” Heath said. “I worked out for the Pistons and I felt like I was able to hang with the other guys there. Obviously, the … [Read more...] about Jordan Heath Joins Detroit Pistons for NBA Summer League
Griffs Fall at Manhattan in Season Finale – Earn No. 4 Seed at Next Weekend’s MAAC Tournament
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan guard George Beamon scored a game-high 21 points, highlighted by his steal and layup late in the game to give Manhattan a three-point lead, and teammate RaShawn Stores added 15 points and three assists as the host Jaspers defeated Canisius 68-63 Sunday afternoon in the regular-season finale for both teams in the Draddy … [Read more...] about Griffs Fall at Manhattan in Season Finale – Earn No. 4 Seed at Next Weekend’s MAAC Tournament
MAAC Player Power Rankings | 2/26/14
By Paul Gotham Billy Baron (Canisius) Has scored 30 or more in three of the Golden Griffins last four games. Handed out nine helpers versus Fairfield. David Laury (Iona) Continues to thrive off the bench for the Gaels scoring 14.2 with 7.6 boards a game. Michael Alvarado (Manhattan) May be the most underrated player in the northeast. Jaspers tempo on offensive and … [Read more...] about MAAC Player Power Rankings | 2/26/14
Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles closed out their home schedule in dramatic fashion, falling to the second place Quinnipiac Bobcats on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, 90-88, on Saturday afternoon. “I’m very, very proud of our guys and the passion, energy and fight that they showed,” head coach Chris Casey said. “Unfortunately they … [Read more...] about Buzzer Beater Spoils Niagara’s Home Finale