By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Near the ten-minute mark in the first half of Sunday afternoon’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and Siena Saints, Billy Baron connected for three from the top of the key. The senior point guard made a simple exchange with teammate Josiah Heath, found some room to move on the perimeter, stepped into … [Read more...] about Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
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Canisius rolls to 2-0 start in the MAAC
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – The first six games of the Canisius Golden Griffins season came with their share of frustration. With the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference pre-season player of the year and two other returning starters from last year’s 20-win squad, the Golden Griffins hoped to hit the ground running. Instead the Griffs lacked continuity and gathered little … [Read more...] about Canisius rolls to 2-0 start in the MAAC
Signed, sealed, delivered: Rider Broncs 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Rider Broncs. Rider finished 19-15 (12 MAAC wins) in 2012-13. Kevin Baggett welcomes five freshmen to campus: Brandon Channer , Davis Graham, Xavier Lundy, Jimmie Taylor and Kahlil Thomas. Brandon Channer G 6-3, 215 Clarendon, Jamaica … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Rider Broncs 2013-14
Billy Baron receives national preseason honors
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius College senior guard Billy Baron has earned a pair of preseason honors, as he has named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year by Lindy’s Sports College Basketball Preview and the MAAC’s Top Player in the Sporting News College Basketball Preview. Both publications are on newsstands now. Baron led the Golden Griffins in scoring average last … [Read more...] about Billy Baron receives national preseason honors
Baron Named CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major MVP
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College junior Billy Baron has been named CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season, CollegeInsider.com announced today. Baron helped lead the Golden Griffins to a 20-14 overall record and an 11-7 mark in MAAC play in his first season with Canisius, which ended with the program’s first … [Read more...] about Baron Named CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major MVP