Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI — Xavier University guard Trevon Bluiett, who recently completed his sophomore year, announced today that he is withdrawing his name from the upcoming NBA Draft and will return to Xavier. "The NBA Pre-Draft process has been a great experience for me,” said Bluiett. “After sitting down with my family and coaches, I've decided to return … [Read more...] about Trevon Bluiett withdraws his name from upcoming NBA Draft and will return to Xavier
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Jim Baron announces retirement
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Jim Baron, the Canisius men’s basketball coach for the past four seasons, announced his retirement on Friday. Associate head coach Pat Clarke will assume the title of interim head coach, effective immediately. Canisius will begin an expedited search in an effort to have the position filled as soon as possible. “I have given this decision a lot … [Read more...] about Jim Baron announces retirement
La Salle names Matt Brady assistant coach
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA – Matt Brady, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a coach at the Division I level, including 12 as a head coach, has been named an assistant basketball coach at La Salle, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. Brady replaces Will Bailey, who took a similar position at Saint Louis earlier this month. “I have counted … [Read more...] about La Salle names Matt Brady assistant coach
FGCU’s Marc-Eddy Norelia to test NBA draft evaluation process
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - FGCU men's basketball redshirt junior Marc-Eddy Norelia has announced his intention to declare for the 2016 NBA Draft, but not hire an agent, allowing him to maintain his amateurism as he goes through the upcoming evaluation process. By making himself eligible for the NBA Draft, Norelia (Orlando, Fla./Tulane/Olympia HS)is … [Read more...] about FGCU’s Marc-Eddy Norelia to test NBA draft evaluation process
Xavier extends Chris Mack’s contract through 2021-22 season
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI - Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that the contract of Sedler Family Men's Head Basketball Coach Chris Mack has been extended by a year through the 2021-22 season. Mack, Xavier’s first-ever National Coach of the Year, was selected as the 2015-16 USBWA Henry Iba National Coach of the Year as well as … [Read more...] about Xavier extends Chris Mack’s contract through 2021-22 season