Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara finished 2012-13 with a record of 19-14 (13 MAAC wins). Chris Casey has taken the helm at Monteagle Ridge. The first-year coach welcomes eight freshmen: Aaron Bodie , Karonn Davis, Cameron Fowler, Wesley Myers, Dominique … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2013-14
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Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- It’s been well-documented -- sophomore forward David Laury’s journey to Iona. He’s gone through so much in life, more than men twice to triple his age have not had to deal with. He’s moved double-digit times in his life, lived with many different family members but one thing that has kept him going is basketball. After transferring in … [Read more...] about Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
By Paul Gotham LEWISTON, NY – “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” The chant rained down from the Niagara University student section. “Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy! Daddy’s Boy!” Barely audible for much of the first half as the Canisius Golden Griffins built a 16-point lead and carried an 11-point advantage into the break, the chant gained momentum in the second … [Read more...] about Baron and Canisius trump Niagara, 77-70
Niagara’s Mihalich a coaching professor
By Ronak Patel LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Niagara’s basketball coach Joe Mihalich is a lot of things. He is often called the “Dean of MAAC Coaches”. He’s won often in Lewison (NY) over his first 14 years patrolling the Purple Eagles’ sidelines. Among them include a NCAA Tournament victory, two NCAA Tourney berths, two MAAC Tournament titles, two berths in the NIT and three … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Mihalich a coaching professor
Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Next up is the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara's 2011-12 season ended with a 86-73 loss to eventual MAAC champion, Loyola, in the conference quarter-finals. Joe Mihalich and his staff welcome two freshmen to campus: T.J. Cline and Tahjere McCall. T.J. Cline 6’8” … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2012-13