By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The first time the detonative duo won a championship together, the celebration included a commitment. Basking in the aftermath of a national prep school title, Putnam Science Academy point guard Kyle Lofton announced in the locker room that he was going to St. Bonaventure. Lofton's teammates cheered and embraced him, including Osun Osunniyi. Osunniyi didn't … [Read more...] about Lofton and Osunniyi cherish second championship together
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Bonnies Notebook: Three days until St. Bonaventure meets LSU
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure got a slight jump on LSU arriving to Indianapolis. The Bonnies packed and left Dayton, Ohio Sunday night after the NCAA Selection Show, checked into their Indy hotel and proceeded to take another COVID-19 test. They had to administer the tests themselves, a change in procedure that surprised star guard Kyle Lofton, and went to their rooms to … [Read more...] about Bonnies Notebook: Three days until St. Bonaventure meets LSU
Will Wade has done homework on St. Bonaventure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The last time their paths crossed, they were at the Reilly Center scorer's table. Mark Schmidt had just drawn up another successful baseline out of bounds play from his seemingly boundless playbook, as shooting guard Matt Mobley popped out to the corner, caught the inbounds pass from Jaylen Adams, faked out Jonathan Williams and drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer. A … [Read more...] about Will Wade has done homework on St. Bonaventure
Boston College makes hire, ends Schmidt rumors
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Boston College has hired its new men’s basketball coach, and it’s not St. Bonaventure bench boss Mark Schmidt. The Eagles, making their second hire in seven seasons, chose College of Charleston head coach Earl Grant. Grant, 44, compiled a 127-88 record at Charleston, leading the Cougars to the 2017 NIT and 2018 NCAA Tournament. Schmidt, a BC alum who … [Read more...] about Boston College makes hire, ends Schmidt rumors
Bonnies are league’s best: St. Bonaventure wins Atlantic 10 Tournament
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO DAYTON, Ohio -- The emotions hit different Bonnies in different ways once the buzzer sounded at University of Dayton Arena. Jaren Holmes sobbed with his mother, reflecting on a winding path from junior college product to Atlantic 10 champion. Kyle Lofton sat with the trophy a while, staring at St. Bonaventure's new prized possession. Jalen Adaway scooped up … [Read more...] about Bonnies are league’s best: St. Bonaventure wins Atlantic 10 Tournament