BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College men’s basketball coach Tom Parrotta announced today that a total of seven players have agreed to join the Golden Griffins men’s basketball program. Five of those individuals will be eligible for the 2011-12 season, while transfers Freddy Asprilla (Villavicencio, Columbia) and Isaac Sosa (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) will sit out next season in … [Read more...] about Canisius Announces Newest Recruiting Class
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A weekly round-up of the latest comings and goings of Metro-Atlantic Athletic men’s basketball. Canisius seniors featured in Final Four game program The Canisius College men's basketball senior class of 2011 was recently featured in the official 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Championship Program, which was held in Houston April 2-4. The five seniors were … [Read more...] about MAAC press break
Logins leads Canisius past Iona
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Scott Machado stood at the top of the key shaking his head. To his left, Jermel Jenkins extended his arms in a gesture of disbelief. Under the basket, Mike Glover was doubled over clutching his shorts. Not exactly the picture one would expect from a first-place team in the final moments of a conference game. Gaby Belardo finished a … [Read more...] about Logins leads Canisius past Iona
Late rally comes up short; Canisius falls to Fairfield
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tom Parrotta and the Canisius Golden Griffins know all too well the discomforts that come with the quest for self-awareness. In the past twelve days, Parrotta and his Golden Griffins have had the chance to learn how they measure up with the top of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. After three close losses the Griffs know what is … [Read more...] about Late rally comes up short; Canisius falls to Fairfield
Canisius defeats Lamar
By Paul Casey Gotham BEAUMONT, Texas -- The Canisius Golden Griffins stared an unflattering trend in the face. Entering play Tuesday night, the Griffs were 0-4 when trailing at the half. After taking an early 10-4 lead, the Griffs found themselves behind 32-30 going into the break. It was time to put an end to the streak. Tomas Vazques-Simmons and Alshwan Hymes led a … [Read more...] about Canisius defeats Lamar