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Canisius Golden Griffins Men's Basketball
: ''For information on all Canisius University sports, see Canisius Golden Griffins'' The Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball team, or the Griffs, represent Canisius University in Buffalo, New York, United States. Canisius is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and play their home games at Koessler Center. Canisius has appeared in the NCAA tournament four times, most recently in 1996. In 1955 and 1956, the Golden Griffins appeared in the NCAA tournament Elite Eight. Golden Griffins in the ABA/NBA * Andrew Anderson, played for the Oakland Oaks, Miami Floridians and Los Angeles Stars (1967–70) * Leroy Chollet, played for the Syracuse Nationals (1949–51) * Larry Fogle, played for the New York Knicks (1975–76) * Herm Hedderick, played for the New York Knicks (1955–56) * Charles Jordan, played for Indiana Pacers (1975–76) *Mike Macaluso, played for Buffalo Braves (1973–74) * Bob MacKinnon, played for Syracuse Nationals (1949–50) *Anthony Masiello ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canisius University
Canisius University is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1870 by Jesuits from Germany and is named after St. Peter Canisius. Canisius offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors, and around 34 master's and certificate programs. History Canisius has its roots in the Jesuit community that arose from disputed ownership of St. Louis Church in Buffalo in 1851."ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, JESUITS' ORIGINAL BASE; IN AREA, TO MARK 150TH YEAR WITH MASS." ''The Buffalo News'' (New York). (September 29, 2001, Saturday, FINAL EDITION ): 863 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2016/05/03. Rev. Lucas Caveng, a German Jesuit, along with 19 families from St. Louis Church, founded St. Michael's Church on Washington St. The college followed, primarily for serving sons of German immigrants, along with the high school in 1870, first at 434 Ellicott St. and next to St. Michael's."MASS TO MARK 125TH YEAR OF CANISIUS COLLEGE, HIGH." Buffalo News (N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Of Buffalo, New York ...
The following is a list of people who have served as mayors of the city of Buffalo in the U.S. state of New York. List of mayors Number of mayors by party affiliation History In 1853, the charter of the city was amended to include the town of Black Rock and the city proper was divided into thirteen wards. In addition, the term of city offices, including mayor changed from a one-year term to a two-year term and was elected directly by the people. Mayoral elections (winners are in bold) See also * Timeline of Buffalo, New York References {{City of Buffalo, New York * Buffalo, New York Buffalo is a Administrative divisions of New York (state), city in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York and county seat of Erie County, New York, Erie County. It lies in Western New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Hall (basketball)
Lawrence "Ray" Hall (sometimes known as Sugar Ray Hall; born June 23, 1962) is an American former college basketball player. He is currently the all-time leader in scoring, free throws made, field goals made and steals for the Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball. He formerly held various records, including career points, for the ECAC-North Conference (now America East Conference). He led Canisius in scoring and steals all four years. In high school, he was the 1981 co-Western New York player of the year and held the Buffalo Public Schools and Western New York career scoring record. Hall is the most recent NBA draft selection from Canisius. Following his college career, he played professionally, including several years in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and World Basketball League (WBL). High school Ray Hall is described as being from a good family in Buffalo's inner city, who acquired the nickname Sugar Ray as a teenager. In 1974, Jo Jo White made two free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffalo EXtreme
The Buffalo eXtreme are a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competes in the American Basketball Association (2000–present), American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the White Division of the East Region. Darren Fenn owns and operates the franchise as an extension of his XGen Elite basketball academy, with home games played at XGen Elite Sports Complex in West Seneca, New York, West Seneca. Richard Jacob serves as the club's head coach, and Bob Bateson serves as associate head coach. In their inaugural season, the team reached the division championship game following All-ABA performances from both Javon McCrea and Marcus Feagin. They won both the division championship and region championship in their second season, advancing to the Final Four of the 2025 ABA playoffs. History 2022: Franchise acquisition Darren Fenn purchased the rights for a Buffalo, New York, Buffalo franchise of the American Basketball Association (2000–present), American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Fenn
Darren Fenn (born February 17, 1980), is an American former professional basketball player and current owner of the Buffalo eXtreme. He also owns and operates the XGen Elite basketball academy in West Seneca. Early life Fenn was born in Tonawanda, New York. He played basketball at Canisius High School, where he was named Western New York Player of the Year in 1997. He later played college basketball for Canisius College, where he was team captain for their 2001–01 season and led his squad to the 2001 MAAC men's basketball tournament championship game. Playing career After turning professional, Fenn played internationally with Limoges CSP (2001–2002), PBC Ural Great Perm (2004), KK Bosna (2004–2005), KB Trepça (2005), Eisbären Bremerhaven (2005–2006), Bamberg Baskets (2006–2008), Artland Dragons (2008–2012), Hitachi SunRockers (2012–2013), JDA Dijon Basket (2013), BC SCM Timișoara (2014) and s.Oliver Baskets (2014). He won the 2004 Russian Basketball Cup wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player Of The Year
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is an award given to the men's basketball player in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) voted as the most outstanding player. The award was first presented following the 1981–82 season, the first MAAC season, through voting by the league's head coaches. The award was first given to William Brown of Saint Peter's after Brown averaged 17.0 ppg, while leading the Peacocks to the NIT. Lionel Simmons of La Salle won the award a league record three times in his career. Simmons, along with winning his third MAAC Player of the Year award, was also the consensus national player of the year in 1990. As of 2024, three players have won the award twice in their career: Steve Burtt of Iona, Luis Flores of Manhattan and Justin Robinson of Monmouth. There has been one tie in the award's history, in 2017–18 when the award was shared between the two MAAC Buffalo-based schools, with Jermaine Crumpton o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darrell Barley
Darrell is a given name derived from an English surname, which was derived from Norman-French , originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France. There are no longer any towns in France called Airelle, but is the French word for huckleberry. Darrell may refer to: Sports * Darrell Allums (born 1958), American basketball player *Darrell Armstrong (born 1968), NBA basketball player *Darrell Campbell (born 1981), American football defensive tackle on the practice squad of the Chicago Bears *Darrell Clarke (born 1977), manager of Bristol Rovers football club * Darrell Daniels (born 1994), American football player *Darrell Evans (born 1947), former third baseman and first baseman in Major League Baseball *Darrell Green (born 1960), cornerback for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002 *Darrell Griffith (born 1958), former NBA basketball player who spent his entire career with the Utah Jazz *Darrell Jackson (born 1978), American football wide receiver currently playing for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Thurston
John Melvin Thurston (January 16, 1919 – October 8, 1997) was an American professional basketball player.Mel Thurston BAA stats basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on July 28, 2014. Thurston played for the between 1946 and 1948 when they were still in the National Basketball League, then played for the of the |
Mike Smrek
Michael Francis Smrek (born 31 August 1962) is a Canadian former professional basketball player. He was selected in the second round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers, and played seven seasons in the league as a backup centre. He won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Early life Smrek graduated from Eastdale High School in Welland, Ontario, having grown up in Port Robinson, Ontario, and a nearby rural farming community. He worked on his family farm and had little time for organized sports. He did not start playing basketball until grade 10 after being prodded by the high school coach to try out. "He was a nice guy, so I didn't want to hurt his feelings," Smrek said. College career At Canisius College, Smrek averaged 9.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 0.8 assists in 23 minutes a contest over four years. He is the college's second-leading career shot-blocker with 172 (compatriot Michael Meeks is first with 183). He also had the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Morrison (basketball)
John Russell Morrison (born May 2, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the American Basketball Association for the Denver Rockets at the beginning of the 1967–68 season. Raised in Roselle Park, New Jersey, Morrison decided to attend Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, rather than the newly opened Roselle Catholic High School. After the NBA, Morrison became a head coach for Canisius College Canisius University is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1870 by Jesuits from Germany and is named after St. Peter Canisius. Canisius offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors, and around 34 ma ... (1972–74) and an assistant for the ABA's Spirits of St. Louis (1974–76). References 1945 births Living people American men's basketball players Basketball players from Union County, New Jersey Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball coaches Canisius Golden Griffins m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time, Johnson List of NBA players who have spent their entire career with one franchise, spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After winning a NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, national championship with the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball, Michigan State Spartans in 1979 NCAA Division I basketball tournament, 1979, Johnson was selected List of first overall NBA draft picks, first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships during their "Showtime (basketball), Showtime" era. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, 1992 All-Star Game, winning the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, All-Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LeBron James
LeBron Raymone James Sr. ( ; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, having made eight consecutive appearances between 2011 and 2018. He also won the inaugural NBA Cup in 2023 with the Lakers and has won three Olympic gold medals as a member of the U.S. national team. In addition to ranking fourth in NBA career assists and sixth in NBA career steals, James holds several individual honors, including four NBA MVP awards, four Finals MVP awards, the Rookie of the Year award, three All-Star Game MVP awards, the inaugural NBA Cup MVP, and the Olympics MVP in the 2024 Summer Olympics. A record 21-time All-Star and 21-time All-NBA selection (including a record 13 First Team selections), he has also made six All-Defensive Teams. The oldest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
