Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. This page was last edited on 12 October 2022, at 05:16. He was selected All-A-10 First Team in 2003, the Second Team in 2004 and Third Team in 2002. The Latest St. Bonaventure Bonnies Basketball (Olean Times Herald) News | SportSpyder Sign in MLB NFL NBA NHL NCAAB NCAAF MLS Premier More Shop My Podcasts Follow Team News Tweets Players Widgets Loading. I lived and died with Bonas, he added. Meanwhile, Ohio State featured a powerful squad, highlighted by All-American and US Olympic star center Jerry Lucas who averaged 25 points and 18 rebounds a game. The Olean Times Herald storyheadlined Pipe-Dreamer Couldnt Have Improved on Bonas Victorycredited that basket with 15 seconds left as deciding the game and keeping the streak alive. He's played as a pro overseas for 15 years. Andrew Nicholson Hollis layup at the buzzer electrified the Bona crowd in capping off its first post-season tournament championship. Did the officials get the call correct? The New Years Eve matchup served as the most memorable game in the Bona career of Fred Crawford, who was later named as one of the best players in the schools longstanding basketball history. 9. 3 national ranking before losing to North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA tourney. You can find your account number on any recent subscription notice or bill. The OTH story summarized the sentiment: It was as final as death. The following morning was a somber one for Bona fans. The Class of 2023 is headlined by former men's . The men's basketball team's 2019-20 season ended March 12, before it played its first game in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. If I went one more step, I would have run into him. The. With a Digital Only subscription, you'll receive unlimited access to our website and e-edition. An apparent late whistle against Baron on the steal affected the outcome. His injury didnt scare the Pistons, who, according to an NBA.com story, signed Lanier as he was still in the hospital, recovering from knee surgery that spring. Then there was an unusual item, something related to a Bona defeat to Wake Forest Collegeits name at that timein March 1961. ST. BONAVENTURE (14-17) You have permission to edit this article. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. During his time with the Bonnies, he sank 192 three-pointers, good for fourth in program history. Jump to Sections of this page Hagan was great at that, getting to the basket and getting [the ball] to the right guys. He began his career at Agway-Felmont Industries and retired from St. Bonaventure University, where he did. He scored 19,248 points. The Times Herald story related that Satalin juggled his lineup like a master magician.. AJ Bramah, a Robert Morris transfer and the first Bona target to announce a decision date, plans to verbally commit on Friday. I enjoyed the enthusiasm and the friendships that were formed. Playing at a time in college basketball when players werent eligible to play at the varsity level until their sophomore year, Stith also collected 620 rebounds, rather impressive for a 6-2 guard/forward. That was a major factor in the game. An All-Atlantic 10 selection as both a junior and a senior, including first team honors and All-Defensive status in 1999-2000, he ranks 18th in all-time scoring with 1,407 career points. The pair of wins against the Billikens should pay dividends for the Bonnies (15-7, 7-4 Atlantic 10 Conference), who completed the season sweep in a rare back-to-back, home-and-home series that started Friday with Bonas 68-61 win at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. His No. In these cases, the average was taken. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, City mourns Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno as investigation into fatal fire launches, Buffalo firefighter makes 'ultimate sacrifice' in blaze that may have sparked backdraft, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Vandal damages 'brokenhearted' Russell Salvatore's tribute park in Lancaster, Chad Hall's departure from Buffalo Bills to Jaguars remains a bit of a mystery. He served as captain his senior season of 1962-63 and was named All-East that year. Even before the final buzzer, Donovan walked to the Niagara bench to congratulate Gallagher, who got the game ball with Donovans approval. They lost their last two regular season games before falling in double overtime to St. Joes in the Atlantic 10 tournament and finding themselves with a record of 17-12. Vanterpool stands 14th all-time in career scoring with 1,474 points and is also among the program's leaders in assists (401, eighth), rebounding (630, 22nd) and three-pointers (106, 19th). Mater Dei (19-3): Monarchs conclude regular season Friday at potentially undefeated Camarillo and UCLA-bound Gabriela Jaquez. The good thing was that they played a style that was similar to ours in that they loved to get up and down [the court]. Not only because it was a return to the tournament, but it was also a win, and it was a game that the Reilly Center hadnt seen in a long timegetting to play a post-season game and come away with a win, he said. He will be synonymous with St. Bonaventure eternally.. He's pictured at the opening of the Bob Lanier Center at the site of Kensington High. The 201415 St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team represented St. Bonaventure University during the 201415 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Three of the seven Bona players fouled out as the team committed a season-high 24 fouls. All of those guys were ready to take the next step, and that game showed them that they could do that.. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Laniers touch would have made him great in any era. But when I ran back down the court and tried to pivot, my leg collapsed. At Bennett High School, Lanier dominated even after he was cut from Bennetts basketball team as a sophomore, but honed his basketball skills with Lorrie Alexander, the athletic director at the Masten Avenue Boys Club. Game over. And 72-game home win streak over. In late December of that year, the two universities met for the championship of the highly regarded annual Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Holiday Festival in Madison Square Garden. It was just so unbelievable that they lost that game. Quick to steal the ball, he was the ultimate playmaker and team player. 31 on their uniforms this season, the school's athletic department anno, Lanier made the NBA All-Star Game in seven of his first eight seasons. A crowd of 12,451 packed Madison Square Garden for the 1pm tip on March 20, and Houston star Otis Birdsong was ready. ST. BONAVENTURE Bob Lanier, the greatest basketball player in St. Bonaventure University history, died early today surrounded by family in Arizona. He will be synonymous with St. Bonaventure eternally.. In three seasons on the basketball court, Carter became a member of the 1,000-point club with 1,322 points and averaged 19.4 points per game. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Her directive to me was clear: In preparing to move, my childhood boxes collecting dust in the basement needed to be sorted out. Please help local businesses by taking an online survey to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. We werent in the right places at the right time. As a senior, he helped the Bonnies to the NCAA Tournament and First Four win over UCLA as well as a school-record 26 victories. "And everybody talks about if Lanier was healthy, they would have taken on UCLA. A win may have vaulted the team into the 32-team NCAA tournament. I was in a hospital bed and I watched them bust their butts against Artis (Gilmore) and Pembrook (Burrows) and I know that I could have helped them overcome that. Winds light and variable. The University's first consensus All-American, he ranks fifth in program history with 2,052 points including the '59-60 season when he averaged 31.5 ppg, the all-time program record. As the game went on, you knew that was not going to happen., However, some solace was present in the opponent that cracked the streak. I didnt even know at the time I tore my knee up. He was 73. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The MVP of the 1974 NBA All-Star game, Lanier had his No. By the time he closed his Bona career, he had scored 1,657 points - a total that leaves him 12th all-time in the program record books. Though Stith scored 33 points in his home finale, Niagara had four starters in double figures, led by Al Butler with 24 points (11-19 from the floor). They werent a great defensive team. We did that, us being seniors, and we communicated. Donovan, however, kept Stith on the floor and instructed the Bonnies to run a set play. Yes, Wake Forest upset St. Bonaventure on March 17, 1961, in the NCAA Eastern Regional semifinal game before a capacity crowd of 12,000 in Charlotte, NC, a profound disappointment to Bona fans thinking about a national championship. In three years (1971-74), Price played his way into the program record book. Both teams were undefeated. pic.twitter.com/a3ynIFGshp. The No. : I feel that it was a turning point in my life. ST. BONAVENTURE Bob Lanier, the greatest basketball player in St. Bonaventure University history, died early today surrounded by family in Arizona. Pacifica Christian (18-5): The top-ranked team in Division 4A closes the regular season against 2A Rancho Christian on Saturday. Neither were we, quite frankly, but we and they were able to outscore teams most of the year. The Hagan-Baron backcourt flourished against Villanova, which ultimately finished third in the tournament. The Reilly Center Arena court where the Bonnies have played since 1966 was named after Lanier in 2007. Against Davidson in the first round, he finished with 17 points before adding 13 vs. N.C. State and 15 vs. Villanova. Success! The NCAA Division I council approved a plan last month that allows for required summer activities for up to eight hours a week in basketball to begin July 20, and to last up to eight weeks or until the schools first day of classes. He was named by Look Magazine to the All-District Team the same season. Instead a 16-team NIT opportunity awaited. Saint Louis began Monday at No. Asked about the most memorable games in his Bona career, Stith pointed to consecutive home win #73. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. A post-game commentary in The Bona Venture concluded, When a coach is allowed to pass the ball into one of his players and this results in a score for his team, it is apparent that the officials either dont care or are blindor both., On top of this, a story in the Charlotte Observer referred to a clock malfunction in the scoreboard in the final minutes of regulation, leading to anxious inquiries about the time remaining.. Coach Eddie Donovans squad handed DePaul their seventh straight loss, 78-69, on February 18 in the Buffalo Auditorium. The Billikens cut the lead to 81-79 with 30.6 seconds left on Thatchs free throws. Bremer ranks ninth on SBU's all-time scoring list with 1,732 points and led the Bonnies to three postseason appearances (NCAA Tournament in 2000 and NIT in 2001 and 2002). The Atlantic 10 announced the pairings Thursday. A part of that seemed to be the respect given to Coach Gallagher, who was carried off the floor by Niagara fans after the game. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The basketball success in that era was known for something else during Stiths playing days: a prominent home-game win streak. The NCAA announced the cancellation of all winter and spring. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He became an eight-time NBA All-Star who averaged more than 20 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, and had his uniform number (16) retired by the Pistons and the Bucks. He was 73. 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MAAC athletes must also sign a "Social Responsibility Pledge for Covid-19" as a condition of participating in championship competition. Still the Purple Eagles of Niagara nearly sent SBU fans home from the Armory in shock. 201415 St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team, 201415 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, 201415 Atlantic 10 men's basketball standings, 201415 St. Bonaventure Bonnies women's basketball team, "201415 St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team", Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=201415_St._Bonaventure_Bonnies_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1115582051. He was named to the Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992. Lanier tearfully recounted his emotions during that time in an interview on the day of the Reilly Center Arena floor dedication, which was shared by St. Bonaventure. The win against Bradley, played before 15,497 in Madison Square Garden, came after it ended the Bonnies season in the 1960 NIT. It was always a great experience, especially when Niagara would come in, he said. The later assistant coach of the program was inducted to the SBU Hall of Fame in 1989. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Thosewho have donned the Brown and White over the past 100 years have created memories to last a lifetime with fans of the program. The Bonnies will play in the A-10 quarterfinals against a yet-to-be-determined opponent on Friday in Washington, D.C. Now starting five seniors, the Bonnies must win three games in three days to defend their title and return to the NCAA Tournament for the seco, Hes coached at the college and professional levels since 1975, a tenure defined by both success and controversy, but his coaching path brings, The senior guard finished 7 for 8 from the floor and 6 for 6 on free throws, and his 20 points helped the Bonnies bounce back from a 75-66 los, The Bonnies lived up to a big-game billing, but a late offensive surge couldn't lift the Bonnies in an 81-76 loss to Davidson, despite Jalen A. In 1960, Ohio State (OSU) enrolled about 18,000 undergraduate students. The Universitys webpage of Stith offers an apt description: When the game was on the line, he became the Go To Guy, and he seldom disappointed. Win #73 included. He was the kind of guy who did all the dirty work. A private, giving nature is one of the many qualities that local basketball dignitaries remembered about Lanier, a Buffalo native and a Bennet, The Bonnies will wear commemorative patches that bear Bob Laniers No. He is the top scoring guard in school history with 1,912 points (sixth overall among all SBU players) and also ranks second on the team's all-time list for three-pointers (270) and third in assists (590). Tom Stith, the two-time All-American and runner-up national player of the year that season, scored 34 points, while Freddie Crawford added 29 points. Every time they [St. Bonaventure] rallied, there was Butler hitting a shot, Flynn said. Bob transcended race, united a campus and, by the way, was one of the best basketball players who ever lived. The final OSU starter that evening, forward Bobby Knight, later became one of the most winning college basketball coaches in history. 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His roll that postseason continued with 19 points and 18 rebounds vs. Villanova and he also scored 16 points in the Final Four vs. Jacksonville. 54 jersey is retired. Fast forward 178 games to his first post-season call. Lanier played for 14 seasons in the NBA, with the Pistons and Bucks, and was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. As part of the St. Bonaventure Basketball Centennial Season celebration, the Athletics Department gathered voting from fans and partnered with some of the most well-versed individuals on the history of the program to create an All-Time Team. (This brief stretch may be the only consecutive three-game run of facing top 20 teams in Bona history.). He specializes in football and all the aquatics but covers many different sports. He scored his 2,000th career point and averaged a double-double in the final week of the 2011-12 season, posting 25.5 points and 11.0 rebounds. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I think that was the reason for our success., College/high school sports enterprise reporter. In 52 years, only his career points record has been surpassed by three men who played 29, 37 and 48 more games than Lanier did, when freshmen were allowed to play varsity (after 1972) and schedules grew larger. Any athlete who tests positive while on campus will be tested a second time at a local testing center and will be quarantined on campus. I thought there was enough time left, he recalled. 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My first time on a plane (age 20) was flying from Bradford (PA) to Washington, DC, to see an SBU-GW game (sadly a 78-64 loss). He was an intern at The Buffalo News in the summer of 2006, and served as an intern in the Sports Department of the Olean Times Herald his junior and senior years. Bob Woollard, a 6-10 center later drafted by the New York Knicks, scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds off the Wake Forest bench to contribute to the Demon Deacon win. The backcourt dished out 14 assists, while both Hollis and Sanders fouled out of the game. Sign up today! A bronze pair of his sneakers remains in the Basketball Hall of Fame. As a student at St. Bonaventure (SBU), I had the joy of interning in the Sports Information office and experiencing the excitement of Reilly Center games from a pressbox perspective. For more information on the Centennial Season celebration, visit GoBonnies.com/100. . Keep reading with unlimited digital access. An Honorable Mention All-American selection by the Associated Press following his senior season, Adams' name is written throughout the Bonaventure record books. During his three years of varsity competition, he totaled 1,738 points and ranks eighth in program history. Yes, I had them, too, not to mention a collection of Bona game programs from my time as a sports information intern in the early 1980s. GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP 25. While the Bonnies won the NIT in 1977, Southern Mississippi took that same crown in 1987 in defeating LaSalle in the championship game. In fact, no college basketball fan can bring up St. Bonaventure without the association of Lanier, the larger-than-life Buffalo native. In only his fourth season as the Bonnies head coach, Jim Satalin found himself in the national spotlight against famed coached Guy Lewis. Sign Up Today! So what does Sabres GM Kevyn Adams do this week? Despite the vast difference in school sizes, the Bonnies were not intimidated by the likes of Ohio State. Greg was a very, very good offensive rebounder, so my guess is, in that game, he got a significant amount of offensive rebounds. "He was a close friend who I will miss dearly, as will so many of his colleagues across the NBA who were inspired by his generosity. Entering the game, Birdsong and the size of Houstons roster were on Satalins mind, but there was a key factor that he liked. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament in 1970, he had a stat line of 19 points and 16 rebounds in a first round win over Davidson, then had 15 and 11 in a second round triumph over N.C. State. Its just that youre not there to help them. We hope that you enjoy our free content. With so many greats to wear the Bonaventure colors through the years, coming up with an All-Time Team stands as a daunting task. While Birdsong went quiet offensively, Sanders was just starting his barrage. That achievement belonged to the star 6-8 forward Len Chappellthe Tom Stith equivalent for Wake Forestwho had a 27 point per game average. But coming out of the media timeout, the Bonnies answered with a 7-2 run, then opened their lead to 15 points with less than 10 minutes left in the game. He more than handled it for us. He helped the Bonnies reach the 1970 Final Four, but sustained a knee injury in a regional final against Villanova, and did not play in a loss to Jacksonville in a national semifinal. Birdsongs scoring prowess hadnt declined during the Cougars run. Lanier was awarded an honorary doctorate by his alma mater in 1985 and the Gaudete Medal, the universitys highest service award, in 2004. He actually played in the game. The front page had no story of the consecutive home wins. There was a problem saving your notification. Hollis scored 37 points27 in the first half alonebefore a capacity crowd in what was Jim Boeheims first year as the Orangemen head coach. However, the idea of the Bonnies even being picked for the NIT that season was uncertain. Promotional Rates were found for your code. How it found its way into my assortment of memorabilia was a mystery. It made me really focus on what I needed to do to get to where I wanted to go. All you have to do is activate your access. He didnt need the ball at all. Others considered (listed alphabetically): Aliso Niguel, El Dorado, Kennedy, Santiago, Tustin, Valencia, Please send feedback on rankings to Dan Albano at dalbano@scng.com or @ocvarsityguy on Twitter and Instagram. The Bonnies led, 45-42, at halftime, but, by midway through the second half, he had already scored 36 points with Houston leading, 73-63. It was Crawford, however, who kept St. Bonaventure in the game, as he demonized Ohio States zone in scoring 18 points in the first half. Lanier told The News in 1990 that he was hurt and angry but determined to prove Mogavero wrong but also called Mogavero a very perceptive and compassionate coach, and a hell of a human being., It probably was one of the best things that could have happened to me, Lanier said at the time. They made me so proud. Bob Lanier Santa Margarita (13-6): Eagles can clinch third in the Trinity League by defeating host Orange Lutheran on Wednesday. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, City mourns Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno as investigation into fatal fire launches, Buffalo firefighter makes 'ultimate sacrifice' in blaze that may have sparked backdraft, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Vandal damages 'brokenhearted' Russell Salvatore's tribute park in Lancaster, Chad Hall's departure from Buffalo Bills to Jaguars remains a bit of a mystery. No question, he said. On 2/9, the Brea Olinda varsity basketball team lost their home playoff game against Orange Lutheran (Orange, CA) by a score of 49-40. The Bonnies reeled off another four straight victories to end the regular season at 20-5. A prolific scorer, Crawford established the SBU men's basketball scoring record for sophomores with 614 points in 1960-61. Those players will remain on campus for the rest of the summer, and the remainder of Bonas athletes are scheduled to return to campus in August. The point guard of the 1977 NIT Championship team, Hagan established the career assists record for the program with 486 (4.7 apg), a total that still ranks fourth today. The New York Times account described the Bona duo as the most dazzling practitioners among the six teams that day in playing with startling acrobatics.. This blog certainly wouldnt be happening without them. Even Eddie Jordan, a guard for Rutgers at the time, acknowledged as much on another website, He (Baron) took two dribbles, then a whistle blew, he said. As a kid growing up in Olean (NY), I recall the excitement of getting the cardboard schedule of the upcoming season and filling in the results as the year progressed. If I miss that shot, it means Im the goat, and keep in mind that it would have broken the Bona winning streak, Stith added. After all, losing wasnt common to Stiths career at SBU. The Bonnies last loss had come to Niagara on February 11, 1948.

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