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1. Kaizen Mindset Takes Center Stage | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   Benjamin Bill brings his Kaizen philosophy—tiny daily improvements—to St. Bonaventure basketball, aiming to dominate at the Division I level after a standout career at Daemen. A redshirt senior and transfer from Division II, he’s averaging over 16 points and nearly 8 rebounds, earning…

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   Sep 8, 2026

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2. Brown and White Night at The RC | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   Get ready for hoops, hype, and hometown pride at St. Bonaventure’s Brown and White Night on Friday, September 25th at The RC—free, family-friendly, and packed with scrimmages, player intros, giveaways, a photo booth, and meet-and-greets with both men’s and women’s teams. Students can also grab...

   Sep 4, 2026

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3. UNC Stuns St. Bonaventure, Now 6-0 | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   UNC shocks St. Bonaventure 85-70 to stay undefeated, turning it around after a sluggish first half with clutch second-half execution. Freshman Caleb Wilson poured in 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Henri Veesaar dominated inside with 24 points and 13 boards. The Tar Heels cut turnovers from 11…

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   Sep 4, 2026

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4. St. Bonaventure Lands Spanish Big Man | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   St. Bonaventure just got a European powerhouse in the 2026-27 class: 6-foot-9, 240-pound center Chiek Diallo, who lit up FIBA U18 EuroBasket with over 11 points, 8 rebounds, and nearly 2 blocks per game while shooting 50% from the floor. Coming off stints with Spain’s national team and Baskonia,...

   Sep 3, 2026

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5. St Bonaventure vs Temple Palestra Rivalry | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   St. Bonaventure and Temple are resurrecting a dormant rivalry with a high-stakes showdown at The Palestra on December 12th — the venue’s 100th anniversary. St. Bonaventure, led by new coach Mike MacDonald and loaded with All-Americans and transfers, aims to make noise in their first season under...

   Aug 28, 2026

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6. Cameron Blankenberg Commits to St. Bonaventure | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   Cameron Blankenberg, a 6-foot-8 scoring machine and two-time All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year, is skipping a year to play college hoops in 2026 — and he’s already committed to St. Bonaventure. After setting a school record with 1,680 points and leading Wayne Central to back-to-back…

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   Aug 26, 2026

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7. Waheed’s Basketball Bloodline | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   Akbar Waheed III is bringing his elite basketball IQ and fierce determination to the Bonnies, ready to prove doubters wrong after a redshirt year at Boston College. A four-star recruit with a versatile game and deep family ties to the sport, he’s playing under his father’s coaching staff — a...

   Aug 11, 2026

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8. Bonnies Head to Disney for Thanksgiving | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball team is headed to Walt Disney World for Thanksgiving 2026, locking in a spot in the ESPN Events Invitational — part of the “Adventure Group” alongside powerhouse teams like Akron, Belmont, and Yale. The tournament, held Nov. 23–25 at the ESPN Wide World of…

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   Aug 6, 2026

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9. Mason Blackwood’s Rise at St. Bonaventure | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

   Mason Blackwood is poised to ignite St. Bonaventure’s next chapter, bringing elite four-star talent, scoring firepower, and relentless drive to the Reilly Center. After sharpening his game at Penn State in the Big Ten, he’s ready to take the next leap — this time with the Bonnies, where his coach...

   Aug 5, 2026

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10. Bonnies Launch $300K Gift Challenge | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

    St. Bonaventure Athletics just unveiled a $300,000 matching gift challenge for Team Unfurl—supporting Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities—to keep the Bonnies competitive in Division I under new head coach Mike MacDonald. Backed by big names like Delta CEO Ed Bastian and key alumni, the...

    Aug 3, 2026

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11. Greenlight Preseason Showcase Tickets | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

    Get ready to ball out at the Greenlight Preseason Showcase on October 17th at the KeyBank Center—two high-energy games, courtside access, and a 1970 Club vibe with cash bar and food. Don’t miss Daemen vs. St. John Fisher at 1:30 PM, then the main event: St. Bonaventure vs. Penn State at 4 PM.…

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    Jul 28, 2026

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12. "Call your mom." - A Message From Corey

    "Call your mom." - A Message From Corey

    Jul 23, 2026

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13. "Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey

    "Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey

    Jul 22, 2026

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14. Bonnies Unveil 2026-27 Schedule | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

    The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team unveils their 2026-27 schedule, kicking off under new head coach Mike MacDonald with exhibition games and a November showdown against Youngstown State. The season heats up with key matchups including a December home game against Florida Atlantic and a…

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    Jul 21, 2026

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15. "Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey

    "Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey

    Jul 7, 2026

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16. Happy 4th of July! - A message of Corey

    Happy 4th of July! - A message of Corey

    Jul 4, 2026

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17. Advertise with The Daily News Now! - A Message from Corey

    Advertise with The Daily News Now! - A Message from Corey

    Jul 1, 2026

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18. Bonnies Head to Buffalo for Preseason Showdown | Saint Bonaventure Basketball News

    St. Bonaventure heads to Buffalo for a high-stakes preseason showdown against Penn State at the KeyBank Center — a game packed with history, local hype, and big financial stakes. This first meeting in over 30 years is part of a doubleheader and features Greenlight Networks as presenting sponsor,...

    Jun 29, 2026

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19. Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey

    Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey

    Jun 29, 2026

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20. Trust The Process - A Message from Corey

    Trust The Process - A Message from Corey

    Jun 28, 2026

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21. Bowen Joins Penn State Transfer Push

    Dasonte Bowen, a senior guard with one final year of eligibility, is transferring from St. Bonaventure to Penn State after averaging nearly 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists per game — including a season-high 20 points in a tournament game. A two-year standout at Iowa where he developed his...

    Jun 17, 2026

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22. Blankenberg Brings Big Talent to Bonnies

    St. Bonaventure just got a major boost with the signing of six-foot-eight wing Cameron Blankenberg, who’s already on campus for summer ball and set to debut in 2026-27. A two-time All-Greater Rochester honoree and standout at Winchendon and City Rocks, Blankenberg averages over 10 points and 9...

    Jun 11, 2026

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23. Ari Fulton Joins St. Bonaventure

    St. Bonaventure just got a major boost with the signing of Ari Fulton, a dynamic two-way forward from NJIT who’s ready to dominate the 2026-27 season. After averaging nearly 11 points and 6 rebounds while earning All-America East honors, Fulton brings elite versatility and energy that Coach Mike...

    May 29, 2026

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24. St. Bonaventure Lands 4-Star Transfer Mason Blackwood

    St. Bonaventure mens basketball secures a significant transfer with Mason Blackwood, a Rochester native and former Penn State forward. Known for his versatility and scoring abilities, Blackwood averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per game with the Nittany Lions. Coach MacDonald, who has been...

    Apr 28, 2026

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25. St. Bonaventure Lands NJCAA All-American Guard

    St. Bonaventure mens basketball secures point guard Taj Au-Duke from Toronto, a first-team NJCAA All-American with impressive stats from Indian Hills. Known for his floor general skills, defense, and athleticism, Au-Duke is expected to significantly improve the Bonnies guard play. Support the…

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    Apr 23, 2026

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26. St. Bonaventure Lands Top Ontario Big Man

    St. Bonaventures mens basketball team secures a promising big man, Ryan Kalambay, from Brampton, Ontario. Kalambay, a six-foot-nine forward, joins the Bonnies after two seasons at Detroit Mercy, where he showcased his defensive prowess and offensive potential. Coach MacDonald praises Kalambays…

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    Apr 21, 2026

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27. St. Bonaventure Hires Alumnus MacDonald as New Coach

    St. Bonaventures new mens basketball coach, Mike MacDonald, brings impressive credentials and local roots to the role. With over 500 wins and a historic coaching career spanning Division One, Two, and Three levels, MacDonald takes over from Mark Schmidt, who posted 340 wins but struggled in…

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    Apr 17, 2026

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28. Waheed Joins St. Bonaventure Basketball

    St. Bonaventure mens basketball has added a promising redshirt freshman wing, Akbar Waheed, to their roster. Waheed, a four-star high school recruit, earned All-Met honors twice and averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game as a senior. Coach Mike MacDonald sees great potential in...

    Apr 15, 2026

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29. St. Bonaventure Lands Transfer Waheed, Reunites MacDonald with Duo

    St. Bonaventure Bonnies secure promising transfer, Akbar Waheed, for four years of eligibility, marking their first portal pickup. Waheed, a former four-star recruit, joins after redshirting at Boston College. The team also adds Zach Philipkowski and Ben Bill from Division II, as they rebuild…

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    Apr 14, 2026

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30. St. Bonaventure Welcomes New Coach MacDonald

    St. Bonaventure introduces new head mens basketball coach, Mike MacDonald, a 1988 alum, who transformed Daemen University into a national contender. Known for smart strategies and tough play, MacDonalds work ethic, innovative offenses, and lockdown defenses impress. The university is excited to...

    Apr 2, 2026

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31. MacDonald's Unconventional Path to St. Bonaventure

    St. Bonaventure hires Mike MacDonald, a 1988 alum with 522 career wins, to lead their mens basketball team. This unconventional choice follows the schools tradition of selecting leaders who defy expectations, like Eddie Donovan in 1953. Donovan transformed the program into a powerhouse, even...

    Apr 1, 2026

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32. MacDonald Takes Bonnies Basketball

    St. Bonaventure hires experienced coach Mike MacDonald, known for his adaptability and creativity, to lead the basketball program. MacDonald, a St. Bonaventure alum, aims to return the team to NCAA Tournament glory, having previously reached the second round in 2012. Support the show: Get a...

    Apr 1, 2026

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33. St. Bonaventure Hires Hometown Hero MacDonald

    St. Bonaventures new mens basketball coach, Mike MacDonald, a 1988 grad, returns as a homecoming hire with an impressive 522-86 record. He takes over from Mark Schmidt, the winningest coach in program history, who left after 19 years. Despite high expectations with new GM Adrian Wojnarowski and…

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    Mar 31, 2026

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34. St. Bonaventure Hires Division Two Coach for Turnaround

    St. Bonaventures basketball team bid farewell to head coach Mark Schmidt, marking the end of an era. Athletic director Adrian Wojnarowski has appointed Mike MacDonald, a St. Bonaventure alum and Division Two coach with a stellar record, to lead the team. MacDonalds impressive track record,...

    Mar 30, 2026

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35. St. Bonaventure's Egbuniwe Earns Academic All-District Honor

    St. Bonaventures Daniel Egbuniwe, a marketing major and senior forward, has been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team for mens basketball. This is his second consecutive year of recognition. Egbuniwe, who transferred from Tennessee Tech and Little Rock, averaged…

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    Mar 24, 2026

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36. Bonnies Players Honored by NABC

    St. Bonaventures Frank Mitchell and Buddy Simmons earned recognition from the National Association of Basketball Coaches, with Mitchell on the first team and Simmons on the second team. Mitchell led the nation in offensive rebounds and ranked high in total rebounds, while Simmons was the teams…

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    Mar 17, 2026

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37. Mitchell & Ahern: Bonnies' Spring Standouts

    This weeks student-athletes of the week, Frank Mitchell and Abigail Ahern, showcased their prowess in mens basketball and softball respectively. Mitchell, a senior, led the Bonnies in the Atlantic Ten Tournament with impressive stats, while Ahern, a sophomore, dominated at the plate, securing a...

    Mar 16, 2026

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38. Schmidt's Farewell: Bonnies' Tournament Run

    St. Bonaventures Mark Schmidt, the winningest coach in school history, led his team to a remarkable Atlantic Ten Tournament run, despite a challenging regular season. With key contributions from juniors Darryl Simmons and Dasonte Bowen, the team secured victories against La Salle and George…

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    Mar 14, 2026

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39. St. Bonaventure Battles but Falls to Dayton

    St. Bonaventures mens basketball team, led by Buddy Simmons 20-point performance, faced Dayton in the Atlantic 10 tournament. Despite a strong second-half showing, the Bonnies fell 68-63. Simmons impressive shooting and late-game surge kept the game close, while Frank Mitchell and Daniel Egbuniwe...

    Mar 14, 2026

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40. Bonnies' Bowen Leads Comeback, Advances in A-10 Tournament

    St. Bonaventures mens basketball team pulled off a thrilling comeback, defeating George Mason 63-57 in the Atlantic ten Tournament. Dasonte Bowen led the charge with a career-high 20 points, going 9-9 from the free throw line. The Bonnies, who were down by 11 points, outscored the Patriots 30-13…

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    Mar 12, 2026

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41. Bonnies Shoot 50%+ from 3, Win Big

    St. Bonaventures mens basketball team secured a resounding victory over La Salle in the Atlantic Ten Tournament, marking their highest point total of the season. The Bonnies showcased exceptional teamwork, with every starter scoring at least thirteen points, led by Buddy Simmons twenty-one. Frank...

    Mar 12, 2026

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42. Frank Mitchell's Dominant Season Earns All-Conference Honors

    St. Bonaventures Frank Mitchell, a dominant forward, earned All-Atlantic 10 third team honors, leading the conference in total rebounds and double-doubles. Mitchells impressive season stats include 16.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Hes also climbed to fifth on St. Bonaventures...

    Mar 11, 2026

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43. St. Bonaventure vs La Salle: A Gritty Battle

    St. Bonaventures mens basketball team, led by Buddy Simmons impressive three-point shooting and Frank Mitchells dominant rebounding, faces La Salle in the Atlantic Ten Tournament. Simmons leads the conference in three-pointers, while Mitchell tops the nation in offensive rebounds. The Bonnies…

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    Mar 10, 2026

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44. Schmidt Retires After Restoring Bonaventure Basketball

    Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventures mens basketball coach, announced his retirement after 19 seasons, transforming the team from a struggling program to a powerhouse. Despite early losses and lack of modern tools, he built a winning culture, achieving key successes like an Atlantic Ten Tournament…

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    Mar 9, 2026

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45. Schmidt Steps Down, St. Bonaventure Eyes New Coach

    St. Bonaventures head coach Mark Schmidt, a program legend with a 338-253 record, is stepping down after 19 years. He led the team to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a First Four win. Before St. Bonaventure, Schmidt coached at Robert Morris for six seasons. The team, currently 15-15,...

    Mar 9, 2026

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46. Bonnies Fall to Davidson, Head to A10 Tournament

    St. Bonaventures mens basketball team concluded the regular season with a narrow defeat against Davidson, losing sixty-eight to sixty-three at home. The Bonnies finished with a fifteen-win, sixteen-loss record, and a four-and-fourteen conference record in the Atlantic Ten. Cayden Charles and…

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    Mar 7, 2026

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47. Wojnarowski Seeks Schmidt Successor

    Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventures long-serving coach, is stepping down after 17 years, leaving a lasting legacy. Adrian Wojnarowski, the programs GM, praised Schmidts service and now faces the challenge of finding a replacement. The focus may shift towards roster building and modern recruiting…

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    Mar 7, 2026

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48. Schmidt Steps Down After Golden Era at St. Bonaventure

    Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventures long-time coach, is retiring after 19 seasons, leaving behind a legacy of 339 wins and 254 losses. He transformed the team from a struggling program to a successful one, with seven 20-win seasons and a memorable NCAA Tournament upset over UCLA. Schmidt will coach…

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    Mar 7, 2026

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49. St. Bonaventure Basketball Coach Retires, Search for Successor Begins

    St. Bonaventure basketball faces a significant transition as longtime coach Mark Schmidt announces retirement after the 2025-2026 season. Schmidt, a two-time Atlantic Ten Coach of the Year, led the Bonnies to three NCAA Tournament appearances and two conference titles. The search for his…

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    Mar 7, 2026

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50. Schmidt Retires After 17 Years at St. Bonaventure

    Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventures long-time mens basketball coach, is retiring after 17 seasons, leaving behind a winning legacy. Despite tensions with the teams GM, Schmidt transformed a struggling program into a competitive force, securing three NCAA Tournament appearances and three trips to the...

    Mar 7, 2026

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