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Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball

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University
  
Canisius College

Nickname
  
Golden Griffins

Home
  
Away

Division
  
Division I (NCAA)

Mascot
  
Petey

Location
  
Buffalo, NY

Colors
  
Blue and Gold

Head coach
  
Reggie Witherspoon

Arena/Stadium
  
Koessler Athletic Center

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Conference
  
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

The Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball team, or the Griffs, represent Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, United States. Canisius is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and play their home games at Koessler Center. Coach Jim Baron retired on May 20, 2016. Associate head coach Pat Clarke was named interim coach Reggie Witherspoon has been hired as the Griffs' new head coach

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Golden Griffins in the ABA/NBA

  • Andrew Anderson, drafted by the Boston Celtics (1967)
  • 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)
  • Anthony Masiello, drafted by the Indiana Pacers (1969). Masiello instead made his name in politics, where he served three terms as mayor of Buffalo (1993–2005).
  • Bob MacKinnon, played for Syracuse Nationals (1949–50)
  • Al Masino, played for four teams (1952–54)
  • Johnny McCarthy, played for the 1963–64 NBA Champion Boston Celtics; first of just three players in NBA history to record a triple-double in their playoff debut with the other two being LeBron James and Magic Johnson.
  • John Morrison, played for Denver Rockets (1967–68)
  • Mike Smrek ’85, played for the 1986–87 and 1987–88 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers
  • Mel Thurston played for the Tri-City Blackhawks 1940-1942

    • Other notables

  • Chris Manhertz, played for Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints (2015–present)

    • NCAA Tournament results

    The Griffins have appeared in four NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 6–4.

    NIT results

    The Griffins have appeared in five National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 5–6.

    CIT results

    The Griffins have appeared in three CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournaments (CIT). Their record is 4–3.

    References

    Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball Wikipedia
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