As expected, Bonnies picked last in the A10 preseason poll by a pretty wide margin. Not unfair based on on-paper roster talent, but could see us being better than a few of the teams ahead of us.
Postgame Bonnies thoughts:
1. Fouls are an issue, especially for Bill.
2. Blackwood will be a good player for us.
3. Don’t know who will score reliably.
4. Ermakov struggled.
5. 2nd half was awful after a good 1st.
6. Rotation will be 8-9 guys.
7. Joe looked good off the bench.
Halftime thoughts:
Bonnies look very good, Penn State is terrible, but still a Big 10 team.
Au-Duke runs the offense very effectively.
Ben Bill looks better than expected.
Blackwood is good, but will likely struggle from 3.
Lonati and Ikpotokin have not been in the rotation.
A new Bonnies target…
2027 Josiah Johnson-Freeman will be heading to Davidson Day this season... how big of an impact can he be for this team? #PhenomHoops
@Coach_Rick57 @colbylewis20 @POBScout @JeffreyBendel_ @Phenom_Hoops @ty1ewis @UnderratedAthl_ @MasercolaMiles
Heard a rumor that this visit went well.
2027 Hutchinson CC 7-0 C Chudier Dorar (@ChudieDorar0) took an official visit to St. Bonaventure recently.
St Bonaventure offered back in May. Dorar was named a JucoRecruiting Fab 50 Frosh last season.
Great get by the Bonnies. Was essential to land one of the two visitors with Tyndale going elsewhere.
A name to watch for St. Bonaventure.
🚨 Name to Know: Jamar Graham! The 6’8 forward at Shelton State is a player to keep a close eye on heading into this season. A former top quarterback recruit Graham made the transition from football at Alabama A&M to the hardwood and the upside is real. Don’t be surprised when his name starts generating serious buzz. Remember the name. 👀📈🏀 #JUCO #SheltonState #PortalScoop
Sources in New Jersey are telling me that it’s going to be Seton Hall for Tyndale.
Seton Hall and St Bonaventure both have coaches in today at @MVABasketball for 2027 G @JavionTyndale , who is closing in on a decision
I believe Seton Hall is the favorite to land St. Bonaventure target Javion Tyndale after this weekend’s visits.
Interesting Canadian prospect.
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Starling is a strong addition for UB. Makes you wonder why St. Bonaventure didn’t pursue this market considering the upgrades that are available, unless they believe these players will not get eligibility.
Important visit for the Bonnies and one of their top targets. Have heard we are in decent position, but no decisions have been made.
Class of 27 @MVABasketball G @javiontyndale visits Seton Hall Thursday-Friday and St. Bonaventure Saturday-Sunday, his coach tells me
He visited Loyola Chicago recently
Raw prospect for St. Bonaventure, but could have an opportunity for playing time depending on how he develops and how Bill adapts to D1. I believe this is it for the roster unless something changes.
NEWS: Baskonia’s Chiek Diallo has committed to St. Bonaventure in the class of 2026, sources tell DraftExpress.
The 6’9”, 225 pound freshly turned 18-year-old Spanish big man brings physicality, length, and a competitive motor around the basket on both ends.
12.7 points and 7.7 boards per game on a 64.3 FG% across Tercera FEB, NextGen EuroLeague, and FIBA U18 EuroBasket competition this season.
Reminds me of the boring, generic B that the Bonnies use that thankfully isn’t on the court (yet).
A new look at center court.
The monogram E leads the new visual identity of Elon Athletics, strengthening the connection between the Phoenix and the university we represent.
#PhoenixRising