Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball
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The Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball team, or Griffs, represents Canisius College
in Buffalo, New York
. They play their home games at Koessler Center. Their home jerseys are mainly yellow, and their away jerseys are mainly blue. The team is coached by Tom Parrotta
. Parrotta joined the Golden Griffins in 2006 and is the 22nd coach in program history.
Canisius College
Canisius College is a private Roman Catholic college in Buffalo, New York, United States. The college was founded in 1870 by members of the Society of Jesus from Germany and is named after St. Peter Canisius. The college is one of 28 institutions in the Association of Jesuit Colleges and...
in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. They play their home games at Koessler Center. Their home jerseys are mainly yellow, and their away jerseys are mainly blue. The team is coached by Tom Parrotta
Tom Parrotta
Tom Parrotta is an American college basketball coach and current head men's basketball coach at Canisius College.-References:...
. Parrotta joined the Golden Griffins in 2006 and is the 22nd coach in program history.
Golden Griffins in the NBA
- Andrew AndersonAndrew AndersonAndrew Anderson may refer to:*Andrew Anderson , American basketball player*Andrew Anderson , Scottish footballer*Andrew Anderson , native of Elgin, Moray...
, drafted by the Boston Celtics (1967) - Leroy CholletLeroy CholletLeroy Patrick Chollet was an American basketball player. He was a 6'2" , 190 lb forward....
, played for the Syracuse Nationals (1949-51) - Larry FogleLarry FogleLarry Fogle is a retired American basketball player. He was an ABA and NBA draft pick. He played in two games for the New York Knicks during 1975-1976 before playing for the CBA and starring on the team that won the league championship in the 1977-78 season.-Background:Fogle, born in Brooklyn, New...
, played for the New York Knicks (1975-76) - Herm Hedderick, played for the New York Knicks (1955-56)
- Charles JordanCharles JordanCharles Thorton Jordan was an American magician.-Early life:Charles Jordan was born in Berkeley, California to Charles Renalt Jordan, a wholesale supply manager and chicken farmer, and Mary Louise Jordan; he had a younger sister, Margaret Louise...
, played for Indiana Pacers (1975-76) - Mike Macaluso, played for Buffalo Braves (1973-74)
- Bob MacKinnonBob MacKinnonBob MacKinnon is a retired American collegiate and professional basketball coach. He coached three different professional teams in his career; the American Basketball Association's Spirits of St. Louis, and the NBA's Buffalo Braves and New Jersey Nets...
, played for Syracuse Nationals (1949-50) - Al Masino, played for four teams (1952-54)
- Johnny McCarthyJohnny McCarthyJohn Joseph McCarthy is an American former basketball player and coach. A 6'1" guard, he played collegiately at Canisius College, and was selected by the Rochester Royals in the 1956 NBA Draft. He played a total of six seasons in the NBA — two for the Royals, three for the St...
, played for the 1963-64 NBA Champion Boston Celtics; first of just three players in NBA history to record a triple-double - John Morrison, played for Denver Rockets (1967-68)
- Mike SmrekMike SmrekMichael Frank Smrek is a retired Canadian professional basketball player. He played in the NBA.- College career :...
’85, played for the 1986-87 and 1987-88 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers
NCAA Tournament results
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Year-by-Year Records
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