Over the course of seasons and careers, coaches venture into some of the classic environments in college basketball. Over the course of time, many of the places fade from memory. But for those of us who have stepped off the bus and into the Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, the images will always be vivid. Read More

Profile on Rik Smits

Rik Smits always considered himself to be an adventurer. But even the man nicknamed the "Dunking Dutchman" never thought his adventure to the United States would take him to the places he's been. "I came over here to enjoy myself and do something different," the 1988 graduate of Marist said. "It never crossed my mind to make the NBA at that time." Read More

Profile on Maureen Magarity and Marist Women

It all began in preseason. Second year head coach Brian Giorgis felt that he had enough talent on the veteran Marist squad to take home the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championship at the end of the season. To convey his confidence in his team, he handed out practice shirts reading "2004 MAAC Champions...Why Not US?" Read More

Profile on Billy Magarity

Dave's brother, Billy is a two-time Coach of the Year in Sweden. In 2000, the other coach Magarity won the Swedish National Championship. Magarity has also coached in Germany, Italy and Saudi Arabia. Read More
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