Author: Chris Cirillo

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Master Plan Update: Manhattan College Getting Ready to Expand

Manhattan College is planning to expand its campus within the next 10 years. The school plans to upgrade the south campus by renovating Leo or potentially building a new lab building for science, technology, engineering and math south of Leo. The 10-year master plan also includes a quad on the south campus across from Leo. MC, however, would have to first acquire the space used … Continue reading Master Plan Update: Manhattan College Getting Ready to Expand

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Steve Masiello On Top of the World Again

ALBANY, NY — Steve Masiello has another achievement to add on his resume. This time, the whole country saw first-hand that it’s not false. He’s a champion…for the second time in a row. Masiello! Masiello! Masiello! Masiello is king again after being dethroned last season when the University of South Florida rescinded its job offer to the head coach, finding that he had never graduated … Continue reading Steve Masiello On Top of the World Again

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Sports

Seniors, Masiello Show It’s More Than Just Basketball

After an emotional win on Senior Day against Quinnipiac, Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello sat in between the team’s three seniors, and Ashton Pankey, as they addressed the media. It was not an ordinary press conference for Masiello, who is known for his jokes, analogies and money quotes after a win that could turn an empty room with three reporters into “The Steve Masiello Show.” … Continue reading Seniors, Masiello Show It’s More Than Just Basketball

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Rich Williams May be the Spark the Jaspers Need

It was early and the game was far from over. The Jaspers were down 10-4 to Siena with just five minutes left in the game. It was time for head coach Steve Masiello to look to the bench. In comes Rich Williams. On just his second offensive possession, Williams pulls up for a 15-foot jumper and knocks it down with ease. Two possessions later, Williams … Continue reading Rich Williams May be the Spark the Jaspers Need

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College, News

Manhattan College’s Revenue Increases Despite Large Increase in College Reserve

Manhattan College’s revenue increased by 11 percent in the fiscal year of 2013-2014, which ended June 30th, 2014, according to the Statement of Activities report issued at the Manhattan College Senate Meeting on Nov. 18. Among its revenue increase, MC saw a $1.9 million increase (60 percent) from the previous fiscal year in contributions to the school, according to the report. In its expenses, MC … Continue reading Manhattan College’s Revenue Increases Despite Large Increase in College Reserve

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Jaspers Fall to Florida State

The Manhattan Jaspers came out steaming hot, hitting 6 of 10 three’s in the first 13 minutes, but would go on to be out-scored 43-68 for the rest of the game. The Jaspers lost, 66-81, to their ACC opponent in the first game of the season for both teams. While the Jaspers will return to action on Tuesday against another tough opponent in UMASS, here … Continue reading Jaspers Fall to Florida State

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Men's Basketball, Sports

It’s Ashton Pankey’s Time

It was the second half of the NCAA Tournament and the Jaspers were trailing by three points to the defending NCAA champions, the Louisville Cardinals. With Rhamel Brown getting a breather, Ashton Pankey was sole offensive player in the paint, guarded by Montrezl Harrell, a 2014-2015 Associated Press Preseason All-American. Pankey fought with all 236 pounds of Harrell in the paint, and wrestled his way … Continue reading It’s Ashton Pankey’s Time

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Masiello Adds Three New Coaches to Staff

There will be new faces and additional seats on the sidelines this season for the Jaspers. Stephen Elmore, and former Manhattan basketball players Heshimu Evans and Kidani Brutus will all look to help the Jaspers defend their title this season. “I think the most powerful guys are peers, and I think when you can have a Kidani Brutus echoing what the coaching staff wants, and … Continue reading Masiello Adds Three New Coaches to Staff

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Steve Masiello: “This Team Has the Higher Ceiling”

After a historic last season where the Manhattan Jaspers won its first MAAC Championship in 10 years and nearly knocked off the defending national champions in the NCAA Tournament, Head Coach Steve Masiello has a message for the country: This team can be better. “I think this team has the higher ceiling than last year’s team,” Masiello told Inside Manhattan Basketball, a weekly online show … Continue reading Steve Masiello: “This Team Has the Higher Ceiling”

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