Alumni to Withdraw Support after Men’s Basketball Head Coach Announcement

By Anna Woods, Senior Writer Several Manhattan College alumni are outraged over the recent decision to hire University of Hartford head coach John Gallagher over the Jaspers’ interim head coach Rashawn Stores as head coach for the men’s basketball team.  Many alumni took to Twitter and alumni forums, vowing to cease their donations to Manhattan College and swearing off any future volunteer involvement. Other fans … Continue reading Alumni to Withdraw Support after Men’s Basketball Head Coach Announcement

Men’s Basketball Fall Short to the Red Foxes in First Round of MAAC

By Isaiah Rosario, Assistant Sports Editor i The men’s basketball team’s season came to a close in the first round of the MAAC championship tournament after a defeat by Marist.  The Jaspers came in as the sixth seed and the Red Foxes came into Atlantic City as the eleventh seed for the 2023 MAAC tournament.  The last time these two teams met, the Red Foxes blew out … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Fall Short to the Red Foxes in First Round of MAAC

1-2-3 Coaches for Men’s Basketball in Less than 365 Days

By Isaiah Rosario, Assistant Sports Editor The Manhattan College men’s basketball team welcomed their third coach in less than a year. The college parted ways with former head coach Steve Masiello only three weeks before the start of the 2022-23 season. Soon after, the college hired former player, and assistant coach to Masiello, RaShawn Stores, as interim head coach. On March 29, the college officially … Continue reading 1-2-3 Coaches for Men’s Basketball in Less than 365 Days

Masiello Returns to Draddy in Rivalry Match-Up

By, Maddie Mulkigian, Senior Writer The added anxiety surrounding the rivalry match-up between the Manhattan Jaspers and the Iona Gaels reached its climax on Friday, Feb. 20, as 2,345 fans entered Draddy Gymnasium. This game was vital to the Jaspers’ standing in the MAAC Conference and the ultimate test of whether or not the Jaspers could match up against Rick Pitino’s talented squad. On top … Continue reading Masiello Returns to Draddy in Rivalry Match-Up

Basketball Player Daniel Schreier Returns to the Court in Inspiring Recovery

By, Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment Editor Manhattan College’s Daniel Schreier made his return to the court nearly four years after a series of surgeries kept him benched from Feb. 2019 until Dec. 2022.  Schreier, graduate student and forward player for MC’s basketball team, returned to the court on Dec. 30, 2022 in the team’s match-up against St. Peter’s.  Basketball has been a significant part … Continue reading Basketball Player Daniel Schreier Returns to the Court in Inspiring Recovery

Men’s Basketball Crushes Mount Saint Vincent in Stores’ first Win

By Angelica Niedermeyer, Asst. Sports Editor Manhattan College Men’s Basketball towered over The College of Mount Saint Vincent in points, skills and height on Fri. Nov. 18. Led by RaShawn Stores in his first season as interim head-coach and seventh year on the Jaspers’ coaching staff, Manhattan had the game in their hands from the tip-off. “Great effort tonight,” Stores said in the postgame press … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Crushes Mount Saint Vincent in Stores’ first Win

An Outlook on Jaspers Men’s Basketball 2022-23 Season

By Andrew Mannion, Staff Writer It’s safe to say this has been a wild and unexpected start to basketball season for the Jaspers. Steve Masiello, the head coach for the Jaspers, was fired just two weeks before the start of Manhattan’s season. Jose Perez, the MAAC preseason player of the year, headed to West Virginia. With the loss of Masiello, Perez and former assistant coach … Continue reading An Outlook on Jaspers Men’s Basketball 2022-23 Season

Draddy Basketball Court Conditions Causes Home Opener to be Postponed

By Grace Cardinal and Andrew Mannion, Staff Writers On Friday night, the Jaspers men’s basketball team prepared to have their home opener against Central Connecticut State University. Going into the game, there was chatter that it could turn into a big night. The Jaspers were looking for their first win of the season, and they were favored to win against the Blue Devils by 6.5 … Continue reading Draddy Basketball Court Conditions Causes Home Opener to be Postponed

Basketball Star Jose Perez leaves Manhattan, transfers to West Virginia

By Andrew Mannion, Staff Writer After the surprise dismissal of Jasper head basketball coach Steve Masiello, star player Jose Perez announced his departure from the team. Perez has committed to West Virginia University and joins a team with high hopes of breaking a tournament appearance drought. On Oct. 25, news broke that Manhattan would dismiss long-time head coach Steve Masiello. The news shocked the MAAC, … Continue reading Basketball Star Jose Perez leaves Manhattan, transfers to West Virginia