Tag: Masiello

Men's Basketball, Sports

Something Really Special: Jaspers beat First-Seed Iona Gaels in Final Seconds

By Caroline McCarthy, Sports Editor Rick Pitino sat with his hands folded and his head low at the post-game press conference. He only took one question, then declined any further interviews.  “I’m very very disappointed in my team,” Pitino said. “But we don’t have a lot of time to lament on that, we have to get ready for the MAAC.”  The Manhattan Jaspers earned one … Continue reading Something Really Special: Jaspers beat First-Seed Iona Gaels in Final Seconds

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Manhattan Extends Masiello in Leap of Faith

by Megan Dreher & Pete Janny, Senior Writer & Managing Editor Steve Masiello’s run at Manhattan College will live on. On Feb. 14, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reported that both sides came to an agreement on a new contract extension that will keep Masiello in charge through the 2022-2023 season. Currently in his ninth season as head coach for Manhattan, Masiello won’t have to worry … Continue reading Manhattan Extends Masiello in Leap of Faith

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Campus Life, News

Manhattan Madness Kicks Off Basketball Season

BY SEAN SONNEMANN AND JOSEPH V. CUSMANO WEB EDITOR AND SENIOR WRITER As it got closer and closer to 9 p.m. on Thursday night, streams of students decked out in kelly green headed towards Draddy Gymnasium from every direction of Manhattan College’s campus. It could only mean one thing: Manhattan Madness had returned. An enthusiastic pep rally, Manhattan Madness officially begins the season for both … Continue reading Manhattan Madness Kicks Off Basketball Season

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Men's Basketball, Sports

Samson Usilo Shines at Jordan Brand Classic

BY: CHRIS CIRILLO & DANIEL YNFANTE SPORTS EDITOR & STAFF WRITER Samson Usilo seemed to have a message for Manhattan College at the Jordan Brand Classic Regional game on April 18. Keep Steve Masiello around, and you’ll have more recruits like this. On a night where Usilo shined despite playing against recruits going to the ACC, Atlantic 10, Big East and the Big 12, Manhattan … Continue reading Samson Usilo Shines at Jordan Brand Classic

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College, Men's Basketball, News, Sports

VP of Human Resources on Masiello Getting Hired Without a Degree: “It was a Mistake”

BY CHRIS CIRILLO & NATALIE E. SULLIVAN SPORTS EDITOR & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Manhattan College human resource department never did security checks when Steve Masiello was hired in 2001, Barbara Fabe, the vice president for HR, said. When Masiello returned in 2011, the HR department checked his driving and criminal background but failed to verify his degree, Fabe said, a requirement for the position. The HR … Continue reading VP of Human Resources on Masiello Getting Hired Without a Degree: “It was a Mistake”

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Men's Basketball, News, Sports

Faculty, Staff Demands Answers In Masiello Reinstatement

BY: NATALIE SULLIVAN & CHRIS CIRILLO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & SPORTS EDITOR Manhattan College conducted a criminal background check on Steve Masiello but failed to verify his academic credentials when they hired him as head basketball coach, according to a letter President Brennan O’Donnell sent to school faculty and The Quadrangle. In an interview with The Quadrangle, O’Donnell declined to go on record about the process of … Continue reading Faculty, Staff Demands Answers In Masiello Reinstatement

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Opinions & Editorials

Masiello Rumors Stole the Spotlight

KYLEIGH PANETTA STAFF WRITER Masiello this. Masiello that. Lately the spotlight has been focused on everything that Steve Masiello, the head men’s basketball coach at Manhattan College, has or has not done. Have we forgotten how great Manhattan College’s men’s basketball team actually was this past season? Before the controversy arose surrounding Masiello and his credentials, we all agreed on one thing, the Jaspers were … Continue reading Masiello Rumors Stole the Spotlight

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Men's Basketball, News, Sports

Steve Masiello Reinstated

He’s back. Steve Masiello will be reinstated as the head coach of the men’s basketball team as soon as he completes his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky. Masiello had participated in graduation ceremonies at UK, but enrolled in summer classes to complete his degree. He never followed up with the university to make sure he officially received his degree. “Based on an extensive … Continue reading Steve Masiello Reinstated

Chris Cirillo
College, News

NEWS BRIEF: Masiello On Leave

NEWS BRIEF: Men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello was placed on leave by Manhattan College until he finishes reviewing his degree status from the University of Kentucky, according to a statement released by the college on March 26. This announcement came after the University of South Florida rescinded its deal to hire Masiello as its men’s basketball coach after finding a discrepancy in Masiello’s background during … Continue reading NEWS BRIEF: Masiello On Leave

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