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Post by IONA86 on Aug 17, 2011 8:13:18 GMT -5
Back in 85 or 86 Iona recruited two guys from Canada. One was Jon Kijonek who transferred to Marist. The other was a 7' guy ..... anyone remember his name?
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Post by baltogael on Aug 17, 2011 8:46:53 GMT -5
Rich Kraemer?
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Post by Cjb on Aug 17, 2011 12:42:32 GMT -5
Yup, that was him. Nickname was "Smokey" because he smoked cigarettes - probably the reason why I don't believe he ever played. Back to Kijonek - probably one of the most hyped players we ever had - the " right-handed Chris Mullen". Had a sweet stroke but was very hesitant to take it - believe he went to Marist because of Dave Magarity. |
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 17, 2011 18:10:49 GMT -5
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 17, 2011 18:13:02 GMT -5
Yup, that was him. Nickname was "Smokey" because he smoked cigarettes - probably the reason why I don't believe he ever played. Back to Kijonek - probably one of the most hyped players we ever had - the " right-handed Chris Mullen". Had a sweet stroke but was very hesitant to take it - believe he went to Marist because of Dave Magarity. He also liked Bumpers a bit too much. Kijonek was way over hyped but he did produce at Marist. He also averaged about 10ppg as a freshman at Iona didn't he? We also had another Canadian a year later named Curtis Celestine.... I think they all were given their release on the same day. Dave Magarity walked to Marist and Kijonek and Celestine followed pretty quickly. |
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Post by Cjb on Aug 17, 2011 20:52:09 GMT -5
This thread inspires some trivia. Here's an "anyone remember" question I've never seen out here...
For each former Head Coach below, see how many assistants you can remember for that coach.
I'll start by priming the pump a little. ;D
Kevin Willard (2007-2010): Dan McHale, Shaheen Holloway, Steve Sauers, Casey Stanley
Jeff Ruland (1998-2007): Tony Chiles,
Tim Welsh (1996- 1998): Jeff Ruland
Jerry Welsh (1991-1996): Tim Welsh
Gary Brokaw (1986-1991):
Pat Kennedy (1980-1986):Kenny Williamson
Jim Valvano (1975-1980): Pat Kennedy
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 18, 2011 1:08:17 GMT -5
Jeff Ruland (1998-2007): Tony Chiles, O’Driscoll, Craig Holcomb, Vin Parise, Macarchuk, Worthen
Tim Welsh (1996- 1998): Jeff Ruland DeMeo
Jerry Welsh (1991-1996): Tim Welsh, Bostic & Ruland
Gary Brokaw (1986-1991): Bostic & Sutter
Pat Kennedy (1980-1986):Kenny Williamson, Dave Magarity, Tim Welsh, Petriccione
Jim Valvano (1975-1980): Pat Kennedy, Bill Gaertner
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 18, 2011 10:21:07 GMT -5
We must have missed a few?  |
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Post by ic59 on Aug 18, 2011 11:24:27 GMT -5
Jimmy V.-Tom Abatamarco, he recruited Jeff Ruland and became a HC(Drake, I believe). Alan Srebnick, who accompanied JV to Joe Rees' house, where we formed the Iona Fivers, now the Goal Club. Kenny Williamson, the Egg Man, was also a JV assistant.
Jerry Welsh-Phil Weber, who I believe is an Asst. Coach in the NBA, today.
Gary Brokaw-His top assistant was the former West Virginia star, Williams, I believe. Forgot his first name. His son played for us. Also had the former HS Coach, Bishop Loughlin, Pat something or other. A great HS coach, who only stayed one year.
Tim Welsh- Bobby Walsh. Also had Craig Holcomb.
Probably still others.
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Post by baltogael on Aug 18, 2011 12:10:59 GMT -5
I'm getting a migraine but I think former Mount Vernon HS coach Tony Fiorintino (SP?) may have been a Brokow assistant.
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Post by Cjb on Aug 18, 2011 13:10:45 GMT -5
Guy, wasn't your boy Coffino with Ruland for a bit?
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Post by jerseygael on Aug 18, 2011 13:35:04 GMT -5
I believe Tim O'Toole was one of Brokaw's assistants
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Post by ic59 on Aug 18, 2011 14:55:49 GMT -5
Tony F., Tim O'T and John Coffino all are correct. The former Loughlin caoch was Pat Quigley. And a jR assistant was former MT. Vernon coach, John Gargano (I believe).
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 18, 2011 17:05:50 GMT -5
Every time I hear the name O"Toole I think of this....
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Post by maacmaniac on Aug 20, 2011 20:37:07 GMT -5
under Jim Valvano 75-77: Mike McDonald, a student assistant who played @ Rutgers from 71-75,
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