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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
KU Jayhawks land transfer Melvin Council Jr., a senior-to-be from St. Bonaventure
Melvin Council Jr., a 6-foot-4, 185-pound combo guard from St. Bonaventure who entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 28, has decided to play his senior year of college basketball at Kansas. Council — he announced his decision Wednesday on his Instagram account — chose KU over other finalists Mississippi State, Georgia and Georgia Tech. Advertisement 'Both schools are good and stuff,' he said of KU and Mississippi State. 'I had to narrow it down to one. That being said, Kansas University, baby, Jayhawks baby,' he said with a smile on Instagram live. Later, he told The Star in a phone conversation: 'Kansas is a blueblood and it's an honor to be able to play for a school with so much history. What I will do is bring toughness, leadership. I want to win. Coach (Bill) Self said he wants me to be myself, be the team leader I am. I am hungry. He expects that out of me.' Council made a recruiting visit to KU on Monday and Tuesday. He recently was named third-team all-Atlantic 10 after averaging 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game in his junior season with the Bonnies (22-12). He led the A-10 in steals with 72 and scored in double figures in every A-10 game (as well as the season's final 22 games overall). He averaged 37 minutes and was on the floor for 92.5% of all possible minutes. Advertisement The Rochester, New York native hit 199 of 457 shots for 43.5% in the 2024-25 season. He was 40-of-134 from 3-point range (29.9%) and 59-of-72 from the free-throw line (81.9%). He had 139 assists to 59 turnovers and scored in double figures 29 times. He scored 24 points versus Fordham and 20 against Duquesne and went 4-of-7 from 3-point range in a game against Niagara. Council, who had two Zoom calls with KU last week, was a first-team NJCAA All America selection as a sophomore at Monroe College, where he averaged 18.7 points per game in 2022-23. He averaged 15.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 2023-24 at Wagner College. A graduate of University Prep in Rochester, New York, he helped his high school team claim a Section V, Class AA title in 2020, averaging 25.0 points per game. 'We're very excited to announce Melvin Council Jr. has signed,' KU coach Bill Self said in a team news release. 'He's a 6-4, long, rangy guard that can play with the ball and without the ball. Melvin will remind our fans physically and athletically of Tyshawn Taylor. Advertisement 'He's a superior athlete who can score the ball and has the potential to be one of the more elite defenders that we've had in recent memory. He's been very well drilled and well coached at Monroe (College), Wagner (College) and St. Bonaventure. We could not be more excited to have him in the fold.' Council's former coach at St. Bonaventure, Mark Schmidt, praised the guard in the following statement, posted previously on the school's athletic department website. 'Melvin is a long, athletic scoring guard who can put the ball in the basket at all three levels,' Schmidt said. 'His explosiveness in the open court will create problems for the opposing defense. Melvin is also a tremendous rebounder for his position.' Spencer Bates, a sports reporter for the Olean (N.Y.) Star, had written: 'I truly hope Melvin Council Jr. makes a return to St. Bonaventure. A natural born leader with a heart of gold, it was clear that he cared deeply about the program and its fans. I will wish him luck wherever he winds up next year, but hopefully it's back in the Reilly Center (at St. Bonaventure).' Advertisement So far, KU has corralled three players from the transfer portal: Council, who has one year of eligibility remaining; Jayden Dawson, a 6-4 senior-to-be from Loyola-Chicago; and Tre White, a 6-7 senior-to-be from Illinois. Several KU players with eligibility remaining have entered the transfer portal. They include David 'Diggy' Coit, who is headed to Maryland; Zach Clemence, to Texas A&M and AJ Storr, to Mississippi. Rakease Passmore and Rylan Griffen have not yet announced their transfer destinations.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kansas basketball receives commitment from St. Bonaventure transfer Melvin Council Jr.
LAWRENCE — The Kansas basketball fan base received some good news on Wednesday, as St. Bonaventure transfer guard Melvin Council Jr. revealed during a livestream on Instagram that he has committed to play for the Jayhawks. Council, listed as a 6-foot-4 and 180-pound senior this past season, spent just one season at St. Bonaventure. He spent the previous year at Wagner and also has experience at the junior college level. With St. Bonaventure, he was an Atlantic 10 Conference all-league third-team honoree. Advertisement RELATED: Where could Kansas basketball be ranked to start 2025-26 season? Here are poll projections "We're very excited to announce Melvin Council Jr. has signed," head coach Bill Self said in a KU release that followed Council's announcement. "He's a 6-4, long, rangy guard that can play with the ball and without the ball. Melvin will remind our fans physically and athletically of Tyshawn Taylor. He's a superior athlete who can score the ball and has the potential to be one of the more elite defenders that we've had in recent memory. He's been very well drilled and well coached at Monroe (College), Wagner (College) and Saint Bonaventure. We could not be more excited to have him in the fold." Council won't arrive at Kansas as someone who's expected to be a reliable 3-point shooter, but he has been a productive player who brings experience to the roster. He'll be someone who can be relied upon to be a pivotal part of the rotation. As the Jayhawks look to deal with the departure of numerous players who could have returned from this past season's squad, his presence will be valued. Last season, Kansas finished 21-13 overall and saw its postseason end in the round of 64 of the NCAA tournament with a loss against Arkansas. The Jayhawks also saw their Big 12 Conference tournament run end in the quarterfinals with a loss against Arizona. As coach Bill Self and company look to regain the momentum that followed a national championship run in 2022, Council will look to play a key role. Melvin Council Jr. has elected to transfer to play for Kansas basketball after playing at St. Bonaventure. Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Association's sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at jmguskey@ or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: St. Bonaventure transfer Melvin Council Jr. picks Kansas basketball
USA Today
18-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Saint Bonaventure vs. Kent State in men's NIT: Time, TV, streaming
How to watch Saint Bonaventure vs. Kent State in men's NIT: Time, TV, streaming The Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (22-11) aim to continue a three-game home winning stretch when hosting the Kent State Golden Flashes (22-11) on March 18, 2025. Last time out, Saint Bonaventure lost 76-59 to VCU on Friday. Kent State's most recent game on Friday ended in a 72-64 loss to Miami (OH). Melvin Council Jr. scored a team-leading 19 points for Saint Bonaventure in the loss. Jalen Sullinger's team-high 29 points paced Kent State in the loss. Saint Bonaventure vs. Kent State TV channel NIT Location: Reilly Center in Olean, New York Reilly Center in Olean, New York Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPNU (watch on Fubo) ESPNU (watch on Fubo) Stream: Fubo What time is Saint Bonaventure vs. Kent State basketball today? Saint Bonaventure and Kent State square off at 7 p.m. ET. Watch Kent State vs. Saint Bonaventure with Fubo On the offensive side of the ball, Saint Bonaventure has had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over its past 10 games, scoring 63.6 points per contest over that span compared to the 69.0 it has put up over the course of this season. Kent State is averaging 81.7 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 8.0 more than its average for the season (73.7). Saint Bonaventure Bonnies basketball schedule Kent State Golden Flashes basketball schedule Watch Kent State vs. Saint Bonaventure with Fubo
Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Saint Bonaventure squares off against Kent State in NIT matchup
Kent State Golden Flashes (22-11, 12-8 MAC) at Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (22-11, 10-10 A-10) Olean, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Saint Bonaventure faces Kent State in the National Invitation Tournament. The Bonnies' record in A-10 play is 10-10, and their record is 12-1 in non-conference play. Saint Bonaventure scores 69.0 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game. The Golden Flashes are 12-8 against MAC opponents. Kent State is third in the MAC with 33.3 rebounds per game led by Delrecco Gillespie averaging 7.7. Saint Bonaventure makes 44.7% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.7 percentage points higher than Kent State has allowed to its opponents (42.0%). Kent State averages 8.8 more points per game (73.7) than Saint Bonaventure allows (64.9). TOP PERFORMERS: Melvin Council Jr. is averaging 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals for the Bonnies. Lajae Jones is averaging 11.3 points over the last 10 games. Jalen Sullinger is averaging 15.4 points for the Golden Flashes. VonCameron Davis is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bonnies: 5-5, averaging 63.6 points, 28.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.2 points per game. Golden Flashes: 7-3, averaging 81.7 points, 34.4 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.4 points. ___
Fox Sports
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Saint Bonaventure, Kent State meet in NIT
Associated Press Kent State Golden Flashes (22-11, 12-8 MAC) at Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (22-11, 10-10 A-10) Olean, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Saint Bonaventure and Kent State square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The Bonnies' record in A-10 games is 10-10, and their record is 12-1 against non-conference opponents. Saint Bonaventure is third in the A-10 at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 64.9 points while holding opponents to 42.0% shooting. The Golden Flashes are 12-8 against MAC opponents. Kent State is third in the MAC with 33.3 rebounds per game led by Delrecco Gillespie averaging 7.7. Saint Bonaventure's average of 6.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 7.0 per game Kent State allows. Kent State has shot at a 43.6% rate from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points greater than the 42.0% shooting opponents of Saint Bonaventure have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Melvin Council Jr. is scoring 14.8 points per game and averaging 5.5 rebounds for the Bonnies. Lajae Jones is averaging 11.3 points and 5.9 rebounds over the last 10 games. Jalen Sullinger is averaging 15.4 points for the Golden Flashes. VonCameron Davis is averaging 13.0 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bonnies: 5-5, averaging 63.6 points, 28.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.2 points per game. Golden Flashes: 7-3, averaging 81.7 points, 34.4 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
