Nearly two years ago, women’s basketball was thrown into a state of flux by the abrupt firing of then-Head Coach Jennifer Rizzotti. Now, this year’s seniors, the last players with ties to the Rizzotti era, are looking to cement their legacy as pillars of stability amid one of the most tumultuous periods in program history. For redshirt senior forward Mayowa Taiwo, senior … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball's seniors look to cement legacy
Caputo brings tested NCAA men's basketball leadership to GW
Seven months into his tenure after his predecessor was fired and two star players transferred, men’s basketball Head Coach Chris Caputo looks to build the program from top to bottom with a particular focus on player development, recruiting and fundraising. Caputo came to GW after spending 10 seasons as an associate head coach at Miami following the firing of former Head Coach … [Read more...] about Caputo brings tested NCAA men's basketball leadership to GW
Lindo Jr. rises to leadership role in final basketball season
When men’s basketball Head Coach Chris Caputo blows the whistle at the end of practice, the team jogs into a huddle at the Smith Center’s half-court logo, where nodding heads and heaving chests signal the end of a productive workout. But standing out from the bunch, one player, standing at 6’8″ inches with No. 4 printed on the back of his practice jersey, hunches over the group … [Read more...] about Lindo Jr. rises to leadership role in final basketball season
Men’s basketball welcomes three transfers to revive program
Three new additions are joining the ranks of men’s basketball and trying to filling the shoes of former star guards Joe Bamisile and Brayon Freeman as the team rebuilds its backcourt. Redshirt freshman guard Maximus Edwards, graduate student guard EJ Clark and junior forward Keegan Harvey will look to lock down access to the paint against high-scoring teams and force turnovers. … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball welcomes three transfers to revive program
Look out for these women's basketball games this season
Women’s basketball kicks off its new season Monday, entering a 13-game stretch of nonconference games before turning to two months’ worth of play against their Atlantic 10 competition, where they look to take on powerhouses like Massachusetts and Dayton. The Colonials will play a total of 16 conference games that will decide the team’s seeding for the A-10 tournament, and the … [Read more...] about Look out for these women's basketball games this season