Greg Gamble News

November 14, 2009, 10:56 PM / If the University at Buffalo revealed anything during its exhibition victory over Daemen, it's that it can be quick and dangerous in transition.

Greg Gamble stayed in Western New York to play college basketball. He's doing the same thing now as a professional.

Three years ago, Reggie Witherspoon was the head coach of an inexperienced group of freshmen and sophomores that raised his anxiety and exasperation levels to new heights.

Sal Constantino's Niagara PAL Chiefs drew defending champion Waterloo in the opening round of the 12-team Alan Elia Sr.

FINAL RECORD: 21-12, 11-5, tied for 1st in the MAC. WHAT WENT RIGHT: Moving Rodney Pierce from point guard to shooting guard was a great move by Witherspoon.

The Bulls bring experience off the bench in forwards Max Boudreau and Jawaan Alston and guard John Boyer , who could take over the point.

FINAL RECORD: 21-12, 11-5, tied for 1st in the MAC. WHAT WENT RIGHT: Moving Rodney Pierce from point guard to shooting guard was a great move by Witherspoon.

Buffalo , N.Y., Feb. 26 -- University of Akron issued the following news release: The University of Akron men's basketball team moved into a tie for first place in the Mid-American Conference's East Division with a 62-57 win over Buffalo on Thursday at Alumni Arena.

Some of the state's best boys basketball programs will convene on the University at Buffalo this weekend for the ninth annual UB Basketball Team Camp Shootout.

Bowling Green , Ohio , Feb. 17 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release: SETTING THE STAGE * The Bowling Green men's basketball team is going for a season sweep of Mid-American Conference leader Buffalo Wednesday night and is looking to get back into the race for the regular season conference championship.

Niagara Falls native Greg Gamble was one of the top performers at last week's Eurobasket Summer League in Chicago, according to an organizer of the showcase event for international basketball prospects.

Reggie Witherspoon's gamble at the point is still paying dividends. For the University at Buffalo basketball coach, his bold decision to shift senior small forward Greg Gamble to point guard, a position he'd never played before, facilitated a 21-win season and a run to the Mid-American Conference championship game.

It is true: Web sites forecasting the NBA Draft exist all year long. It is just that they are not on the minds of basketball fans until June rolls around.

The man who coached the greatest basketball teams in Niagara Falls High School and Niagara County Community College history has been selected to join the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.