Tag: men’s basketball

Ruane to serve as head men’s basketball coach

April 18, 2022 | By

Palm Beach State College Athletics has selected Michael Ruane to serve as its new head men’s basketball coach. He officially begins May 2.
He was selected for the role from a national pool of more than 200 candidates.
Ruane has been the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Conn. for the past 22 years. Earlier this year, he achieved his 400th career win with Bridgeport making him one of only 40 active coaches at the 305 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II level schools with that number of victories. … Continue reading Ruane to serve as head men’s basketball coach →

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Richard Grant named PBSC’s head men’s basketball coach

July 30, 2019 | By

Richard Grant has been named Palm Beach State College’s new head coach for men’s basketball.
Grant will officially begin his duties on Aug. 1. He replaces Martin McCann, who was the head coach for the past five years.
Grant was chosen for the role after a national search.
“Coach Grant impressed me with his passion and commitment to fostering a brand new program that is high caliber, highly competitive and student centered,” said Mareta Iosia-Sizemore, interim athletics director. … Continue reading Richard Grant named PBSC’s head men’s basketball coach →

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1978 men’s championship basketball team to be honored

January 17, 2019 | By

The 1978 men’s basketball team that led then Palm Beach Junior College to its first state title is returning to campus for a reunion celebration.
PBSC will welcome back and recognize the eight-player team of Michael Bennett, William (Bill) Buchanan, Dirk Jamison, Shack Leonard, Jr., Paul Mercak, Michael Owens, Derrick Paul, Sammy Weathersbee and their coach Joe Ceravalo and assistant coach Willie Gibson at halftime during the men’s basketball game starting at 4 p.m. Jan. 26 in the gym on the Lake Worth campus. … Continue reading 1978 men’s championship basketball team to be honored →

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Hoops coach brings young, energetic vibe

December 28, 2015 | By

From Contact magazine, Winter 2015-16
As a young boy in Hopewell Junction, N.Y., Martin McCann always had a basketball in his hand – at the mall, his siblings’ sporting events or even the airport.
“I wanted to play all day, every day,” said McCann. “Carrying the ball around was definitely a comfort thing and a sign of my passion. I always wanted to play and improve my game.”
McCann’s love of basketball was shared among his family members who introduced him to the sport. … Continue reading Hoops coach brings young, energetic vibe →

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