Aidan Joly
@byaidanjoly.bsky.social
Digital content at WIVB in Buffalo, independent college basketball blogger
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March 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Sneaking in one more game in Charleston! Charleston Southern, still looking for its first D1 win on the season, takes on undefeated Furman. In-state matchup.
Buc Dome is the second smallest D1 gym in the country, checking in at a capacity of 881
Buc Dome is the second smallest D1 gym in the country, checking in at a capacity of 881
November 23, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Sneaking in one more game in Charleston! Charleston Southern, still looking for its first D1 win on the season, takes on undefeated Furman. In-state matchup.
Buc Dome is the second smallest D1 gym in the country, checking in at a capacity of 881
Buc Dome is the second smallest D1 gym in the country, checking in at a capacity of 881
That’s a wrap on a great day of hoops in Charleston. Here are my eight takeaways from the eight teams that played today. Some good to talk about, some not so good to talk about. aidanjoly.com/2024/11/23/8...
8 teams, 8 takeaways from a day of hoops in Charleston
By Aidan Joly The second day of the Charleston Classic is in the books. It featured 10 hours of action, with lots to think about at the end of the day. Here are my eight takeaways from the eight te…
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November 23, 2024 at 4:21 AM
That’s a wrap on a great day of hoops in Charleston. Here are my eight takeaways from the eight teams that played today. Some good to talk about, some not so good to talk about. aidanjoly.com/2024/11/23/8...
VCU’s defense is awesome to watch. Just completely giving Nevada fits. Rams by 11 at the half in the last game of the day here in Charleston
November 23, 2024 at 1:24 AM
VCU’s defense is awesome to watch. Just completely giving Nevada fits. Rams by 11 at the half in the last game of the day here in Charleston
First-year head coach Mark Byington has Vanderbilt at 6-0 with three wins against notable opponents and heading to the Charleston title game with a 76-60 win against Seton Hall. Tyler Nickel was outstanding for Vandy.
Has a chance to get the program back on the right track.
Has a chance to get the program back on the right track.
November 22, 2024 at 11:54 PM
First-year head coach Mark Byington has Vanderbilt at 6-0 with three wins against notable opponents and heading to the Charleston title game with a 76-60 win against Seton Hall. Tyler Nickel was outstanding for Vandy.
Has a chance to get the program back on the right track.
Has a chance to get the program back on the right track.
This Miami run feels a bit too little too late
November 22, 2024 at 8:50 PM
This Miami run feels a bit too little too late
Miami’s performances the past two days have been really concerning. Did not play well in the loss to Drake and now down 16 at the half to Oklahoma State. Things are slipping for Jim Larrañaga’s team, quickly.
November 22, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Miami’s performances the past two days have been really concerning. Did not play well in the loss to Drake and now down 16 at the half to Oklahoma State. Things are slipping for Jim Larrañaga’s team, quickly.
Bulldogs are an interesting case study, too, on how talent can translate to both D2 and D1 levels. A head coach and four guys coming from a Division 2 school (a very good one albeit) and so far playing very well this year. A win over Miami yesterday and now on the verge of another against FAU.
I really enjoy watching Drake play. Bulldogs play extremely fundamental and smart basketball. Guys know their role.
I think Bennett Stirtz could start or be the first guy off the bench on just about every team in the country.
I think Bennett Stirtz could start or be the first guy off the bench on just about every team in the country.
November 22, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Bulldogs are an interesting case study, too, on how talent can translate to both D2 and D1 levels. A head coach and four guys coming from a Division 2 school (a very good one albeit) and so far playing very well this year. A win over Miami yesterday and now on the verge of another against FAU.
I really enjoy watching Drake play. Bulldogs play extremely fundamental and smart basketball. Guys know their role.
I think Bennett Stirtz could start or be the first guy off the bench on just about every team in the country.
I think Bennett Stirtz could start or be the first guy off the bench on just about every team in the country.
November 22, 2024 at 6:24 PM
I really enjoy watching Drake play. Bulldogs play extremely fundamental and smart basketball. Guys know their role.
I think Bennett Stirtz could start or be the first guy off the bench on just about every team in the country.
I think Bennett Stirtz could start or be the first guy off the bench on just about every team in the country.
📍Charleston
Quadruple header in day 2 of the Charleston Classic!
Quadruple header in day 2 of the Charleston Classic!
November 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM
📍Charleston
Quadruple header in day 2 of the Charleston Classic!
Quadruple header in day 2 of the Charleston Classic!
It’s daytime college basketball season!
Starting today:
Legends Classic
Bahamas Championship
Myrtle Beach Invitational
Charleston Classic
Tomorrow:
Greenbrier Tip-Off
Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Paradise Jam
Terrific next handful of days in the sport.
Starting today:
Legends Classic
Bahamas Championship
Myrtle Beach Invitational
Charleston Classic
Tomorrow:
Greenbrier Tip-Off
Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Paradise Jam
Terrific next handful of days in the sport.
November 21, 2024 at 1:15 PM
It’s daytime college basketball season!
Starting today:
Legends Classic
Bahamas Championship
Myrtle Beach Invitational
Charleston Classic
Tomorrow:
Greenbrier Tip-Off
Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Paradise Jam
Terrific next handful of days in the sport.
Starting today:
Legends Classic
Bahamas Championship
Myrtle Beach Invitational
Charleston Classic
Tomorrow:
Greenbrier Tip-Off
Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Paradise Jam
Terrific next handful of days in the sport.
Buffalo city officials are committed to keeping fluoride in the city’s drinking water during the Trump administration, despite incoming recommendations from RFK that it be taken out. www.wivb.com/news/local-n...
Buffalo committed to keeping fluoride in water despite impending RFK recommendations
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The City of Buffalo has said it is committed to keeping fluoride in the city’s water supply despite impending recommendations from incoming Health and Human Services se…
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November 20, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Buffalo city officials are committed to keeping fluoride in the city’s drinking water during the Trump administration, despite incoming recommendations from RFK that it be taken out. www.wivb.com/news/local-n...
Purdue really struggled in that first half. Didn’t shoot well. Too many turnovers. Should be down about 12 instead of 7.
November 20, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Purdue really struggled in that first half. Didn’t shoot well. Too many turnovers. Should be down about 12 instead of 7.
Who is running for Buffalo mayor? Spent some time today examining some candidates. At least three confirmed so far, including the Acting Mayor and a recently re-elected State Senator. www.wivb.com/news/local-n...
Who is running for Buffalo mayor next year?
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon was ceremoniously sworn-in on Tuesday to the position he has held for just over a month. Scanlon, who had served as the Buffalo Common Coun…
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November 20, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Who is running for Buffalo mayor? Spent some time today examining some candidates. At least three confirmed so far, including the Acting Mayor and a recently re-elected State Senator. www.wivb.com/news/local-n...
Posted yesterday going league by league looking at the teams that have been the largest KenPom rises since the start of the season. What exactly has gone right for these teams so far? Taking a look: aidanjoly.com/2024/11/20/w...
What has gone right for some of the biggest KenPom risers?
By Aidan Joly We are just over two weeks into the college basketball season and teams have played a few games and we are learning about who some of these teams are. On Monday, I went through each o…
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November 20, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Posted yesterday going league by league looking at the teams that have been the largest KenPom rises since the start of the season. What exactly has gone right for these teams so far? Taking a look: aidanjoly.com/2024/11/20/w...
It does not appear to be going well for my alma mater this evening
November 20, 2024 at 12:49 AM
It does not appear to be going well for my alma mater this evening
Checking out the Gonzaga-San Diego State box score. Looks like Graham Ike was terrific in the win for the Zags.
Depth of this team is so, so good. Seven guys who can step up on any given night.
Depth of this team is so, so good. Seven guys who can step up on any given night.
November 19, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Checking out the Gonzaga-San Diego State box score. Looks like Graham Ike was terrific in the win for the Zags.
Depth of this team is so, so good. Seven guys who can step up on any given night.
Depth of this team is so, so good. Seven guys who can step up on any given night.
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I'm begging the college hoops gods to give us 9-0 Gonzaga vs 10-0 UConn (on a 23-game win streak) in MSG on December 14. Would be the regular-season event of the decade, I think.
It requires Gonzaga to win Atlantis and UConn to win Maui, among other things. It isn't very likely. But maybe...
It requires Gonzaga to win Atlantis and UConn to win Maui, among other things. It isn't very likely. But maybe...
After tonight’s win, #Gonzaga is now the favorite in all of its remaining games, according to @kenpom.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:07 AM
I'm begging the college hoops gods to give us 9-0 Gonzaga vs 10-0 UConn (on a 23-game win streak) in MSG on December 14. Would be the regular-season event of the decade, I think.
It requires Gonzaga to win Atlantis and UConn to win Maui, among other things. It isn't very likely. But maybe...
It requires Gonzaga to win Atlantis and UConn to win Maui, among other things. It isn't very likely. But maybe...
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SBJ reports Terry Pegula will sell about 1/5 of his ownership of the Bills as long as NFL owners approve. www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202... #billsmafia
NFL to green light PE deals in Buffalo, Miami; new details on Buffalo LPs emerge
A group of business executives with ties to the state of New York have a deal in place to buy 10.6% of the Buffalo Bills alongside Arctos Partners, sources said, which will take 10% of the team if NFL...
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November 18, 2024 at 9:35 PM
SBJ reports Terry Pegula will sell about 1/5 of his ownership of the Bills as long as NFL owners approve. www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202... #billsmafia
Wrapping up a busy weekend in college hoops, with a pair of Big Ten teams picking up massive wins, a third ACC team starting to separate itself, the Pitino bowl, and more. aidanjoly.com/2024/11/18/w...
Weekend Wrap-Up: Trey Kaufman-Renn arrives, Wisconsin’s signature win, ACC’s third team
By Aidan Joly What felt like the first big wire-to-wire weekend of college basketball is in the books as we wrap up the second week of the season. The weekend was highlighted by some great wins fro…
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November 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Wrapping up a busy weekend in college hoops, with a pair of Big Ten teams picking up massive wins, a third ACC team starting to separate itself, the Pitino bowl, and more. aidanjoly.com/2024/11/18/w...
Biggest KenPom risers by league since the start of the season:
SEC: Kentucky 43 ➡️ 22
B12: Utah 82 ➡️ 55
B10: Penn St 61 ➡️ 34
BE: DePaul 163 ➡️ 112
ACC: Stanford 99 ➡️ 67
MW: Nevada 73 ➡️ 39
A10: La Salle 169 ➡️ 118
Amer: Tulane 191 ➡️ 160
SEC: Kentucky 43 ➡️ 22
B12: Utah 82 ➡️ 55
B10: Penn St 61 ➡️ 34
BE: DePaul 163 ➡️ 112
ACC: Stanford 99 ➡️ 67
MW: Nevada 73 ➡️ 39
A10: La Salle 169 ➡️ 118
Amer: Tulane 191 ➡️ 160
November 18, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Biggest KenPom risers by league since the start of the season:
SEC: Kentucky 43 ➡️ 22
B12: Utah 82 ➡️ 55
B10: Penn St 61 ➡️ 34
BE: DePaul 163 ➡️ 112
ACC: Stanford 99 ➡️ 67
MW: Nevada 73 ➡️ 39
A10: La Salle 169 ➡️ 118
Amer: Tulane 191 ➡️ 160
SEC: Kentucky 43 ➡️ 22
B12: Utah 82 ➡️ 55
B10: Penn St 61 ➡️ 34
BE: DePaul 163 ➡️ 112
ACC: Stanford 99 ➡️ 67
MW: Nevada 73 ➡️ 39
A10: La Salle 169 ➡️ 118
Amer: Tulane 191 ➡️ 160
Happy Pitino Bowl day everybody
November 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Happy Pitino Bowl day everybody
Very encouraging performance from Indiana in a 16-point win against South Carolina. Hoosiers have a talented roster on paper between Rice, Mgbako, Reneau, Ballo and more. Will be about having that talent working together. Today was a good step towards that.
November 16, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Very encouraging performance from Indiana in a 16-point win against South Carolina. Hoosiers have a talented roster on paper between Rice, Mgbako, Reneau, Ballo and more. Will be about having that talent working together. Today was a good step towards that.
A dominant first half from Ole Miss. I’m definitely still a bit skeptical of them being a top 25 team in the country but they have played well in the first 20 minutes against a solid Colorado State team.
November 16, 2024 at 9:46 PM
A dominant first half from Ole Miss. I’m definitely still a bit skeptical of them being a top 25 team in the country but they have played well in the first 20 minutes against a solid Colorado State team.
Early takeaway from Ole Miss-Colorado State: the Memphis Hustle G-League team plays in Mississippi. Who knew?
November 16, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Early takeaway from Ole Miss-Colorado State: the Memphis Hustle G-League team plays in Mississippi. Who knew?