A roundup of local diocesan sports news for this week, including honors for Dick Bavetta, Lou Carnesecca and Jack Kaiser
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Joe Romano Basketball Tournament at St. Edmund’s
The second annual Joe Romano Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Edmund Prep H.S.
Holy Cross Hoops Star Makes College Decision
Congratulations to Holy Cross H.S. senior varsity basketball player Jermaine Bishop for signing on to play college basketball at St. Louis University.
Chris Mullin Named St. John’s Basketball Coach
Diocese of Brooklyn basketball legend Chris Mullin has been named the 20th head coach of the St. John’s University, Jamaica, men’s basketball team, replacing Steve Lavin.
The Tablet’s Boys’ Basketball All-Star Team
After another exciting season of CHSAA hoops action, here are the 2015 Brooklyn/Queens boys’ high school basketball all-stars.
The Tablet’s Girls’ Basketball All-Star Team
After another exciting season of GCHSAA hoops action, here are the 2015 Brooklyn/Queens girls’ high school basketball all-stars.
St. Mark’s Challenges Kids to Have Fun (with video)
Each Sunday morning from September to March, St. Mark’s hosts its Challenger Basketball Program for players with disabilities. The program began 15 years ago with eight kids and now includes 42 players.
CYO Hoops Spirit Alive at St. Stan’s
St. Stan’s has welcomed athletes from St. Thomas the Apostle, Woodhaven, whose CYO basketball program was disbanded in August of 2014 after a 50-year run.
Bough Broke Color Barrier at St. Francis
Just a few months after Jackie Robinson joined the Dodgers, Levi Bough became the first black basketball player at St. Francis.
NBA Analyst Enjoys Brooklyn Homecoming
For the Toronto Raptors’ television analyst Jack Armstrong, walking into the Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn has a special meaning.