Hoopla 2021 Archives – The Statesman

Stony Brook men’s basketball shoots for success with smaller lineup

It’s make or break time in Seawolves Country. In head coach Geno Ford’s third season at the helm of the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, the expectations have never been higher.

Stony Brook women’s basketball has the pieces to return to NCAA Tournament

Hoopla 2021 Sports Women's BasketballNovember 14, 2021November 16, 2021

It’s not quite the environment of a team coming off its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth and second-straight America East championship, but that’s the point. The Stony Brook women’s basketball team doesn’t need to be reminded of the expectations on their shoulders this year, because they hold themselves to a higher standard than anyone else.

Reigning Sixth Player of the Year remains at Stony Brook for another ring

Hoopla 2021 Sports Women's BasketballNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021

After turning heads with her decision to put her name in the transfer portal, the reigning America East Sixth Player of the Year is back with the Stony Brook women’s basketball team.

Pagan brings Olympic experience in fifth year at SBU

Hoopla 2021 Sports Women's BasketballNovember 14, 2021November 18, 2021

India Pagan could have walked away from Stony Brook last year at the pinnacle of her career after leading the Seawolves to their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth and earning plenty of individual accolades along the way.

Elijah Olaniyi’s return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Hoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 19, 2021

Two seasons ago, Stony Brook graduate guard Elijah Olaniyi came into his own, solidifying himself as a star as a junior by putting up averages of 18.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The Seawolves finished 20-13 and in second place in the America East, but were bounced by Hartford in the semifinals of the conference tournament.

Surrounded by weapons, Policelli ready to make leap for Stony Brook

Hoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021

Caught in the middle of another offseason roster reupholstering, redshirt-sophomore forward Frankie Policelli is back for his third season on the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, this time with the highest expectations yet. The Seawolves were picked to win the America East in the conference’s preseason poll, but Policelli showed just how nonchalantly they are handling the spotlight.

Hoopla 2021

Men’s Basketball Practice Reel – HOOPLA Special Issue

The Hoopla Sportscast: Frankie Policelli

The Hoopla Sportscast: Elijah Olaniyi

Langford finds perfect fit in first year with Stony Brook’s women’s basketball

Transfer wave adds offensive starpower to Stony Brook men’s basketball