hoopla Archives – The Statesman

The Hoopla Sportscast: Elijah Olaniyi

Tim Giorlando & Mike AndersonHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball Multimedia Podcasts SportsNovember 21, 2021February 24, 2022

Mike Anderson sits down with Stony Brook forward for the men’s basketball team Elijah Olaniyi for their annual Hoopla segment. They discuss Olaniyi’s transfer to Florida, his return to Stony Brook and a tragedy that pushes Olaniyi today.

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

Paul McDonoughHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 19, 2021

Following a devastating end to the 2020-2021 season, Stony Brook was met with an all-too familiar sense of panic and despair. It wasn’t until Olaniyi’s decision to return to the team that the tide began to turn for the Seawolves.

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

Ethan TamHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 16, 2021

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.

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

Mike AndersonHoopla 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.

Stony Brook Athletics prepares for basketball and spring sports

Sara RubergMultimedia VideosNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Shawn Heilbron discusses plans in a video interview to keep athletes and coaches safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Basketball season starts on Nov. 25, which will be the first time a Stony Brook team has played since March.

A new wave of players leads the charge at Stony Brook

Jeremy PortnoyHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 19, 2020

The men’s basketball team’s opening game against Marist on Nov. 25 fast approaching, second-year head coach Geno Ford is still not ready to announce a starting five.

Foreman ready to lead the way after year off

Ross O'KeefeMen's Basketball SportsNovember 21, 2019October 19, 2021

Given that Foreman had an entire year to hone his craft, it is difficult to imagine he will not be better in 2019.

Zeise works as the glue in the Seawolves’ gameplan

Ryan PavichSports Women's BasketballNovember 20, 2019March 8, 2021

Junior guard Hailey Zeise took a huge step forward last season, jumping from a bench player averaging 10 minutes per game to a full-time starter getting 30 minutes a night.

For Hilaire, home is where the hoops are

Ryan MagillSports Women's BasketballNovember 20, 2019March 8, 2021

Dominance. Consistency. Experience. Leadership. These are the qualities that the Stony Brook women’s basketball team is looking to get out of their newest graduate transfer, Kaela “KK” Hilaire.

Victoria Johnson plans to attack season and go ring-chasing

Ross O'KeefeSports Women's BasketballNovember 20, 2019March 8, 2021

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team needed offensive weapons following a 23-8 season where they lost in the America East Tournament semifinals, seeing two vital players — guards Shania Johnson and Jerell Matthews — graduate.