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

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

Mike Anderson November 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.
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Senior Forward Jameel Warney (No. 20, left) poured in 16 points in Stony Brooks 18th-straight victory.  ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball alum Warney enjoys homecoming during 10-day contract

Gregory Zarb March 25, 2018
The New Jersey native became the first Stony Brook Men’s Basketball member to play in the NBA when the Dallas Mavericks signed him to a 10-day contract on Sunday, March 11.
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Jameel Warney is the first Stony Brook alum to sign with an NBA team. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Basketball alum Jameel Warney gets 10-day contract with Dallas Mavericks

Gregory Zarb March 7, 2018
Stony Brook men’s basketball alumnus Jameel Warney will be signed to a 10-day contract to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball Head Coach Jeff Boals during a halftime interview. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Jeff Boals adapting to new culture both on the court and off

Kunal Kohli February 26, 2017
Boals is a players’ coach. He uses his experience to help guide players as opposed to forcing a system onto them.
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Carson Puriefoy signs to professional Latvian team

Skyler Gilbert October 4, 2016
Carson Puriefoy, the former starting point guard of the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, has signed a one-year contract to play professional basketball in Latvia.
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Jameel Warney (No. 20) attempts a layup in a 59-58 win against New Hampshire on Feb. 14, 2016 in Island Federal Credit Union Arena. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Warney heads to training camp, adjusts to NBA life

Kunal Kohli September 25, 2016
Starting Monday, Jameel Warney will take part in the Mavericks’ training camp. Warney played for the team in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League in early July, later signing a partially-guaranteed contract on July 26.
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Linsanity, a proud moment for the Stony Brook Asian community

Amy Streifer March 5, 2012
Jeremy Lin went from an undrafted free agent sleeping on his brother’s couch to a starter for the New York Knicks practically overnight.
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Extra Points: Carmelo Anthony deal doesn’t address New York Knicks’ needs

Adrian Szkolar February 22, 2011

The Carmelo Anthony trade that has been confirmed only shows that Donnie Walsh really isn't calling the shots, and to a disastrous end for Knicks fans. Despite being responsible for one of the...

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