I was just telling my wife this morning how lucky I was, that my career would've gone another way if I didn't go to Molloy and find Coach Curran. Last week, he was moved to the Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, a nonprofit institution specializing in hospice and palliative care. Copyright 2023 Newsday. Of course, Field Day ended with . Every time, though, MSU went to Walker for an answer. Copyright var currentYear = new Date().getFullYear();document.write(currentYear); Newsday. So hes a mismatch any way you can slice it on offense and defense.. With the guidance of his father Angelo, he did not quit despite the odds, and played Division 3 basketball for Jim Graffam at Westbrook College in Portland, Maine. And the marriage between the Archbishop Molloy product and the program could not have gone better since Fordham is 24-7 overall and 12-6in the A-10 afterSaturday afternoons 87-60 win over Duquesne inthe regular -season finale at Rose Hill Gymnasium. The loss ended a strong season for a veteran-laden Haslett squad, which won its first 20 games before suffering a late-season loss to Rockford. After 49 years of friendship, Naclerio recalled his final moments with Konchalski at Calvary Hospital the day before he passed. Lansing Catholic, which knocked off Division 2 top-10 ranked Frankenmuth and Division 3 top-ranked Ypsilanti Arbor Prep in February, avenged their loss from last month to Haslett to claim their second district title in three years. Collegiate recruiters began scouting Anderson in sixth grade and he was on the front page of the New York . Game Details: NY Intersectionals - Quarterfinals @ Fordham Univ. That is all Khalid Moore was looking for. Simply sign in or create your free MaxPreps account to unlock this page Illinois (11-8) loses at Purdue (12:30 p.m. on FOX). The report provided evaluations and rankings for hundreds of prospects. Jack Curran, who spent more than a half century at Archbishop Molloy High School and was among the nation's winningest prep coaches in basketball and baseball, has died. [1] He has been elected into nine different Halls of Fame. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. SF. Considering that he averaged 5.1 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in his four years with the Yellow Jackets, Moores bet on himself has paid off handsomely. After Sensabaugh drilled another 3-pointer with 9.4 to play that made it 83-78, Hoggard zipped through the press and got fouled. 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And a chance to exhale as Michigan State basketball awaits its postseason fate. Sports Illustrated via Getty Images. If we get to (start on) Friday, were going to be excited about that. "Those marks will never be broken," Archbishop Molloy president Richard Karsten told The Associated Press. He was 82. Akins emergence has made the Spartans a tough cover recently. Cole Anthony. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. Fordham men's basketball player Khalid Moore at practice at Fordhamon Thursday. After 2 years, he moved back to Queens to take care of his family . NBC Sports BayArea. Overall: 3 - 2 . And the Buckeyes shot 51.6% in the second half, making 7 of 15 3-point attempts and outrebounding the Spartans, 17-14, after half. Beyond his legendary career, Mr. Konchalski was an even better friend to so many people, not only in our school community, but throughout the world of basketball, Karsten said. Video Center. By Dave Krider Dec 23, 2010, 12:07pm Former student and long-time friend Tom Konchalski calls Jack Curran the "JoePa of high school basketball." For most of this season, this team hasnt felt like that. He took public transportation everywhere if a coach or friend was unable to give him a ride. Tom Konchalski, 64 alum of Archbishop Molloy High School. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? If they all lose, the Spartans are the 3 seed, tipping off about 9 p.m. (ET) on Friday. NEW YORK -- Jack Curran, who spent more than a half century at Archbishop Molloy High School and was among the nation's winningest prep coaches in basketball and baseball, has died. But with an additional year of eligibility because ofthe 2019-20 COVID pandemic, Moore dreamed of the chance to do more. So the shooting isnt new, even if this is as hot as hes ever been. He looked at you as a person and knew so much about you, so you felt like he really cared about you, said Naclerio, who met Konchalski in the fall of 1982, when he was a sophomore playing JV basketball for Cardozo High School. Keep up with all the latest from your borough. The Archbishop Molloy High School community is mourning the loss of Stanner Hall of Famer and class of '64 alum Thomas Konchalski, a Forest Hills native and legendary basketball scout who died . Top NYPD official tells businesses to demand patrons remove masks in order to enter, Wife, potential victims take stand in cannibal cop trial, Star of Queens: Michael Germano, director of campus ministry, Archbishop Molloy High School, Red Bulls play to scoreless tie in home opener against, Medical examiner declares two gay men died by drug-facilitated, Valerie White, Senior Executive Director of Local. Archbishop Molloy : Jack Curran : Kenny Anderson : A: Xaverian : Lou Piccola : Carlton Screen: 1987 : AA: Archbishop Molloy : Jack Curran Kenny Anderson . Print. Reprints & permissions | Contact Newsday | Contact Chris Solari: csolari@freepress.com. Men's Basketball vs Saint Thomas Aquinas College February 25, 2023 2:00 PM. Hes so versatile, scoring from the perimeter, hes scoring off the [dribble and] scoring in the post. But I think we're coming into our own. And they claimed some hardware in the process. What would winning the A-10 for the first time in school history mean? And you usually need good guard play (and) you need to be able to defend to win in any kind of tournament scenario.. Follow him on Twitter@chrissolari. I think she knew she was going to step in here today and make some big shots. He rated and evaluated thousands of basketball players during his legendary career, recognizing and touting many outstanding players who went on to successful collegiate and professional playing careers. It could be the NCAA tournament, that stuff happens. If all four of the aforementioned 11-win teams win Sunday, MSU is the 7 seed, playing the 10 seed at 6:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursday. 9-ranked Lansing Catholic during the second half as they captured a Division 2 district title with a 54-42 victory over No. Bishop Loughlin 67 Archbishop Molloy 69 Final Box Score Feb 7, 2023 @ 10:45pm 82-45 (L) Archbishop Molloy vs. Christ the King More deep-breathing with an opponents comeback. Recap. Another Walker score on the attack after a Hauser 3-pointer gave the Spartans an 11-point lead with 11:55 to play. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State basketball takes 84-78 win over Ohio State in finale, Michigan State basketball takes 84-78 win over Ohio State in finale. Everything he desired he found at Fordham. But before you can have success, you have to have a foundation. . We felt like the things that we did wrong, or maybe they did well, we felt that we could neutralize them if we worked hard. Molloy held its annual Freshman Field Day! Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies, Transfer Talk: Barcelona circling as Man City tell Silva he can leave, Nelson sends Arsenal into euphoria with last-gasp winner over Bournemouth, Foden's return to form helps mask De Bruyne's troubles. I realized now that when I told him Ill be back tomorrow to see him, he said, Ron, dont waste your time. I think that was a nice way of him telling me that he wont be here tomorrow, Naclerio said. He is the all-time winningest coach in both New York City and New York state and coached at the school for 45 years. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? 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Archbishop Molloy High School is a Marist Catholic school that fosters an exemplary education in mind, body and spirit for a diverse college-bound population. MSUs win over Ohio State did very little to clear up the Spartans Big Ten tournament picture other than that they can no longer be any lower than the 7 seed. SCORES Boys Basketball Archbishop Molloy Boys Basketball . I mean, we're coming in the back door kind of. A loyal Stanner, Mr. Konchalski attended countless basketball games in the Jack Curran Gymnasium as well as many of Molloys alumni events. A win on senior day. Photo Galleries. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. Archbishop Molloy High School . OK. Products Solutions Pricing. . Archbishop Molloy High School . I dont remember anything in my lifetime as a basketball player or coach without Tom being in my life. Joey Hauser scored 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting with six rebounds, while Tyson Walker had 15 points and six of the Spartans 17 assists on 29 made baskets. 11. These guys wanted to come here to do something really special and build something thats sustainable for years, Urgo said. Follow him on Twitter @brian_calloway. Follow him on Twitter @Graham_Couch. ", Athletic director Mike McCleary, who worked with Curran for 15 years, said the coach "carried himself with class.". You can be good and it comes down to matchups in these tournaments. I don't think we're great. His death was confirmed Thursday by the Queens school. The family has yet to release further information, the school said. If three of those 11-win teams win, MSU is the 6 seed, playing the winner of the No. But the Buckeyes kept pecking, ripping off a 10-3 run with two McNeil 3-pointers and another from Thornton to pull within 67-64. Curran had been weakened by lung and kidney problems. (From l. to r.) Benjamin Cardozo High School Coach Ron Naclerio, New York Mets Ambassador Omar Minaya and Legendary Basketball Scout Tom Konchalski. So, yeah, it has been awhile. Konchalski never had a drivers license, owned a car, a cellphone, a computer or answering machine. Seeds 3 through 7, though, remain a possibility, with a top-four seed coming with a double bye to Fridays quarterfinals next week in Chicago. Curran is the only high school coach in the New York state Hall of Fame in both basketball and baseball, Karsten said. Hall with another 3-pointer and a jumper. Konchalski never had a drivers license, owned a car, a cellphone, a computer or answering machine. 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That came as part of a 15-0 run, with Hauser following with a pair of buckets, then Tre Holloman hitting MSUs third 3-pointer for a 17-6 lead a little under eight minutes into the game. More good ball movement. Livestream.com Follow Archbishop Molloy High School's profile on Livestream for updates on live events. Beating this Ohio State at home on the final weekend of the regular season, on its own, isnt notable. "He was a hard worker and worked his team very hard," Karsten said. Hauser took and made the 3. I left LeFrak City as a 14-, 15-year-old from a dysfunctional home, no father, my mother trying to take care of the rent and feed me, and morally I learned so much from Coach Curran. He loved the game of basketball but was cut from the Archbishop Molloy basketball team all 4 years in high school. EAST LANSING - Maybe everything Michigan State's basketball team has . Ellie Humble had 12 points and Grace Isenhath finished with 10 points to lead the Vikings. Saturdays game is already sold out, which will make five straight sellouts at home. The Archbishop Molloy (Queens, NY) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's away conference game against Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, NY) by a score of 46-44. At Archbishop Molloy High School in the Briarwood section of Queens, where his brother played guard on its basketball team, Konchalski covered the team for the school newspaper and learned the . Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media after the 84-78 win over Ohio State on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in East Lansing. Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal. We at Archbishop Molloy High School pray that Konchalski is now at peace in Gods care.. A.J. "Coach sounded so energized. Moses Brown. 11 and 14 seeds at 9 p.m. (ET) Thursday. On a senior day like none other because two of the Spartans key seniors might be back for an extra year next season MSU played with poise when it mattered, kept shooting from 3-point land at an incredible clip (making 12 of 20 3s) and kept looking like a team that has a chance to be interesting over the coming weeks. - PG. And then on defense, he allows us to switch one-through-five because of his versatility, his ability to defend guards on the perimeter and bigs in the post. Other Links > Basketball > Top Ranked Basketball Players by High School . Weve been waiting for this all season, Richards said. With senior day, Izzo went with his veterans as starters a lineup with four seniors in Walker, Hauser, Hall and former walk-on Jason Whitens. (); : But Hoggard hit two more free throws with 1:44 to play, sliced through the lane and finished opposite-handed at the left side of the rim for a layup, then buried another pair at the line with 26.9 to play to close out the Buckeyes and the regular season with the Spartans fourth straight game scoring 80-plus points in a row. Early life. He was 82. During the postgame senior day ceremonies, Tom Izzo led the crowd in a chant of One more year! hoping Walker and Hall will decided to run it back and use their extra year of eligibility next season, an extra year afforded by the pandemic. EAST LANSING More sizzling scoring. "Every time I got off the phone with Coach Curran I told him, 'I love you,'" Anderson said through tears. One year later, the same two teams met in the NCAA East Regional with the Minutemen winning once again. Curran was the winningest coach in New York state with 972 victories in basketball and 1,708 in baseball. The 6-7 forward leads Fordham with 6.5 rebounds per game and ranks second in scoring with a 15 ppg. (); : EAST LANSING Maybe everything Michigan States basketball team has endured late in games made a difference Saturday. All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball, Alonso says Aston 'living a dream,' eyes podium, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live'. The basketball camp serves many age groups and skill levels and provides an inclusive, safe environment where players can develop and have fun while competing in games and contests. Among the players Konchalski scouted are Kenny Smith 83 (North Carolina, 2X NBA Champion), Kenny Anderson 89, (Georgia Tech, NBA All-Star), Sundiata Gaines 04 (University of Georgia, NBA), Russ Smith 09 (Louisville, NCAA Champion, NBA) and Moses Brown 18 (McDonalds All-American, UCLA, NBA), among others. ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY 83-53 Manton St., Queens New York City has a number of fantastic softball programs, but the Stanners' championship pedigree and consistency in turning out Division I players. As a coach gaining more knowledge, especially during the pandemic, Naclerio said, one branch of him learning has been ripped off the tree now without Konchalski and the late Howard Garfinkel, a legendary scout who founded the High School Basketball Illustrated magazine and sold it to Konchalski in 1984. Hoggard (23 points, 9-for-11 free throws, seven assists, one turnover), Tyson Walker (15 points and some incredibly important buckets), Joey Hauser (16 points, 3-for-3 from deep, a huge bucket late) and Jaden Akins (more below). Like I said, the most impressive thing for me is just her leadership skills out there at all times.. Fellow senior Malik Hall started and finished with 10 points, while sophomore Jaden Akins swapped roles and came off the bench and added 13 points, including three 3-pointers along with Hauser. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Tom Konchalski scouts during a game at Rose Hill Gym on the Fordham University campus in 2003. MSU (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) now must wait for the conclusion of the leagues regular season Sunday to learn who it will face to open play in next weeks Big Ten tournament Thursday or Friday. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Simeon vs. Archbishop Stepinac HoopHall 2023. Located in Queens, N.Y., Archbishop Molloy was always best known for its legendary basketball coach Jack Curran. You know how New York sports are and the favorite teams are the Knicks, those [1990s] teams with Pat Riley and everybody loves those Giants Super Bowl teams and those tough defenses. L, 69-81. 1. He was again Saturday, his third straight game in this expanding role offensively, his third straight game making three or more 3-pointers and more than half of his long-range shots, hitting 12 of 17 3s during that stretch. vs. "I just talked to him two days ago, and he was so excited about what [his former Molloy player] Jim Larranaga was doing at Miami," Anderson, who is now the coach at the Posnack Jewish Day School in Davie, Fla., told ESPNNewYork.com's Ian O'Connor on Thursday. Then Hoggard took a pass in the corner from Walker and swished a 3-pointer, followed by a driving layup. All rights reserved. The breadth of his knowledge and expertise laid a foundation that many have celebrated and emulated with a great deal of respect. Konchalski had been battling metastatic cancer for the past two years. He wouldnt let go until you made contact with him and he was finished with his statement, McCleary said. We use cookies to give you the best experience possible. The mishap did not prevent him from attending church that day. 2d ago. The Elmont native had spent four seasons at Georgia Tech where he was a role player for the ACC program. Hide/Show Additional Information For Southern New Hampshire University - November 16, 2022. Northwestern (11-8) loses at Rutgers (7:30 p.m. BTN). Archbishop Molloy's Jack Curran still coaching 2 sports at 80 'JoePa of high school basketball' has earned 2,783 wins and sent 6 players to the NBA. For more than 40 years, Konchalski established himself as one of the most knowledgeable and respected high school basketball scouts in New York City. Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bit.ly/HighSchoolBasketballtvThe Archbishop Molloy (Queens, NY) varsity basketb. Where you see the difference is in his confidence, in how badly he wants the ball, the minutes hes playing, the issues hes causing for opposing defenses and what hes doing for MSUs offense even when he doesnt get the ball. You might be using private browsing or have notifications blocked. Excitement is not an emotion that is in short supply at the Jesuit school on East Fordham Road since Fordhams newfound success has turned Rose Hill into a hot ticket. Men's Basketball vs #6 Roberts Wesleyan University March 1, 2023 7:00 PM. Another timely 3. Curran coached 55 years at the school. He broke his kneecap last month when he slipped on ice while on his way to church. Justice Sueing added 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Sean McNeil hit three of the Buckeyes 11 3-pointers and scored 11.

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