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Aaron Estrada's Alabama ascension also March Madness boon for Hofstra

None of this happens without Hofstra. Estrada developed into one of the best mid-major guards in the country at the Long Island school.

St. John's targets Hofstra star on first day of transfer portal

The transfer portal opened Monday and St. John’s is getting to work.

How ex-Hofstra, Fordham coach went from near-exile to one step away from his first March Madness in just one year

A year ago, the perch was exactly the same, but the view couldn’t have been more different.

St. John's avoids disastrous loss in shaky performance

St. John’s toyed with disaster Saturday afternoon.

How to bet on Hofstra-Duke matchup

Duke is favored by more than 15 points for Tuesday's home matchup against Hofstra.

A look at the local NCAA tournament hopefuls entering 2023-24 season

The Post's Zach Braziller makes his predictions for local NCAA Tournament hopefuls.

How Speedy Claxton made Hofstra a powerhouse again

ear 1 was about amassing the most talent at Hofstra, and last March showed Speedy Claxton that wasn’t the right way to attack the transfer portal.

Hofstra University, Speedy Claxton agree to multi-year extension

Hofstra University and men's basketball head coach Speedy Claxton have agreed to a multi-year contract extension after the former NBA star led the Pride to back-to-back 20 win seasons in his first...

Three New York teams have shot at College World Series

The New York City area is looking for a repeat of the college baseball magic from 2012.

Hofstra owes 'magical' run to former MLBer

Even Frank Catalanotto couldn’t have dreamed it would happen so fast, that in his first season he would lead Hofstra to its first-ever NCAA Tournament.

Hofstra hoops' rise buoyed by superb transfer, Pride legend coach

Estrada, who started his college career at St. Peter’s, came to Hofstra from Oregon, where he appeared in just nine games a year ago.

Hofstra pulls off big upset over Top 25 squad

Hofstra (7-5) was led by former Arkansas big man Abayomi Iyiola, who finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds in the Pride's 89-81 upset win over the host Razorbacks on...

Hofstra will keep this one close

Former Hofstra and NBA guard Speedy Claxton is in his first year as the head coach of the Pride and will look to make the school’s alumni proud on Saturday...

A guide to all the nearby ways to enjoy this college hoops season

The New York area’s supply of college basketball teams remains deeper than any other city. Here is a rundown.

New Hofstra coach ready to live out his 'second dream'

For Speedy Claxton, home has always been Hofstra.

Hofstra legend named hoops head coach

Speedy Claxton returned to Hofstra as an assistant coach eight years ago, and now he’s getting a shot to run the show himself. Hofstra officially announced the legendary player as...

Hofstra coach ends great coaching career on a 'make'

The quote, contained in a press release, was both poignant and perfect. Friday afternoon, Hofstra officially announced Joe Mihalich will transition from being its men’s basketball coach to being special...

Five NYC-area mid-majors to watch in conference tourneys

It’s conference tournament time and the local mid-majors are practicing their steps in hopes of qualifying for the Big Dance. Here are five schools to watch: Hofstra Hofstra avoided any...

Hofstra player's return to court 'miracle from God'

It was 1,366 days between games. One-thousand, three-hundred and sixty-six days from the final game of Kvonn Cramer’s sophomore year of high school to his first college game at Hofstra....

The Post's local college basketball predictions are here

A new college basketball season is upon us. The NYC Metro area has produced plenty of NCAA talent that will be on display in the 2020-21 season, and there will...