St. Bonaventure and Temple are resurrecting a dormant rivalry with a high-stakes showdown at The Palestra on December 12th — the venue’s 100th anniversary. St. Bonaventure, led by new coach Mike MacDonald and loaded with All-Americans and transfers, aims to make noise in their first season under him. Temple, entering year four under Adam Fisher, brings eight new transfers and relies on star Gavin Griffiths to lead the charge. With Temple holding the all-time series edge but SBU claiming the last win in 2013, this is their fourth meeting at the historic arena — both coaches are buzzing for the clash. Don’t miss it.

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Cameron Blankenberg, a 6-foot-8 scoring machine and two-time All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year, is skipping a year to play college hoops in 2026 — and he’s already committed to St. Bonaventure. After setting a school record with 1,680 points and leading Wayne Central to back-to-back Section V titles, Cameron brings championship grit, elite versatility, and team-first mentality to the Bonnies. Influenced by his referee mom and drawn to the campus culture and Coach Mac, he’s ready to bring that high school fire to the next level — aiming for a title and electrifying crowds every night.

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Akbar Waheed III is bringing his elite basketball IQ and fierce determination to the Bonnies, ready to prove doubters wrong after a redshirt year at Boston College. A four-star recruit with a versatile game and deep family ties to the sport, he’s playing under his father’s coaching staff — a surreal, motivating experience he calls “tough love.” Rooted in a basketball legacy, Waheed’s mission is clear: lead a tight-knit, fiercely competitive team that plays for each other and aims to make noise this season.

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