Eric Leaf

Student at @HofstraU 🦁 | Staff writer for @HUChronicle 📰 | Hofstra men’s basketball beat reporter | Producer of The Pro Take on @wrhuradio 🎙️ #HofstraPride

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

I’m officially Hofstra men’s basketball newest beat reporter. This is my first time being a beat reporter so I figured I’d ask for some advice. None other than @stephenasmith offered up some great tips. Take a listen:

[Hofstra Men's Basketball @HofstraMBB]

🚨 CAA Opponents Announced 🚨

#PrideOfLI

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

A lot of sports narratives are pushed and forced through the media and often times dramatically exaggerated… HOWEVER the James Harden narrative is spot on.

He’s a certified playoff bed wetter and the Cavs game 7 win shielded him from an all time bad performance and he just continues to suck.

Never trade for losers.

[Hofstra Men's Basketball @HofstraMBB]

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🎓 ✅

#PrideOfLI

[CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 @CBSSportsCBB]

Hofstra

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

@CalvinWille @tankathon The 11th pick…

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

The Mets are on an 11-game losing streak… but if Speedy Claxton throws out the first pitch and it sparks a turnaround, that will be his true crowning achievement.

No pressure, Coach.

[Hofstra Men's Basketball @HofstraMBB]

A legendary Hofstra team, a New York moment.

Celebrating our CAA Champions as Speedy Claxton takes the mound on April 24.

#PrideOfLI x #LGM

[Hofstra Men's Basketball @HofstraMBB]

A legendary Hofstra team, a New York moment.

Celebrating our CAA Champions as Speedy Claxton takes the mound on April 24.

#PrideOfLI x #LGM

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

Preston Edmead is ACC-bound, committing to NC State.

He didn’t just elevate Hofstra this season—he transformed them and put the entire country on notice. Special talent, and this is only the beginning.

[Joe Tipton @JoeTipton]

NEWS: Hofstra transfer guard Preston Edmead, the CAA Rookie of the Year, has committed to NC State, he told @On3.

The 6-1 freshman averaged 16.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game this season while shooting 38.7% from three.

https://t.co/TEqTkTPU9S

[Cruz Davis @cruzdavis23]

Wreck Em!

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

Looks like Cruz Davis is headed home to Texas, with reports saying he’s committed to Texas Tech.

Couldn’t be happier for him. He’s a genuinely humble, high-character person.

Forever going to be a Hofstra legend.

[Joe Tipton @JoeTipton]

NEWS: Hofstra transfer guard Cruz Davis, the CAA Player of the Year, has committed to Texas Tech, source told @On3.

The 6-3 junior averaged 20.1 points and 4.7 assists per game this season while shooting 40% from three.

https://t.co/D70ioRgQSo

[Joe Tipton @JoeTipton]

NEWS: Hofstra transfer guard Cruz Davis, the CAA Player of the Year, has committed to Texas Tech, source told @On3.

The 6-3 junior averaged 20.1 points and 4.7 assists per game this season while shooting 40% from three.

https://t.co/D70ioRgQSo

[Cruz Davis @cruzdavis23]

🤞🏾

[Sam Kayser @KayserHoops]

NEWS: Loyola Marymount transfer Tanner Thomas is headed to Hofstra, his agency @edgesportsintl told @LeagueRDY.

The 6-foot-6 wing played four seasons at Sacred Heart before spending one season at LMU. He did not play in a game this season.

He averaged 14.5PPG, 6.1RPG and 1.4APG in 2024-25 and was an All-MAAC selection.

[WEAVE @WEAVE]

Together with Imanuel Zorgvol we are excited to announce his commitment to Hofstra University. #WEAVE 🧶

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

Brutal loss for Hofstra as their freshman star hits the portal.

What a season, an instant game changing player who leaves as a Hofstra legend.

[Sam Kayser @KayserHoops]

NEWS: Hofstra freshman Preston Edmead is entering the transfer portal, he told @LeagueRDY.

The 6-foot-1 guard out of Deer Park, New York was named CAA Rookie of the Year and All-CAA Second Team during his freshman season.

He averaged 16.1PPG, 4.4APG and 3.5RPG. Shot nearly 39% from 3.

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

Been a crazy few months of basketball travel for me📍:

Long Island, NY — Hofstra hoops

Manhattan, NY — Hofstra vs. Columbia

Syracuse, NY — Hofstra vs. Syracuse

Washington, D.C. — CAA Tournament

Tampa, FL — March Madness

San Francisco, CA — Dub Nation

[Dylan Brett @DylanBrxtt]

I have something very similar in the works - but if you want a raw, emotional look into the memories that were made these past few weeks from a student perspective, this is such an awesome piece by Eric.

[Eric Leaf @_EricLeaf]

With the Hofstra men’s basketball season coming to an end, so does my two-year run as beat reporter for @HUChronicle. It’s been an honor to cover this team, and I’ve poured my heart into telling their stories as truthfully as possible. I’m endlessly grateful to everyone involved.

Excited for what’s next.

[Hofstra Chronicle Sports @HUChronSports]

Our very own @_EricLeaf served as the Hofstra men's basketball beat reporter for two seasons. Read on his experience covering the NCAA Tournament using the link below! https://t.co/JyeEvzFPbX

[Hofstra Chronicle Sports @HUChronSports]

Our very own @_EricLeaf served as the Hofstra men's basketball beat reporter for two seasons. Read on his experience covering the NCAA Tournament using the link below! https://t.co/JyeEvzFPbX

[Dylan Brett @DylanBrxtt]

A weekend at @MarchMadnessMBB in 90 seconds📸