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