Canisius brings Witherspoon back to Buffalo

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Reggie Witherspoon is returning home to Buffalo to coach the Canisius College basketball team.

The school announced the hiring Saturday and a news conference is scheduled for Tuesday. Witherspoon signed a five-year contract and replaces Jim Baron, who retired May 20.

“Reggie brings with him a proven record of building strong basketball teams and developing young men. He is highly respected as both a man and as a basketball coach,” athletic director Bill Maher said in a statement. “I had the opportunity to work directly with Reggie for six …

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