Bucknell University Athletics
Update from Head Men's Basketball Coach John Griffin III -- September 2024

Dear Bucknell Basketball Community,
Year 2 is here! I hope everyone is doing well. We’re off and running in Lewisburg with preseason training sessions continuing to the last week of September. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon, and I deeply appreciate all the support from last year and over the summer. With your help, we are advancing this program into the modern era of college athletics, which is very exciting. Before we get to my video update, I wanted to share some upcoming key events and dates:
John Griffin III
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Bucknell University
Bison Club support is the driving force behind Bucknell Athletics. Your donations directly impact the holistic development of student-athletes from 27 Division I varsity programs who are building a foundation at Bucknell to become leaders and difference-makers around the globe. Make your gift online, or call 570-577-1771 to support your favorite Bison team today.
Year 2 is here! I hope everyone is doing well. We’re off and running in Lewisburg with preseason training sessions continuing to the last week of September. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon, and I deeply appreciate all the support from last year and over the summer. With your help, we are advancing this program into the modern era of college athletics, which is very exciting. Before we get to my video update, I wanted to share some upcoming key events and dates:
- Aug. 22: Officially announced the Orange and Blue collective.
- Sept. 23: First official day of practice
- Sept. 27: 2nd Annual Big Al Memorial Golf Outing
- Sept. 28: Patriot League Media Day and community service event in Philadelphia, featuring a public basketball session
- Oct. 26: Exhibition game at Saint Joseph's University
- Nov. 4: Season opener at Delaware
- Nov. 13: Home opener vs. Mount St. Mary's
- FULL 2024-25 SCHEDULE
John Griffin III
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Bucknell University
Bison Club support is the driving force behind Bucknell Athletics. Your donations directly impact the holistic development of student-athletes from 27 Division I varsity programs who are building a foundation at Bucknell to become leaders and difference-makers around the globe. Make your gift online, or call 570-577-1771 to support your favorite Bison team today.

