A pair of Sachem alums are embarking on a book project to tell the life story of Jeff Ruland, a former two-time NBA All-Star. Ruland, Sachem’s only alumnus to play in the NBA, will partner […]
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Bobby Knight Came to Sachem on Jeff Ruland Recruiting Visit
There was a time when college basketball royalty descended upon Lake Ronkonkoma, hoping to land Jeff Ruland. Among the college coaches vying for the Sachem star’s talent was Indiana coach Bobby Knight. News of his […]
Jeff Ruland Relives Iona March Madness Memories
With Iona basketball back on the map and in the NCAA Tournament this year, it lets us relive the memories of Jim Valvano, Sachem legend Jeff Ruland and that historic 1980 Gaels squad. Last week […]
Ruland, Risa and Kaz inducted to Suffolk HOF
This year’s Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony should have unofficially been called Sachem Sports Hall of Fame night. There were dozens of alums, coaches, athletes and administrators in attendance to see Sachem […]
Jeff Ruland reflects on hoops memories
We’ve heard most of the notable stories about Jeff Ruland in the past. Went to Sachem, played college ball at Iona, spent some time playing in Barcelona, became an NBA all-star, entered the coaching ranks […]
Pitino says affluence has brought down LI hoops
Louisville basketball coach and Long Island native Rick Pitino thinks basketball in the area is suffering because of affluence. “How can you double a population and say why? It’s called affluence. Long Island was blue […]
Ruland talks about Bynum and injuries
Sachem alum Jeff Ruland and basketball are synonymous. Whether playing, coaching or just speaking his mind, he’s always involved with the game. Currently the head men’s basketball coach at the University of the District of […]