Tag Archive | Speedy Claxton

Hofstra Announces Date and Time for Home Opener

The Hofstra Men’s Basketball team will host Iona in its home opener on Friday, November 11.  The game will tip-off at 7 p.m. from the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.  Season tickets are on sale NOW and provide the best opportunity to secure great seats for this match-up between two of the best […]

Hofstra and Saint Mary’s To Square Off In 2022-23

The Hofstra Men’s Basketball team is gearing up for a special season and the program announced another strong non-conference game for the upcoming 2022-23 campaign as the Pride will head west to take on Saint Mary’s.  This match-up of two of the top mid-major teams in the country will be on November 19 at University […]

Claxton Announces Ambitious Non-Conference Schedule for the Hofstra Men’s Basketball Team

Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Speedy Claxton recently announced his squad’s non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2021-22 campaign.  The 12-game slate features four home games at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex and road games against Houston, which advanced to the Final Four a year ago, and Arkansas, which advanced to the Elite 8 […]

Hofstra University adds Tom Parrotta to Coaching Staff

A veteran of the coaching industry and one very familiar to the Hofstra community, Tom Parrotta was named an assistant coach with the Pride today, it was announced by Head Coach Speedy Claxton.  “I’ve known Coach Parrotta for a long time now and I’m thrilled to bring him back home to Hempstead, commented Claxton. “His ties […]

Serge Clement Named To Hofstra Coaching Staff

Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Speedy Claxton announced his first assistant coach hire, as Serge Clement has joined the Pride coaching staff. Clement joins the Hofstra staff after spending the past three seasons at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York.  “Serge is someone I’ve known and followed for a very long time. He’s a true grinder […]

Speedy Claxton To Lead The Hofstra Men’s Basketball Program

 Past. Present. Future. That is what defines Speedy Claxton and his relationship with the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program. During his spectacular playing career, he lifted the Pride to the NCAA Tournament. Over the last eight years as a member of the coaching staff, he helped guide the team back to the top of the conference. […]