Albertus Magnus Hosts MLK Basketball Tournament

Albertus Magnus will honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King and Richard McNichol today and Monday with its Martin Luther King Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament.

Xavier, a Jesuit High School located in New York City, will play Hackley School from Tarrytown 12:30 p.m. today in the tournament opener. Albertus Magnus (8-1) will try to continue its strong start to the season 2 p.m. today against Clarkstown South.

That game will feature a sibling rivalry. The younger brother of Albertus Magnus senior point guard Pat McGuinness, Conor McGuinness, is contributing as a freshman for Clarkstown South. Their father, Albertus Magnus Athletic Director Joe McGuinness, is a graduate of Clarkstown South. A large group of McGuinness family members is expected for Sunday's game. 

Richard McNichol, Sr. was a parent-volunteer for many years as his son, Richard McNichol Jr., Class of ’71, attended AMHS.

"McNichol, Sr. was a great enthusiast of the Falcons’ sports teams (especially Basketball) and over the decades gave of his time, talent and treasure to support our student-athletes, kind of person who always had a very positive outlook on life and tried to help others without concern for his own credit or satisfaction," said Marty Moran, director of development and alumni relations at Albertus. "Just a Great Guy."

The consolation game is set for 2 p.m. Monday, with the championship to follow at 4 p.m.