BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Former Canisius basketball star Billy Baron has retired after collecting several championships and accolades playing 10 professional seasons overseas.
The 33-year-old Baron was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania but spent much of his childhood living in Olean where his father Jim Baron coached St. Bonaventure from 1992-2001.
"From my driveway in Olean, NY, to Shanghai and all 35 countries in between, it’s been a hell of a ride,” Baron wrote in announcing his retirement Saturday on social media.