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Jonathan Wagner

Jonathan Wagner

Joined: Mar 4, 2014

Jonathan Wagner covers the NBA (primarily, the New York Knicks) and NCAA men's Division I college basketball for Hoops Habit.As a credentialed writer for New York Sports Day, Jonathan has also covered the New York Knicks and Hofstra University Basketball since 2009 and the NASL-champion New York Cosmos since 2013.A former contributor to SNYGiants, Jonathan wrote on a variety of sports, from 2011-14, for the Yahoo! Contributor Network, where he was named one of Yahoo!’s Top 100 Contributors for 2013 while often being featured at Yahoo! Sports.A graduate of Hofstra and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting (where he attended on a full scholarship), and a former sportswriter for the Queens Ledger, Jonathan was a 2012 semi-finalist in the WFAN (New York) Fantasy Phenom contest, and has produced, hosted or co-hosted a variety of online radio sports shows discussing the NBA, NFL, MLB and NCAA basketball.

Jan 17, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) battles Louisville Cardinals forward/center Mangok Mathiang (12) for a rebound during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Duke defeated Louisville 63-52. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Jahlil Okafor Impresses New York Knicks In First Game At MSG

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Mar 29, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Dayton Flyers head coach Archie Miller reacts during the first half in the finals of the south regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Florida Gators at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA: It’s Time To Start Paying Closer Attention To Archie Miller

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Dec 21, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball as New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) defends at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won 118-108. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NY Knicks: Kyle Lowry Might Have Been Best Haul For Iman Shumpert, After All

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Dec 25, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks president Phil Jackson watches during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks Point Toward Future Via Latest Trade

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Nov 10, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher coaches New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) and New York Knicks power forward Amar

New York Knicks: Already As Many Losses As 2012-13

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Nov 10, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher coaches New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) and New York Knicks power forward Amar

New York Knicks: So Much For Staying Positive

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Hofstra men's head basketball coach Joe Mihalich, flanked by Hofstra guards Juan'ya Green (left) and Ameen Tanksley (right); photo by Hoops Habit's Jonathan Wagner, December 5, 2014

NCAA: Niagara’s Fall Is Hofstra’s Gain

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Jan 26, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 110-103. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: Flipped Script For Shumpert And Hardaway Jr.

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Nov 23, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats bench reacts during the game against the Montana State Bobcats in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Montana State 86-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

SEC: Loaded Kentucky Good For Program, Calipari; Bad For Potential Draftees?

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Wagner guard Romone Saunders (11) and Hofstra guard Juan'ya Green stand at the foul line during Hofstra's 93-71 win at the Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, New York, on November 23, 2014 (Photo: Jonathan Wagner, NY Sports Day).

NCAA: How To Root When Your Namesake Plays Your Alma Mater

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Nov 19, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: Maintaining Carmelo Anthony’s Health Should Be Derek Fisher’s Top Priority

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Oct 13, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Jose Calderon (3) drives on Toronto Raptors point guard Greivis Vasquez (21) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks (Especially Melo) Very Happy To Have Jose Calderon Back

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Nov 10, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher coaches New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) and New York Knicks power forward Amar

New York Knicks Fix: Stop Settling And Start Getting To The Foul Line

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Oct 30, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts with New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) after the Knicks

New York Knicks: Several Great Signs In Cleveland

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Jan 12, 2013; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; A detail view of the Pac 12 logo on the court before the start of the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Colorado Buffaloes. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA: Pac-12 Reforms Set Stage For Widespread Changes

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Jan 13, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Iman Shumpert (21) and Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and Knicks power forward Andrea Bargnani (77) and Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) take the court for the final 0.2 seconds of the game during overtime of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the Suns 98-96 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: Analysts, Computer Agree–No Quick Fix

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