Tom Crean runs out his welcome; Georgia announces he will not return for a 5th season as Men’s basketball coach

March 10, 2022 Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia has decided to change the leadership of its men’s basketball program, and Tom Crean will not return for his fifth season as the Bulldogs’ head coach. “I would like to sincerely thank Coach Crean and his family for their commitment to Georgia Basketball,” said Josh Brooks, J. Reid Parker…

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Bruce Weber resigns as Kansas State basketball coach: led Wildcats to 184 wins, 5 NCAA Tournaments, 2 Big 12 Conference titles

Mar 10, 2022 MANHATTAN, Kan. – Head men’s basketball coach Bruce Weber announced today (March 10) that he has resigned from his position at Kansas State. “Coach Weber has provided selfless leadership to our basketball program and university for the last decade,” said Director of Athletics Gene Taylor. “With two conference championships and an Elite Eight run in 2018,…

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Davidson Wildcats Men’s Basketball News: A-10 regular season champions travel to Dayton for Regular Season Finale

3/4/2022 DAVIDSON WILDCATS (25-4, 15-2 A-10)Head Coach: Bob McKillop (Hofstra, 1972)Career Record: 632-377 (33rd season), Record at Davidson: Same DAYTON FLYERS (21-9, 13-4 A-10)Head Coach: Anthony Grant (Dayton, 1987)Career Record: 292-160 (14th season), Record at Dayton: 99-50 (5th season) GAME INFORMATIONDate | Time: March 5, 2022 | 12:30 PMLocation: Dayton, OhioSite: University of Dayton Arena (13,409)Radio: Davidson Radio NetworkTV: USA NetworkVideo: NBCSports.comLive Stats: DavidsonWildcats.com SERIES HISTORYSeries Record: Dayton leads, 6-5Streak: Lost 4Last Meeting: Jan.…

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Davidson Wildcats Men’s Basketball News: Lee Hits Milestone on Senior Night against George Mason

3/2/2022 McKillop Postgame Radio InterviewSeniors Postgame Radio Interview DAVIDSON, N.C. – In addition to becoming the 54th player in program history to score 1,000 career points, Davidson’s Hyunjung Lee netted a game-high 18 to lead the Wildcats past George Mason, 73-62, Wednesday evening inside Belk Arena. Continuing to match its best start under head coach Bob McKillop, Davidson improves to…

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Davidson Men’s Basketball News: Bailey, Ghedini and Logan Sign for 2022-23

2/17/2022 DAVIDSON, N.C. – On Thursday Davidson head coach Bob McKillop announced the signings of Reed Bailey (Harvard, Mass./Brewster Academy), Riccardo Ghedini (Milano, Italy/Collegio San Carlo) and Sean Logan (Westfield, N.J./Westfield) for the 2022-23 season. Comments from Head Coach Bob McKillop“We are very pleased to add Reed Bailey, Sean Logan, and Riccardo Ghedini to our team. We were attracted to…

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#5 Oakland Grizzlies travel to Wright State for second time this season to tackle #4 Raiders in KEEPS Horizon League Tournament

3/2/2022 ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Men’s Basketball has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Keeps 2022 #HLMBB Tournament with a game against the No. 4 seed Wright State Raiders on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Dayton, Ohio. The “Voice of the Golden Grizzlies” Neal Ruhl will be on the call at The Bet…

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Oakland Grizzlies Basketball News: Cain, Moore and Parrish earn Horizon League Recognition

2/28/2022 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Three Oakland University Men’s Basketball student-athletes garnered #HLMBB All-League Awards the conference announced on Monday with grad senior Jamal Cain leading the way as Co-Player of the Year.  The four-time Horizon League Player of the Week earned the accolade with a current season average of 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, respectively,…

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Milwaukee Panthers fire Men’s Basketball coach Pat Baldwin

March 02, 2022 National search for new coach to begin immediately MILWAUKEE – Pat Baldwin has been relieved of his duties and will not return as the head coach of the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, Director of Athletics Amanda Braun announced today. “On behalf of our entire program and the UWM community, we thank Coach Baldwin for his tireless…

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Michigan Wolverines Men’s Basketball News: Statements from AD Warde Manuel, Basketball coach Juwan Howard after Big Ten Discipline Decision

2/21/2022 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In response to today’s (Monday, Feb. 21) release of the Big Ten Conference’s findings and subsequent disciplinary decisions for the University of Michigan men’s basketball team, U-M’s Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel and U-M’s David and Meredith Kaplan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard have released the following statements. U-M’s Donald R. Shepherd…

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Big Ten Conference Statement on Postgame altercation between Michigan and Wisconsin

2/21/2022 ROSEMONT, Ill. — In collaboration with University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin, the Big Ten Conference has reviewed the postgame physical altercation between the Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball teams on February 20, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin.  It has been determined that there was a clear violation of the Big Ten Conference’s…

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Xavier loses Big East game at UConn, 72-61

02.19.22  STORRS, Conn. – Adam Kunkel had 15 points to lead four Musketeers in double figures but Xavier couldn’t overcome a slow start, falling to UConn, 72-61, on Saturday afternoon. Xavier trailed by as many as 18 in the first half but came back to make it a four-point game midway through the second half. The Huskies pushed…

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Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: Jack Nunge Named First-Team Academic All-District

02.17.22 Nunge is now eligible for the Academic All-America® national ballot CINCINNATI — Xavier University junior Jack Nunge has been named 2021-22 CoSIDA First-Team Academic All-District®. District 5 covers all Division I programs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Nunge, who has recorded three straight 22-point games, leads the team in scoring at 13.5 ppg. and in…

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Xavier loses to St. John’s in Wednesday night affair at Cintas Center

02.16.22 Jack Nunge post third-straight 20-plus point performance CINCINNATI – Jack Nunge’s 22-point effort led three Musketeers in double figures but Xavier was unable to hold off St. John’s, falling 86-73 at Cintas Center on Wednesday evening.  Paul Scruggs, who set a new Xavier record for games played at 143, added 16 points for the Musketeers, and Zach Freemantle finished…

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Xavier’s Jack Nunge named to Big East Honor Roll

02.14.22 Nunge has been honored three times this season CINCINNATI — Xavier University junior Jack Nunge has been named to the BIG EAST Conference Honor Roll for his efforts in games at Seton Hall on Feb. 9 and vs. UConn on Feb. 11. Nunge averaged 22.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals for Xavier’s two games this…

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Kent State edges Akron to sweep Wagon Wheel Basketball Series

2/11/2022 KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men’s basketball team (15-9, 10-4 MAC) took down Akron (16-7, 9-4 MAC) to take sole possession of third place in the Mid-American Conference and get the season sweep over the school down the road.  The Flashes picked up their sixth straight MAC win and their eighth win in the…

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#25 Xavier holds off #24 UConn in Big East battle

02.11.22 Jack Nunge leads Musketeers with 22; Nate Johnson, Zach Freemantle each add 12 CINCINNATI – Jack Nunge posted a second-straight 20-plus point performance to lead No. 25 Xavier to a 74-68 win over No. 24 UConn at Cintas Center on Friday evening. Nunge led three Musketeers in double figures, with Nate Johnson and Zach Freemantle each adding 12 points. UConn took a narrow…

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