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The Checkdown
Heck yeah. Nothing says I'm more "relationship material" than using an A10 towel. Now that's commitment.
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I mean come on, really? @PrizeInsurance
๐จ๐จUPDATE: Noah was just notified by INSURANCE he is NOT getting the money๐ก๐ก๐ก
They say his foot was on the line DESPITE not being told BEFOREHAND that it had to be BEHIND the line
OddsOn Promotions is the company
This is what UMass offered instead:
@espn @zoomasschicks
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VCU HC Mike Rhodes takes down the net! 9 straight wins entering March Madness.
Rams will be a DANGEROUS double digit seed ๐๐
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Important message from Preston Santos (@yess_pres2) on IG. Please take a moment and read. #UMassFamily โฅ๏ธ
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Trinity Valley (CC) F Charles Outlaw is transferring to UMass ๐ฉ 6-9, 220.
Son of former NBA player Bo Outlaw.
@OlympiaHsHoops
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Coach McCall reflecting on his special relationship with Dayton HC Anthony Grant:
"A lot of people don't know this. Anthony offered me my first job. He took the VCU job and called me and offered me his director of basketball ops. Five min later Coach Donovan called me." (1/2)
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BREAKING: UMass is hiring Frank Martin as their next head coach, per sources.
The former South Carolina coach will become the 23rd HC in program history.
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 GMU ]
8 SJU ] 1๐RICH ]
12 URI ]
13 DAV ] 5๐VCU ] 4๐MASS ]
10 LAS ]
15 GW ] 7 SBU ] 2๐LOY ]
11 FORD ]
14 SLU ] 6 DUQ ] 3๐DAY ]
๐ Locked Into Seed
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BREAKING: 4โญ๏ธ Forward @Tafara_Gapare5 has committed to UMass and will reclassify to 2022.
6'10" Top 100 prospect from New Zeland ๐ณ๐ฟ recently decommited from DePaul. @coachFMartin and co. mean BUSINESS folks ๐ฉ
@SouthKentHoops // @TeamMe7oEYBL
U2TV
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๐ Official @A10MBB Bracket ๐
TUE WED THU
9 SJU ]
8 GMU ] 1 RICH ]
12 FORD ]
13 DAV ] 5 VCU ] 4 MASS ]
10 LAS ]
15 GW ] 7 SBU ] 2 LOY ]
11 URI ]
14 SLU ] 6 DUQ ] 3 DAY ]
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Exactly why the A10 tournament belongs in DC over Brooklyn. Majority of teams are closer which leads to WAY better crowds, especially earlier in the tournament.
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UMass G Noah Fernades (ankle) WILL play Saturday at St Bonaventure, per HC Frank Martin.
Returning after a 5-game absence, "Mr Massachusetts" is BACK just in time to begin A10 play.
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๐ Official 2025 @A10MBB Bracket ๐
9 DUQ ]
8 SBU ] 1 VCU ]
12 DAV ]
13 RICH ] 5 SLU ] 4 LUC ]
10 URI ]
15 FORD ] 7 GW ] 2 GMU ]
11 MASS ]
14 LAS ] 6 SJU ] 3 DAY ]
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BREAKING: UMass lands F Isaac Kante (@king_kante23), grad transfer from LIU. 6'8, 245lbs, Brooklyn NY native.
'20-'21 Stats
๐ Avgย 12.0 PTS, 7.5 REB, 53.6 FG%
๐ช Started all 30 games, 28.3 MPG
Huge assist from @CoachKellogg ๐ฉ
NEC Front Row
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UMass AT Harvard. Just listen to this crowd folks, moments before tipoff. That's why they call it the #Flagship ๐ฉ
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The Atlantic 10 Conference will be making a "Major Announcement" in the morning, per sources. @A10Talk
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Tafare Gapare's visa has been approved. Will start practicing next week, per UMass HC Frank Martin.
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BREAKING: 2023 G Tarique Foster (@TariqueFoster) has signed with UMass ๐ฉ 6'8", 175lbs. Former VCU signee.
โ๏ธ Spot-up shooting value & explosive finishing open floor
๐ช Bouncy wing w/ positional size/length, athleticism & touch
@PSAhoops // @wizkidsaau
Courtside Films
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Official @A10MBB Bracket ๐
TUE WED THU
9 SBU ]
8 DAV ] 1 VCU ]
12 RICH ]
13 MASS ] 5 GMU ] 4 SLU ]
10 SJU ]
15 LOY ] 7 GW ] 2 DAY ]
11 LAS ]
14 URI ] 6 DUQ ] 3 FORD ]
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Bryson DeChambeau arguing with a @PGATOUR official is gold
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Former UMass G Rich Kelly is joining @UConnMBB as a graduate assistant, per his IG.
Kelly spent his entire collegiate playing career in New England:
Quinnipiac ('17-'20)
Boston College ('20-'21)
UMass ('21-'22)
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 GMU ]
8 SJU ] 1๐RICH ]
12 URI ]
13 DAV ] 5 MASS ] 4 VCU ]
10 LAS ]
15 GW ] 7 SBU ] 2๐LOY ]
11 FORD ]
14 SLU ] 6 DUQ ] 3๐DAY ]
๐ Locked Into Seed
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BREAKING: 2025 4โญ๏ธ F Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (@iamdwayne_1) has committed to UMass ๐ฉ 6-6, 210. Top 150 prospect.
๐ช Ultimate glue guy, excellent intangibles & playmaking
๐ Energizer, defends multiple positions
Previously committed to Florida State
@STA_Boysbball // @SE_Elite_3SSB
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BREAKING: Former Arizona St F Akil Watson is transferring to UMass ๐ฉ 6-9, 205. 3 yrs remaining. Former 4โญ๏ธ prospect
๐ชIncredible athleticism, high energy 2-way wing
๐ Tremendous addition for Frank Martin and co. HUGE long term upside
@rc_basketball | @NH_Lightning
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A10 MBB Tournament all-session pass prices on each school's ticket site ๐๏ธ
$125 - Rhode Island
$150 - UMass
$199 - La Salle
$250 - Loyola Chicago
$259 - George Mason
$267 - Dayton, Duquesne, GW, Richmond, Saint Louis
$283 - VCU
$294 - A10
$299 - St. Bonaventure
$300 - Davidson
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BREAKING: 2025 4โญ๏ธ G Danny Carbuccia (@nolimitdannyyy) has committed to UMass ๐ฉ 6'0", 172lbs ๐ฉ๐ด
๐ค Lead PG, shifty playmaker
๐ช Strong finisher attacking rim, plays bigger than his size
๐ FIBA @AmeriCup U18 First Team
@step_basketball // @PSACardinals
FIBA AmeriCup
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Ryan Bamford: "Frank Martin has earned his first bonus. He has showed up for the press conference. That doesn't always happen."
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Not a fan of when the arena strobes the lights during the court storm. Just feels stupid to add another dangerous factor to an already unstable environment.
Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% team court storm. But this is a valid concern for the anti-storm folks. Keep the lights on!
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 URI ]
8 GMU ] 1 LOY ]
12 FORD ]
13 GW ] 5 MASS ] 4 VCU ]
10 DAV ]
15 LAS ] 7 SJU ] 2 DAY ]
11 DUQ ]
14 SLU ] 6 SBU ] 3 RICH ]
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VCU HC Mike Rhodes on the Rams'
2nd half:
"To get to the champ game at VCU, it's something we want to do all the time. But I know one thing -- if you want to win a championship, you got to go take it. Can't play to lose. The last 10nmin we went to try to win a championship." ๐
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BREAKING: 2023 G @Jaylencurry0 has committed to UMass ๐ฉ 6'2" 175lbs. Ranked #140 (247Sports) overall in class of 2023.
๐จ Explosive burst, excels in open court
๐ Creative & multilevel scorer off the bounce
@CalvaryChristi3 | @BooWilliamsAAU
SUVtv
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Frank Martin postgame voices deep concerns about team leadership despite UMass' 7-1 record:
"We got a team that's not listening, that's a major problem. Unfortunately, we will have to learn the lesson the hard way because they're not listening in our leadership stinks." (1/8)
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Dayton HC Anthony Grant:
"Matt McCall's ability to get his players to rally after the circumstances is as about a good of a job as I've ever seen."
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BREAKING: 2023 G/F Robert Davis Jr. (@robertdav1sjr) has committed to UMass ๐ฉ 6-6, 190lbs. Teammate of Tafara Gapare on Team Melo.
๐ฏ ELITE 3 PT shooter & form+
๐ช HM athleticism & length
๐ค High motor & defensive versatility
@SocalAcad // @TeamMe7oEYBL
โTHE NATURALโ๐ค
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Rutgers fans, you're getting an absolute dawg in @noahfernandes_! Tremendous leader and even better person. Going to be an outstanding addition to the Rutgers family โ๏ธ๐ก
You'll be forgiving him soon enough for this moment ๐ Take good care of my man @CoachPikiell @stephen_hayn
NEWS: UMass transfer Noah Fernandes has committed to Rutgers, he tells @on3.
Shot 45.2% from three and 48% from the field this season. Averaged 13.4 PTS, 2.5 REB, and 4.1 AST.
Story w/ quotes: on3.com/college/rutgers-scarโฆ
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BREAKING: Former UMBC G Marcus Banks Jr. (@JustMxrcus_) is transferring to UMass ๐ฉ 6-3, 195
๐ Avg 16.6 PPG, 4.2 REB, 41.8 3P%
โ๏ธ Sharpshooter! Led @AmericaEast in threes back-to-back seasons.
Huge portal addition for Frank Martin & co.
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BREAKING: Mark Schmidt has pulled out of UMass search, per @MattVautour424
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Little postgame scuffle between Rutgers and Michigan. Diabate had to be restrained by his own teammates ๐ณ
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UMass HC Frank Martin reflects on his first season in Amherst:
"I'm in a great place and we will get this thing done. We've got a core of guys in that locker room that are in it for the long haul, and they're in it to build and grow and become really good." (1/8)
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UMass C Tre Mitchell (shoulder) and G Noah Fernandes (wrist) are expected to play tomorrow at Richmond, per Matt McCall.
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BREAKING: Former South Carolina F @Danielsanford30 is transferring to UMass ๐ฉ 6'8", 233lbs. 3 yr rem.
Previously committed to Frank Martin at USC.
๐ช Physical force in paint, body positioning +
๐ High motor, tenacious rebounder, versatile defender
@jccougarshoops | @Team_CLT
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2024 C Mathok Majok (@MathokWieuMajok) has received an offer from UMass during an unofficial visit this afternoon. 7'3" from @PrepBridgeport
๐ธ @dfritzphotos
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Former SC assistant Will Bailey (@CoachWillBailey) will be joining Frank Martin's staff at UMass.
-South Carolina (2020-22)
-Saint Louis (2016-20)
-La Salle (2010-16)
-ETSU (2003-10)
-Maine (2002-03)
-Chicago St (2001-02)
-UAB (1998-2001)
Welcome to the UMass family ๐ฉ
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Ryan Daly: "That was my last college game ever. To wear Saint Joe's across my chest was a dream come true."
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Matt Cross put it all on the court tonight. The season will have peaks/valleys, but knowing #33 is wearing maroon will always give UMass a shot.
16 PTS
16 REB (9 OFF)
2 STL
1 BLK
"Matt emptied the tank. That's all you can ever ask for" -@coachFMartin
Heartbeat of the Minutemen
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UMass now has 4 players in their 2024 class after landing a pair today:
G Nate Guerengomba 6-4, 200
F Lewis Walker 6-6, 240
F Tyler Mason 6-10, 225
F Luka Damjanac 6-10, 245
Common theme amongst these future Minutemen: Elite size/versatility/character. Frank Martin types ๐ฉ
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A10 fans listen up! Lemme introduce you to @Josh_Cohen35 ๐ช
22 PTS | 2-2 3FG | 8 REB | 3 STL
All that in just 19 MIN ๐ณ
UMass stomps Albany 92-71 on opening night.
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Sources: The line to get into Mullins for the pregame banner ceremony in October is already forming
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No Context College Basketball
UMass Non-Conf Road Wins:
Since 2017:
-Providence
-Fairfield
Since Monday:
-South Florida
-Harvard
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๐จ Final @A10MBB Bracket ๐จ
WED THU FRI
8 GMU ]
9 FORD ] 1 DAV ]
12 LAS ]
13 SJU ] 5 SLU ] 4 SBU ]
7 GW ]
10 MASS ] 2 DAY ]
11 URI ]
14 DUQ ] 6 RICH ] 3 VCU ]
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๐ฅ UMass HC Frank Martin on achieving his 300th career victory during tonight's @CoachesvsCancer game:
๐ Motivation behind sharing the @SportsCenter featured video on himself with his team this week:
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 SBU ]
8 GW ] 1 *VCU ]
12 DAV ]
13 RICH ] 5 SLU ] 4 LUC ]
10 MASS ]
15 FORD ] 7 DUQ ] 2 *GMU ]
11 URI ]
14 LAS ] 6 SJU ] 3 DAY ]
*Clinched Double-Bye
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7,016 in attendance at Mullins this afternoon.
Largest @UMassMBB crowd since Nov 14th, 2014 vs Siena (8,187).
The home opener following their last March Madness appearance ๐
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 DUQ ]
8 SBU ] 1 *VCU ]
12 DAV ]
13 RICH ] 5 SJU ] 4 LUC ]
10 MASS ]
15 FORD ] 7 GW ] 2 *GMU ]
11 URI ]
14 LAS ] 6 SLU ] 3 *DAY ]
*Clinched Double-Bye
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BC transfer F Gianni Thompson (SO) will be on an official visit at UMass today, per sources. Newton MA native, 6-8, 210.
Former 4โญ๏ธ recruit was #1 MA prospect in 2021 class, 171st nationally (@247Sports).
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It's February, you know what that means ๐
Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 DUQ ]
8 LAS ] 1 GMU ]
12 URI ]
13 DAV ] 5 DAY ] 4 MASS ]
10 SJU ]
15 FORD ] 7 LUC ] 2 VCU ]
11 GW ]
14 RICH ] 6 SBU ] 3 SLU ]
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Frank Martin on coaching against childhood friend Anthony Grant tonight, their 7th meeting all-time:
"Knowing that there's a certain spirit that he's coaching his team with right now, that gives me peace that he's in a good place right now." -@coachFMartin
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My A10 Tiers:
First Class ๐
-Dayton
Economy Plus ๐บ
-Saint Louis
-VCU
Standard Economy โ๏ธ
-Duquesne
-Richmond
-George Mason
-UMass
-St. Bonaventure
Basic Economy ๐
-Davidson
-GW
-Fordham
Baggage Claim ๐ผ
-La Salle
-Rhode Island
-Loyola Chicago
-Saint Joe's
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It's that time of the year again folks ๐ Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 DUQ ]
8 RICH ] 1 VCU ]
12 MASS ]
13 URI ] 5 FORD ] 4 DAY ]
10 SJU ]
15 LOY ] 7 GMU ] 2 SLU ]
11 DAV ]
14 LAS ] 6 SBU ] 3 GW ]
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Final In Amherst
UMass 74
VCU 52
Wire-to-wire win for the Minutemen as they have now beaten both Richmond and VCU this week. Tremendous all-around night.
Cross/Cohen: 38 PTS (14/19 FG)
Shulga/Baristow: 10 PTS (3/13 FG)
Frank Martin's squad now 8-1 after a loss this season ๐ฉ
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FOX College Hoops
Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 SBU ]
8 GW ] 1 *VCU ]
12 DAV ]
13 RICH ] 5 SJU ] 4 LUC ]
10 MASS ]
15 FORD ] 7 DUQ ] 2 *GMU ]
11 URI ]
14 LAS ] 6 SLU ] 3 DAY ]
*Clinched Double-Bye
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BREAKING: Former Bryant F Daniel Rivera is transferring to UMass ๐ฉ 6-6, 210. 2 yrs remaining. From Puerto Rico ๐ต๐ท
13.3 PTS
8.1 REB
2.2 BLK
50.3 FG%
31.3 MIN (33 GP)
Physical frontcourt anchor for the Minutemen. Incredible motor & rebounder. Ultimate gluy guy ๐ช
@OSLBasketball
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Frank Martin on if today's performance over Rhody can be a building block moving forward:
"No. We got to go play at VCU who just beat Dayton -- AT Dayton. If we go in there (practice) tomorrow and start chest bumping each other, VCU is going to punch us right in the mouth."
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BREAKING: 2024 4โญ๏ธ F Lewis Walker (@BigJelly__) has committed to UMass, 6-6, 240 ๐ฉ
๐ Versatile wing & playmaker, can play both inside + outside
๐ช Strong positioning & attacks rim with aggression, physical in paint
@wschristian_mbb // @TeamLoadedBBall
Team Loaded AAU Basketball
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BREAKING: 2024 G
Nate Guerengomba (@n8tegg) has committed to UMass ๐ฉ 6'4", 200lbs.
๐ช Physically mature & aggressive wing with high-level slashing tools
๐ Incessant energy on both ends. Hard-nosed, physical glue-guy
@SouthKentHoops // @PSACardinals
Rivals High School
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It's been a wild ride these past 4 years with @UMassMilitia. From 5 wins my freshman year to going to the Frozen 4 last year, it's been quite the journey!
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Crazy by the end of the weekend the A10 standings could look much different:
Best Worst
GMU 1st 3rd
VCU 1st 4th
SLU 2nd 9th
MASS 2nd 11th
DAY 2nd 13th
SBU 3rd 13th
LUC 3rd 13th
LAS 4th 13th
DUQ 4th 13th
SJU 4th 13th
GW 4th 13th
URI 3rd 13th
DAV 4th 14th
RICH 11th 15th
FORD 14th 15th
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BREAKING: 2023 F/C @SawyerMayhugh has committed to UMass ๐ฉ 6-10, 220lbs. Weston, MA native.
๐ช Strong frame & paint finisher, agressive rebound instincts
โ๏ธ Stretch 4, exels in PnP
๐ Soft hands, vertical in transition
@BrewsterHoops // @ExpressionsBall
Jason Smith
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BREAKING: 2023 G Jayden Ndjigue (@J11yden) has committed to UMass ๐ฉ
๐ Elite & aggressive on-ball defender
๐ช Outstanding size/length, lateral quickness
๐ค Slash-first guard, contact finish+
๐ฏ Improving catch/shoot 3 PT
@CoachZalaski31 // @RivalsNation
Rivals Nation
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Frank Martin on another huge performance for @dyondree off the bench today ๐ช
"He keeps running into the stands celebrating a basket. He's gonna need more than a body bath because they're gonna have to pull my 300lbs off of him. Dre brings an unbelievable energy to the game." ๐
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8,595 in attendance at Barclays Center tonight for Fordham vs La Salle.
About 5 Rose Hill Gyms ๐
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Final in Puerto Rico:
UMass 102
LBP 91
Cross looked bouncier than ever, poised for elite senior season, All-A10 ๐ช
Cohen flashed dominance in the post, elite footwork. Passing instincts impressive ๐ค
Robert Davis holy moly! Lost track of his 3pt count, at least 5 for sure ๐ฅ
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BREAKING: 2024 3โญ๏ธ F/C Tyler Mason (@yoo_tyler23) has committed to UMass ๐ฉ 6-10, 225lbs.
๐ Outstanding finisher around rim
๐ช Dominate low-post presence, high volume scorer
๐ค Lefty w/ finesse, comfortable extending outside
@PhhPrep // @GroadBballClub
Tyler Mason aka Tye Mase
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BREAKING: C Mathok Majok has commited to UMass. 7'3" from @PrepBridgeport and South Sudan ๐ธ๐ธ
Majok will be reclassifying to 2023 and join the incoming freshmen class for @coachFMartin and co, per source. BIG TIME ADDITION ๐ฉ๐ช
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 SBU ]
8 URI ] 1 *GMU ]
12 DAV ]
13 RICH ] 5 SLU ] 4 DAY ]
10 MASS ]
15 FORD ] 7 DUQ ] 2 VCU ]
11 GW ]
14 LAS ] 6 SJU ] 3 LUC ]
*Clinched Double-Bye
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Frank Martin on the season high 5,013 in attendance at Mullins today:
"When I walked out for the for the game, I was like -- okay, this is better! -- To be honest with you, I think is this our first saturday afternoon game? I think that helps." (1/5)
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Final In Richmond
UMass 69
Richmond 59
How about those Minutemen?!? ๐ฉ๐
UMass hands Richmond their first home loss of the season (12-1).
RELENTLESS effort tonight anchored by Matt Cross (16 PTS, 13 REB) ๐ช UMass overpowers Spiders offense (33 FG%), limiting King (11 PTS).
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Final @A10MBB Standings vs (Preseason Poll)
7. ๐บ6 GW (13)
8. ๐บ6 FORD (14)
1. ๐บ5 DAV (6)
2. ๐บ3 DAY (5)
3. ๐บ1 VCU (4)
8. โ GMU (8)
12. โ LAS (12)
10.๐ป1 MASS (9)
5. ๐ป2 SLU (3)
4. ๐ป3 SBU (1)
13.๐ป3 SJU (10)
14.๐ป3 DUQ (11)
6. ๐ป4 RICH (2)
11.๐ป4 URI (7)
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9 GW ]
8 LAS ] 1 VCU ]
12 URI ]
13 DAV ] 5 DUQ ] 4 SLU ]
10 GMU ]
15 LOY ] 7 SBU ] 2 DAY ]
11 RICH ]
14 MASS ] 6 SJU ] 3 FORD ]
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BREAKING: UMass has offered its head coaching vacancy to Frank Martin, per @JonRothstein
The two sides are now working through details of a potential deal.
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 DUQ ]
8 GMU ] 1 *RICH ]
12 DAV ]
13 LAS ] 5 SBU ] 4 VCU ]
10 FORD ]
15 GW ] 7 SJU ] 2 *DAY ]
11 URI ]
14 SLU ] 6 MASS ] 3 *LOY ]
*Clinched Double-Bye
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Updated @A10MBB Bracket:
9 RICH ]
8 LAS ] 1 VCU ]
12 DAV ]
13 MASS ] 5 DUQ ] 4 SLU ]
10 SBU ]
15 LOY ] 7 GMU ] 2 DAY ]
11 SJU ]
14 URI ] 6 GW ] 3 FORD ]
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Frank Martin on tonight's Mullins crowd support helping fuel a second half comeback bid:
"Fans were awesome man, I can't be more thankful. It's the first time since I'm coaching here where I actually felt the crowd behind me. I hadn't felt that before. Credit to our fans." (1/3)
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