Wayne State Warriors Men's Basketball
Recent News About Wayne State Warriors Men's Basketball
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Wayne State faces unbeaten Findlay in basketball home opener
The Wayne State University men's basketball team is set to play its first home game of the 2024-25 season against Findlay on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Warriors, who currently have an overall record of 0-2, will host this match at the WSU Fieldhouse,...
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Wayne State's basketball program launches support drive with $20k goal
The Wayne State University men's basketball program has initiated a Support Drive aiming to collect $20,000.
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Indianapolis edges past Wayne State in closely contested basketball match
The Wayne State University men's basketball team faced a narrow defeat against Indianapolis, with the final score standing at 68-67.
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Wayne State narrowly loses season opener against Lincoln University
Wayne State University's men's basketball team started their season with a close game against Lincoln University in Missouri, ending with a 55-52 loss.
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Wayne State men's basketball begins new season with road games
The Wayne State University men's basketball team is set to begin the 2024-25 season with two non-conference road games, marking the first time in nearly eight years they have opened with consecutive away matches.
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Wayne state men's basketball team predicted to finish fifth in GLIAC preseason poll
The Wayne State University men's basketball team has been predicted to finish fifth in the 2024-25 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Poll.
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Wayne State edges past Detroit Mercy in tight exhibition game
Wayne State University's men's basketball team secured a narrow victory over Detroit Mercy in an exhibition game held at Calihan Hall on Monday night.
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Wayne State men's basketball prepares for exhibition game against Detroit Mercy
The Wayne State University men's basketball team is set to face Detroit Mercy in an exhibition game on October 28 at Calihan Hall. This match comes ahead of the Warriors' regular season opener on November 8. Last year, Wayne State emerged victorious against Detroit Mercy with a score of 88-78 under similar circumstances.
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Wayne State adds transfer KJ Oduor to men's basketball roster
Wayne State University's men's basketball team has strengthened its lineup with the addition of KJ Oduor, a transfer from Central Michigan. The announcement was made by head coach Bryan Smothers, who is in his third year leading the program.
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Wayne State announces men's basketball schedule for upcoming season
Third-year head coach Bryan Smothers and the Wayne State University men's basketball team have released their schedule for the 2024-25 season. The program will compete in 28 games, including 26 against NCAA Midwest Region opponents, with 20 of those being within GLIAC play. Fourteen of these matches will be held at home in the Fieldhouse.
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Wayne State basketball teams announce Division 1 exhibition games
Both Wayne State University basketball teams have announced their upcoming exhibition games against Division 1 opponents.
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Wayne State University men's basketball announces four new recruits for 2024-25 season
Wayne State University men's basketball team, under the leadership of third-year head coach Bryan Smothers, has announced the addition of four new players for the 2024-25 season. The recruits include graduate transfer Jon Brantley from Lafayette College, junior college forward Carlos Paul III from Missouri State - West Plains, freshman guard Jakobie Boose from Flint Hamady High School, and junior college forward/center Kelvin Tamakloe from Blinn Community College.
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Wayne State's Ross and Lennox receive academic honors from National Association of Basketball Coaches
DETROIT -- The 2023-24 Wayne State University men's basketball team has been honored with a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award. Individually, redshirt sophomore guard Justin Ross and senior guard Kaimen Lennox were named to the NABC Honors Court.
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Wayne State University athletes earn six GLIAC All-Academic honors
Six members of the 2023-24 Wayne State University men's basketball program have been recognized with GLIAC All-Academic honors. This marks the highest number of honorees in the past seven years.
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Wayne State University hosts basketball team camps in June
Wayne State University's men's basketball program is set to host two Team Camps in June. The camps will be held on June 8-9 and June 21-22. These events provide high school varsity teams the opportunity to compete in a collegiate setting at the WSU Fieldhouse.
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Wayne State hosts basketball elite camp for high school athletes on June 1
Wayne State University in Detroit is set to host a men's basketball elite camp on June 1. The event aims to provide high school players with skill development and exposure to college-level coaching. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in both team and individual competitions, gaining insight into the requirements of college basketball.
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Rob Lee Jr. earns spot on GLIAC All-Tournament Team
Rob Lee, Jr. from Wayne State University has been recognized as one of the top performers in the recent GLIAC tournament. The Flint native was among five players named to the GLIAC All-Tournament team after averaging 20 points per game and shooting 55 percent from the field during his team's two matches.
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Wayne State falls short in GLIAC semifinals against Ferris State
The Wayne State University men's basketball team concluded its 2023-24 season with a loss in the GLIAC Semifinals against Ferris State University. The Warriors, who ended their season with a 14-15 record, were unable to maintain their nine-point halftime lead, ultimately falling 91-81 to the Bulldogs.
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Wayne state to face Ferris state in GLIAC semifinals
Wayne State University's men's basketball team has advanced to the GLIAC Semifinals for the first time since 2012. The Warriors secured their spot with an 87-78 victory over Lake Superior State on Wednesday evening. Wayne State demonstrated impressive shooting, hitting 60 percent from beyond the arc and a remarkable 96 percent from the free-throw line.
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Wayne State players earn GLIAC postseason honors
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced its 2023-24 postseason awards, recognizing three members of the Wayne State University men's basketball team. Rob Lee, Jr., a freshman from Flint, Michigan, was named GLIAC Freshman of the Year. Carmelo Harris, also from Flint, received Second Team honors, and Ray Williams, Jr. from Detroit was included in the All-Defensive Team.