Wayne State Warriors Men's Basketball
Recent News About Wayne State Warriors Men's Basketball
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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.
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Wayne state advances to GLIAC semifinals after defeating Lake Superior
The Wayne State University men's basketball team achieved a significant milestone by winning its first GLIAC Tournament game since 2012. The victory came with an 87-78 win against Lake Superior State University on Wednesday evening in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This marked the team's first opening round GLIAC Tournament win on the road or at a neutral site since February 25, 1999.
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Wayne State faces Lake Superior in GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals
The Wayne State University men's basketball team is set to compete in the GLIAC Tournament for the first time since 2021. The Warriors, seeded seventh with a 13-14 overall record and a 7-11 mark in conference play, will face off against second-seeded Lake Superior State on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Sault Ste. Marie. Wayne State aims to overcome two narrow defeats to Lake Superior State during the regular season.
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Wayne State wins thriller against Saginaw Valley; clinches GLIAC tournament spot
Wayne State University's men's basketball team secured a spot in the GLIAC tournament with a thrilling 75-74 victory over Saginaw Valley State University. The game concluded dramatically as Carmelo Harris scored the winning basket just as time expired.
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Wayne State aims for tournament spot in final game against Saginaw Valley
With one game remaining in their regular season, the Wayne State University men's basketball team faces a crucial matchup against Saginaw Valley State University. A win on Saturday would secure them a spot in the GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals scheduled for March 6. Conversely, a loss would mark the end of their season.
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Ian Larkin reflects on unexpected journey through basketball career
Staying in Detroit was not initially part of Ian Larkin's plan, but circumstances led him to remain in the city. The former Wayne State men's basketball player reflects positively on how things unfolded. "Something about Detroit and even Wayne State that I like is it's really, 'put your hard hat on, come grind,'" Larkin said.