Small College Basketball Articles

Converse Wins First Game in Program History in Front of Sold Out Crowd
November 13, 2021

https://govalkyries.com/news/2021/11/13/mens-basketball-converse-rolls-past-mars-hill-on-opening-night.aspx

Loyola's Confidence Sky-High After Hot Start
November 12, 2021

https://wgno.com/sports/loyola-basketballs-confidence-is-sky-high-after-hot-start-to-the-2021-season/

ESPN:  The Longest Winning Streak in Men's College Basketball Belongs to Yeshiva
November 5, 2021

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/32542951/the-longest-winning-streak-men-college-basketball-belongs-yeshiva-university

Hall of Fame Coach Herb Magee To Retire After 2021-22 Season
September 7, 2021

https://jeffersonrams.com/news/2021/9/7/mens-basketball-hall-of-fame-coach-herb-magee-to-retire-after-2021-22-season.aspx

Coach Lamar To Retire After 2021-2022 Basketball Season
September 1, 2021

https://www.mnu.edu/news/article/coach-lamar-retire-after-2021-2022-basketball-season

How Coaches DeLano Thomas and Lindal Yarbrough Built a Championship Program at Shawnee State
July 30, 2021

https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/delano-thomas-lindal-yarbrough-built-a-championship-program-at-shawnee-state/

NCAA Division III 2010-2020 All-Decade team selections

January 5, 2021

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/2020/12/30/indiana-wesleyan-mens-basketball-selflessness-fuels-no-1-wildcats/4052607001/

A barn, open gym runs and the best player in college basketball: How Indiana Wesleyan returned to top of NAIA

December 20, 2020

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/2020/12/30/indiana-wesleyan-mens-basketball-selflessness-fuels-no-1-wildcats/4052607001/

Long before his NBA titles, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he ‘fell in love’ with Division III lifestyle at Pomona-Pitzer

May 7, 2020

https://tsl.news/gregg-popovich-san-antonio-spurs-nba-basketball-pomona-pitzer-diii-division-iii/

Legendary Amherst Coach Dave Hixon Announces Retirement

April 25, 2020

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29029572/amherst-college-coach-david-hixon-announces-retirement-42-years

West Named National Player of the Year

March 23, 2020

https://letuathletics.com/news/2020/3/20/mens-basketball-west-named-national-player-of-the-year.aspx

Mangas Makes History, Named NAIA DII Player of The Year 

March 23, 2020

http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/7007

UPIKE officially introduces Tigh Compton as next head men’s basketball coach

March 23, 2020

https://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/upike-officially-introduces-tigh-compton-as-next-head-mens-basketball-coach.htm

Adam Kregel Named 2020 DII Men's Basketball Pete Maravich Award Recipient

March 23, 2020

https://thenccaa.org/news/2020/3/10/mens-basketball-dii-adam-kregel-named-2020-dii-mens-basketball-pete-maravich-award-recipient.aspx

NHTI Survives Penn State Greater Allegheny For Second DII Championship

March 23, 2020

https://www.theuscaa.com/Basketball_National_Championships/2020_Basketball_National_Championships/NHTI_Survives_Penn_State_Greater_Allegheny_For_Second_DII_Championship

NABC All-District Teams, Coaches Named for Division II

March 23, 2020

https://nabc.com/nabc_releases/2020/d2_all_district

Watson retires as USI Men’s Basketball head coach

March 23, 2020

https://gousieagles.com/news/2020/3/23/watson-retires-as-usi-mens-basketball-head-coach.aspx

Springfield's Jake Ross on the Verge of Becoming the First Player in NCAA Division III History to score 2,500 Points AND Collect 1,000 Rebounds

February 28, 2020

https://www.masslive.com/sports/2020/02/springfield-college-guard-and-his-team-make-nation-take-notice.html

The Last Unbeaten Team: Swarthmore

February 28, 2020

https://www.si.com/college/2020/02/26/swarthmore-basketball-undefeated-ncaa-d3?fbclid=IwAR0iV1dlb2AVQrRWtIKGe2tjoYbTrVcAxMQdP3NaIG8Rp2vG_MtNt5m2HeI

How Wooster's Steve Moore Became One of College Basketball's Great Coaches

February 28, 2020

https://www.the-daily-record.com/news/20200221/how-college-of-woosters-steve-moore-became-one-of-college-basketballs-great-coaches?fbclid=IwAR1od13jf50QFgKwc3acZbnLyrVEJ8P6x0A0LrqgGfetiTzk92NHCPlJwLk

Connecticut Sports Podcast:  Coach Jim Calhoun

February 28, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/user-855271056/jim-calhoun-uconn-and-st-joes?fbclid=IwAR0LpuzM0afjP-CERF6yLkmS9-LmWDLNyvCSFOBMaM0fOGdPUsjW-l9NMkI

O'MALLEY CAPTURES 1,000TH WIN ON SENIOR NIGHT

February 22, 2020

http://www.sxucougars.com/article/6318#.XlFio5NKjVo

Introducing Eric Demers, the 33.3 PPG College Hoops Phenom You’ve Never Heard of

February 22, 2020

https://www.si.com/college/video/2020/02/20/eric-demers-historic-basketball-season

Jim Calhoun's St. Joseph Team Soaring

February 17, 2020

https://www.courant.com/sports/hc-sp-jim-calhoun-st-joseph-basketball-column-20200216-v2mknu33pnbjrgfmldl2tribze-story.html

Justin Martin – Reverberations Of An Alpha Scorer

February 14, 2020

https://gomulions.com/news/2020/2/11/mens-basketball-justin-martin-reverberations-of-an-alpha-scorer.aspx

Florida Southern Star Scores 2,000th Point

February 12, 2020

https://www.unionleader.com/sports/college/roger-brown-s-state-of-sports-ex-central-star-hanson/article_53d72601-4fbc-5dc5-89b0-0483dbf3f799.html

Kyle Mangas Helps Indiana Wesleyan Basketball Stay NAIA Powerhouse

February 9, 2020

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/2020/02/07/kyle-mangas-helps-indiana-wesleyan-basketball-stay-naia-powerhouse/4669572002/?fbclid=IwAR1BfTl13d_DzLuyPGGFXwYz46siLxs-lnkz0YvyDY0v0GU1Jzhvz7bVwfE

O'MALLEY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 23-YEAR CAREER

January 20, 2020

http://www.sxucougars.com/article/6248#.XiUn_pNKjVo

Davenport Coach Burt Paddock Notches Win #300

January 19, 2020

https://dupanthers.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-davenport-wins-fifth-straight-and-paddocks-300th.aspx

Nic Reed Becomes Olivet Nazarene's All-Time Leading Scorer

January 19, 2020

http://www.onutigers.com/article/2819

St. Edward's Coach Andre Cook Notches Win #300

January 19, 2020

https://gohilltoppers.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-cook-notches-300th-career-win.aspx

Southern Nazarene's Jhonathan Dunn Becomes First Player in Great American Conference History to Reach 2,000-Point Milestone

January 17, 2020

https://snuathletics.com/news/2020/1/16/basketball-m-2-000-reasons-why.aspx

Third-Ranked Railsplitters Top UVA Wise 76-64, Schertz Wins No. 300

January 14, 2020

https://lmurailsplitters.com/news/2020/1/9/mens-basketball-third-ranked-railsplitters-top-uva-wise-76-64-schertz-wins-no-300.aspx

Multnomah's Justin Martin Breaks NAIA Division II Scoring Record with 74 Points in OT Win

January 14, 2020

https://gomulions.com/news/2020/1/12/mens-basketball-martin-breaks-naia-national-scoring-record-in-unbelievable-fashion-for-lions.aspx

Wayland Baptist's JJ Culver Scores 100 Points in Win

December 12, 2019

https://wbuathletics.com/news/2019/12/10/-9-mens-basketball-culver-pours-in-100-points-for-pioneers.aspx?path=mbball

Penn State Behrend Coach Dave Niland Notches 500th Win! 

December 12, 2019

https://www.psblions.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20191211vys1h8?fbclid=IwAR399CmAbSrktfKjM1S4CpPK-IrELoshipHuef0fBhgHNWtHEgXSXpnHM9M

Indiana Wesleyan Coach Greg Tonagel Reaches 400 Wins

December 10, 2019

http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/6853

Springfield's Jake Ross Becomes School's All-Time Scoring Leader

December 10, 2019

https://springfieldcollegepride.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20191207tg8vkb

Central Missouri Snaps NW MO State's 46-Game Win Streak

December 10, 2019

https://ucmathletics.com/news/2019/12/7/mens-basketball-mules-stun-no-1-northwest.aspx

​1,100! Magee Earns Milestone with Convincing Win over Kutztown

December 3, 2019

http://jeffersonrams.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20191119wl386i

Ridder Reaches 700 in Embry - Riddle's Victory Over Spring Hill, 109-76

December 3, 2019

https://erauathletics.com/news/2019/11/15/mens-basketball-ridder-reaches-700-in-eraumbasketball-victory-over-spring-hill-109-76.aspx

Knights pounce on Panthers 90-51 as Davenport sets record for career wins

December 3, 2019

https://athletics.bellarmine.edu/news/2019/11/13/mens-basketball-knights-pounce-on-panthers-90-51-as-davenport-sets-record-for-career-wins.aspx?path=mbball

https://www.godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2019-20/releases/20191104v3nw9h

Robinson Announces Retirement as Franklin & Marshall Men’s Basketball Coach

December 3, 2019

Watson becomes USI's all-time leader in wins

December 3, 2019

https://gousieagles.com/news/2019/11/18/mens-basketball-eagles-post-30-1-run-to-win-82-63.aspx

Hawkins sets scoring mark; Northwest downs SNU, 100-88

December 3, 2019

https://bearcatsports.com/news/2019/11/2/mens-basketball-hawkins-sets-scoring-mark-northwest-downs-snu-100-88.aspx?path=mbball

Davenport Knocks Off Grand Canyon in Division I Exhibition

December 3, 2019

https://dupanthers.com/news/2019/11/5/mens-basketball-davenport-knocks-off-grand-canyon-in-di-exhibition.aspx

Georgetown College Wins NAIA Division I National Championship

April 3, 2019

http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=211797396&_ga=2.224373405.788876584.1553778224-983119978.1543951226

Northwest Missouri State Completes Undefeated Season as NCAA Division II National Champions

April 3, 2019

https://bearcatsports.com/news/2019/3/30/mens-basketball-national-champions-northwest-completes-perfect-season.aspx 

Wheaton's Aston Francis Named Josten's Trophy Winner

March 18, 2019

https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2019/3/12/general-aston-francis-wins-the-2019-jostens-trophy.aspx

Johnson University's Taylor Gilpin named NCCAA Division II Pete Maravich Award Winner

March 18, 2019

https://thenccaa.org/news/2019/3/5/mens-basketball-dii-taylor-gilpin-named-2019-dii-mens-basketball-pete-maravich-award-recipient.aspx

Lincoln Christian's Zach Thompson named NCCAA Division I Pete Maravich Award Winner

March 18, 2019

https://thenccaa.org/news/2019/3/12/mens-basketball-di-zach-thompson-named-2019-di-mens-basketball-pete-maravich-award-recipient.aspx

Penn State Wilkes Barre Win USCAA Division II National Championship

March 15, 2019

http://basketball.theuscaa.com/2019_Championships/Penn_State_Wilkes_Barre_Victory

Oakwood Win USCAA Division I National Championship

March 15, 2019

http://basketball.theuscaa.com/2019_Championships/Oakwood_Recap

Grace Christian Wins the NCCAA Division II National Championship in Overtime

March 15, 2019

https://gracetigers.com/news/2019/3/9/mens-basketball-2019-nccaa-dii-national-champions.aspx

Spring Arbor Wins NAIA Division II National Championship

March 15, 2019

http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=211795275

Survive and Advance: The Brady Arnold Story

March 6, 2019

https://mountaineast.org/news/2019/3/4/mens-basketball-feature-survive-advance.aspx

Shaw's Junior Amir Hinton to Declare for the NBA Draft

March 6, 2019

https://hbcugameday.com/2019/03/04/d2-hbcu-guard-amir-hinton-declare-nba-draft/?fbclid=IwAR3hqqboQs6rOavv84pzb1BtZDxP26poG-OVYMWi1nqPIiL-6QEKK7Z6MPc

Augustana Coach (IL) Grey Giovanine Diagnosed with Cancer

February 25, 2019

​https://wqad.com/2019/02/11/augie-basketball-coach-announces-cancer-diagnosis/

Columbia Coach Bob Burchard Announces Retirement  

February 25, 2019

https://columbiacougars.com/news/2019/1/15/general-hall-of-fame-mens-basketball-coach-and-athletic-director-bob-burchard-to-retire-following-2018-19-season.aspx

William Jewell Coach Larry Holley Announces Retirement  

February 25, 2019

https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2019/2/5/mens-basketball-legendary-head-coach-larry-holley-announces-retirement.aspx

Wabash Sophomore Jack Davidson Sets NCAA All Divisions Record with 95 Consecutive Free Throws

February 25, 2019

https://fox59.com/2019/02/22/wabash-sophomore-davidson-joins-all-time-great-shooters-with-ncaa-record/

Southwestern College's Cameron Hunt Rewrites Record Book

February 7, 2019

http://www.ctnewsonline.com/sports/article_a31d0480-1f88-11e9-ad76-27b61540988c.html

How Bellarmine Became the Biggest Little Program in College Basketball

February 7, 2019

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentuckiana/2019/01/09/how-bellarmine-basketball-scott-davenport-became-powerhouse-program-louisville/2452970002/

NABC NCAA Division II All American Team

March 23, 2018

http://www.nabc.com/NABC_Releases/2018/d2_all-america

Winningest Coach in College Basketball History, Harry Statham, Out at McKendree

March 23, 2018

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2018-03-07/mckendrees-head-coach-harry-statham-depart-after-becoming

Rochester (MI) Wins USCAA Division I National Championship

March 13, 2018

STAC's Reyes hits the 2,000-Point Milestone One Week After Recording His 1,000th Rebound

January 31,  2018

http://basketball.theuscaa.com/2018_Championships/Rochester_College_Wins_National_Championship-_Ousts_Oakwood_University_80-61

Caldwell Coach Mark Corino Coaches 1,000th Collegiate Game

January 31,  2018

http://stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/mbkb_vs_Molloy-_1-27-18

http://www.caldwellathletics.com/news/2018/1/27/head-coach-mark-corino-coaches-in-1-000th-game-mens-basketball-defeats-usciences.aspx

Kyle Steigenga Breaks Cornerstone Career Scoring Record

January 31,  2018

Jordin Williams Sets LSU-Alexandria Career Scoring Record

January 31,  2018

http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/news/2018/1/27/steigenga-breaks-school-record-leads-mens-basketball-to-81-62-win.aspx?path=mbball

Ron Schultz Celebrates 40 Years at Briarcliff

January 19,  2018

http://www.lsuagenerals.com/article/989.php

http://www.ktiv.com/story/37289410/2018/01/17/schultz-reflects-on-40-years-at-briar-cliff#.WmH7Y425GqE.twitter

Tyheim Monroe Sets Cabrini Career Scoring Mark

January 19,  2018

http://www.cabriniathletics.com/news/2018/1/3/basketball-men-second-half-run-spurs-mens-basketball-to-89-66-win-at-centenary.aspx

LSU-Alexandria and Coach Larry Cordaro Become the Quickest to 100 Wins in NAIA History (in 113 Games)

January 13,  2018

William Jewell's Coach Larry Holley Earns Win #900

January 13,  2018

http://www.lsuagenerals.com/article/975.php

Grinnell's Circus-Like System Leads to Program's 1,000th Victory, Helps Shape Modern Basketball

January 13 , 2018

http://www.jewellcardinals.com/news/2018/1/11/mens-basketball-holley-earns-900th-career-win-in-victory-over-rockhurst.aspx?path=mbball

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/2018/01/13/grinnells-circus-like-system-leads-programs-1-000th-victory-helps-shape-modern-basketball/1017346001/

 Feature on Carroll's All-American Ryan Imhoff 

December 18,  2017

http://406mtsports.com/college/frontier-conference/carroll-college/carroll-college-s-ryan-imhoff-ignores-preseason-snubs/article_7cba6b9d-dccd-5110-819f-22eec1b03b57.html

John Oliver's Inspiring Story 

December 18,  2017

http://d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/west/2017-18/sju-john-oliver

Cabrini's Renaissance Big Man, Tyheim Monroe 

December 18,  2017

http://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-region/atlantic/2017-18/cabrini-monroe-development

Pfeiffer's Currier Earns Career Win #100 

December 18,  2017

http://gofalconsports.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20171210tsbn8c

Husson's Raheem Anderson Reaches 2,000 Career Points 

December 18,  2017

George Tinsley Receives Inaugural Larry Smith Award

December 4,  2017

http://d3hoops.com/notables/2017/12/husson-anderson-2000-points

http://kwcpanthers.com/news/2017/11/7/mens-basketball-george-tinsley-receives-inaugural-larry-smith-award.aspx

Turning Obstacles 2 Opportunities: George Tinsley

July 5,  2017

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/turningobstacles2opportunities-george-wm-tinsley-sr--6285690977092984832

Former Illinois Wesleyan Legend Jack Sikma Elected to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

July 5,  2017

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-wesleyan/iwu-s-sikma-tabbed-for-small-college-hall-of-fame/article_e671c597-a337-51e0-bf8f-b9d01d51cbe7.html

Prairie View A&M Icon Zelmo Beaty Named to the SCB Hall of Fame Class of 2017

July 5,  2017

http://pvpanthers.com/news/2017/6/27/mens-basketball-beaty-named-to-small-college-basketball-hall-of-fame.aspx

http://pvpanthers.com/news/2017/6/27/mens-basketball-beaty-named-to-small-college-basketball-hall-of-fame.aspx

Former Kentucky Wesleyan Star George Tinsley Elected to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

July 5,  2017

http://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/college/southern-indiana/2017/06/27/former-kwc-star-earn-induction-into-scb-hall-fame/103233462/

Walt Frazier Elected to the SCB Hall of Fame Class of 2017

July 5,  2017

http://www.siusalukis.com/news/2017/6/27/mens-basketball-walt-frazier-elected-to-scb-hall-of-fame-class-of-2017.aspx

Former Kentucky State Great Elmore Smith Elected to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

July 5,  2017

http://www.wkyt.com/content/sports/KSU-great-Elmore-Smith-inducted-into-Small-College-Hall-of-Fame-431165073.html

http://www.wkyt.com/content/sports/KSU-great-Elmore-Smith-inducted-into-Small-College-Hall-of-Fame-431165073.html

Legendary Coach Don Meyer to be Inducted into Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

July 5,  2017

http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/19759457/small-college-basketball-hall-fame-induct-don-meyer

Virginia Union's Robbins to be Inducted into Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

July 5,  2017

http://wric.com/2017/06/28/virginia-unions-robbins-to-be-inducted-into-small-college-basketball-hall-of-fame/

Fruits of Faith: Feature on Carroll College All American Zach Taylor

Feb. 17,  2017

http://carrollathletics.com/gameday/men-s-basketball-vs-university-of-great-falls-/mbb/25/

Kentucky Wesleyan's Ken-Jah Bosley Scores 2,000th Point

Feb. 17,  2017

http://www.kwcpanthers.com/news/2017/2/16/mens-basketball-historic-night-at-sportscenter-sends-no-13-kentucky-wesleyan-over-cedarville-76-68.aspx

Cornerstone's Steigenga Surpasses 2,000 Career Points in his Junior Season

Feb. 1,  2017

http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/news/2017/1/28/mens-basketball-steigenga-surpasses-2-000-career-points-in-mens-hoops-67-64-win.aspx

Robert Morris Coach Al Bruehl Wins 600th Game

Feb. 1,  2017

http://www.rmueagles.com/SIDHelp/m/a%7C2201.php

Indiana Wesleyan's Lane Mahurin Joins the 2,000-Point Club

Feb. 1,  2017

http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/5171.php

Kamahl Walker Breaks Endicott Career Scoring Record

Feb. 1,  2017

http://ecgulls.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170131u4pj9f

Alabama-Huntsville's Coach Lennie Acuff Get Win #500

January 23, 2017

http://www.uahchargers.com/news/2017/1/19/mens-basketball-no-25-uah-gives-acuff-500th-victory-with-win-over-shorter.aspx

Colby Taylor Breaks Central College Scoring Record

January 13, 2017

https://athletics.central.edu/news/2017/1/4/mens-basketball-taylor-breaks-all-time-scoring-record-in-dutch-basketball-win.aspx

Berkley College Win Streak Now at 38 Games

January 13, 2017

http://berkeleycollegeknights.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170108zwlesy

Grant Greenberg (University of St. Mary) Breaks Collegiate Scoring Record in the State of Kansas

January 13, 2017

http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/sports/20170106/legends-day-legendary-night-for-spires

Warner's Warren Hall Breaks School Scoring Record

January 5, 2017

http://www.warnerroyals.com/news/2016/12/30/mens-basketball-hall-breaks-basketball-scoring-record.aspx?path=mbball

Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Dick Barnett on the Hardwood Hustle

January 5, 2017

http://hardwoodhustle.com/episode-61-the-legendary-dr-dick-barnett/

Jim Naismith, Grandson of Dr. James Naismith, on the Hardwood Hustle

January 5, 2017

http://hardwoodhustle.com/episode-62-the-history-of-basketball-with-james-naismith-grandson-jim-naismith/