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Q&A with Kansas City men’s basketball guard Rob Whitfield

Q&A with Kansas City men’s basketball guard Rob Whitfield

Kennedy Bright
February 26, 2020

U-News sat down with senior guard Rob Whitfield to discuss his life, path to loving basketball and time at UMKC. Whitfield is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and is playing his second season here at UMKC. Q: What’s it like growing up where you’re from?  A:...

Mens basketball seals last-second victory over Western Illinois

Men’s basketball seals last-second victory over Western Illinois

Kennedy Bright
December 1, 2019

Kansas City men’s basketball won its third-straight home game against Missouri Valley opponent Western Illinois University (WIU) 68-67 at the Swinney Center Saturday night.  “I’m really proud,” said Head Coach Billy Donlon. “If you can draw up a way to win...

Kansas City men’s basketball falls in three straight road games

Kansas City men’s basketball falls in three straight road games

Kennedy Bright
November 17, 2019

Foul trouble, rebounding, and a lack of efficient shooting doomed the Kansas City men’s basketball team on their first road trip of the season, as the Roos fell in all three contests.  Kansas City vs Oklahoma State The Roos lost their first game of the year to Big...

Preview: 2019-20 Kansas City men’s basketball preview

Preview: 2019-20 Kansas City men’s basketball preview

Kennedy Bright
November 5, 2019

The Kansas City men’s basketball team has undergone plenty of change in the past year. A new coaching staff, six returners and 10 newcomers comes with challenges, but the Roos are taking it head on.  “We’ve got six players on our roster who have never played Division...

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