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UMKC men’s basketball head coach steps down

UMKC men’s basketball head coach steps down

Logan Lazarczyk
April 25, 2022

The Roos men’s basketball team is losing head coach Billy Donlon after three seasons at the helm. In a statement released Thursday, the university said Donlon was stepping away to pursue other opportunities. According to reporting from the Kansas City Star, Donlon is likely...

The Kansas City men’s basketball team added a talented and promising transfer from Lamar University this April, guard Anderson Kopp. (Instagram)

Roos sign highly-anticipated transfer from Lamar University

Brandon Clark
May 5, 2021

The Kansas City men’s basketball team added a talented and promising transfer from Lamar University this April, guard Anderson Kopp. Kopp is a 6-foot-6-inch shooting guard that will bring good size and scoring ability to the position for the Roos roster this upcoming season. “We’re...

Men’s basketball dominates Chicago State on Senior Night

Men’s basketball dominates Chicago State on Senior Night

Evan Davis
March 1, 2020

Looking to potentially clinch the second seed in the WAC tournament, the Roos helped themselves in a big way Saturday night in their final home game of the year, dismantling the Chicago State Cougars, 80-58.   “I thought we put the ball inside where it needed to go against...

Kansas City men’s basketball extends win streak to three with wins over Crowley’s Ridge, Chicago State

Kansas City men’s basketball extends win streak to three with wins over Crowley’s Ridge, Chicago State

Evan Davis
February 2, 2020

The Kansas City men’s basketball team put forth a great effort on both ends of the court in a 99-41 blowout win over the Crowley’s Ridge Pioneers last week. The win gave the Roos a perfect 5-0 non-conference home record for the season. “I thought we played a little...

Men's 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...

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