Marvin Nesbitt Jr., #33, scores a slam dunk against South Dakota. Marvin Nesbitt Jr, #33, jumps for the rebound as he and two South Dakota players fight for the ball. Shemarri Allen, #5, guards against a South Dakota player’s fade-away. Arkel Lamar, #3, shoots his...

In front of a rowdy crowd last Thursday, a composed Kansas City Roos team bested South Dakota 72-63. Graduate guard Evan Gilyard II dominated the Coyotes defense in an impressive first half. With his step-back jumpers and ability to weave around defenders inside the paint,...

The 13-9 Kansas City Roos faced the 8-12 St. Thomas Tommies for the first time in UMKC history on Thursday night. By the time the clock hit zero, however, both teams looked like classic rivals.  Kansas City’s first points came via Arkel Lamar’s three-point shot,...

The Roos made a strong comeback effort during the second half in their 69-65 loss to North Dakota State in Sunday’s Summit League tournament.  Kansas City came into the game as the sixth seed, while North Dakota State was ranked as the third seed for the tournament. The...

Kansas City’s men’s basketball team lost its final two games of the regular season at South Dakota State in a weekend double-header. The Jackrabbits won 67-49 on Friday and 89-77 on Saturday. Entering Friday’s game, the Roos were in the midst of a five-game win streak....