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Roo-membering: 2021-2022 Men’s Basketball

Dayton Little, Writer
September 18, 2022

With the college basketball season approaching, it’s crucial to not only look to the future of our men’s basketball program, but to also remember previous teams and their accomplishments.    Just last season the team claimed 19 victories, only two short of the...

Photo Series: UMKC Mens Basketball Feb. 24

Photo Series: UMKC Men’s Basketball Feb. 24

Julia Kapros
March 2, 2022

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...

Men’s basketball: Roos dominant first half helps them cruise past South Dakota

Men’s basketball: Roos dominant first half helps them cruise past South Dakota

Cristian Martinez
February 28, 2022

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 four UMKC Mens Basketball seniors huddled up on the floor and smiling

Men’s basketball: Roos sweep the Denver Pioneers in a weekend double-header at Swinney Center

Evan Lohman
February 22, 2021

The Roos played a frustrating first half in Friday’s game. Kansas City’s top scorers Josiah Allick and Brandon McKissic picked up early fouls that limited their playing time. With forward Arkel Lamar unavailable, the Roos offense needed someone to step up. Luckily, senior...

Men’s basketball can’t make history in first home loss of season to California State Bakersfield

Men’s basketball can’t make history in first home loss of season to California State Bakersfield

Evan Davis
January 19, 2020

Kansas City men’s basketball entered last week’s contest against California State Bakersfield (CSUB) with a chance to clinch the team’s best ever home record to start the season. The Roos were unable to make history, however, falling 64-74 in their first defeat at Swinney...

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