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Junior guard/forward Jamar Brown takes a layup.

Kansas City Men’s Basketball Looks Ahead to Next Season

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
April 3, 2024

 After finishing the conference season 10-6 and second seed in the conference tournament, many had high expectations for the Kansas City men’s basketball team.   However, when the time came for the team to show up, it didn’t.   In the do-or-die situation of the...

Jerod Fox has many responsibilities as Assistant Athletics Director

Beyond the Scoreboard: A Day in the Life of an Assistant Athletics Director

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

 In the world of Kansas City Athletics, every day looks different. Employees have to learn to be flexible and adapt. From everyday meetings to the excitement of a game day, the day-to-day duties of Assistant Athletics Director of KC Athletics, Jerod Fox, spans a variety of responsibilities.    Fox’s...

Sophomore forward Jeff Ngandu slam dunk

Swinney’s Warm Embrace: Fans Reflect on the Heartbeat of UMKC Basketball

Alexandrea Erisman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024

On a warm night in February, fans of all ages nearly packed the Swinney Center to watch the men’s basketball team take on Denver.    Foam fingers and popcorn donned in the university’s gold lit up the bleachers as the crowd took to their feet each time the Roos scored.     Finding...

Junior guard/forward Jamar Brown scored 15 points for the Roos on Saturday night.

Roos Fall Against Tommies in Summit League Battle

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024

  A desperate team is a scary team.    After dropping four of their last six games, the St. Thomas Tommies came charging into Swinney on Saturday night.    A mere 34 days prior, the Roos traveled north to St. Paul, Minn. to take on St. Thomas on its home court....

Men’s Basketball Delivers Defeat to South Dakota

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024

  On Saturday, the Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team faced off against the South Dakota Coyotes in a game that ended with a 81-57 victory for the Roos.     Kansas City delivered a performance coded with teamwork and strategy during UMKC Law School Night at...

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