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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...

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...

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 Roos will look to secure second place in the Summit League with a win. (Julia Kapros/Roo News)

Men’s basketball: Roos set to face Jackrabbits in regular season finale

Jackson Ogden
February 26, 2022

The 2021-2022 regular season comes to an end this Saturday, Feb. 26, as Kansas City takes on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in a game with conference implications on the line. The Jackrabbits have already clinched the Summit League with an incredible 26-4 record and a...

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