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Junior forward Tyrell Sturdivant drives to the basket in a game against Vermont on Jan. 28.
 Sturdivant is the top scorer among returning players this season. SAMANTHA MONTES/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook Men’s Basketball could be facing the “most challenging” non-conference schedule ever, Director of Athletics says

Joseph Konig August 19, 2017
This season, the Seawolves will be faced with four 2016-17 NCAA tournament teams, a projected top-five team and tough road matchups at Michigan State, UConn, Rutgers and Hofstra.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball head coach Jeff Boals in a mid game interivew on Feb.
 12. He announced ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Jaron Cornish, JUCO point guard, transfers to Stony Brook

Gregory Zarb April 13, 2017
Stony Brook Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Boals and Stony Brook Athletics announced the acquisition of junior college point guard Jaron Cornish via transfer Thursday afternoon.
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Roland Nyama announces he will not return next season

Roland Nyama announces he will not return next season

Skyler Gilbert March 21, 2017
Redshirt junior forward Roland Nyama announced via Instagram he will not return to the Stony Brook men's basketball team for his senior athletic season on Tuesday.
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Albany edges Mens Basketball in semis, national tourney hopes over

Albany edges Men’s Basketball in semis, national tourney hopes over

Kunal Kohli March 7, 2017
The Seawolves fell, 63-56, in the America East Semifinals to the Great Danes on Monday.
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Woodhouse, Yeboah come up big in Seawolves quarterfinal win

Woodhouse, Yeboah come up big in Seawolves’ quarterfinal win

Skyler Gilbert March 2, 2017
In the opening minutes of Stony Brook's 70-60 quarterfinal victory over Binghamton on Wednesday, Lucas Woodhouse made one thing abundantly clear: he is healthy.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball Head Coach Jeff Boals during a halftime interview. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Jeff Boals adapting to new culture both on the court and off

Kunal Kohli February 26, 2017
Boals is a players’ coach. He uses his experience to help guide players as opposed to forcing a system onto them.
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Junior guard Roland Nyama looks to pass in a game against Binghamton on  Feb. 18. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s basketball falls on road to UMBC after slow start

Raphael Tafuro February 25, 2017
At one time down 17 with 16:30 remaining, Stony Brook managed to cut the deficit to three with 8:41 left to play, but it was the closest Stony Brook came to taking the lead.
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Junior forward Jakub Petras attempts to score against Binghamton. The Slovakian native has LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Seven feet of energy: how Jakub Petras found his place at Stony Brook

Kunal Kohli February 19, 2017
After a fast break dunk against UMass Lowell, his second of the season, Petras celebrated by chest-bumping head coach Jeff Boals.
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Stony Brook routs Binghamton, Warneys No. 20 unfurled from rafters

Stony Brook routs Binghamton, Warney’s No. 20 unfurled from rafters

Kunal Kohli February 19, 2017
Akwasi Yeboah led all scorers in Stony Brook’s blowout win against Binghamton, 76-55, for the team’s sixth consecutive win. Stony Brook improved to 12-2 in conference play.
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Junior guard Roland Nyama (No. 24) passes the ball to a teammate under the basket. Nyama scored the game winning free throws against Maine. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Nyama’s career day saves Seawolves in thriller over Black Bears

Tim Oakes February 13, 2017
A free throw sealed a 67-66 Stony Brook victory over Maine at Island Federal Credit Union Arena on Sunday.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball head coach Jeff Boals in a mid game interivew on Feb.
 12. He announced ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

AE champs or bust: Players have bought into Boals’ once lofty goals

Kunal Kohli February 12, 2017
Comeback wins and second half efforts are a testament to the team’s mentality. Rather than focusing on the big picture, Boals and his team have a one-game at a time mentality.
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Stony Brook dunks all over UMass Lowell, wins 83-72

Stony Brook dunks all over UMass Lowell, wins 83-72

Kunal Kohli February 7, 2017
Seconds later, the 6-foot-11 Slovakian led the fast break and threw down his second dunk in 16 seconds, also the second of the season. Let that sink in.
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