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Walker averaged 7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his freshman year at Stony Brook. HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN

Ahmad Walker transfers back into SBU basketball program

David Vertsberger April 28, 2015
Junior Ahmad Walker, a year after leaving the Seawolves for Barton Community College, will come back to Stony Brook as a JUCO transfer and be available for next season.
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The Seawolves suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Albany in the America East Championship game and again in the College Basketball Invitational matchup with Mercer. Both losses came as the result of last-second shots. HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN

Nwamu’s last-second shot ends Seawolves season in first round of CBI

David Vertsberger March 19, 2015
Stony Brook dealt with a serious case of déjà vu in its first-round CBI matchup with Mercer, falling at the hands of Ike Nwamu’s game-winner with 1.2 seconds to go.
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Seawolves once again come up short of NCAA Tournament after Hooley nails last-second three for Great Danes

Seawolves once again come up short of NCAA Tournament after Hooley nails last-second three for Great Danes

David Vertsberger March 14, 2015
Peter Hooley leapt on top of the media table as Albany fans crowded behind him, scouring the SEFCU Arena hardwood in celebration.
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Deshaun Thrower (above, No. 1) came alive in the second half of Stony Brooks win over Vermont. The freshman scored 16 points in the games final 20 minutes. BRIAN JENKINS / UVM ATHLETICS

FINAL: Men’s basketball defeats Vermont 79-77, advances to finals

David Vertsberger March 8, 2015
The Seawolves made the same mistakes that hurt them against Vermont twice during the regular season in the first half of this game.
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Jameel Warney posts up against Magnus Richards early in the first half of the America East Quarterfinal game against Binghamton on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Warney attempted only four shots in the first half, going into halftime with only three points. HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN

Warney’s double-double propels Seawolves past Bearcats, 62-57

David Vertsberger March 4, 2015
The season came full circle for Jameel Warney on Wednesday night when he stepped to the line for two crucial late-game free throws. See full gallery and Storify.
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The Stony Brook mens basketball team finished the regular season with a 21-10 overall record. The Seawolves will now look to take home their first America East Championship. HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN

Men’s basketball looks to finally earn chance to dance

David Vertsberger March 2, 2015
Here we are. The Stony Brook men’s basketball team is once again on the verge of taking on the America East for a shot at advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
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Kameron Mitchell’s emergence has been key for Seawolves

David Vertsberger February 10, 2015
“That’s one of my favorite quotes,” Kameron Mitchell said as he pointed to an hourglass tattoo on his right arm with the words “time waits for no man” embedded with it.
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Points in the Paint: Men’s team struggling against Catamounts, and how Ogunnorin can be difference maker for the women’s team

The Statesman February 9, 2015

By David Vertsberger and Andrew Eichenholz Point #1: The Stony Brook men’s basketball team needs to figure out how to beat Vermont. The Seawolves are now 0-2 against Vermont on the season after...

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Men’s basketball tops Hartford, falls at UNH

The Statesman February 2, 2015
In need of a convincing victory over one of the conference’s elite, Stony Brook exhibited its defensive moxie in a 72-66 home win on Wednesday night over Hartford.
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Points in the Paint: Warney’s defense and women’s team’s rebounding

The Statesman February 2, 2015
Opposing teams know the first player they need to scheme against when Stony Brook appears on their schedule is the 2013-14 America East Player of the Year Jameel Warney.
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Points in the Paint: Four things you missed over winter break

The Statesman January 27, 2015
In what could be considered the biggest win in program history, Stony Brook upstaged the Washington Huskies in Seattle, 62-57, just before the calendar flipped to 2015.
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Seawolves bounce back with two road wins after Albany loss

The Statesman January 26, 2015
Stony Brook men's basketball got a pair of road wins after getting embarrassed at home against Albany, improving their America East conference record to 5-2 on the season.
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