NBA Archives – The Statesman

Keenan Fitzmorris’ breakout was a long time coming

Alex StreingerMen's Basketball SportsApril 16, 2023July 28, 2023

This past season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team struggled to find its footing with a reconstructed roster in a new conference. However, it appears to have found some stability…

Anthony Roberts declares for NBA draft, won’t return to Stony Brook

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsApril 10, 2022April 12, 2022

Anthony Roberts, the guard who led the Stony Brook men’s basketball team in scoring last season, announced on Saturday, April 9 that he will not use his final year of collegiate eligibility and declare for the NBA draft instead.

Not playing the national anthem could bring our nation together

Matt LindsayOp-eds OpinionsMarch 13, 2021March 15, 2021

#OPINION Mark Cuban should be applauded for his decision to stop playing the national anthem.

The fight for equality inspires ‘champions of change’ in the sports community

Amaya McDonaldArts Black History Month 2021 Culture Special IssuesFebruary 16, 2021February 18, 2021

Following the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the summer of 2020, athletes have become noticeably more vocal when it comes to addressing systematic and systemic racism in the United States.

Newcomer Rodriguez helps Stony Brook edge out Fairfield in overtime for first win

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsDecember 5, 2020December 11, 2020

Coming off a 14-point road loss to Saint Peter’s on Tuesday, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team needed overtime to best the Fairfield Stags home at Island Federal Arena on Friday, Dec. 4, squeaking out a 72-69 victory.

Stony Brook is postponing fall sports, and the NCAA should follow

Ryan PavichOp-eds OpinionsAugust 11, 2020

While the Big 10 and Pac-12 conferences recently postponed their seasons, the remaining Power Five conferences are intending to play college football this fall. While many professional athletes can opt-out of playing, college athletes cannot do so.

Numerous players explore departure from Stony Brook

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Sophomore guard Miles Latimer entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 20. On March 30, he officially announced that he would be transferring to the Bucknell Bison of the Patriot League.

America East basketball championships canceled

Ryan PavichMen's Basketball Sports Women's BasketballMarch 12, 2020March 8, 2021

In lieu of the championship match, the Seawolves were declared the conference champions after winning the regular season title and advancing to the title game.

Warren’s late scoring pushes Women’s Basketball over Albany in AE quarterfinals

Ross O'KeefeSports Women's BasketballMarch 5, 2020March 8, 2021

Overtime saw Warren take over and finish the job, gaining their first lead all game with 1:24 left and advancing to the America East semifinals shortly after.

Stony Brook loses close battle at Providence

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsDecember 16, 2019February 15, 2020

In the second game of a difficult 4-game road trip, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team lost 82-78 to the Providence Friars (6-5) on Saturday, Dec. 14, dropping their second consecutive game and falling to 7-5 on the season. The Seawolves held a second-half lead again in the third meeting between the America East and Big East schools but were unable to beat the size and physicality of the Friars.