Western Michigan Names Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Finalist Kahil Fennell Head Men’s Basketball Coach

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced the hiring of Kahil Fennell as the new head coach of the WMU Men's Basketball program. Fennell will be formally introduced as the 16th head coach in the history of the Bronco men's basketball program on Monday, March 23, at 5:30 pm at the…

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Kent State Falls to Illinois State in NIT First Round

NORMAL, Ill. - Kent State Men's Basketball's (24-10) season came to an end on Wednesday night dropping their National Invitation Tournament opening round game at Illinois State University by a final score of 79-58. A trio of Golden Flashes scored double-digits despite the hosting Redbirds holding control for most of the contest.

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/kent-state-falls-to-illinois-state-in-nit-first-round/

Western Michigan Athletics Sees Success with Books & Basketball Initiative

Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Western Michigan Basketball programs are focused on making a community impact far beyond game day after concluding the first season of "Books and Basketball". Books and Basketball is a community driven initiative connecting Western Michigan student athletes with local elementary schools in the Kalamazoo area.

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/western-michigan-athletics-sees-success-with-books-basketball-initiative/

Kent State Begins 2026 National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday Night at Illinois State

NORMAL, Ill.  – Kent State Men's Basketball (24-9, 14-4 MAC) having punched their ticket postseason play for the second straight year begins the National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday night. The Golden Flashes will tip-off against the Redbirds of Illinois State University at 8:00 p.m. eastern time. Kent State has reached the NIT quarterfinals in each of their two previous…

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/kent-state-begins-2026-national-invitation-tournament-on-wednesday-night-at-illinois-state/

Billy Donlon Named Eastern Michigan Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Billy Donlon, a veteran coach with more than two decades of experience across the NCAA Division I level and a proven record of building disciplined, winning programs, has been named the 31st head men's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University, Vice President/ Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee announced today, March 17.

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/billy-donlon-named-eastern-michigan-head-mens-basketball-coach/

Eastern Insider Podcast – Season 8 – Episode 25

Episode 25 features in-depth conversations with quarterback Noah Kim, on his return for another season at Eastern Michigan, and assistant sports performance coach Aaron Abraham, on developing basketball players physically and mentally.

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/eastern-insider-podcast-season-8-episode-25/

Golden Flashes to Play in National Invitation Tournament for the Second Consecutive Season

INDIANAPOLIS – Kent State Men's Basketball (24-19) has punched their ticket to the 2026 National Invitation Tournament. The Golden Flashes will play on the road at Illinois State University on Wednesday, March 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. This following a strong season that saw the blue and gold reach the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinal.

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/golden-flashes-to-play-in-national-invitation-tournament-for-the-second-consecutive-season/

Kent State Begins 2026 MAC Tournament on Thursday Night Against Ohio

CLEVELAND – Kent State Men's Basketball (23-8, 14-4 MAC) begins play in the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 12. The third seeded Golden Flashes will tip-off against the sixth seeded Ohio Bobcats in the fourth and final game of the first round at 7:00 p.m. or 30 minutes following the conclusion of game three. All MAC Tournament games will take place inside Rocket…

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/kent-state-begins-2026-mac-tournament-on-thursday-night-against-ohio/

Second Half Surge Falls Short as Kent State Falls to Akron in MAC Tournament Semifinals

CLEVELAND - Kent State Men's Basketball's run in the 2026 Mid-American Conference Tournament came to an end Friday night at Rocket Arena, falling to two-seeded Akron 75-68 in the semifinal round. Following a strong first half from the Zips, the three-seeded Golden Flashes closed the gap to a single possession multiple times while UA kept them at arm's length.

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/second-half-surge-falls-short-as-kent-state-falls-to-akron-in-mac-tournament-semifinals/

Gillespie, Safford, and Woidke Win All-MAC Honors

CLEVELAND – A trio of Flashes have won All-MAC awards for the 2025-2026 season. Delrecco Gillespie has been named All-MAC First Team, and to the MAC All-Defensive Team, Morgan Safford has been named All-MAC Honorable Mention, and Quinn Woidke has been named to the MAC All-Freshman Team. The conference announced their season awards on Wednesday, March 11.

https://macbasketballnetwork.com/gillespie-safford-and-woidke-win-all-mac-honors/