Coach McCall reflecting on his special relationship with Dayton HC Anthony Grant:
"A lot of people don't know this. Anthony offered me my first job. He took the VCU job and called me and offered me his director of basketball ops. Five min later Coach Donovan called me." (1/2)
BREAKING: UMass is hiring Frank Martin as their next head coach, per sources.
The former South Carolina coach will become the 23rd HC in program history.
UMass G Noah Fernades (ankle) WILL play Saturday at St Bonaventure, per HC Frank Martin.
Returning after a 5-game absence, "Mr Massachusetts" is BACK just in time to begin A10 play.
BREAKING: UMass lands F Isaac Kante (
@king_kante23
), grad transfer from LIU. 6'8, 245lbs, Brooklyn NY native.
'20-'21 Stats
🏀 Avg 12.0 PTS, 7.5 REB, 53.6 FG%
💪 Started all 30 games, 28.3 MPG
Huge assist from
@CoachKellogg
🚩
Former UMass G Rich Kelly is joining
@UConnMBB
as a graduate assistant, per his IG.
Kelly spent his entire collegiate playing career in New England:
Quinnipiac ('17-'20)
Boston College ('20-'21)
UMass ('21-'22)
BREAKING: Former Arizona St F Akil Watson is transferring to UMass 🚩 6-9, 205. 3 yrs remaining. Former 4⭐️ prospect
💪Incredible athleticism, high energy 2-way wing
📈 Tremendous addition for Frank Martin and co. HUGE long term upside
@rc_basketball
|
@NH_Lightning
VCU HC Mike Rhodes on the Rams'
2nd half:
"To get to the champ game at VCU, it's something we want to do all the time. But I know one thing -- if you want to win a championship, you got to go take it. Can't play to lose. The last 10nmin we went to try to win a championship." 🏆
BREAKING: 2023 G
@Jaylencurry0
has committed to UMass 🚩 6'2" 175lbs. Ranked
#140
(247Sports) overall in class of 2023.
💨 Explosive burst, excels in open court
🏀 Creative & multilevel scorer off the bounce
@CalvaryChristi3
|
@BooWilliamsAAU
Frank Martin postgame voices deep concerns about team leadership despite UMass' 7-1 record:
"We got a team that's not listening, that's a major problem. Unfortunately, we will have to learn the lesson the hard way because they're not listening in our leadership stinks." (1/8)
BREAKING: 2023 G/F Robert Davis Jr. (
@robertdav1sjr
) has committed to UMass 🚩 6-6, 190lbs. Teammate of Tafara Gapare on Team Melo.
🎯 ELITE 3 PT shooter & form+
💪 HM athleticism & length
😤 High motor & defensive versatility
@SocalAcad
//
@TeamMe7oEYBL
Rutgers fans, you're getting an absolute dawg in
@noahfernandes_
! Tremendous leader and even better person. Going to be an outstanding addition to the Rutgers family ⚔️🛡
You'll be forgiving him soon enough for this moment 😂 Take good care of my man
@CoachPikiell
@stephen_hayn
NEWS: UMass transfer Noah Fernandes has committed to Rutgers, he tells
@On3sports
.
Shot 45.2% from three and 48% from the field this season. Averaged 13.4 PTS, 2.5 REB, and 4.1 AST.
Story w/ quotes:
UMass HC Frank Martin reflects on his first season in Amherst:
"I'm in a great place and we will get this thing done. We've got a core of guys in that locker room that are in it for the long haul, and they're in it to build and grow and become really good." (1/8)
BREAKING: Former South Carolina F
@Danielsanford30
is transferring to UMass 🚩 6'8", 233lbs. 3 yr rem.
Previously committed to Frank Martin at USC.
💪 Physical force in paint, body positioning +
🔋 High motor, tenacious rebounder, versatile defender
@jccougarshoops
|
@Team_CLT
Former SC assistant Will Bailey (
@CoachWillBailey
) will be joining Frank Martin's staff at UMass.
-South Carolina (2020-22)
-Saint Louis (2016-20)
-La Salle (2010-16)
-ETSU (2003-10)
-Maine (2002-03)
-Chicago St (2001-02)
-UAB (1998-2001)
Welcome to the UMass family 🚩
UMass now has 4 players in their 2024 class after landing a pair today:
G Nate Guerengomba 6-4, 200
F Lewis Walker 6-6, 240
F Tyler Mason 6-10, 225
F Luka Damjanac 6-10, 245
Common theme amongst these future Minutemen: Elite size/versatility/character. Frank Martin types 🚩
Matt Cross put it all on the court tonight. The season will have peaks/valleys, but knowing
#33
is wearing maroon will always give UMass a shot.
16 PTS
16 REB (9 OFF)
2 STL
1 BLK
"Matt emptied the tank. That's all you can ever ask for" -
@coachFMartin
Heartbeat of the Minutemen
A10 fans listen up! Lemme introduce you to
@Josh_Cohen35
💪
22 PTS | 2-2 3FG | 8 REB | 3 STL
All that in just 19 MIN 😳
UMass stomps Albany 92-71 on opening night.
🎥 UMass HC Frank Martin on achieving his 300th career victory during tonight's
@CoachesvsCancer
game:
🏀 Motivation behind sharing the
@SportsCenter
featured video on himself with his team this week:
BC transfer F Gianni Thompson (SO) will be on an official visit at UMass today, per sources. Newton MA native, 6-8, 210.
Former 4⭐️ recruit was
#1
MA prospect in 2021 class, 171st nationally (
@247Sports
).
7,016 in attendance at Mullins this afternoon.
Largest
@UMassMBB
crowd since Nov 14th, 2014 vs Siena (8,187).
The home opener following their last March Madness appearance 👀
Frank Martin on coaching against childhood friend Anthony Grant tonight, their 7th meeting all-time:
"Knowing that there's a certain spirit that he's coaching his team with right now, that gives me peace that he's in a good place right now." -
@coachFMartin
Frank Martin on if today's performance over Rhody can be a building block moving forward:
"No. We got to go play at VCU who just beat Dayton -- AT Dayton. If we go in there (practice) tomorrow and start chest bumping each other, VCU is going to punch us right in the mouth."
My A10 Tiers:
First Class 😎
-Dayton
Economy Plus 💺
-Saint Louis
-VCU
Standard Economy ✈️
-Duquesne
-Richmond
-George Mason
-UMass
-St. Bonaventure
Basic Economy 😐
-Davidson
-GW
-Fordham
Baggage Claim 💼
-La Salle
-Rhode Island
-Loyola Chicago
-Saint Joe's
It's that time of the year again folks 👀 Updated
@A10MBB
Bracket:
9 DUQ ]
8 RICH ] 1 VCU ]
12 MASS ]
13 URI ] 5 FORD ] 4 DAY ]
10 SJU ]
15 LOY ] 7 GMU ] 2 SLU ]
11 DAV ]
14 LAS ] 6 SBU ] 3 GW ]
Final In Amherst
UMass 74
VCU 52
Wire-to-wire win for the Minutemen as they have now beaten both Richmond and VCU this week. Tremendous all-around night.
Cross/Cohen: 38 PTS (14/19 FG)
Shulga/Baristow: 10 PTS (3/13 FG)
Frank Martin's squad now 8-1 after a loss this season 🚩
BREAKING: Former Bryant F Daniel Rivera is transferring to UMass 🚩 6-6, 210. 2 yrs remaining. From Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
13.3 PTS
8.1 REB
2.2 BLK
50.3 FG%
31.3 MIN (33 GP)
Physical frontcourt anchor for the Minutemen. Incredible motor & rebounder. Ultimate gluy guy 💪
@OSLBasketball
BREAKING: 2024 4⭐️ F Lewis Walker (
@BigJelly__
) has committed to UMass, 6-6, 240 🚩
🏀 Versatile wing & playmaker, can play both inside + outside
💪 Strong positioning & attacks rim with aggression, physical in paint
@wschristian_mbb
//
@TeamLoadedBBall
It's been a wild ride these past 4 years with
@UMassMilitia
. From 5 wins my freshman year to going to the Frozen 4 last year, it's been quite the journey!
Frank Martin on another huge performance for
@dyondree
off the bench today 💪
"He keeps running into the stands celebrating a basket. He's gonna need more than a body bath because they're gonna have to pull my 300lbs off of him. Dre brings an unbelievable energy to the game." 🔋
Final in Puerto Rico:
UMass 102
LBP 91
Cross looked bouncier than ever, poised for elite senior season, All-A10 💪
Cohen flashed dominance in the post, elite footwork. Passing instincts impressive 🤝
Robert Davis holy moly! Lost track of his 3pt count, at least 5 for sure 🔥
BREAKING: C Mathok Majok has commited to UMass. 7'3" from
@PrepBridgeport
and South Sudan 🇸🇸
Majok will be reclassifying to 2023 and join the incoming freshmen class for
@coachFMartin
and co, per source. BIG TIME ADDITION 🚩💪
Frank Martin on the season high 5,013 in attendance at Mullins today:
"When I walked out for the for the game, I was like -- okay, this is better! -- To be honest with you, I think is this our first saturday afternoon game? I think that helps." (1/5)
Final In Richmond
UMass 69
Richmond 59
How about those Minutemen?!? 🚩👀
UMass hands Richmond their first home loss of the season (12-1).
RELENTLESS effort tonight anchored by Matt Cross (16 PTS, 13 REB) 💪 UMass overpowers Spiders offense (33 FG%), limiting King (11 PTS).
Frank Martin on tonight's Mullins crowd support helping fuel a second half comeback bid:
"Fans were awesome man, I can't be more thankful. It's the first time since I'm coaching here where I actually felt the crowd behind me. I hadn't felt that before. Credit to our fans." (1/3)
BREAKING: UMass has offered its head coaching vacancy to Frank Martin, per
@JonRothstein
The two sides are now working through details of a potential deal.
🎥 VCU HC Mike Rhodes reflects on the Rams' season postgame:
"I've been coaching for a while now. This is one of my most enjoyable seasons I've ever had. We were tough all year long, and we stayed together. I'm really proud of them that they just kept battling." (1/3)
Frank Martin's opening postgame remarks following UMass' 10-point comeback victory vs Dartmouth:
"I'm really proud of what I told the team in the locker room. TJ and Dyondre, those guys chose UMass coming out of high school and during change they chose to stick around." (1/4)
Final in Springfield
UMass 87
West Virginia 79
Minutemen closeout one heck of a performance today. UMass had long stretches of excellent play. ENERGY was immaculate 🔋
Today shall be forever know as the
@robertdav1sjr
game. Someone get him the game ball 🏀 18 PTS (6-8 3FG)
Former Nebraska G Jackson Cronin (
@jackson_cronin
) is transferring to UMass as a PWO 🚩
Cronin appeared in 12 games as a true freshman last season.
Great Neck, NY native and
@nygauchos
alum. Averaged 21.3 PTS, 8.0 REB and 6.1 AST his senior season.
UMass G TJ Weeks has entered the portal as a grad transfer, 2 yr remaining.
Weeks Jr. with back-to-back seasons of 30 games played after missing most his freshman year (hernia). Tremendous ambassador to the
#Flagship
🚩
UMass Career:
9.9 PTS
4.1 REB
1.0 STL
36.5 3FG%
25.0 MIN
Final In Hawaii
UMass 100
Portland 78
Goood morning UMass fans! While you were sleeping
@Josh_Cohen35
pitched a perfect game 🌴
28 PTS | 9-9 FG | 9-9 FT | 29 MIN
Minutemen shake off a tough loss. Most importantly, holding Portland scoreless the last 3:48 (Shoutout to the NET).
Personal News: UMass Hockey's championship is the FIRST title I have witnessed for a sports team I root for during my lifetime.
Man, what a feeling it is to WIN IT ALL 🏆
Dayton's off-ball cutting/screening actions have been tremendous tonight. Dyondre had no shot contesting this Blakney dunk. Holmes had Dre's head turned in the high post boxing out.
Masterclass from Anthony Grant and co. tonight.