Eric Haut, Tarleton State mens basketball coach, secures his eighth transfer, Ethan Carter, a freshman phenom from Northeastern Junior College. Carter averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds per game, earning Region nine Player of the Year honors. He joins a roster filled with Division one transfers and returners, bringing explosive athleticism and toughness. Carters high-character work ethic and immediate impact potential have fans and the program buzzing. With a strong roster and upcoming schedule, Tarleton State is poised for a championship push.

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Tarleton State University honored its Athletics Hall of Fame inductees for the 2026 class, featuring football star Derek Thomas, athletic trainer Dr. Steve Simpson, track phenom Euphemia Edem, late Sports Doctor Dr. Ron Newsome, and the 2004-2005 mens basketball team. These legends, with their impressive achievements, have cemented Tarletons athletic legacy and inspired future generations.

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Tarleton State mens basketball coach Eric Haut signs TJ Cope, a versatile forward from New Orleans, to bolster their veteran-heavy class. Cope, known for his athleticism and toughness, averaged 8.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game last season. A multi-sport star in high school, Cope is set to major in marketing and is eager to contribute to the teams success alongside former South Plains teammate Caleb Blackwell.

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Tarleton State mens basketball coach Eric Haut secures his fifth transfer signee, six-foot-ten forward Jac Mani, for his senior season. Hailing from Beverly Hills, California, Mani brings size, skill, and experience to the Texans, averaging six points and two-point-seven rebounds last season at Fresno State. Coach Haut praises Manis versatility, paint presence, deep shooting range, and smart floor reads. Mani, a First Team All-League star in high school, sees championship potential in Tarleton States culture. More signee announcements and the 2022-2027 schedule are upcoming, hinting at a promising future for the Texans.

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Tarleton State mens basketball secures another transfer, Adrian Shackleton, a 64 combo guard from Daytona State. Shackleton, a Palm Beach Florida native, started at Weatherford College and shone as a sophomore at Daytona State, helping them reach the national tournament. He averaged 11.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.75 assists per game in conference play. Coach Haut praises Shackletons two-way game and toughness, while Shackleton is excited about the teams vision. Expect more roster news and the full schedule from Tarleton State.

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Caleb Blackwell, a six-foot-one guard from Buford, Georgia, is joining Tarleton State mens basketball as the first transfer signee for the 2026-27 season. Blackwell, who averaged 10.6 points per game at UTEP last year, will suit up alongside returners like Leroy Kelly, Kade Douglas, and Matyas Vrabel, making him one of two seniors on the squad. Coach Eric Haut is excited about Blackwells Division One experience, work ethic, and leadership, and Blackwell himself chose Tarleton for the winning culture, elite staff, and shot at a conference title. Blackwells UTEP stats include 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 36.4% three-point shooting, while at JUCO, he posted 13.1 points and led with assists. Tarleton State is building something special, and Blackwell is expected to light it up for the Texans next year.

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Tarleton States Matyas Vrabel, a six-foot-nine sophomore forward, has committed to return for the 2026-27 season, becoming the third player from last years roster to do so. Vrabel, who played in 14 games off the bench this past season, averaged 2.2 points and 1 rebound per game, shooting 66.7% from the floor. He showcased his potential with a double-figure scoring night against LSU and earned GLIAC Freshman of the Year honors at Davenport University. Coach Haut is excited about Vrabels return, praising his high character, team-first attitude, and skills that fit their system. Vrabel, a sport management major from the Czech Republic, is expected to be a key player next season.

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Tarleton State Mens Basketball Hires Bo Gray as Fourth Assistant Coach

Tarleton State Mens Basketball Head Coach Eric Haut has added Bo Gray to his coaching staff, marking the fourth assistant coach for the upcoming season. Gray brings seven years of college basketball experience, including two seasons as a graduate assistant at Illinois State and five years as a student assistant at Youngstown State. His tenure at Illinois State saw the team achieve twenty-win seasons, a CBI title, and an NIT Final Four run. Haut praises Grays organization, drive, and connections, while Gray expresses his enthusiasm for joining the staff and contributing to the teams success in the United Athletic Conference.

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