Tarleton State Men’s Basketball just finalized their 16-player roster with the addition of Utah transfer Josh Hayes, setting the stage for a seasoned squad ready to compete in their first United Athletic Conference season. Hayes, who averaged nearly three points and two rebounds for Utah last year, brings size, length, and high basketball IQ — exactly what Coach Eric Haut is looking for. A standout at Northwest Florida State before transferring, Hayes sees Tarleton as the perfect fit to build something special with a culture built on winning. With twelve players aged juniors or older, this team is poised to make waves in their inaugural conference campaign — all while fans can follow every update on Instagram and X.

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Tarleton State is set to make history as the first-ever host of the UAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments in March 2027 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas — their first Division I conference tournament appearance in their home state. The venue, known for hosting major events since 2009, holds over 7,000 fans and offers a familiar stage for Tarleton, who previously won Lone Star Conference titles there during their Division II days. The new conference brings back old rivals like Abilene Christian and UT Arlington while adding fresh competition. Season tickets are on sale now, with non-conference schedules to be announced soon — follow @tarletonwbb and @tarletonmbb for updates.

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