Marcus Banks Jr. just signed his pro contract and is headed overseas to Slovakia’s TIPOS SBL with the Nitros Blue Wings — a massive leap after averaging 16+ points and shattering UMass’s three-point record with 112 threes last season. He started every game, hit double figures in 27 of 33 contests, and even dropped 37 points with 10 threes against Central Michigan. He joins teammate Leonardo Bettiol, who’s returning to Italy — proving UMass talent is going global. The Minutemen kick off their next season Nov. 2 vs. Troy, with a TD Garden showdown against Boston College later that month — season tickets are already on sale.

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The MAC basketball tournament for 2027 is shaking things up with a bold new format that rewards regular-season dominance—top seeds get direct semifinal berths, while third and fourth seeds earn quarterfinal byes. This tested system (used 2012–2015) prioritizes consistency and gives the best teams a clearer path to glory—and an automatic NCAA bid. Games kick off March 10, with championship showdowns set for March 13.

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The MAC basketball tournament for 2027 is shaking things up with a bold new format that rewards regular-season dominance—top seeds get direct semifinal berths, while third and fourth seeds earn quarterfinal byes. This tested system (used 2012–2015) prioritizes consistency and gives the best teams a clearer path to glory—and an automatic NCAA bid. Games kick off March 10, with championship showdowns set for March 13.

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