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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Two UMass basketball stars, big man Abdullah Ahmed and freshman phenom Christian Martin, are crushing it overseas with USA East Coast—winning their opener 79-75 in Montreal. Led by assistant coach Brian Steele (who’s stepping into the head coach role), this veteran program has taken college players to 15 countries since 2006 to prep for international competition. Ahmed, a 6’10” transfer from BYU with G League block pedigree, is dominating the paint, while Martin, son of UMass head coach Frank Martin and a high school standout, brings elite athleticism. With Steele’s deep ties to the Martin family—from his time at South Carolina to the Final Four—it’s a perfect blend of experience, culture, and growth on the global stage.

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UMassGives smashed its goals, raising over $2.2 million from more than 12,000 donors—nearly $530K for athletics alone, fueling scholarships, student-athlete support, and operations. With a target of 2,000 donors for athletics and team-specific goals, the campaign thrived thanks to challenge gifts, a $100 matching program, and “Power Hour” bonuses that turned campus giving into a vibrant, community-driven movement.

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The UMass Minutemen just unveiled a spicy nonconference basketball schedule packed with rivals, power conference matchups, and holiday excitement — starting with a showdown against Troy, then a high-stakes Hall of Fame clash at TD Garden against Boston College, followed by home games against UMass Lowell, Bryant, and Maine, plus a Thanksgiving Eve tilt against Northeastern. They’ll also face ACC foe Wake Forest in Springfield and compete in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge (opponent TBD in February). Don’t forget to grab season tickets and catch the team’s golf tournament on September 14th — this slate is built for drama, pride, and hoops fever.

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UMass Minutemen hit TD Garden this Friday, November 6th, for a high-stakes showdown against Boston College in the TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series — a rematch of last year’s thrilling 29-point performance by Marcus Banks Jr. that snapped an 11-year drought between the rivals. The Eagles hold the all-time series edge, but UMass has a strong neutral-site record, and this game kicks off a doubleheader with Michigan vs. UConn — one ticket gets you to both. Later this year, UMass returns to Springfield for another Hall of Fame clash against Wake Forest. Fans can snag presale tickets now for a chance to witness the Minutemen in a major arena, energizing a home-state crowd.

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