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1. Happy 4th of July! - A message of Corey

   Happy 4th of July! - A message of Corey

   Jul 4, 2026

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2. Saint Mary's Big Non-Conference Push | Saint Mary’s Gaels Basketball News

   Saint Mary’s basketball is firing up for the 2026-27 season with a stacked non-conference slate, kicking off with a historic showdown against Nevada at the brand-new Tahoe Blue Event Center — the first college basketball game ever there. With a loaded schedule including UCLA, Texas or Georgetown,...

   Jul 2, 2026

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3. Harry Wessels Heads to NBA Summer League

   Harry Wessels, Saint Mary’s big man and four-year Gael, is headed to the NBA Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs — continuing the Gaels’ nine-year Summer League streak. A top-ten all-time scorer for Saint Mary’s in field goals and blocks, Wessels delivered clutch performances, including a...

   Jun 26, 2026

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4. Saint Mary's vs UCLA Thanksgiving Showdown

   Saint Mary’s Gaels kick off their 2026 season on Thanksgiving Day against UCLA in the high-stakes Rady Children’s Invitational — a matchup that hasn’t happened since 2022 and could set the tone for a historic year under new head coach Mickey McConnell. The tournament, held in San Diego and...

   Jun 24, 2026

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5. Gaels Kick Off Three-Year Series vs New Mexico

   Saint Mary’s Gaels kick off a thrilling three-year road trip against New Mexico, starting December 12, 2026, at The Pit — their first visit since 2001. With Mickey McConnell now leading the program, the Gaels face a stacked non-conference slate including Saint Louis and big-name matchups like…

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   Jun 3, 2026

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6. West Coast Conference 2026-27 Schedule Revealed

   The West Coast Conference just unveiled its 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule, featuring 16 conference games for each of the 10 teams — including newly joined Denver — with seven home-and-away matchups, plus one home-only and one road-only game per team. The detailed slate sets up key rivalries…

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   Jun 3, 2026

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7. Saint Mary's Locks In Big Saint Louis Series

   Saint Mary’s Men’s Basketball is heating up the 2026-27 season with a high-stakes home-and-home series against the reigning Atlantic 10 champs, Saint Louis. The Gaels kick off the rivalry on Nov. 20, 2026, in Moraga, with a return trip to St. Louis set for 2027-28. Both programs boast deep NCAA...

   May 28, 2026

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8. Gaels Basketball: Australia Tour 2026

   Gaels Mens Basketball Team Embarks on Australian Tour in 2026: A Unique Opportunity for Fans and Players Alike Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting....

   May 19, 2026

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9. Saint Mary's Lands 15th Player, Sam Curvy

   Saint Marys mens basketball secures their fifteenth player for the 2026-27 roster with freshman Sam Curvy, a six-foot-four wing from Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. Curvy, a three-year varsity starter, brings a scoring touch and competitive fire to the Gaels, rounding out a roster with…

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   May 13, 2026

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10. Marciulionis Leads Rytas to Finals

    Augustas Marciulionis, a Saint Marys Gael alumnus, led Rytas Vilnius to the Basketball Champions League Finals. Hes averaging 5.8 points and 4.2 assists, shooting 40% from deep. Marciulionis, a two-time WCC Player of the Year, faces AEK Athens in Athens for the finals. Support the show: Get a...

    May 9, 2026

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11. Krebs Joins Phoenix, Strengthens Saint Mary's NBL Pipeline

    Tanner Krebs, a former Saint Marys College standout, has signed a two-year contract with the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Australias National Basketball League. After three successful seasons with crosstown rivals Melbourne United, Krebs is joining the Phoenix, where hell reunite with fellow...

    May 8, 2026

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12. Saint Mary's Gaels Add Turkish Big Man Altuntas

    Mickey McConnell, new head coach for Saint Marys Gaels, secures six-foot-ten post Salih Altuntas from Miami. Altuntas, a Turkish big man, brings size and physicality, promising quick impact. He averaged 12.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game in Turkeys under-nineteen circuit, earning all-league...

    May 5, 2026

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13. Homecoming Star Joins Saint Mary's Coaching Staff

    Saint Marys Mens Basketball Welcomes Hometown Hero Rob Jones: A Player Turned Coach Rob Jones, a Saint Marys alum and former Gael standout, returns to Moraga as an assistant coach under Mickey McConnell. Jones brings player development skills and deep ties to the program, having spent the last…

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    Apr 29, 2026

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14. Saint Mary's Lands Transfer Guard Myles Che

    Saint Marys mens basketball secures a battle-tested guard, Myles Che, for the 2026-27 season. Hailing from California, Che brings 54 college starts, a 50% field goal percentage, and a 42.9% three-point shooting average from his time at Chattanooga and UC Irvine. Despite a preseason injury at…

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    Apr 27, 2026

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15. Mikey Lewis Joins Texas Longhorns

    Mikey Lewis, a four-star guard from Saint Marys, has committed to the Texas Longhorns, bringing scoring punch and two years of eligibility. Known for his high-usage jump shooting and elite free-throw clips, Lewis could help Texas chase deeper runs in the upcoming seasons. Support the show: Get a...

    Apr 24, 2026

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16. Saint Mary's Gains Transfer Boost

    Saint Marys secures a significant addition to their roster with Thomas Ndong, a six-foot-ten forward from Cal Baptist. Ndong, a proven winner from a tournament team, brings rebounding strength and versatility to play the four or five. He averaged four point nine points and six point five rebounds...

    Apr 23, 2026

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17. Texas Lands Top Guard, Small Forward in Transfer Portal

    Texas Boosts Roster with Mikey Lewis and Elyjah Freeman: The Longhorns secure a solid guard in Mikey Lewis from Saint Marys, who averaged 13.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game last season. Additionally, they snag Elyjah Freeman, the number six small forward out of Auburn, who…

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    Apr 23, 2026

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18. Aussie Guard Luke Fennell Joins Saint Mary's

    Saint Marys secures key transfer in Australian guard Luke Fennell, known for his size, skill, and perimeter versatility. Fennell, a four-star prospect, averaged 12.7 points per game in Australia and helped snag gold at the U-eighteen and U-nineteen levels. He joins a stacked Gael backcourt,...

    Apr 23, 2026

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19. ASU Lands Saint Mary's Star, Boosts Rebuild

    Arizona State secures major transfer win with Paulius Murauskas, a star forward from Saint Marys, bolstering their roster and filling the void left by Massamba Diop. Murauskas, a two-time West Coast Conference first-team honoree, brings scoring, rebounding, and assisting prowess. Coach Randy...

    Apr 22, 2026

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20. ASU Lands Top Transfer Murauskas

    Arizona State secures a major transfer win with Paulius Murauskas, a top ten portal prospect from Saint Marys. Coach Randy Bennett, who previously coached Murauskas, lands the highest-rated transfer in ASU history. Murauskas averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game last…

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    Apr 22, 2026

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21. Saint Mary's Lands Greek Transfer Gem

    Saint Marys mens basketball secures a significant transfer, Vangelis Zougris, a six-foot-eight forward from Louisville. Known for his toughness and physicality, Zougris brings impressive skills and international experience to the Gaels frontcourt. Having played professionally in Greece and earned...

    Apr 22, 2026

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22. Iowa Basketball Pursues 7'3 Center Drew McKeever

    Iowa Basketball Eyes Massive Transfer Portal Pickup: Drew McKeever Iowa basketball is making a play for St. Marys center Drew McKeever, a seven-foot-three, 285-pound beast who averaged 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds last season. Schools like Purdue, UConn, and Michigan are also in the mix, but Iowa…

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    Apr 9, 2026

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23. Doc Wellman Joins Saint Mary's Basketball Staff

    Saint Marys College bolsters mens basketball staff with Doc Wellman as new director of basketball operations. Wellman, a seasoned coach and operations director, brings extensive experience from Cal Baptist and Citrus College. His hire is praised for his work ethic and community ties, setting the...

    Apr 8, 2026

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24. Chris Cobb Joins Saint Mary's as Associate Head Coach

    Saint Marys College bolsters mens basketball staff with Chris Cobb as new associate head coach. Cobb, a West Coast talent with deep Bay Area roots, brings twelve years of coaching experience, including ten at Montana where he achieved significant success. He helped the Grizzlies average…

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    Apr 8, 2026

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25. Hardy Asprilla Joins Saint Mary's Basketball

    Hardy Asprilla, a seasoned coach with a storied playing career, joins Saint Marys College as associate head coach. Bringing his West Coast recruiting, coaching, and leadership prowess from Cal Baptist University, Asprilla aims to bolster the Gaels toughness and winning culture. Support the show:...

    Apr 3, 2026

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26. McKeever Enters Transfer Portal

    Saint Marys seven-foot-two center Andrew McKeever, a four-star talent and top center prospect, is entering the transfer portal. Despite being an unranked recruit, he dominated in the WCC, averaging 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Fans and scouts are excited about his potential impact on any...

    Mar 30, 2026

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27. Mikey Lewis Leaves Saint Mary's for Arizona State

    Mikey Lewis, Saint Marys Colleges star guard, is transferring to Arizona State following a breakout sophomore season. His departure leaves a significant void in the Gaels lineup, as he was a key player in their NCAA tournament run. Lewis, who earned first-team All-West Coast Conference honors, is...

    Mar 26, 2026

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28. Murauskas Entering Transfer Portal

    Paulius Murauskas, St. Marys standout forward, enters the transfer portal after a successful junior year in the WCC, earning first team all-conference honors. The Lithuanian star averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, shooting nearly 50% from the field. Murauskas, who...

    Mar 24, 2026

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29. Murauskas Entering Transfer Portal After Bennett's Departure

    St. Marys forward Paulius Murauskas, a standout in the West Coast Conference, enters the NCAA transfer portal following head coach Randy Bennetts departure to Arizona State. Murauskas, who earned All-Conference honors this season, averaged 18.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.…

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    Mar 24, 2026

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30. Mickey McConnell New Gaels Head Coach

    Mickey McConnell, a former star point guard and long-time assistant coach, is set to become the new head coach of Saint Marys College mens basketball team. His appointment, announced on March 23rd, follows a successful tenure where he helped the team secure four consecutive West Coast Conference...

    Mar 24, 2026

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31. Randy Bennett's Transfer Targets: ASU's New Era

    Arizona State University appoints Randy Bennett as new mens basketball coach, aiming to fill roster gaps with talents like Palius Murauskas from Saint Marys. Current roster faces changes, with three players graduating and one planning to transfer. Bennetts assistant, Mickey McConnell, stays at...

    Mar 24, 2026

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32. McConnell Takes Helm at Saint Mary's

    Mickey McConnell, former standout player and associate head coach, takes over as head coach of Saint Marys College mens basketball team after Randy Bennetts departure. McConnell, who played for the Gaels from 2007 to 2011, has been instrumental in the teams success, including five consecutive…

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    Mar 24, 2026

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33. Bennett's Legacy: Saint Mary's Bids Farewell to Winningest Coach

    Randy Bennett, Saint Marys legendary coach, retires after 25 years, leaving a lasting impact on the program. With a 589-228 record, hes the winningest coach in Gaels history, leading them to 12 NCAA tournaments and 18 straight postseasons. Bennetts leadership earned him 7 conference coach of the...

    Mar 23, 2026

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34. Saint Mary's Gaels' NCAA Exit: 109 Wins in 4 Years

    Saint Marys mens basketball team, led by Joshua Dent and Liam Campbell, put up a valiant fight against Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, despite a 63-50 loss. The Gaels defense held the Aggies to a season-low, while their offense drained ten threes, tying their tournament record. This season, the...

    Mar 20, 2026

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35. Saint Mary's Gaels: March Magic in Oklahoma City

    Saint Marys Gaels: March Magic and Mid-Major Dominance - The Saint Marys College mens basketball team has transformed into a top mid-major program, making eleven NCAA tournament appearances in the last two decades, including the past five years in a row. Despite sharing back-to-back regular…

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    Mar 19, 2026

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36. John Arnaudon Named Saint Mary's GM, Bringing Fundraising Expertise

    John Arnaudon, a Saint Marys College alumnus, Hall of Fame member, and former board member, has been appointed as the new general manager for the mens basketball program. With a background in business and a history of philanthropy, Arnaudon is expected to boost fundraising efforts and support for...

    Mar 17, 2026

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37. Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Tournament Run

    Saint Marys Gaels secure 27 wins, 5 losses, earn NABC honors; Murauskas leads in scoring, Bennett named Coach of the Year. Gaels head to NCAA Tournament, face Texas A&M in first round. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected]...

    Mar 17, 2026

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38. Saint Mary's vs Texas A&M: March Madness Clash

    March Madness kicks off with a thrilling seven versus ten showdown: Saint Marys, boasting elite defense, faces Texas A&M, relying on senior shooters. Saint Marys holds a slight edge, but Texas A&Ms experience and three-point prowess could spark an upset. Tune in Thursday, March 17th at 7:30 PM...

    Mar 16, 2026

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39. Seven Seeds Ready to Shake Up Tournament

    Four sneaky threats in this years N-C-A-A tournament: Kentucky, Miami, Saint Marys, and U-C-L-A. Despite late-season hiccups, they earned solid seeding and boast impressive records. Analysts rank them in the top thirty nationally, setting them up for potential deep runs. Kentucky brings size and...

    Mar 16, 2026

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40. Aggies Punch NCAA Tournament Ticket, Face Saint Mary's

    Texas A&Ms mens basketball team, led by first-year head coach Bucky McMillan, secured a tenth seed in the N-C-A-A Tournament. They face seventh-seeded Saint Marys in Oklahoma City, promising an intense first-round clash. Despite a rollercoaster regular season, the Aggies surged to a top-five…

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    Mar 16, 2026

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41. Saint Mary's Gaels Dance Again, Set for NCAA Tournament

    Saint Marys Gaels secure fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament berth, setting a new program record. With a 25-7 record, they clinch their fourth straight West Coast Conference regular season title and face Texas A&M in Oklahoma City. This streak places them in an elite group of thirteen teams...

    Mar 16, 2026

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42. Paulius Murauskas Finalist for Lou Henson Award

    Paulius Murauskas, Saint Marys junior forward, is a finalist for the Lou Henson Award, recognizing the top mid-major college basketball player. The Lithuania native led the West Coast Conference in scoring, topping six hundred points in a single season. He also notched double figures in thirty of...

    Mar 13, 2026

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43. Saint Mary's Harry Wessels: Nolan Richardson Finalist

    Saint Mary's Harry Wessels: Nolan Richardson Finalist

    Mar 10, 2026

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44. Gaels Fall Short in WCC Semifinal, Eyes on Selection Sunday

    In a closely contested West Coast Conference semifinal, the Saint Marys Gaels fell to the Santa Clara Broncos, 76-71. Paulius Murauskas and Mikey Lewis led the Gaels with 26 and 23 points respectively. Despite outrebounding the Broncos, the Gaels couldnt secure the win due to a late surge that…

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    Mar 10, 2026

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45. Saint Mary's vs Santa Clara: WCC Tournament Showdown

    Saint Marys Gaels, with a 27-4 record, face Santa Clara Broncos in the West Coast Conference Tournament. Gaels lead in defense, allowing 64.2 points per game, while Broncos rank second in assists with 17 per game. Gaels won the last matchup 86-67, with standouts Paulius Murauskas and Mikey Lewis....

    Mar 9, 2026

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46. WCC Tournament: Top 3 Teams Vie for Automatic Bid

    The West Coast Conference tournament in Vegas features twelve teams, with Gonzaga, Saint Marys, Santa Clara, and Oregon State as top contenders. Gonzagas defense is formidable, but their offense struggles. Saint Marys dominates rebounds and hits threes. Santa Clara mixes creative offenses with a...

    Mar 7, 2026

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47. Bennett Finalist for Coach of the Year Honors

    Saint Marys Coach Randy Bennett, a finalist for both the Jim Phelan and Hugh Durham Awards, has led the Gaels to seven WCC titles, including four straight. Despite losing four starters, the team boasts a 27-4 record and top-25 rankings, thanks to standout performances from freshmen like Joshua...

    Mar 5, 2026

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48. March Madness: Top Players Shine in Conference Tournaments

    March Madness kicks off with conference tournaments, and fans choose the mens player of the week. Top candidates include Jordan Riley from East Carolina, Camren Hunter from Central Arkansas, and Gavin Sykes at Long Beach State. These players led their teams to impressive wins, including upsets…

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    Mar 5, 2026

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49. Saint Mary's Basketball Stars Shine Academically

    Saint Marys basketball team continues to excel academically, with Joshua Dent and Harry Wessels earning West Coast Conference All-Academic honors. Dent, a sophomore point guard, boasts a 3.34 GPA in business administration and led the conference in minutes played. Wessels, a senior center…

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    Mar 4, 2026

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50. Saint Mary's Stuns Gonzaga, Secures WCC Title

    Saint Marys Secures Shared WCC Title, Outduels Gonzaga in Second Half In a thrilling matchup, Saint Marys defeated Gonzaga 70-59, securing a shared West Coast Conference regular season title. The Gaels, with a 16-2 league record, matched Gonzagas 16-2 record. Mikey Lewis led Saint Marys in the...

    Mar 4, 2026

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