2025-2026 Men's Basketball News https://www.stacathletics.com en-us St. Thomas Aquinas College Names John Alesi Head Men’s Basketball Coach https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/Alesi_Hire Alesi becomes the ninth head coach at STAC, and brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience to Sparkill. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/Alesi_Hire Starrell Hearns & Derrick James Receive All-Met Men's Basketball Recognition https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_All-Met_Awards Hearns named a First Team selection, while James tabbed for Second Team kudos. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_All-Met_Awards Five STAC Basketball Student-Athletes Named To CSC Academic All-District Team https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/CSC_Academic_All-District Chapman, Chatman, Jacoby, Michigan and Mahaney each honored for their academic & athletic performances. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/CSC_Academic_All-District STAC Men's Hoops Eliminated by Roberts Wesleyan in Conference Semifinals, 76-62 https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Roberts_Wesleyan_ECC_Semis Starrell Hearns (24pts), Derrick James (16pts) & Brennan Chatman (7pts). Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Roberts_Wesleyan_ECC_Semis PREVIEW: No. 2 Spartans Open ECC Postseason Saturday With No. 6 Roberts Wesleyan in Western New York https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_Semis_Preview STAC hits the road for the East Coast Conference Men's Basketball Semifinals and Finals this weekend. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_Semis_Preview Starrell Hearns, Derrick James and Jordan Green Earn ECC Men's Basketball All-Conference Honors https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_All-Conference The Spartans trio helped lead their squad to its thirteenth straight postseason appearance. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_All-Conference On To The Postseason! Spartans Wrap Regular Season Play with 95-80 Victory Over Mercy https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Mercy Derrick James (16pts), Anthony Daley (15pts), Jamal Hicks, Jr. (13pts), Starrell Hearn (13pts) & Jordan Green (11pts). Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Mercy NCAA East Region Poll: STAC Men's Hoops Holds No. 8 Spot Ahead of Regular Season Finale https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/NCAA_Ranking_2-25-26 Spartans close out regular season play on the road against Mercy University on March 28. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/NCAA_Ranking_2-25-26 Starrell Hearns Claims Met Basketball Writers Association Division II/III Player of the Week Recognition https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MET_MBB_POW_2-24-26 Hearns averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game to lead STAC to a 2-0 week. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MET_MBB_POW_2-24-26 Starrell Hearns Claims ECC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Honors https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_MBB_POW_2-23-26 Hearns averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game to lead STAC to a 2-0 week. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_MBB_POW_2-23-26 94-85 STAC Men's Basketball Victory Over Queens Caps Memorable Senior Day https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Queens Starrell Hearns (29pts & 10rebs), Jordan Green (21pts & 10rebs), Anthony Daley (12pts) & Derrick James (10pts & 12asts). Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Queens Schedule Alert: Nor'easter Affects Sunday Basketball, Ice Hockey, Baseball and Tennis Contests https://www.stacathletics.com/landing/Schedule_Change_-_2-22-26 Basketball games now 11am & 1pm, while Ice Hockey Championship vs. Sacred Heart is postponed. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/landing/Schedule_Change_-_2-22-26 STAC Men's Hoops Secures 83-75 Road Win at Molloy https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Molloy Jordan Green (21pts), Starrell Hearns (14pts) & Derrick James (11pts), Joshua Michigan (14rebs) & Igor Gonzalez (10rebs). Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Molloy STAC Men's Basketball "Under Consideration" As Initial NCAA Division II East Region Poll Revealed https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/NCAA_First_Ranking St. Thomas Aquinas (15-11, 11-3 ECC) visit Molloy University Wednesday evening as ECC playoff race heats up. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/NCAA_First_Ranking Hot Streak Halted: STAC Suffers 82-67 Setback at No. 4 Daemen https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Daemen Starrell Hearns (24pts), Anthony Daley (13pts) & Igor Gonzalez (9pts). Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Daemen STAC Men's Hoops Claims Seventh Straight Win, 63-56 Over D'Youville https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_D-Youville Starrell Hearns (22pts), Derrick James (18pts) & Brennan Chatman (9pts). Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_D-Youville From Stalemate to Statement: STAC Men's Hoops Pulls Away for 96–74 Victory Over Roberts Wesleyan https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Roberts_Wesleyan Starrell Hearns (19pts), Jordan Green (16pts), Brennan Chatman (13pts), Anthony Daley (12pts) & Igor Gonzalez (10pts). Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Roberts_Wesleyan Second Half Surge Propels STAC Men's Hoops to 84-65 Triumph Over Mercy https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Mercy Anthony Daley (18pts), Starrell Hearns (14pts), Derrick James (12pts) & Joshua Michigan (11pts). Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Mercy Six Players in Double Figures as STAC Men's Hoops Downs Dominican in Doc Schelin Classic https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Dominican Green (26pts), Hearns (16pts), Michigan (15pts), Hicks, Jr. (13pts), Chatman (12pts) & James (12pts & 11asts). Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Dominican Starrell Hearns Takes Home ECC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Honors https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_MBB_POW_1-26-26 Hearns shot 57.6 percent from the field (19-of-33) and 50.0 percent from three (8-of-16) to lead STAC to a 2-0 week. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/ECC_MBB_POW_1-26-26 Spartans Win Third Straight, Dismantles Queens 107-72 https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Queens Starrell Hearns (27pts), Anthony Daley (20pts), Igor Gonzalez (16pts) & Derrick James (13pts). Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Queens James Joins 1,000-Point Club, as STAC Men's Basketball Rolls Past Molloy 104-74 https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Molloy Hearns (25pts), James (16pts & 13 asts), Green (11pts) & Michigan (11pts). Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Molloy Six Score in Double Figures, As Spartans Run Past UDC, 93-77 https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._UDC Michigan (18pts), James (14pts & 10asts), Hearns (13pts), Parrotta (12pts), Chatman (11pts) & Green (10pts). Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._UDC Spartans Come Up Short in 95-85 Loss to Staten Island https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_CSI Joshua Michigan (21pts), Derrick James (18pts), Starrell Hearns (16pts) & Brennan Chatman (11pts). Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_CSI Spartans Snap Winless Skid, Down Roberts Wesleyan 88-74 https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Roberts_Wesleyan Starrell Hearns (27pts), Derrick James (22pts), Jordan Green (11pts). Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Roberts_Wesleyan Second Half Struggles Plague STAC Men's Hoops in Loss at Virginia Union https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Virginia_Union Derrick James (13pts), Joshua Michigan (12pts) & Starrell Hearns (10pts). Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Virginia_Union STAC Men's Basketball Drops Fifth Straight, 81-67 at Bentley https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Bentley William Landram II (15pts), Anthony Daley (11pts) & Derrick James (10pts). Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_at_Bentley Men's Basketball Suffers 92-77 Loss to Tampa https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Tampa Anthony Daley (17pts), Starrell Hearns (15pts), Derrick James (13pts) & Jordan Green (11pts). Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Tampa STAC Men's Basketball Suffers Lopsided Loss to Eckerd, 96-61 https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Eckerd Starrell Hearns (12pts), Jordan Green (11pts) & Joshua Michigan (8pts). Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Eckerd Men's Basketball Rally Falls Short in 73-65 Loss to #8 Fairmont State https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Fairmont_St. Starrell Hearns (16 points), William Landram II (13 points), Cameron Codio (11 points). Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.stacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/MBB_vs._Fairmont_St.