UNO Basketball 2022-2023

[Greg S]

UNO hires their new basketball coach:


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[Brad]

Apparently his speech today was great. Please post a link to the video if you see it.

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New UNO men's basketball coach wants to contend for NCAA tournament



New UNO Men's basketball coach Chris Crutchfield wants to UNO to be in the NCAA tournament

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University of Nebraska-Omaha introduces new Maverick men's basketball coach



Maverick fans, students and media meet new University of Nebraska-Omaha men's basketball coach Chris Crutchfield live during a press conference on Monday at Baxter Arena.

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Ted Carter on new UNO basketball coach "We're going to see winning at another level"



University of Nebraska President Ted Carter: New UNO basketball coach hire is exciting "We're going to see winning at another level"

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Adrian Dowell "we shot for the stars" with Chris Crutchfield



Adrian Dowell on what drew him to hire Chris Crutchfield

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How To Watch: Crutchfield Introductory Press Conference

The Omaha community is invited to attend in person or stream live the introductory press conference for the Omaha men's basketball new head coach Chris Crutchfield.

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Brown Signs with Omaha Men's Basketball

Omaha men's basketball has announced the second recruit of head coach Chris Crutchfield's tenure. Kennedy Brown signed with the program Monday afternoon. “Kennedy is a big, strong, and mobile power forward that plays with a relentless motor," said Crutchfield. "Kennedy also has the ability to step out and play on the perimeter. We are excited to add his physical presence and size to our roster. We cannot wait to see his improvement over the next three years.

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Men's Basketball Completes 2022-23 Roster

Head men's basketball coach Chris Crutchfield announced the final three signees to the 2022-23 roster. The additions include two sophomore transfers, JJ White and Marquel Sutton, and one freshman, Ja'Sean Glover.

They round out a recruiting class of eight players joining earlier commits Luke Jungers, Tony Osburn, Jaeden Marshall, Kennedy Brown, and Jamal Ambrose.

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Men's Basketball Announces 2022-23 Non-Conference Slate

Head men's basketball coach Chris Crutchfield announced the 2022-23 non-conference schedule Tuesday morning. The 14-game slate includes one exhibition, four home games, five power-five opponents, and four 2021-22 NCAA Tournament opponents. The Mavericks will welcome Mid-American Christian on Nov. 1 for an exhibition at Baxter Arena. Omaha opens the regular season with the 2021-22 national champions in Kansas. The Mavericks and Jayhawks will tipoff the year on Nov. 7. Omaha will then play at Nebraska on Nov. 10.

The Mavericks play the next two games at home. The home opener is slated for Nov. 13 vs. Idaho followed by Ball State on Nov. 16. Omaha opens a seven-game road trip at Iowa on Nov. 21. The Hawkeyes upset Purdue last season to be crowned the Big Ten champions for the third time in program history. Thanksgiving will be spent in Niceville, Florida with the Mavericks participating in the Emerald Coast Classic. Omaha will play Louisiana Monroe on Nov. 25 to open the tournament. On Nov. 26, the Mavericks will take on either Southern or Loyola (MD).

On their way out of Florida, the Mavericks will play at Mississippi State to wrap up November's action. December tips off at Texas A&M – Corpus Christi on Dec. 3. The final two games of the road stretch will be played at Drake (Dec. 7) and Montana State (Dec. 10). Corpus-Christi and Montana State clinched their respective conference titles for automatic bids to the big dance. Omaha returns to Baxter Arena Dec. 13 hosting Midland before hitting the road again for a quick trip to Iowa State on Dec. 21. The Cyclones received an at-large bid and took their post-season run to the Sweet 16. The Summit League portion of the schedule is anticipated to be released mid-July.

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New Omaha Basketball Player Found New Staff to be Everything he was Looking for!

The Omaha News
The Omaha News streams live every Wednesday at 4 p.m. on YouTube, Facebook and The Knowledge Network (TKN) during the academic year. The half-hour newscast also airs state-wide on NET reaching all of Nebraska’s 1.9 million residents

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Fidler Tabbed Preseason All-Summit First Team

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Omaha men's basketball team was tabbed ninth in the 2022-23 Summit League Preseason Poll, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. Frankie Fidler represents the Mavericks as a Preseason All-Summit First Team selection. The preseason poll and awards were tallied in a vote of the league's head coaches, sports information staff, and media. Oral Roberts was tabbed the preseason favorite this season collecting 28 first-place votes, while defending Summit League champion South Dakota State was selected second with 11 first-place votes. South Dakota and North Dakota State round out the top-four. The Coyotes tallied the remaining first-place vote. In the fifth through eighth spots falls Denver, Kansas City, Western Illinois, and St. Thomas, respectively. Below the Mavericks in 10th is North Dakota.

Omaha finished its 2021-22 campaign at the 5-25 mark. A 4-14 finish in the Summit League earned them a trip to the championship as the No. 8 seed where the Mavericks fell in the opening round to South Dakota State. Fidler takes home a preseason all-league nod following a stellar freshman season. He led the Mavericks in scoring with 12.9 points per game on 48.6 percent from the field, 42.9 percent from three-point range, and 82.4 percent from the foul line. The Bellevue, Nebraska native scored double-figures 19 times last season including two 30-point performances. Fidler dropped a career-high 37 points at North Dakota which was the most points scored in a game last year by a freshman. His 35 points vs. SDSU in the league quarterfinals was the second most by a freshman in tournament history. Head coach Chris Crutchfield enters his first season at the helm of the Mavericks. Joining him on staff are associate head coach Kyan Brown and assistants Kenya Crandell and Warren Niles. The 2022-23 season tips-off at Kansas on Nov. 7. Omaha will host Mid-America Christian on Nov. 1 for an exhibition game slated for 7 p.m.

Poll (1st) | Total Points
1. Oral Roberts (28) | 731
2. South Dakota State (11) | 668
3. South Dakota (1) | 602
4. North Dakota State | 549
5. Denver | 432
6. Kansas City | 310
7. Western Illinois | 294
8. St. Thomas | 289
9. Omaha | 279
10. North Dakota | 174

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Improving on defense was a focus for Omaha Basketball during the offseason

The Omaha News
For @OmahaMBB success on the defensive end is key for the team’s success this season. When @CoachCrutchUNO arrived in Omaha this offseason he identified this as an area his team will have to work to get better at. Click here to learn more from @Mcuthcer on what Omaha has done this offseason! #OmahaMBB

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Mavericks Come Out on Top in Exhibition Tuesday

Omaha men's basketball played host to Mid-America Christian for its lone exhibition game of the 2022-23 season. Five players scored double-figures to come out on top, 96-71.

Up Next
The Mavericks open the 2022-23 campaign at defending national champions Kansas next week. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. in Lawrence on Monday, Nov. 7.

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2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Tips Off at Kansas

The 2022-23 season tips off Monday, Nov. 7. Omaha heads to the reigning national champions in Lawrence, Kansas for the season opener. The Mavericks and Jayhawks are scheduled for a 7 p.m. start at Allen Fieldhouse. Omaha looks to rebound this season with a new coaching staff and plenty of new faces on the 2022-23 roster. The Mavericks finished 5-25 last season and fell in the Summit League quarterfinals to South Dakota State to cap the season. Gary Sharp will have the call on 1180 KOZN, and links to live stats, audio, and video can be found at OMavs.com.

[Greg S]

2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Tips Off at Kansas

The 2022-23 season tips off Monday, Nov. 7. Omaha heads to the reigning national champions in Lawrence, Kansas for the season opener. The Mavericks and Jayhawks are scheduled for a 7 p.m. start at Allen Fieldhouse. Omaha looks to rebound this season with a new coaching staff and plenty of new faces on the 2022-23 roster. The Mavericks finished 5-25 last season and fell in the Summit League quarterfinals to South Dakota State to cap the season. Gary Sharp will have the call on 1180 KOZN, and links to live stats, audio, and video can be found at OMavs.com.

Great experience for the Mavs players getting to experience Allen Fieldhouse. Nothing like it anywhere.


Greg

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Mavericks Fall to Huskers

The Mavericks and Huskers played each other for the first time since the 2014-15 season Thursday night. Despite getting within five of Nebraska late in the first half, Omaha fell to its in-state rival, 75-61. The Mavericks fall to 0-2 on the year.

Up Next
The Mavericks tip-off the home season Sunday. Omaha hosts Idaho at 2 p.m. in Baxter Arena.

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Omaha Hosts Idaho for 2022-23 Home Opener

For the first time this regular season, the Omaha Mavericks will play at Baxter Arena. Omaha welcomes Idaho Sunday, Nov. 13 for its home opener. The Mavericks and Vandals tipoff at 2:05 p.m. It marks the first home game of head coach Chris Crutchfield's tenure. Omaha looks to snap a two-game skid, while Idaho looks for its second straight win. Gary Sharp will have the call on 1180 KZOT, and links to live stats, audio, and video can be found at OMavs.com.

[Greg S]

Omaha Hosts Idaho for 2022-23 Home Opener

For the first time this regular season, the Omaha Mavericks will play at Baxter Arena. Omaha welcomes Idaho Sunday, Nov. 13 for its home opener. The Mavericks and Vandals tipoff at 2:05 p.m. It marks the first home game of head coach Chris Crutchfield's tenure. Omaha looks to snap a two-game skid, while Idaho looks for its second straight win. Gary Sharp will have the call on 1180 KZOT, and links to live stats, audio, and video can be found at OMavs.com.

I am sure they are ready for a home game after facing large road crowds at KU and Nebraska.


Greg

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I am sure they are ready for a home game after facing large road crowds at KU and Nebraska.
Greg

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Crutchfield's First Win Comes in Home Opener
Head coach Chris Crutchfield's first win as a Maverick came Sunday in Omaha's home opener. The Mavericks were led by Frankie Fidler who notched his first career double-double with 28 points and 11 boards. Omaha edged Idaho, 79-72. The Mavericks improve to 1-2 overall.
Up Next
Omaha returns to Baxter Arena this Wednesday. The Mavericks will play Ball State at 7:37 p.m. following the women's game at 5 p.m.

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Men's Basketball Added Two on National Signing Day

Head men's basketball coach Chris Crutchfield announced the signing of two future Mavericks on National Signing Day last week. Both Marcel Bryant and Grant Stubblefield will join the Omaha squad next season.

Marcel Bryant | Forward | Round Rock, Texas | Cedar Ridge
Bryant is a two-year letter winner out of Cedar Ridge high school in Round Rock, Texas. In his debut season with the Raiders, Bryant was tabbed the Newcomer of the Year.

Grant Stubblefield | Guard | Overland Park, Kan. | Blue Valley Northwest
Stubblefield is a three-year letterwinner and two sport athlete at Blue Valley Northwest where he plays basketball and football.

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Crutchfield collects first win at the helm of Omaha men's basketball, 79-72 over Idaho

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Arop Nets Career-High in Win vs. ULM

NICEVILLE, Fla. - For the first time since the 2020-21 season, the Omaha men's basketball team picked up a win away from home. The Mavericks were led by Akol Arop off the bench who scored a career-high 12 points in the 63-56 win vs. ULM Friday afternoon. With the win, Omaha improves to 2-4 overall.

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Jungers Career-High Carries Omaha to Second Straight Win

NICEVILLE, Fla. - Luke Jungers was one of six Mavericks in double-figures Saturday afternoon helping Omaha to its second straight win. Omaha downed Southern, 88-78, to win the consolation championship of the Emerald Coast Classic. It marks the first time the Mavericks have won two straight since the final two games of the 2020-21 season. The Mavericks improve to 3-4 overall.

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Omaha Falters at Mississippi State

The Mavericks continued a seven-game road trip at Mississippi State Monday night. The Bulldogs came out on top, 74-54. Omaha was led by Tony Osburn and Frankie Fidler who each scored 10 points in the loss.
The Mavericks fall to 3-5 overall.

Up Next
Omaha has three more games on the road before the Mavericks return to Baxter Arena. Omaha heads to North Texas for a 5 p.m. tipoff on Saturday, Dec. 3

[Greg S]

UNO is on cox cable channel 13 tonight (Yurview) against Denver.


Greg

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Denver Takes Regular Season Finale Over Omaha

DENVER, Colo. - The regular season came to an end Saturday with a loss to Denver. The Pioneers held Omaha to a season-low from the field and won 72-61. The Mavericks finish the regular season 8-22 overall, 4-14 in the league.

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Golden Eagles grab top seed at 2023 #SummitMBB Championship

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – It took 40 years for it to happen once, but Oral Roberts made it back-to-back years that a Summit League team finished off the regular season with a perfect record. The Golden Eagles capped an 18-0 run through their conference slate Saturday with a win at South Dakota State and will be the No. 1 seed at the Summit League Men’s Basketball Championship slated for March 3-7 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.