Oliver announces additions to Buccaneer roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 27, 2022) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver and his staff announced on Monday the addition of four Buccaneers to the 2022-23 roster.


ETSU Athletics announces plans for Title IX festivities

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 23, 2022) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Today, June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX being passed by Congress and signed into law by President Richard Nixon.


East Tennessee State Alumni Team Accepted into TBT’s 64-Team Field

CHARLESTON, W.Va. June 22, 2022 – The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today revealed the eight-team bracket for the West Virginia Regional, which features the Bucketneers, an ETSU alumni team.


ETSU Athletics Enjoys Another Outstanding Academic Campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 14, 2022) -- The ETSU student-athletes enjoyed another outstanding academic year in 2021-22.


ETSU Wins 2021-22 SoCon Commissioner’s Cup

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (June 1, 2022) -- The Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup is coming back to Johnson City!


ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Call for Nominations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2022) -- The ETSU Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations for induction into the 2022 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


ETSU announces information on upcoming Game Time Tour events

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2022) -- The Buccaneers are coming to a city a near you!


ETSU Athletics Launches Day of Giving Online Store to Support Student-Athletes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2022) -- In conjunction with its Day of Giving fundraising event, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics launched an online store to help support Buccaneer student-athletes.


Oliver names Vince Martin assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2022) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver announced on Wednesday, that Vince Martin has joined his staff as an assistant coach.


Ledarrius Brewer named NABC second team all-district

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 15, 2022) -- ETSU guard Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) was named to the District 21 second team by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, which was announced by the organization on Tuesday.


Bucs drop overtime heartbreaker to The Citadel in SoCon Tournament

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2022) -- Despite erasing a 10-point second-half deficit and taking a two-point lead with 14 seconds remaining, the ETSU men’s basketball team couldn’t hold on and keep its season alive.


Bucs open SoCon Tournament play Friday against The Citadel

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team opens Southern Conference Tournament play Friday night as the eighth-seeded Buccaneers take on ninth-seeded Citadel. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center.


Four Bucs earn SoCon postseason honors

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 2, 2022) -- As the Southern Conference men’s basketball tournament gets underway later this week in Asheville, the league office announced its 2021-22 postseason honors on Wednesday.


Things to Know: SoCon Basketball Tournament

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 1, 2022) -- As the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams begin the 2022 Southern Conference Championships at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics wants to help Buccaneers’ fans enjoy their time in Asheville, N.C., by providing the following informational tips for this weekend.


ETSU spoils UNCG’s Senior Night; Bucs earn key road win in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2022) -- Behind strong second-half shooting and four Buccaneers scoring in double figures, the ETSU men’s basketball team played spoilers on Senior Night as the Blue and Gold earned a key 73-69 road win at UNCG Sunday evening inside the Greensboro Coliseum.


ETSU heads to Greensboro for regular season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2022) – The ETSU men’s basketball team concludes regular season play Sunday afternoon when the Buccaneers head to the Tar Heel state to take on UNCG. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.


ETSU fights until the end; comeback bid falls short on Senior Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2022) -- Down by 20 with 11:37 remaining, the ETSU men’s basketball team – playing with only six guys – cut the deficit to four in the closing seconds, but the Buccaneers’ comeback bid fell short as Chattanooga held on for the 83-77 win in front of 4,610 fans Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU set to host Chattanooga Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team is set to host Chattanooga in its final home game of the season Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU guts out road win at The Citadel

CHARLTESTON, S.C. (Feb. 19, 2022) -- Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) ended an explosive first half with a half-court shot and the Buccaneers rode that momentum for the remainder of the game.


ETSU travels to Palmetto State for showdown with The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball ends its two-game road trip Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers travel to the Palmetto State to take on The Citadel. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. inside McAlister Field House.


Second half struggles continue to haunt Bucs; ETSU falls at Mercer, 65-56

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 16, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball couldn’t flip the script.


ETSU opens road swing at Mercer Wednesday night

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 15, 2022) -- With only four regular season games remaining, the ETSU men’s basketball team embarks on a two-game road swing beginning Wednesday night at Mercer. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 o’clock inside Hawkins Arena.


Bucs nipped at home by Samford, 77-73

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2022) -- For the seventh straight game, ETSU men’s basketball had one come down to the wire. Unfortunately, for the sixth time the Buccaneers found themselves on the wrong end of the ledger, as ETSU dropped a 77-73 decision to Samford Saturday evening in front of 4,502 fans inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU eyes series sweep over Samford Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team eyes a series sweep over Samford when the Buccaneers host the Bulldogs Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


Bucs use balanced attack to end skid over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2022) -- All five of ETSU starters scored in double figures and the Buccaneers got stops late to hold off Furman, 75-71, in front of an electric crowd inside Freedom Hall on Monday night.


Bucs host Furman in a Gold Out Monday night on ESPNU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team returns home from a three-game road swing to host Furman on Monday night inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


Bucs battle but come up one possession short at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2022) -- Down by two with 17.4 seconds remaining, the ETSU men’s basketball team had two chances for a game-winning or tying basket, but the Buccaneers came up one possession short as the Blue and Gold fell 62-60 at Wofford on Saturday afternoon inside Richardson Indoor Stadium.


ETSU, Wofford meet Saturday afternoon on CBS Sports Network

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 4, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team is back in action Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers head to Wofford for a Saturday matinee on CBS Sports Network. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. inside Richardson Indoor Stadium.


Western Carolina rallies past ETSU in Cullowhee, 87-84

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2022) -- Leading by as many as 14 points in the second half and up nine with less than four minutes remaining, the ETSU men’s basketball team couldn’t hold on, as Western Carolina closed on an 18-6 run to rally past the Buccaneers, 87-84, on Wednesday night inside the Ramsey Center.


ETSU, Western Carolina clash Wednesday night in Cullowhee

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2022) -- As ETSU men’s basketball gears up for the final month of regular season play, the Buccaneers look to end a three-game losing skid when the Blue and Gold take on Western Carolina Wednesday night in Cullowhee, N.C. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside the Ramsey Center.


King nets SoCon Player of the Week honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2022) -- Coming off a career week, ETSU sophomore guard Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) has been named Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week presented by GEICO, the league office announced on Monday.


King’s career day not enough to carry Bucs past VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 29, 2022) -- Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) scored a career-high 27 points on seven made three-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to carry ETSU men’s basketball to a road win at VMI, as the Buccaneers suffered an 83-79 setback on Saturday afternoon inside Cameron Hall.


ETSU embarks on three-game road swing beginning Saturday in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 28, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team ends January and opens the final month of regular season play on a three-game road swing beginning Saturday afternoon at VMI. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. inside Cameron Hall.


ETSU-Wofford men’s basketball game to be broadcast on CBS Sports Network

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2022) -- The Southern Conference announced on Thursday that the ETSU men’s basketball game at Wofford on Saturday, Feb. 5 will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.


ETSU edged again at home; Bucs fall to UNCG, 80-76

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2022) -- The Buccaneers’ golden number this season had been 70.


ETSU Alumni Team Bucketneers Accepted into TBT’s 2022 Field

BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2022) – The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today revealed that Bucketneers, the East Tennessee State alumni team, received early entry into TBT 2022’s 64-team field.


ETSU completes three-game homestand Wednesday night against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2022) -- After suffering a tough two-point setback to The Citadel last Saturday, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to bounce back and end the homestand on a positive note when the Buccaneers host UNCG Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Ty Brewer scores 1,000th career point; Bucs fall in physical battle to The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2022) -- Ty Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) scored his 1,000th career point, but it wasn’t enough to carry the Buccaneers past The Citadel, as ETSU men’s basketball was edged in a physical battle to the Bulldogs, 75-73, on Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs continue home stretch Saturday against The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball continues its homestand Saturday evening when the Buccaneers host The Citadel at 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Second half surge carries Bucs past Mercer, 72-64

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team got hot at just the right time.


ETSU opens three-game homestand Wednesday with league-leader Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team opens a three-game homestand beginning Wednesday night when the Buccaneers host Southern Conference leader Mercer. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs use balanced attack to edge Samford in Birmingham, 88-85

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 15, 2022) -- All five of ETSU’s starters scored in double figures and the Buccaneers shot over 50 percent from field, as the Blue and Gold edged Samford 88-85 on Saturday evening inside the Pete Hanna Center in Birmingham, Ala.


Bucs to see unfamiliar conference foe Saturday in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 14, 2022) -- Typically when conference foes meet there is some familiarity.


ETSU partners with WCYB, Food City to broadcast four basketball games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2022) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday they have partnered with WCYB and Food City to televise four basketball games this season.


Furman’s late run dash Bucs’ chances on the road, 78-69

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 12, 2022) -- For the majority of the night it looked like the Buccaneers were going to erase their demons inside Timmons Arena.


ETSU wraps up busy stretch Wednesday at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 11, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team wraps up its busy stretch as the Buccaneers play their fourth game in an eight-day span Wednesday night at Furman. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Timmons Arena.


Bucs have fun in rout over Catamounts, 87-69

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2022) -- From high-flying dunks, to balanced scoring, to stingy defense, the ETSU men’s basketball team had some fun, as the Buccaneers enjoyed an 87-69 rout over Western Carolina on Monday night inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs face quick turnaround Monday night against Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2022) -- Playing its third game in a six-day span, the ETSU men’s basketball team faces a quick turnaround when the Buccaneers close out a three-game homestand against Western Carolina on Monday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Rebounding, turnovers doom Bucs in home loss to Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2022) -- Looking to string together back-to-back Southern Conference wins, the ETSU men’s basketball team was doomed by a lack of rebounding and turnovers as the Buccaneers suffered a 68-57 home loss to Wofford on Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU eyes second straight SoCon win Saturday against Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2022) -- Since 2016, the month of January has been quite favorable for ETSU men’s basketball. The Bucs hope to keep the trend going on Saturday when ETSU hosts Wofford at 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU holds off VMI to secure win in SoCon home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2022) -- Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) provided the spark early and David Sloan (Louisville, Ky.) finished with the late-game heroics, as ETSU men’s basketball held off VMI 80-79 in Wednesday’s Southern Conference home opener inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU-Western Carolina men’s basketball game rescheduled for Jan. 10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2022) -- The Southern Conference men’s basketball game between ETSU and Western Carolina has been rescheduled for Monday, January 10 inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


ETSU hosts league-leading VMI in SoCon home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team opens 2022 by taking on league-leading VMI on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


SoCon announces 100th Anniversary Teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C (Dec. 31, 2021) -- As the Southern Conference wraps up its celebration of its first 100 years of history as 2021 comes to a close, the league has named its 100th anniversary teams. The Bucs totaled 82 selections on the conference list, which was announced on Thursday.


ETSU stumbles in SoCon opener at Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2021) -- ETSU men’s basketball got a rude greeting to Southern Conference play.


ETSU, Chattanooga tip off SoCon play Thursday night on ESPNU

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team tips off Southern Conference play Thursday night on national television when the Buccaneers travel to Chattanooga. Game time is set for 7 p.m. inside McKenzie Arena.


ETSU-Western Carolina men’s basketball game postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2021) -- The Southern Conference men’s basketball game between ETSU and Western Carolina, scheduled to take place inside Freedom Hall on Saturday, Jan. 1, at 4 p.m., has been postponed due to positive COVID tests and quarantine requirements within Western Carolina’s program.


SoCon alters COVID rescheduling policies for basketball

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Southern Conference announced Monday that it is modifying its COVID-19 rescheduling policies for men’s and women’s basketball for the 2021-22 season.


Sloan, ETSU silence Bulldogs in Athens, 86-84

ATHENS, Ga. (Dec. 22, 2021) -- Christmas came a few days early for David Sloan (Louisville, Ky.) and the ETSU men’s basketball team.


ETSU heads to Georgia for non-conference finale Wednesday night

ATHENS, Ga. (Dec. 21, 2021) -- Coming off a pair of losses, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to end non-conference play on a positive note and head into the holiday break with a win over Georgia as the Buccaneers take on the Bulldogs Wednesday night at 7 p.m. inside Stegeman Coliseum.


Dr. Natalie Smith, Jeff Shell named to All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 21, 2021) -- The Southern Conference named its All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team on Monday, with two representatives each from all 10 member schools being recognized by the league. ETSU’s two representatives to earn the honor were Dr. Natalie Smith and Jeff Shell.


Ty Brewer pours in 23; Bucs fall at UNCA, 79-64

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 18, 2021) -- Ty Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) scored a season-high 23 points, but the ETSU men’s basketball team didn’t have an answer for Drew Pember or UNC Asheville’s three-point shooting, as the Buccaneers were dealt a 79-64 setback on Saturday afternoon inside Kimmel Arena.


ETSU embarks on three-game road swing to conclude 2021

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 17, 2021) -- After playing three straight home games, ETSU men’s basketball now embarks on a three-game road swing to end 2021 beginning Saturday afternoon at UNC Asheville. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. inside Kimmel Arena.


Special Message regarding ETSU men’s basketball game at UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2021) -- With ETSU men’s basketball set to play a non-conference game at UNC Asheville on Saturday, below are the COVID protocols put in place on the UNCA campus.


Bucs’ strong start fizzles in home loss to North Carolina A&T

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2021) -- It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish.


ETSU concludes homestand Tuesday night against North Carolina A&T

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team wraps up its three-game homestand Tuesday night when the Buccaneers host North Carolina A&T. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Pressure defense powers Bucs past Morehead State, 82-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2021) -- Just when Morehead State thought they were going to mount a comeback run, the Buccaneers said, “Not in our house!”


Bucs back in action Saturday against Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2021) – Following a week off for final exams, the ETSU men’s basketball team is back in action as the Buccaneers host reigning Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champion Morehead State on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU Athletics to hold Holiday Toy Drive

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2021) -- The East Tennessee State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is holding a Holiday Toy Drive at this weekend’s men’s and women’s basketball home games.


ETSU Athletics announces partnership with INFLCR

The East Tennessee State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced a new partnership with INFLCR (pronounced influencer) to provide ETSU student-athletes the best platform to assist them in their name, image and likeness (NIL) experience. Using tools provided by INFLCR, ETSU student-athletes will learn the processes of maximizing their NIL potential, while maintaining NCAA compliance.


ETSU’s offense shines in rout over Lenoir-Rhyne

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team delivered head coach Desmond Oliver a victory on his birthday.


ETSU opens three-game homestand Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team opens a three-game homestand Saturday night when the Buccaneers host Lenoir-Rhyne at 7:30 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU sees win streak snapped at UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Dec. 1, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team saw its five-game win streak snapped on Wednesday night as the Buccaneers fell 70-56 to preseason Conference USA favorite UAB inside Bartow Arena.


Bucs eye first true road win Wednesday at UAB

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2021) -- As the calendar turns to December, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to keep its momentum as the Buccaneers eye their first true road win of the season Wednesday night when the Blue and Gold take on UAB. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. EST inside Bartow Arena.


Men’s Basketball announces time change for Lenoir-Rhyne game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2021) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a time change for next Saturday’s ETSU men’s basketball home game against Lenoir-Rhyne.


Balanced Bucs fend off Bobcats, 92-74

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2021) -- The Buccaneers had nine players score at least seven points, including three in double figures, as ETSU men’s basketball collected its fifth straight win by fending off a scrappy Lees-McRae club, 92-74, on Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Men’s Basketball looks to continue winning ways on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2021) -- After winning three games in three days to capture the Naples Invitational, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to continue those winning ways when the Bucs host Lees-McRae Saturday at 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU downs Kent State to claim inaugural Naples Invitational Championship

NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2021) -- From Murray State to Missouri State to Kent State.


Sloan’s late-game heroics lift Bucs past Missouri State

NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2021) -- David Sloan (Louisville, Ky.) put the exclamation mark on a high-level basketball game Tuesday night.


ETSU opens Naples Invitational with 66-58 win over Murray State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2021) -- Three Buccaneers scored in double figures, including Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss) scoring a team-high 17 points as ETSU men’s basketball opened the Naples Invitational with a 66-58 win over Murray State on Monday night.


Men’s Basketball heads to Florida for three games in three days

NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2021) -- Coming off its first win of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to carry momentum with them down to Florida. The Bucs will play three games in three days as the Blue and Gold gear up for the Naples Invitational, beginning Monday when ETSU takes on Murray State at 5:30 p.m.


Coach Oliver to red-shirt four Bucs in 2021-22

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2021) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver announced on Friday that four Buccaneers will be red-shirting this 2021-22 season.


Bucs turn to defense to secure first win of Coach Oliver era

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2021) -- When Desmond Oliver was hired as the ETSU men’s basketball head coach back in April, he used the acronym “DRRE” to describe how he wanted his team to play.


ETSU announces promotional schedules for men’s and women’s basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2021) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released on Wednesday its promotional schedules for the Buccaneer men’s and women’s basketball seasons.


ETSU men’s basketball set for home opener against USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2021) -- After opening the season with a pair of road games against 2021 NCAA Tournament teams, ETSU men’s basketball is set for its home opener when the Buccaneers host USC Upstate Thursday night inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


ETSU men’s basketball lands three during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2021) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver and his staff announced the signing of three Buccaneers during the November early signing period on Tuesday.


Bucs fall at No. 17 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2021) -- ETSU’s Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) scored a team-high 20 points, but Tennessee closed the first half on a 20-3 run and the 17th-ranked Vols defeated the Buccaneers 94-62 on Sunday afternoon inside Thompson-Boling Arena.


ETSU heads to Tennessee for Sunday matinee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2021) -- It’s a quick turnaround for the ETSU men’s basketball team.


ETSU battles but edged by Appalachian State in Boone

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 12, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team battled in its season opener, but Appalachian State made a pair of go-ahead free throws with 11 seconds remaining to defeat the Buccaneers 69-67 on Friday night inside the Holmes Convocation Center.


Men’s Basketball opens season Friday night at Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 11, 2021) -- The wait is finally over!


ETSU cruises past Catawba in exhibition, 91-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2021) -- ETSU men’s basketball put on an offensive clinic as the Buccaneers cruised to a 91-58 win over Catawba in an exhibition game on Friday night inside Freedom Hall.


Ledarrius Brewer named to Lou Henson Award Watch List

BOSTON (Nov. 4, 2021) – ETSU’s Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) was named to the Lou Henson Award Watch List as the organization released the list on Thursday.


Bucs make final tune up Friday against Catawba

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2021) -- With regular season play set to get underway next week, the ETSU men’s basketball team will make one final tune up as the Buccaneers host Catawba in an exhibition game Friday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Finnegan’s Challenge Celebrity Free Throw Challenge to be held Thursday night in Brooks Gym

Finnegan’s Challenge, will host the SHEEX Celebrity Free Throw Challenge to take place in Brooks Gym on the campus of East Tennessee State University (ETSU) on November 4, 2021.


ETSU-UNCG men’s basketball game on Feb. 27 to be broadcast on CBS Sports Network

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 3, 2021) -- The Southern Conference announced on Wednesday that five conference men’s basketball games will be televised on CBS Sports Network.


Nothing but net: ETSU hits the court for Finnegan’s Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Seventy-five-year-old Richard “Doc” Sander, former athletic director at East Tennessee State University, will attempt to exceed 3,300 free throws during Finnegan’s Challenge, a 24-hour free throw competition in Brooks Gym on Nov. 4 starting at 8 a.m.


Brewer, Sloan named preseason All-SoCon; Bucs picked third in coaches’ poll

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2021) -- ETSU’s Ledarrius Brewer (Meridian, Miss.) and David Sloan (Louisville, Ky.) were named to the preseason All-Southern Conference Team, while the Buccaneers were picked to finish third by the league coaches, as the conference office announced its preseason awards during Tuesday’s Media Day event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville.


ETSU men’s and women’s basketball single-game tickets now available

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2021) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday single-game ticket prices for the upcoming 2021-22 Buccaneer men’s and women’s basketball seasons. In addition to the single-game tickets becoming available and this being the football team’s bye week, ETSU is also holding a special “Buy Week” promotion.


SoCon Basketball Media Day set for Tuesday in Asheville

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Southern Conference will host its 2021 SoCon Basketball Media Day Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina.


ETSU announces game times for men’s and women’s basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2021) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday tip-off times for 2021-22 ETSU men’s and women’s basketball home games.


ETSU Holds Buc Madness to Tip-off Basketball Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2021) -- Fans got to see the Buccaneer men’s and women’s basketball programs in action on Wednesday night as the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held “Buc Madness,” a Tip-off to the 2021-22 basketball season, inside Brooks Gym.


Men’s Basketball to have two SoCon games broadcast on ESPNU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2021) -- ETSU men’s basketball will have two of its Southern Conference games televised on ESPNU this season as the league office announced its broadcast schedule on Monday.


ETSU to hold Buc Madness on Oct. 20

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2021) -- With the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball seasons set to get underway in less than a month, the ETSU Athletics Department released details on its “Buc Madness,” a preseason tip-off event, on Wednesday, Oct. 20 inside Brooks Gym.


WATCH: ETSU Athletics 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2021) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held its induction ceremony for the 2020 Hall of Fame class last Friday, Oct. 1, inside the Martin Center.


ETSU-Tennessee men's basketball game to be televised on SEC Network Nov. 14

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2021) -- The ETSU-Tennessee men’s basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 14 will be televised on the SEC Network, which was announced by Tennessee Athletics on Thursday.


ETSU Athletics to hold 2020 Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2021) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold an induction ceremony for the 2020 Hall of Fame Class, presented by Johnson City Honda, on Friday, Oct. 1, inside the Martin Center.


ETSU men’s basketball announces 2021-22 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2021) -- ETSU men’s basketball is one step closer to starting its season as first-year head coach Desmond Oliver and his staff announced on Wednesday the Buccaneers’ 2021-22 schedule.


ETSU Athletics launches Tri-Star Student-Athlete award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2021) -- With Monday marking the first day of class for the fall semester, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics launched the Tri-Star Student-Athlete award.


ETSU announces creation of the Blue and Gold Club

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug 18, 2021) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday the creation of the Blue and Gold Club. The Blue and Gold Club is an alumni network for all former ETSU student-athletes, spirit squad members, student managers and student training staff members.


ETSU Athletics to honor 2020 Hall of Fame Class on Oct. 1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug 16, 2021) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday details regarding its 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.


ETSU Athletics partners with Food City and WJHL to hold ‘BUCS for Kids’ in Support of Niswonger Children’s Hospital

ABINGDON, Va. (Aug. 16, 2021) -- ETSU Athletics, Food City and WJHL News Channel 11 are partnering to host the BUCS for Kids fundraising campaign in support of Niswonger Children’s Hospital. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Food City locations in Johnson City (S. Roan St., N State of Franklin Rd, and Boones Creek), Jonesborough, and Gray.


ETSU men’s basketball to play in Naples Invitational

ESTERO, Fla. (July 29, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team will be spending Thanksgiving week in Southwest Florida. The Buccaneers will be playing in the Naples Invitational from November 22-24, which was announced Thursday by tournament operator bdG Sports.


Elam Ending Hands Bucketneers Heartbreak in TBT Sweet 16

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 21, 2021) – In a defensive standoff that was never separated by more than five points, ETSU’s The Basketball Tournament alumni team fell victim to the competition’s most exciting, and soul crushing rule.


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Bradford nets 30; Bucketneers use second-quarter run to move into TBT Sweet 16

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (July 19, 2021) -- The Bucketneers were down but not out.


Bucketneers cruise to opening-round win over War Ready in TBT

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (July 18, 2021) -- The Bucketneers lived up to their name in the opener of The Basketball Tournament.


ETSU Lands 249 Student-Athletes on SoCon Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 15, 2021) – For the second consecutive day, the ETSU Athletic Department received recognition for its student-athletes, with the Southern Conference Honor Roll being announced on Thursday afternoon. The Bucs placed 249 student-athletes on the 2020-21 list, just shy of the program record 262 selections last year.


Bucketneers to hold open practice Thursday night inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 14, 2021) -- Over the past week, former ETSU men’s basketball players have been back on campus preparing for the upcoming The Basketball Tournament, which gets underway this weekend.