Michael Cross named Southern Conference Commissioner

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Southern Conference has named Michael “M.C.” Cross, Ph.D., its new commissioner, effective July 1.


Coach Savage Announces Youth Skills Camp Information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 24, 2023) – First-year ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage announced information for its upcoming Youth Skills Camp. Youth Camp will be held June 12-15.


Bucs announce signing of Quimari Peterson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball program has landed decorated recruits from John A. Logan College in the past, and the trend continued on Tuesday as first-year head coach Brooks Savage and his staff announced the signing of point guard Quimari Peterson (Gary, Ind.).


Tisdale back home in the Blue & Gold

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2023) – Isaiah Tisdale is back in the Blue & Gold.


ETSU Athletics celebrates academic success in Spring 2023

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2023) -- The Spring 2023 semester was another successful one for ETSU student-athletes both on the field of play and in the classroom.


Bucs announce signing of Karon Boyd

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2023) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage and his staff announced the signing of Karon Boyd (Concord, N.C.) on Thursday.


ETSU men’s and women’s basketball season tickets now available for renewal and purchase

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 8, 2023) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information on Monday regarding men’s and women’s basketball season ticket renewals for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.


Savage names Brian Jones assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2023) -- ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage filled his final assistant coach spot with Brian Jones, which was announced on Wednesday.


Bucs add graduate transfer Ebby Asamoah

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2023) -- After adding two pieces to their roster last week, ETSU men’s basketball coach Brooks Savage and his staff announced the addition of graduate transfer Ebby Asamoah (Rockville, Md.) on Monday.


ETSU student-athletes to participate in community service event on April 22

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2023) -- East Tennessee State University student-athletes will be participating in a community service event on Saturday, April 22 at select Food City stores across the area to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.


Savage names Rob Peterson Director of Basketball Operations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2023) -- The pieces for Brooks Savage’s men’s basketball staff keep falling into place.


ETSU announces addition of UNF transfer Jadyn Parker

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2023) -- ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage and his staff announced on Thursday the addition of North Florida transfer Jadyn Parker (Shallotte, N.C.) to the 2023-24 Buccaneer roster.


Savage announces signing of Maki Johnson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2023) -- First-year ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage announced the signing of his first official Buccaneer on Thursday as Maki Johnson will be wearing the Blue & Gold this upcoming 2023-24 season.


Josh Spainhour named Director of Basketball Sport Performance

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2023) -- ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage added another piece to his staff.


Savage names Kristopher Arkenberg assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2023) -- First-year ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage announced on Thursday the hiring of Kristopher Arkenberg as an assistant coach to the Buccaneers’ staff.


What They Are Saying About Coach Savage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2023) -- On Monday, Brooks Savage was named the 19th head coach in ETSU men’s basketball history.


Brooks Savage named ETSU men’s basketball head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2023) -- The East Tennessee State University men’s basketball program has a new leader, and it’s a familiar face.


ETSU to Part Ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Desmond Oliver

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2023) -- East Tennessee State University announced today that head men’s basketball coach Desmond Oliver will not return next season.


Early deficit too much for Bucs to overcome against Western Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2023) -- The Buccaneers fell behind early and could never recover.


ETSU opens SoCon Tournament play Saturday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2023) -- The calendar flipping to March means only one thing – It’s Tournament Time!


King, Haynes land SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2023) -- ETSU’s Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) and Jalen Haynes (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) earned Southern Conference honors as the league office announced its postseason awards for the 2022-23 men’s basketball season on Wednesday.


Bucs get revenge; ETSU edges UNCG in regular season finale, 63-62

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2023) -- How sweet it is!


ETSU closes out regular season play Saturday against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2023) -- One final regular season remains as the ETSU men’s basketball team hosts UNCG on Senior Day Saturday inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Les Robinson Announced as 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 24, 2023) -- Former ETSU men’s basketball head coach and Athletic Director Les Robinson has been named a member of the 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class. The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame pays homage to the state’s rich sports history and their impact within the community. On behalf of sponsor Tennessee Lottery, the Hall offers free admission at their downtown Nashville location Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Hairston earns academic all-district honor

GREENWOOD, Ind. (Feb. 23, 2023) -- ETSU graduate guard Jamarius Hairston (Salisbury, N.C.) earned Academic All-District honors as the College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced its men’s basketball academic awards earlier this week.


King nets 27; Bucs sweep season series with The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2023) -- Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) loves seeing The Citadel Bulldogs.


Dr. Noland to serve on NCAA Division I Board of Directors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland will represent the Southern Conference on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, with his four-year term beginning after the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.


Bucs return back home to take on The Citadel Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team closes out regular season play at home this week, beginning Wednesday night when the Buccaneers host The Citadel. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Missed opportunities cost Bucs at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 19, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team gave Furman all it could handle, but when the dust settled, missed opportunities cost the Buccaneers of key road win, as the Blue and Gold suffered an 83-79 setback on Sunday night inside Timmons Arena.


ETSU gears up for road finale Sunday at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team plays its final regular season road game Sunday when the Buccaneers travel to Greenville, S.C. to take on Furman. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. inside Timmons Arena and the game will be televised on ESPNU.


Bucs suffer heartbreaking loss at Western Carolina, 68-66

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 15, 2023) -- Trailing by 12 with eight minutes remaining, the ETSU men’s basketball team cut the deficit to two, but the Buccaneers were unable to complete the comeback. The Bucs’ attempt at a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer went long and Western Carolina held on for a 68-66 win on Wednesday night inside the Ramsey Center.


ETSU to hold Diaper Derby sponsored by Johnson City Honda on Feb. 25

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2023) -- The Diaper Derby is back!


ETSU travels to Cullowhee for Wednesday meeting with Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2023) -- Coming off a home win over VMI last Friday, the ETSU men’s basketball team gears up for its final two road games starting Wednesday night at Western Carolina.


Bucs make clutch plays late to defeat VMI, 69-65

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball found itself in a battle with VMI, but the Blue and Gold stepped up when it mattered most to pick up a Southern Conference victory.


Bucs set to host VMI Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team looks to sweep the regular season series over VMI as the Buccaneers host the Keydets in a rare Friday night Southern Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


UNCG’s first half too much for ETSU

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2023) -- UNCG made 11 straight field goals en route to mounting a 24-3 first-half run, and the ETSU men’s basketball team could not dig itself out of the deep hole, as the Buccaneers fell to league-leading UNCG 91-65 on Tuesday night inside the Greensboro Coliseum.


ETSU, UNCG meet Tuesday night on ESPNU

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2023) -- ETSU and UNCG meet for the first time this season as the Buccaneers head to Greensboro to take on the Spartans Tuesday night on ESPNU. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Greensboro Coliseum.


Bucs drop physical battle at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 4, 2023) -- In a physical Southern Conference contest, the ETSU men’s basketball team dropped a 73-62 decision to Samford on Saturday afternoon inside the Pete Hanna Center.


ETSU looks to continue winning ways Saturday at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 3, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team will look to remain unbeaten in the month of February as the Buccaneers make the trip down to Alabama and take on league-leading Samford Saturday afternoon inside Pete Hanna Center. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. ET.


Bucs unleash frustration on Terriers; Rout Wofford, 77-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2023) -- The Bucs unleashed months of frustrating home losses into the Wofford Terriers on Wednesday night.


Bucs back in action Wednesday night against Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2023) -- ETSU men’s basketball opens the final month of regular season play on Wednesday night when the Bucs host Wofford. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs stumble in closing minutes at home to Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2023) -- Trailing by one with 1:49 remaining, ETSU men’s basketball saw Chattanooga score the final eight points as the Buccaneers were edged by the Mocs 73-64 on Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU eyes series sweep over Chattanooga on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2023) -- For the second straight Saturday, ETSU and Chattanooga will meet on the hardwood as the Buccaneers eye a regular season sweep over their in-state rival. Tip-off for the 98th all-time meeting is set for 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Things to Know: ETSU basketball doubleheader inside Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2023) -- For the second time in three weeks, the ETSU women’s and men’s basketball teams will be playing a doubleheader inside Freedom Hall. Below are the top Things to Know, presented by Citizens Bank.


Missed free throws, turnovers haunt Bucs in overtime loss at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2023) -- For the first time this season, ETSU men’s basketball suffered a road loss in conference play.


Bucs look to extend SoCon road win streak Wednesday at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 24, 2023) -- ETSU men’s basketball looks to make it seven straight Southern Conference road wins on Wednesday night when the Buccaneers travel to Macon, Ga. to take on Mercer. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena.


Sander named permanent athletic director at ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2023) -- At a press conference earlier today, East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland named Dr. Richard “Doc” Sander as the university’s permanent director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Sander had been serving as interim athletic director (AD) since August of last year.


Second-half surge leads Bucs to road win at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2023) -- The Buccaneers love life of the road in the Southern Conference.


ETSU, Chattanooga meet for 97th time on Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2023) -- One of the longest running rivalries in the Southern Conference continues on Saturday when ETSU and Chattanooga clash for the 97th time in the Scenic City.


Bucs show fight, fall to league-leading Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2023) -- Jalen Haynes (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) scored a team-high 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while ETSU fought back from a 12-point second-half deficit, but ran out of gas as the Buccaneers fell to Samford 69-59 on Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs face SoCon unbeaten Samford on Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team faces Southern Conference unbeaten Samford Wednesday night at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


King scores SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 16, 2023) -- After a 42-point performance last week at The Citadel, ETSU junior guard Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) scored Southern Conference Player of the Week honors, as the league office announced its weekly award on Monday.


ETSU’s home struggles continue; Bucs fall to Mercer, 68-55

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2023) -- Just went it looked like ETSU men’s basketball was back and at full strength, the Buccaneers faced another major setback.


ETSU set to host Mercer in Freedom Hall doubleheader on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2023) -- After extending its Southern Conference road win streak to five, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to snap a five-game home losing skid when the Buccaneers host Mercer in a Saturday doubleheader inside Freedom Hall. The Buccaneer women host Samford at 1 p.m. and the men take on Mercer at 4 p.m.


Things to Know: ETSU basketball doubleheader inside Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2023) -- With the ETSU women’s and men’s basketball teams playing a doubleheader inside Freedom Hall on Saturday, below are the top Things to Know, presented by Citizens Bank.


King goes off for 42; Bucs rout The Citadel, 96-74

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 11, 2023) – Mr. King had himself a career night in Charleston.


Bucs look to bounce back against Bulldogs on Wednesday

CHARLESTON S.C. (Jan. 10, 2023) -- Coming off a pair of home setbacks, the ETSU men’s basketball team hopes to bounce back into the win column when the Buccaneers head to Charleston, S.C. to take on The Citadel on Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside McAlister Field House.


ETSU unable to overcome Furman’s first-half run

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2023) -- A quick Furman burst right before halftime took the wind out of Buccaneers’ sails.


ETSU faces SoCon preseason favorite Furman on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 6, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team wraps up its brief two-game homestand on Saturday when the Buccaneers host preseason Southern Conference favorite Furman. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU has streaks end against Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2023) -- ETSU men’s basketball saw a pair of streaks end on Wednesday night.


Dr. Don Good, Levi Smith named to All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference named its All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team on Wednesday, with two representatives each from all 10 member schools being recognized by the league. Dr. Don Good and Levi Smith received the honors for ETSU.


ETSU set to host Western Carolina in SoCon home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2023) -- Winning back-to-back Southern Conference road games to close out 2022, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to ride that wave of momentum into the new year when the Buccaneers host Western Carolina Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


A victorious end to 2022; Bucs win at VMI, 64-50

LEXINGTON, Va. (Dec. 31, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball closed out 2022 with a bang!


Bucs look to close out 2022 with road win at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Dec. 30, 2022) -- After opening Southern Conference play with a win at Wofford on Thursday, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to close out 2022 with another road victory when the Buccaneers take on VMI Saturday in Lexington. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. inside Cameron Hall.


ETSU opens SoCon play with road win at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 29, 2022) -- A new season meant a new look for the Buccaneers.


ETSU opens SoCon play Thursday night at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 28, 2022) -- Following the Christmas holiday, the ETSU men’s basketball team opens a clean slate as the Buccaneers open Southern Conference play at Wofford on Thursday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Richardson Indoor Arena.


ETSU’s comeback bid falls short at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (Dec. 21, 2022) – For the second straight year, ETSU was looking to head into Christmas with a road win versus a Southeastern Conference foe, but this time around the Buccaneers couldn’t unwrap an early gift.


Bucs close out non-conference play at LSU on Wednesday night

BATON ROUGE, La. (Dec. 20, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team closes out non-conference play Wednesday night as the Buccaneers travel to Louisiana and take on LSU. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET inside the Maravich Center.


Bucs dealt heart-breaking loss by UNC Asheville at the buzzer, 74-73

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2022) -- Erasing an 11-point deficit in the final nine minutes and leading by three with less than 10 seconds to play, it looked like ETSU men’s basketball was prime to snap its losing streak.


ETSU men’s hoops take on UNC Asheville Saturday inside Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., (Dec. 16, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball will wrap up its home-and-home series with UNC Asheville as the Buccaneers host the Bulldogs Saturday inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


ETSU men’s basketball to have three games broadcast on WCYB

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2022) -- For a second straight season, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will partner with WCYB and Food City to have three home Buccaneer men’s basketball games televised on The Tri-Cities CW.


Bucs suffer another close loss; fall to Queens, 78-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2022) -- For the third straight game, ETSU men’s basketball had a look to either win or force overtime with a shot at the buzzer.


Men’s Basketball returns home to host Queens on Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., (Dec. 13, 2022) -- Coming off a heartbreaking loss at Morehead State on Sunday, the ETSU men’s basketball team returns home to host Queens (NC) on Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


ETSU men’s basketball inks three during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver and his staff announced on Monday the signing of three Buccaneers during the 2022 early signing period.


ETSU men’s basketball has one slip away at Morehead State, 61-57

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2022) -- Despite leading for over 38 minutes, the ETSU men’s basketball team couldn’t secure its first road win of the season.


Bucs back in action Sunday at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky., (Dec. 10, 2022) -- After having a week off to wrap up the semester and finish final exams, the ETSU men’s basketball team returns to action as the Buccaneers travel to Kentucky and take on Morehead State on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.


Bucs fall in final minute to Jacksonville State, 63-61

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2022) -- Despite leading by seven midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team couldn’t hold on as Jacksonville State hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 59 seconds remaining and the Buccaneers suffered a 63-61 setback to the Gamecocks on Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs end homestand with Jacksonville State on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2022) -- Coming off a 28-point win over Mars Hill on Wednesday, the ETSU men’s basketball team wraps up a brief two-game homestand Saturday when the Buccaneers host Jacksonville State at 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Balanced Bucs blast Mars Hill, 84-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2022) -- Every Buccaneer took advantage of their opportunity on Wednesday night.


ETSU gears up for midweek matchup with Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2022) -- Looking to end a three-game skid, the ETSU men’s basketball team hosts Mars Hill in a midweek matchup on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU to retire Tim Smith’s jersey

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2022) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that they will be retiring Buccaneer all-time leading scorer Tim Smith’s jersey on Saturday, Dec. 3 when ETSU men’s basketball hosts Jacksonville State inside Freedom Hall.


Short-handed Bucs fall at Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. (Nov. 27, 2022) -- Playing without two key bench players, the ETSU men’s basketball team ran out of gas in the second half as the Buccaneers fell at Georgia 62-47 on Sunday afternoon inside Stegeman Coliseum.


ETSU looks to win at Georgia for second straight season

ATHENS, Ga. (Nov. 26, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team looks to win at Georgia for the second straight season as the Buccaneers and Bulldogs tip things off Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. inside Stegeman Coliseum. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network.


Bucs edged by Appalachian State at home, 74-70

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2022) -- For the second straight year, ETSU and Appalachian State played a tight one down to the wire.


ETSU, Appalachian State continue rivalry Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2022) -- Only 57 miles separate the ETSU and Appalachian State campuses, and on Thanksgiving Eve the two teams will continue an old rivalry on the hardwood. For the 128th time, the Buccaneers and Mountaineers will tip things off Wednesday night at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU stumbles on the road at Tennessee Tech

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2022) -- Playing its first true road game of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team couldn’t pass the test.


Bucs look to carry momentum into Tennessee Tech

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2022) -- Coming off a hard-fought, physical game with Little Rock on Thursday, ETSU men’s basketball looks to carry momentum from that win into a an in-state road game with Tennessee Tech on Sunday. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. inside the Eblen Center.


Bucs outlast Little Rock in physical battle, 84-76

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2022) -- After shaking off some rust early on, the ETSU men’s basketball team closed the first half strong – and despite never relinquishing a double-double digit lead in the second half – the Buccaneer outlasted Little Rock 84-76 on Thursday night inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU back in action Thursday against Little Rock

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team is back in action this Thursday when the Buccaneers host Arkansas Little Rock at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Haynes, King earn Asheville Championship all-tournament team honors

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2022) -- ETSU’s Jalen Haynes (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) and Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) earned Asheville Championship all-tournament team honors, which was announced after Sunday’s championship game inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center.


Bucs comeback bid falls short in Asheville Championship

ASHEVILLE , N.C. (Nov. 13, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team erased a 14-point second-half deficit but couldn’t get over the hump as the Buccaneers fell to Louisiana in the Asheville Championship title game 81-77 on Sunday inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center.


Bucs enjoy wire-to-wire win over Elon in Asheville, 77-64

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 11, 2022) -- The Buccaneers took the lead early and never trailed as ETSU men’s basketball enjoyed a 77-64 wire-to-wire win over Elon on Friday night in the Asheville Championship inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center.


ETSU men’s basketball gears up for Asheville Championship

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 10, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team has its eyes set on another MTE title as the Buccaneers make the short trek over the mountain to play in the Asheville Championship. ETSU opens play in the tournament Friday night when the Bucs take on Elon at 8:30 p.m. inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville.


ETSU SAAC Continues Clothing Drive Efforts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2022) -- As we approach the Holiday season, the ETSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is reminding Buccaneer fans and the Johnson City community that they are continuing to hold its Cold Weather Clothing Drive, which runs through Thursday, Dec. 1.


Buccaneer bench leads the way in season-opening win over Emory & Henry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2022) -- Justice Smith (Lyons, N.Y.) poured in a game-high 20 points and Brock Jancek (Knoxville, Tenn.) added 14 points and seven rebounds as ETSU men’s basketball opened the season with an 88-66 win over Emory & Henry on Monday night inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs open regular season Monday night against Emory & Henry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team opens its 2022-23 season Monday night when the Buccaneers take on Emory & Henry. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs down Limestone in exhibition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2022) -- Making its final tune-up before Monday’s season-opener, the ETSU men’s basketball team took care of business on Friday night, as the Buccaneers downed Limestone in an exhibition game 71-56 inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU men’s basketball hosts Limestone in an exhibition on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2022) -- With ETSU men’s basketball set to open regular season play on Monday, the Buccaneers get one last tune-up as the Blue and Gold host Limestone in an exhibition game Friday night. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU basketball taking time for “Real Talk” with Towne Acres students

Sometimes it’s the message, but more times than not it’s the messenger who helps students find themselves and discover new paths. Those are the hopes with a new community service activity from the East Tennessee State Men’s Basketball team as they meet with Towne Acres students on Friday mornings for a session they call Real Talk.


Men’s Basketball announces exhibition time change

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2022) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that this week’s men’s basketball exhibition against Limestone this Friday, Nov. 4 has been moved up an hour from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.


ETSU Athletics offers discounted ticket package to Asheville Championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2022) -- Over the years, Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville has provided many special moments for the ETSU men’s basketball program and the Buccaneer faithful. From cutting down the nets in 2017 to capping off a historical run in 2020, the Blue and Gold have called the arena its home away from home.


SoCon Basketball Media Day interviews to air on ESPN+

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2022) - The Southern Conference will air exclusive interviews with ETSU basketball and other member programs this morning on ESPN+ at 10 a.m.


King lands SoCon preseason honors

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2022) -- ETSU junior guard Jordan King (Albany, N.Y.) landed Southern Conference preseason honors as the league office announced its accolades on Wednesday during Media Day inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville.


SoCon Basketball Media Day set for Wednesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The 2022 Southern Conference Basketball Media Day will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina. All eight SoCon women’s basketball head coaches and all 10 men’s head coaches will be on hand to meet with the media and preview the upcoming season, as will 22 SoCon basketball student-athletes. Southern Conference Commissioner Jim Schaus and college basketball analysts Seth Greenberg and Debbie Antonelli will speak at the event’s luncheon.


ETSU men’s basketball to have two SoCon games broadcast on Nexstar

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2022) -- The Southern Conference announced its annual Nexstar men’s basketball schedule on Tuesday. The ETSU Buccaneers will have two regular season games as part of the broadcast package.


ETSU men’s and women’s basketball single game tickets on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2022) -- With both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams set to open their regular season two weeks from tonight, the ETSU Ticket Office announced on Monday single-game ticket information for Buccaneer home games. In addition, ETSU also released tip-off times for men’s and women’s home games.


Meet the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct 20, 2022) -- Fans, be on the lookout for the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams this Saturday!


ETSU men’s basketball to have two SoCon games on ESPNU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team will have two of its Southern Conference games broadcast nationally on ESPNU as the league office announced its television schedule for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday.


ETSU men’s basketball to hold open scrimmage on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct 18, 2022) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be holding an open scrimmage this Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. inside the Basler Center of Physical Activity (CPA).


ETSU Basketball to host Buc Madness on Oct. 24

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2022) -- As we approach the start of the basketball season, the ETSU Athletics Department announced information on “Buc Madness,” a preseason tip-off event, on Monday, Oct. 24 inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU-Georgia men’s basketball game to be televised on SEC Network

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball game at Georgia on Sunday, Nov. 27 will be televised on the SEC Network, which was announced by Georgia Athletics on Wednesday.


ETSU Men’s Basketball Releases Walk-On Tryout Information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver and his staff released information on Friday regarding an upcoming tryout for walk-on players.


Oliver names Joe Hugley assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2022) -- Joe Hugley is back home!


Southern Conference releases men’s basketball conference schedule

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 29, 2022) -- Nearly two weeks after ETSU men’s basketball unveiled its non-conference schedule, the Southern Conference released its full slate of league games on Monday.


ETSU men’s basketball announces addition of Jamarius Hairston

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball added another piece to its 2022-23 roster on Monday as head coach Desmond Oliver announced that Jamarius Hairston (Salisbury, N.C.) is a Buccaneer.


ETSU men’s basketball releases non-conference schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 16, 2022) -- ETSU men’s basketball has its non-conference schedule locked in.


ETSU men’s basketball to play in Asheville Championship

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 11, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team won’t have to travel far for this year’s Multi-Team Event (MTE).


Short-handed Bucketneers suffer heart-breaking loss in TBT Sweet 16

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 27, 2022) -- For the second straight year, the Bucketneers’ suffered a heart-breaking loss in the Sweet 16 of The Basketball Tournament (TBT).


Bucs land 239 student-athletes on SoCon Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 27, 2022) -- A day after placing 66 student-athletes on the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team, ETSU landed 239 student-athletes on the SoCon Honor Roll, as the league office announced the full listing of academic honors on Wednesday.


Bo Knows! Hodges tips in game winner; Bucketneers advance to TBT Sweet 16

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 26, 2022) -- The second time around wasn’t as easy, but in the end the Bucketneers were all smiles.


ETSU places 66 student-athletes on SoCon Spring All-Academic list

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 26, 2022) -- With the Southern Conference announcing its Academic All-Conference selections on Tuesday, ETSU placed 66 student-athletes on the prestigious teams.


Balanced scoring, strong rebounding carry Bucketneers to win in TBT opener

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 24, 2022) – The Bucketneers saw four players score in double figures, while winning the rebounding battle by 13, as the Blue and Gold used a late surge to defeat Fully Loaded, 83-73, in Sunday’s opening round game of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) inside the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.


Bucketneers open TBT play Sunday in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 23, 2022) -- The Bucketneers, an ETSU alumni team, opens play in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) on Sunday afternoon inside the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The No. 2 seed Bucketneers take on No. 7 seed Fully Loaded at Noon on ESPN3.


ETSU men’s and women’s basketball participates in Make-A-Wish Celebration

ELIZABEHTON, Tenn. (July 22, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball programs visited nearby Elizabethton on Friday to participate in a Make-A-Wish Celebration for Levi.