The University of Massachusetts men’s basketball coaching staff’s connections in Tennessee paid off Wednesday as the Minutemen got a verbal commitment from Demetrius Dyson, a shooting guard from the Memphis suburb of Brighton. Dyson, a 6-foot-5, shooting guard originally committed to Lipscomb, but has been getting Big 12 and Southeastern Conference interest since he withdrew that commitment. Dyson took an unofficial visit to UMass in October.
UMass released a statement about Chaz Williams' decision not to declare for the NBA Draft Massachusetts Point Guard Chaz Williams To Return For Senior Season AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts junior Chaz Williams will remain in school for his senior season, as announced by head coach Derek Kellogg Monday. “I just want to thank everybody around the community and at UMass, from the coaches to the fans for allowing me to do the things I do,” Williams said. “Coach Kellogg was nice enough to allow me to
After a night of speculating, UMass senior guard Chaz Williams decided to return to UMass. Made his announcement with this tweet: "Chaz3Williams Apr 28, 11:57pm via Echofon Thank God For Allowing Me 2 Have This Opportunity!! After A Long Month Of Thinking & Talkin 2 My Family, I Decided 2 Return For My Sr Yr!!"
By Matt Vautour
Sunday, April 28, 2013
When Michael Cox decided to transfer from Michigan to the University of Massachusetts for his final collegiate season, the running back from Dorchester, wanted to prove he could be a featured running back for an FBS team. He did it well enough to be taken in the NFL draft. Cox was taken by the New York Giants as the 47th player selected in the seventh and final round of the draft, the 253 overall pick, the second to last player selected. “That was the
UMass' dominant effort Friday in its 16-8 win over Delaware wasn't wasted. The Minutemen got the help they needed Saturday, a Penn State 16-7 win over Hofstra and a Towson 13-6 win over Saint Joseph's. The Minutemen will be the No. 4 seed as they attempt to defend their title. They will play No. 1-seed Penn State, Wednesday at 3 p.m. at State College. The championship will be Friday at 3 p.m. at the site of the highest remaining seed.
By Matt Vautour
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The University of Massachusetts men’s basketball program, which has enjoyed considerable success with transfers in recent years, has added another into the fold. Former West Virginia guard Jabarie Hinds announced Thursday that he’s transferring to UMass. He chose the Minutemen over Saint Joseph’s and Iona. Hinds, a 5-foot-11 guard, who can play either point or shooting guard, averaged 7.4 points per games in both his freshman and sophomore seasons at West Virginia. He averaged 1.6 assists in 22.8 minutes per game last year and 3.3 assists in
UMass coach Charley Molnar said the football program is working to get the above jerseys to the families of the victims of last week's violence. "We are trying to discover a way to reach out to the families; and pass the jerseys along to them as remembrances," Molnar said via email.
By MATT VAUTOUR
Thursday, April 18, 2013
In addition to inviting runners, who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon because of the bombings, to cross a finish line at UMass' spring game Saturday at 4 p.m. Four UMass football players will wear special jerseys. Senior Stanley Andre, a Dorchester native, will replace his own name on the back of his jersey, with that of Martin Richard, the 8-year-old boy killed. Sophomore Brandon Howard, who is from Wrentham, will wear the name Lu Lingzi, the 23-year-old Boston University student from China. Freshman
Former Minuteman S James Ihedigbo, who just won the Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, will be at the Spring Game following a clinic he's running in Amherst. Because he's an active NFL player, he won't be playing in the game. But it wouldn't be surprising if he coaches the alumni team. The Minuteman alumni squad will be a rare team affiliated with Ihedigbo unlikely to reach at least the AFC Championship.
By MATT VAUTOUR
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The University of Massachusetts and Temple basketball teams could play in 2013 after all. The Minutemen and Owls are both in the Charleston Classic from Nov. 21-24 at TD Arena in Charleston. The other participants are: Clemson -13-18 (5-13 ACC) Davidson - 26-8 (17-1 Southern) Georgia - 17-17 (9-9 SEC) New Mexico - 29-6 (13-3 Mountain West) Nebraska - -15-18 (5-13 Big Ten) UAB - 16-17 (7-9 Conference USA) UMass' release follows: The Massachusetts basketball team has been invited to participate in the Sixth Annual
