https://ekusports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Eastern Kentucky University Athleticsen-us60https://ekusports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-basketball-dates-announced-for-a-w-hamilton-elite-camps.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-basketball-dates-announced-for-a-w-hamilton-elite-camps.aspxMen's Basketball

High School Elite Camps are scheduled for June 20 and August 21 from 5-9 p.m.]]>AW Hamilton vs FGCUTue, 19 May 2026 13:19:00 EST124324https://ekusports.com/news/2026/5/13/mens-basketball-ekuhoops-adds-6-foot-8-louisville-transfer.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/5/13/mens-basketball-ekuhoops-adds-6-foot-8-louisville-transfer.aspxMen's Basketball

The 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward competed in the FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers in 2025.]]>Mouhamad CamaraWed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 EST124304https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/30/successful-prep-basketball-head-coach-joins-eku-mens-basketball-staff.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/30/successful-prep-basketball-head-coach-joins-eku-mens-basketball-staff.aspxMen's Basketball

In three seasons as the head coach of Hargrave's prep team, Veshi compiled a record of 109-27 (.801), won the 2025-26 Elite Prep League Championship and made three National Prep Championship Tournament appearances.]]>Ben Veshi studio photoThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:50:00 EST124284https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-basketball-rhode-island-guard-and-louisville-native-to-transfer-to-eku.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-basketball-rhode-island-guard-and-louisville-native-to-transfer-to-eku.aspxMen's Basketball

King averaged 20 points and 5.7 rebounds on his way to earning second team all-state honors as a senior at DeSales High School in 2023-24.]]>Damone King poses for a photo in a black uniformThu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:00 EST124252https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-colonels-add-gsc-newcomer-of-the-year-and-former-wac-all-freshman-team-member.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-colonels-add-gsc-newcomer-of-the-year-and-former-wac-all-freshman-team-member.aspxMen's Basketball

In 2025-26, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged 14.8 points, 3.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals at the University of West Florida.]]>Aric Demings poses while sitting and holding a basketballWed, 22 Apr 2026 12:02:00 EST124259https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-ekuhoops-adds-no-44-ranked-juco-player.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-ekuhoops-adds-no-44-ranked-juco-player.aspxMen's Basketball

The 6-foot-6 guard earned first team all-region honors after averaging 17.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game.]]>Justin McCarter poses while sitting down with a basketballWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:59:00 EST124257https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-basketball-colonels-add-6-foot-8-juco-forward-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-basketball-colonels-add-6-foot-8-juco-forward-for-2026-27.aspxMen's Basketball

Lowe recorded six double-doubles in 2025-26.]]>Josh Lowe poses with a basketball spinning on his fingerSat, 18 Apr 2026 15:33:00 EST124236https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-basketball-6-foot-8-division-i-forward-to-transfer-to-eku.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-basketball-6-foot-8-division-i-forward-to-transfer-to-eku.aspxMen's Basketball

As a freshman in 2024-25, Lasu earned NEC All-Rookie Team honors.]]>Shadrak Lasu poses with a basketball in his handsFri, 17 Apr 2026 12:46:00 EST124235https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-basketball-ekuhoops-adds-louisville-native-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-basketball-ekuhoops-adds-louisville-native-for-2026-27.aspxMen's Basketball

Vasser led Vincennes to a 31-3 record and a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament.]]>Drae Vasser poses for a photoTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:16:00 EST124222https://ekusports.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-turner-buttry-and-jackson-holt-chosen-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-turner-buttry-and-jackson-holt-chosen-academic-all-district.aspxMen's Basketball

The Academic All-District® Teams recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.]]>Jackson Holt attempts a 3-pointer against Central ArkansasTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:04:00 EST124132