ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's basketball team will tip-off in the Broadview Center for the first time in the 2024-25 season on opening night against SUNY Oneonta on Saturday, November 9 at 7:00 pm
 
Game Info
November 9, 2024 | Albany, N.Y. | 7:00 pm
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Leading the Pack

• UAlbany is 0-0 at home this season; Oneonta is 0-1 on the road and went 4-8 on the road last season.
• UAlbany's first Division I opponent at home this season will be for the Albany Cup on Saturday, November 16 vs Siena at 7:00 pm (Buy Tickets Here)
• UAlbany is 1-0 in the Broadview Center since its reopening in 2023-24.
• Byron Joshua recorded the most time out on the court vs Army where he managed 15 points in 30 minutes with two assists shooting 6-11 from the field for a .545 field goal percentage.
• Saturday night's game will be broadcast live through ESPN+

 
Scouting Oneonta
Oneonta opened its season on the road against Binghamton on Thursday, November 7 in a 82-63 loss against the Bearcats. The Red Dragons went 23-57 (40.4%) from the field and 2-10 (20.0%) from beyond the arc and nailing 15-24 (62.5%) free throws. Trailing 42-20 in the first half, Oneonta won the second half outscoring Binghamton 43-40. Leading the Red Dragons was Zyeir Lawrence who recorded 18 points going 8-13 from the field and grabbing five rebounds in the game. Cam LaClair dropped both teams three pointers in the game going 4-4 for 13 points with Elijah Castillo went 4-10 in field goals and 5-7 from the line for 13 points with a team high two steals.
 
Last Time vs. Oneonta
November 19, 2018, | UAlbany hit three of his first four three-point attempts. Sasha French scored nine points off the bench in the first half. The Great Danes used a 19-2 run in the middle of the second half to build a 20-point lead. Ahmad Clark scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half. Clark has scored 20 or more in three out of four games this season. UAlbany shot 51.4% in the second half. Four Great Danes scored in double-figures
 
Last Time Out
The Great Danes opened the 2024-25 season on the road against Army West Point of the Patriot League. Byron Joshua led the Great Danes finishing the night with 15 points going 6-11 from the field and 1-3 on three-pointers. The guard also recorded two steals, two assists, and two rebounds. Sully Adewale was heavy on their Glass grabbing eight rebounds. Zach Matulu was the Purple and Golds leader in assists with three. Both Adewale and DeMarr Langford Jr. finished with one block each. UAlbany finished the night going 22-60 (36.7%) from the field, 4-24 (16.7%) from behind the arc and 11-16 (68.8%) from the free throw line. A total of 30 points for the Great Danes were scored in the paint with nine points coming from second-chance points with six lead changes occurring in the game.
 
New Look Danes
The Great Danes have overhauled its roster for the upcoming season. Returning to UAlbany for the upcoming campaign are Amar'e Marshall joined by Aaron Reddish, Zane Adnan, Bautista Giralt, Zach Matulu and Justin Neely. Adding on to the Great Danes this year are transfers Sully Adewale, Kheni Briggs, Byron Joshua, Kacper Klaczek, DeMarr Langford Jr., Amir Lindsey and Damon Strand. Donning the Purple and Gold for their freshmen season will be Amir Lindsey, Ma'Kye Taylor and Kani Topuz.
 
Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops
Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops is officially back for a third season! Coaches Dwayne Killings and Colleen Mullen, along with select student-athletes, will join ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team's Charlie Voelker and Dan Bahl every Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. live from City Line Bar & Grill for a weekly segment entitled 'Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops'. 
 
Fans are invited to come out to City Line Bar & Grill to join Coach Killings, Coach Mullen, student-athletes and the ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team crew. Food and drink specials will be available on a weekly basis as the teams embark on their new seasons and talk hoops every Monday. 
 
Postgame Show
The UAlbany Basketball Postgame Show returns this season to 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio. The show will begin immediately following all games, home and away, for fans to listen to as they commute home or tune in from a distance.
 
The show is set to run for 30 minutes following the final buzzer on 104.5 The Team. Fans will hear initial reactions and a game recap to start the segment followed by interviews with the team. Coach Dwayne Killings and select student-athletes will join ESPN Radio's Rodger Wyland and Michael Johnson Jr. to break down the contest, give insights, opinions, responses, and to discuss the team's next matchup.
 
Fans can tune in to ESPN Radio 104.5 the Team by turning the dial on their radio or by streaming on their computers or smart phones.
 
Free for Students
UAlbany students can attend UAlbany basketball home games all season long for FREE by claiming a ticket through the UAlbany Sports Mobile App which can be downloaded on the Apple App store or Google Play.
Note: UAlbany Athletics is no longer utilizing UAlbany IDs as a form of entry for ticketed events.

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