https://admin.mercerbears.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Mercer University Athleticsen-us60https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/6/24/mens-basketballs-nashad-mackey-named-assistant-coach-of-bahamas-national-teamhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/6/24/mens-basketballs-nashad-mackey-named-assistant-coach-of-bahamas-national-teamMen's Basketball

MACON, Ga. - Mercer men's basketball assistant coach Nashad Mackey has been named an assistant coach of the Bahamas national team for the upcoming window this summer at the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, as recently announced by the team. Mackey's tenure with the Bahamas National team will begin with games in July.]]>Nashad Mackey practiceWed, 24 Jun 2026 15:32:00 EST438140https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/6/17/mens-basketball-ridder-finalizes-mens-basketball-staffhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/6/17/mens-basketball-ridder-finalizes-mens-basketball-staffMen's Basketball

MACON, Ga. – Mercer head men's basketball coach Ryan Ridder has made the final additions to his staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season.]]>Men's Basketball 2026-27 Staff AdditionsWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:20:00 EST438136https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/6/9/mens-basketball-ridder-agrees-to-contract-extension-through-2030-31-seasonhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/6/9/mens-basketball-ridder-agrees-to-contract-extension-through-2030-31-seasonMen's Basketball

MACON - Athletics department officials from Mercer University announced Tuesday morning that men's basketball head coach Ryan Ridder has agreed to a contract extension to lead the Bears through the 2030-31 season.]]>Ryan RidderTue, 9 Jun 2026 10:11:00 EST438129https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-baraka-okojie-named-to-nabc-all-district-second-teamhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-baraka-okojie-named-to-nabc-all-district-second-teamMen's Basketball

MACON, Ga. - Mercer men's basketball junior guard Baraka Okojie was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches South Atlantic District Second Team, the organization announced on Tuesday.]]>Baraka Okojie shot at WoffordTue, 17 Mar 2026 13:54:00 EST437850https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-mercer-drops-77-73-result-to-western-carolina-in-socon-tournamenthttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-mercer-drops-77-73-result-to-western-carolina-in-socon-tournamentMen's Basketball

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Mercer men's basketball team dropped a close game in the final seconds to Western Carolina, 77-73 in the SoCon Tournament Quarterfinals, Saturday night from Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina.]]>Baraka Okojie SoCon TournamentSat, 7 Mar 2026 23:48:00 EST437813https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-mercer-meets-western-carolina-in-socon-tournament-quarterfinals-saturdayhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-mercer-meets-western-carolina-in-socon-tournament-quarterfinals-saturdayMen's Basketball

]]>Zaire layup vs ETSUFri, 6 Mar 2026 10:17:00 EST437797https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-mighty-and-okojie-earn-spots-on-all-socon-teamhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-mighty-and-okojie-earn-spots-on-all-socon-teamMen's Basketball

MACON, Ga. - The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards Wednesday evening with Baraka Okojie named First Team All-SoCon and Armani Mighty named Second Team All-SoCon. Mighty was also named the SoCon Co-Defensive Player of the Year.]]>Baraka and ArmaniWed, 4 Mar 2026 18:18:00 EST437792https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-ridder-named-finalist-for-skip-prosser-man-of-the-year-awardhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-ridder-named-finalist-for-skip-prosser-man-of-the-year-awardMen's Basketball

MACON, Ga. – Mercer head men's basketball coach Ryan Ridder has been named a finalist for the 2025-26 Skip Prosser Man of the Year award. The award is presented annually to the Division I coach who wins with integrity on and off the court.]]>Ryan Ridder AwardTue, 3 Mar 2026 11:52:00 EST437785https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-mercer-defeats-etsu-82-76-on-senior-dayhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-mercer-defeats-etsu-82-76-on-senior-dayMen's Basketball

MACON, Ga. – Zaire Williams scored a game high 23 points and the Mercer men's basketball team earned a wire-to-wire 82-76 win over ETSU on Senior Day Saturday evening inside Hawkins Arena.]]>Kyle Cuffe Jr vs ETSUSat, 28 Feb 2026 20:44:00 EST437778https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-bears-host-etsu-on-senior-day-saturdayhttps://mercerbears.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-bears-host-etsu-on-senior-day-saturdayMen's Basketball

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