Jaylon Johnson

3 Jaylon Johnson
Jaylon Johnson
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    170
  • Hometown:
    Houston, Texas
  • Position:
    G
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    College of Southern Idaho
  • gp
    32
  • pts/g
    14.3
  • fg %
    40.0
  • 3pt %
    35.5
  • ft %
    82.2
  • reb/g
    4.2
  • a/g
    4.8
Bio

2023-24 (Sophomore – College of Southern Idaho): Johnson appeared in 30 of CSI’s 32 tilts, making 29 starts and averaging 32.3 minutes per game… led the team with 446 points, 129 assists, 67 triples made, and 67 steals… ranked second on the squad with 14.9 points per game, 4.3 assists per game, and 87 made free throws… also averaged 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 2.2 triples per game… shot 38.9 percent from the floor, 34.5 percent from distance, and 77.0 percent from the charity stripe… made his CSI debut with 13 points, six assists, and four rebounds against Yavapai College (Nov. 2)… dropped a season-high 27 points with five dimes and 4-for-8 efficiency from deep against Lee College (Nov. 4)… hauled in a season-best 11 rebounds with 19 points and six assists for his second career double-double against Utah Prep (Dec. 15)… dished out a season-high nine assists without committing a turnover and piling up three steals in just 15 minutes of action at Community Christian College (Jan. 25)… piled up a career-high nine steals with 23 points and five boards versus Utah State Eastern (Mar. 8) in the Region 18 Tournament First Round… sank a season-best five triples on seven tries on his way to 22 points against Salt Lake CC (Jan. 10)… scored in double figures 24 times, 15 or more points 18 times, and 20+ points eight times… drained at least one triple in 27 games, multiple treys in 20 contests, and four or more 3-pointers in four tilts.

2022-23 (Freshman – Concordia Texas): Johnson competed in all 25 of CTX’s contests on the year, making 22 starts and averaging a team-high 31.5 minutes per game… led the team and the American Southwest Conference with a 41.8 percent clip from distance and ranked second in the league with 69 made triples and 2.8 treys per game… paced CTX and ranked fifth in the ASC with averages of 19.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game… also averaged 2.9 rebounds per game while shooting 40.7 percent from the floor and 76.9 percent from the charity stripe with 110 makes at the line… made his collegiate debut with 18 points, two boards, and three assists on 4-of-5 efficiency from deep off the bench against Southwestern [TX] (Nov. 8)… exploded for season-highs of 36 points and seven rebounds against McMurry (Jan. 12), finishing 11-for-13 from the charity stripe… torched the nets for 34 points with six rebounds, six dimes, a 5-for-8 performance from deep, and an 11-17 showing at the free-throw line against East Texas Baptist (Jan. 28)… sunk a season-high six triples on nine tries on his way to 21 points against Mary Hardin-Baylor (Dec. 3) and again on 10 attempts for 28 points against Texas-Dallas (Feb. 11)… secured his first career double-double with 25 points and a season-high 11 assists, not to mention four steals, against Ozarks [AR] (Feb. 9)… piled up a season-best five steals in the Texas-Dallas contest (Feb. 11)… scored in double figures 23 times, 15 or more points 20 times, 20+ points 13 times, and at least 25 points seven times… drained at least one triple in 21 games, multiple treys in 19 games, and four or more 3-pointers in seven games.

High School: Johnson lettered at Summer Creek High School in Humble, Texas… as a senior, averaged 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 5.4 steals per game… earned All-District First Team honors and Offensive MVP accolades as a senior… picked up All-District Second Team nods as a freshman and junior… averaged 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game as a junior.

Personal: Son of Jamecia and Lawrence Johnson… born in Houston, Texas on August 6, 2004.

Academic: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2023-24 Region 18 All-Tournament Team
  • 2023-24 All-Region 18 Second Team
  • 2023-24 2x SWAC Player of the Week (Nov. 21, Jan. 16)
  • 2022-23 D3hoops.com Region 10 Rookie of the Year
  • 2022-23 ASC Freshman of the Year
  • 2022-23 All-ASC Second Team
  • 2022-23 All-ASC Freshman Team
  • 2022-23 ASC Player of the Week (Jan. 30)
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 32 20
Games started 32 20
Minutes 1125 717
Minutes per game 35.2 35.9
FG 142-355 96-227
FG Pct 40.0 42.3
3PT 75-211 45-126
3PT Pct 35.5 35.7
FT 97-118 78-95
FT Pct 82.2 82.1
Off rebounds 24 13
Def rebounds 109 68
Total rebounds 133 81
Rebounds per game 4.2 4.0
Personal fouls 45 29
Disqualifications 0 0
Assists 153 90
Turnovers 69 42
Assist to turnover ratio 2.2 2.1
Steals 51 27
Blocks 1 1
Points 456 315
Points per game 14.3 15.8
Points per 40 min 16.2 17.6
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 15 at Southeast Missouri L, 83-69
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 71-66
Feb 22 Tennessee State W, 77-74
Feb 27 Western Illinois L, 82-69
Mar 1 Lindenwood L, 76-74
Mar 5 vs. UT Martin L, 70-67
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Oct 22 Austin Peay L, 90-80 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 29 Oakland City W, 100-56 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 4 at Georgia L, 83-78 1 37 4-12 33.3 1-6 16.7 3-4 75.0 12
Nov 7 Bryan College W, 89-74 1 35 4-9 44.4 3-8 37.5 5-5 100.0 16
Nov 12 West Georgia W, 76-73 1 38 3-12 25.0 2-7 28.6 0-0 - 8
Nov 15 vs. VMI W, 72-71 1 32 5-13 38.5 3-7 42.9 0-0 - 13
Nov 16 vs. UTRGV L, 83-58 1 35 5-11 45.5 3-8 37.5 0-0 - 13
Nov 19 at UCF L, 80-69 1 39 3-12 25.0 2-8 25.0 4-4 100.0 12
Nov 27 Presbyterian W, 90-75 1 31 7-11 63.6 5-8 62.5 1-1 100.0 20
Nov 29 at Vanderbilt L, 87-56 1 32 4-11 36.4 1-3 33.3 0-0 - 9
Dec 4 at North Alabama L, 82-59 1 31 2-9 22.2 2-8 25.0 0-0 - 6
Dec 7 at West Georgia L, 78-73 1 34 3-8 37.5 2-6 33.3 4-5 80.0 12
Dec 17 at Western Illinois L, 71-68 1 33 5-11 45.5 1-5 20.0 1-1 100.0 12
Dec 19 at Lindenwood W, 79-73 1 38 7-13 53.8 2-6 33.3 6-7 85.7 22
Dec 29 Milligan W, 95-75 1 28 1-5 20.0 1-5 20.0 1-2 50.0 4
Jan 2 Southern Indiana W, 68-64 1 29 3-10 30.0 2-5 40.0 1-2 50.0 9
Jan 4 Morehead State W, 74-55 1 36 4-10 40.0 1-4 25.0 3-7 42.9 12
Jan 9 at Eastern Illinois W, 69-64 1 40 4-10 40.0 3-6 50.0 2-2 100.0 13
Jan 11 at SIUE L, 67-59 1 32 6-19 31.6 3-10 30.0 1-1 100.0 16
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri L, 77-70 1 36 8-11 72.7 1-3 33.3 4-4 100.0 21
Jan 18 Little Rock L, 77-71 1 40 3-9 33.3 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 8
Jan 23 at Tennessee State L, 89-77 1 35 4-13 30.8 1-5 20.0 2-2 100.0 11
Jan 25 at UT Martin W, 89-85 1 41 3-6 50.0 3-5 60.0 12-12 100.0 21
Jan 30 at Morehead State W, 72-64 1 32 4-9 44.4 3-8 37.5 3-4 75.0 14
Feb 1 at Southern Indiana W, 78-65 1 36 3-8 37.5 2-5 40.0 5-6 83.3 13
Feb 6 SIUE L, 75-58 1 31 4-8 50.0 1-5 20.0 0-0 - 9
Feb 8 Eastern Illinois W, 59-54 1 35 4-9 44.4 2-7 28.6 2-4 50.0 12
Feb 13 at Little Rock L, 79-75 1 35 6-12 50.0 3-6 50.0 6-6 100.0 21
Feb 15 at Southeast Missouri L, 83-69 1 33 6-12 50.0 3-5 60.0 2-2 100.0 17
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 71-66 1 36 3-10 30.0 1-7 14.3 9-10 90.0 16
Feb 22 Tennessee State W, 77-74 1 40 2-9 22.2 1-6 16.7 10-14 71.4 15
Feb 27 Western Illinois L, 82-69 1 39 11-20 55.0 8-14 57.1 1-2 50.0 31
Mar 1 Lindenwood L, 76-74 1 40 6-18 33.3 2-8 25.0 8-9 88.9 22
Mar 5 vs. UT Martin L, 70-67 1 36 5-15 33.3 5-11 45.5 1-2 50.0 16
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Oct 22 Austin Peay L, 90-80 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 29 Oakland City W, 100-56 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 4 at Georgia L, 83-78 1 37 0 2 2 7 6 1 0
Nov 7 Bryan College W, 89-74 1 35 0 6 6 9 2 2 0
Nov 12 West Georgia W, 76-73 1 38 0 4 4 9 2 5 0
Nov 15 vs. VMI W, 72-71 1 32 1 3 4 1 1 2 0
Nov 16 vs. UTRGV L, 83-58 1 35 0 3 3 3 0 2 0
Nov 19 at UCF L, 80-69 1 39 1 5 6 2 2 4 0
Nov 27 Presbyterian W, 90-75 1 31 4 6 10 8 2 1 0
Nov 29 at Vanderbilt L, 87-56 1 32 0 5 5 3 2 0 0
Dec 4 at North Alabama L, 82-59 1 31 2 2 4 5 3 1 0
Dec 7 at West Georgia L, 78-73 1 34 2 2 4 6 2 2 0
Dec 17 at Western Illinois L, 71-68 1 33 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
Dec 19 at Lindenwood W, 79-73 1 38 0 2 2 7 4 1 0
Dec 29 Milligan W, 95-75 1 28 1 2 3 5 3 1 0
Jan 2 Southern Indiana W, 68-64 1 29 2 3 5 1 4 0 0
Jan 4 Morehead State W, 74-55 1 36 0 7 7 8 4 5 0
Jan 9 at Eastern Illinois W, 69-64 1 40 0 1 1 6 0 1 0
Jan 11 at SIUE L, 67-59 1 32 1 2 3 1 2 3 0
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri L, 77-70 1 36 1 4 5 2 4 0 0
Jan 18 Little Rock L, 77-71 1 40 0 3 3 9 2 1 0
Jan 23 at Tennessee State L, 89-77 1 35 1 6 7 7 3 1 0
Jan 25 at UT Martin W, 89-85 1 41 0 2 2 4 0 2 0
Jan 30 at Morehead State W, 72-64 1 32 1 1 2 4 2 0 0
Feb 1 at Southern Indiana W, 78-65 1 36 2 4 6 4 1 0 0
Feb 6 SIUE L, 75-58 1 31 0 4 4 3 2 2 0
Feb 8 Eastern Illinois W, 59-54 1 35 0 6 6 4 2 0 0
Feb 13 at Little Rock L, 79-75 1 35 0 4 4 7 4 0 1
Feb 15 at Southeast Missouri L, 83-69 1 33 0 1 1 2 2 0 0
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 71-66 1 36 1 6 7 4 1 4 0
Feb 22 Tennessee State W, 77-74 1 40 1 3 4 7 1 2 0
Feb 27 Western Illinois L, 82-69 1 39 2 5 7 3 1 4 0
Mar 1 Lindenwood L, 76-74 1 40 1 4 5 5 1 1 0
Mar 5 vs. UT Martin L, 70-67 1 36 0 1 1 5 2 3 0
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Oct 22 Austin Peay L, 90-80 - - - -
Oct 29 Oakland City W, 100-56 - - - -
Nov 4 at Georgia L, 83-78 1 3 0 1.2
Nov 7 Bryan College W, 89-74 1 2 0 4.5
Nov 12 West Georgia W, 76-73 1 1 0 4.5
Nov 15 vs. VMI W, 72-71 1 2 0 1.0
Nov 16 vs. UTRGV L, 83-58 1 0 0 -
Nov 19 at UCF L, 80-69 1 1 0 1.0
Nov 27 Presbyterian W, 90-75 1 0 0 4.0
Nov 29 at Vanderbilt L, 87-56 1 1 0 1.5
Dec 4 at North Alabama L, 82-59 1 0 0 1.7
Dec 7 at West Georgia L, 78-73 1 4 0 3.0
Dec 17 at Western Illinois L, 71-68 1 4 0 1.0
Dec 19 at Lindenwood W, 79-73 1 2 0 1.8
Dec 29 Milligan W, 95-75 1 1 0 1.7
Jan 2 Southern Indiana W, 68-64 1 0 0 0.3
Jan 4 Morehead State W, 74-55 1 1 0 2.0
Jan 9 at Eastern Illinois W, 69-64 1 2 0 -
Jan 11 at SIUE L, 67-59 1 1 0 0.5
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri L, 77-70 1 1 0 0.5
Jan 18 Little Rock L, 77-71 1 3 0 4.5
Jan 23 at Tennessee State L, 89-77 1 2 0 2.3
Jan 25 at UT Martin W, 89-85 1 1 0 -
Jan 30 at Morehead State W, 72-64 1 1 0 2.0
Feb 1 at Southern Indiana W, 78-65 1 1 0 4.0
Feb 6 SIUE L, 75-58 1 0 0 1.5
Feb 8 Eastern Illinois W, 59-54 1 1 0 2.0
Feb 13 at Little Rock L, 79-75 1 0 0 1.8
Feb 15 at Southeast Missouri L, 83-69 1 3 0 1.0
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 71-66 1 1 0 4.0
Feb 22 Tennessee State W, 77-74 1 1 0 7.0
Feb 27 Western Illinois L, 82-69 1 1 0 3.0
Mar 1 Lindenwood L, 76-74 1 3 0 5.0
Mar 5 vs. UT Martin L, 70-67 1 1 0 2.5
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2024-25 32 35.2 4.4-11.1 2.3-6.6 3.0-3.7 14.3
Total 32 35.2 4.4-11.1 2.3-6.6 3.0-3.7 14.3
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2024-25 32 32 1125 142-355 40.0 75-211 35.5 97-118 82.2 456
Total 32 32 1125 142-355 40.0 75-211 35.5 97-118 82.2 456
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2024-25 32 1125 35.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 35.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 32 1125 35.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 35.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Career Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
2024-25 32 0.8 3.4 4.2 4.8 2.2 1.6 0.0
Total 32 0.8 3.4 4.2 4.8 2.2 1.6 0.0
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2024-25 32 32 24 109 133 153 69 51 1
Total 32 32 24 109 133 153 69 51 1
Career Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2024-25 32 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 32 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
Event
Total 32 35.2 4.4-11.1 2.3-6.6 3.0-3.7 14.3
Conference 20 35.9 4.8-11.3 2.2-6.3 3.9-4.8 15.8
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 14 35.3 4.5-10.8 2.3-6.6 3.2-4.3 14.5
Away 15 35.2 4.3-11.0 2.1-6.1 3.4-3.7 14.1
Neutral 3 34.3 5.0-13.0 3.7-8.7 0.3-0.7 14.0
Result
Wins 15 35.1 3.8-9.6 2.3-6.3 4.0-5.1 13.9
Losses 17 35.2 5.0-12.4 2.4-6.9 2.2-2.5 14.6
Month
November 8 34.9 4.4-11.4 2.5-6.9 1.6-1.8 12.9
December 5 32.8 3.6-9.2 1.6-6.0 2.4-3.0 11.2
January 9 35.7 4.3-10.8 2.1-5.8 3.1-3.8 13.9
February 8 35.6 4.9-11.0 2.6-6.9 4.4-5.5 16.8
March 2 38.0 5.5-16.5 3.5-9.5 4.5-5.5 19.0
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 32 32 1125 142-355 40.0 75-211 35.5 97-118 82.2 456
Conference 20 20 717 96-227 42.3 45-126 35.7 78-95 82.1 315
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 14 14 494 63-151 41.7 32-93 34.4 45-60 75.0 203
Away 15 15 528 64-165 38.8 32-92 34.8 51-56 91.1 211
Neutral 3 3 103 15-39 38.5 11-26 42.3 1-2 50.0 42
Result
Wins 15 15 527 57-144 39.6 34-94 36.2 60-76 78.9 208
Losses 17 17 598 85-211 40.3 41-117 35.0 37-42 88.1 248
Month
November 8 8 279 35-91 38.5 20-55 36.4 13-14 92.9 103
December 5 5 164 18-46 39.1 8-30 26.7 12-15 80.0 56
January 9 9 321 39-97 40.2 19-52 36.5 28-34 82.4 125
February 8 8 285 39-88 44.3 21-55 38.2 35-44 79.5 134
March 2 2 76 11-33 33.3 7-19 36.8 9-11 81.8 38
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 32 1125 35.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 35.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 20 717 35.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 35.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 14 494 35.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 15 528 35.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral 3 103 34.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 42.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 15 527 35.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 17 598 35.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 35.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 8 279 34.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 5 164 32.8 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 26.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 9 321 35.7 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 8 285 35.6 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 38.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
March 2 76 38.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
Event
Total 32 0.8 3.4 4.2 4.8 2.2 1.6 0.0
Conference 20 0.7 3.4 4.0 4.5 2.1 1.4 0.1
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 0.9 4.5 5.4 5.5 2.2 2.0 0.0
Away 15 0.7 2.6 3.3 4.5 2.3 1.1 0.1
Neutral 3 0.3 2.3 2.7 3.0 1.0 2.3 0.0
Result
Wins 15 0.9 3.7 4.6 5.4 1.9 1.7 0.0
Losses 17 0.6 3.1 3.8 4.2 2.4 1.5 0.1
Month
November 8 0.8 4.3 5.0 5.3 2.1 2.1 0.0
December 5 1.0 1.6 2.6 5.0 2.8 1.0 0.0
January 9 0.7 3.2 3.9 4.7 2.3 1.4 0.0
February 8 0.8 4.1 4.9 4.3 1.8 1.5 0.1
March 2 0.5 2.5 3.0 5.0 1.5 2.0 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 32 32 24 109 133 153 69 51 1
Conference 20 20 13 68 81 90 42 27 1
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 14 13 63 76 77 31 28 0
Away 15 15 10 39 49 67 35 16 1
Neutral 3 3 1 7 8 9 3 7 0
Result
Wins 15 15 13 56 69 81 29 26 0
Losses 17 17 11 53 64 72 40 25 1
Month
November 8 8 6 34 40 42 17 17 0
December 5 5 5 8 13 25 14 5 0
January 9 9 6 29 35 42 21 13 0
February 8 8 6 33 39 34 14 12 1
March 2 2 1 5 6 10 3 4 0
Split Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
Event
Total 32 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Conference 20 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Away 15 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Neutral 3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 15 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 17 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Month
November 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
December 5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
January 9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
February 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
March 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
News mentions
Skyhawks edge Golden Eagles in 70-67 heartbreaker in OVC Tournament first round
Skyhawks edge Golden Eagles in 70-67 heartbreaker in OVC Tournament first round

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – It was a heartbreaker of a finish for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team during its Ohio Valley Conference Tournament first-round battle with No. 8-seeded UT Martin on Wednesday evening, as the Skyhawks edged the No. 5-seeded Golden Eagles 70-67 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind.

Johnson named to All-OVC First Team, OVC All-Newcomer Team
Johnson named to All-OVC First Team, OVC All-Newcomer Team

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech guard Jaylon Johnson took home the first postseason accolades of his Division I career Tuesday afternoon, earning spots on the All-Ohio Valley Conference First Team and OVC All-Newcomer Team after turning in a sensational season donning the purple and gold.

Golden Eagle men embark on OVC Tournament with Wednesday tilt against UT Martin
Golden Eagle men embark on OVC Tournament with Wednesday tilt against UT Martin

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball embarks on its journey for its first Ohio Valley Conference Tournament crown with a bid to the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday evening, taking on in-state rival UT Martin in a 6:00 p.m. CT affair in the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind.

Lions top Golden Eagles in regular-season finale with late free throws
Lions top Golden Eagles in regular-season finale with late free throws

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A physical battle from start to finish, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker on Senior Day Saturday afternoon, falling to Lindenwood, 76-74, in the Hooper Eblen Center in the 2024-25 regular-season finale.

Tech men take on Lindenwood in Senior Day showdown on Saturday
Tech men take on Lindenwood in Senior Day showdown on Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball wraps up the 2024-25 regular season Saturday afternoon in the Hooper Eblen Center with a 3:00 p.m. CT affair against Lindenwood.

Hot-shooting Western Illinois outpaces Golden Eagles
Hot-shooting Western Illinois outpaces Golden Eagles

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A late surge and historic performance weren't enough for the Tennessee Tech basketball team to cool down the sharp-shooting performances from Western Illinois on Thursday evening, as the visiting Leathernecks defeated the Golden Eagles in the Hooper Eblen Center, 82-69.

Second-half rally lifts Golden Eagles past in-state rival Tennessee State
Second-half rally lifts Golden Eagles past in-state rival Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – An inspired second-half effort lifted the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to its second straight win in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles topped in-state rival Tennessee State, 77-74, in a nationally televised contest on ESPNU.

Legends Weekend/Gold Rush match-up pits Tech and TSU in nationally-televised tilt on ESPNU
Legends Weekend/Gold Rush match-up pits Tech and TSU in nationally-televised tilt on ESPNU

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team takes its talents to the national spotlight Saturday afternoon, squaring off with in-state rival Tennessee State at 1:00 p.m. CT in the Hooper Eblen Center in a contest set to be aired live nationally on ESPNU.

Tech toughs out overtime win over Skyhawks, clinches OVC Tournament berth
Tech toughs out overtime win over Skyhawks, clinches OVC Tournament berth

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It took an extra five minutes, but the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team finished off the season sweep of Ohio Valley Conference rival UT Martin Thursday evening, topping the visiting Skyhawks 71-66 in overtime in a thrilling finish at the Hooper Eblen Center.

Purple and gold take on in-state rival Skyhawks Thursday evening in the Hoop
Purple and gold take on in-state rival Skyhawks Thursday evening in the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center to close out the regular season over the next two weeks, kicking off a four-game homestand with a 7:30 p.m. CT battle against Ohio Valley Conference and in-state rival UT Martin Thursday evening.

Golden Eagles close road schedule with Saturday showdown at SEMO
Golden Eagles close road schedule with Saturday showdown at SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team visits Cape Girardeau, Mo. for its final road tilt of the regular season Saturday afternoon, squaring off with Southeast Missouri in a critical, 3:45 p.m. CT affair in the Show Me Center.

Tech men fall in final road test to red-hot Redhawks
Tech men fall in final road test to red-hot Redhawks

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball couldn’t overcome a first-half of offensive struggles Saturday afternoon in Cape Girardeau, Mo., as Ohio Valley Conference-leading Southeast Missouri claimed its seventh straight victory in an 83-69 decision at the Show Me Center.

Trojans' second-half surge grounds Golden Eagles in Little Rock
Trojans' second-half surge grounds Golden Eagles in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – It was a tale of two halves for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles dropped a momentum-driven affair at Little Rock by a final score of 79-74.

Purple and gold travel west for Thursday showdown at Little Rock
Purple and gold travel west for Thursday showdown at Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the highway for one final road trip of the regular season, starting with a 7:00 p.m. CT match-up at Little Rock Thursday evening at the Jack Stephens Center.

Tech defense holds strong in home win over Eastern Illinois
Tech defense holds strong in home win over Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A great shooting display from beyond the arc and strong defense proved enough for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to hold off a suddenly surging Eastern Illinois squad in the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday afternoon by a score of 59-54.

Golden Eagles host EIU for Coaches vs. Cancer match-up in the Hoop
Golden Eagles host EIU for Coaches vs. Cancer match-up in the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its home weekend Saturday afternoon with a 3:00 p.m. CT affair against Eastern Illinois in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Cougars top Golden Eagles on stormy night in Cookeville
Cougars top Golden Eagles on stormy night in Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Perhaps the weather in Cookeville Thursday night was just a precursor for the type of night the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team would endure on offense, as the Golden Eagles fell to the visiting SIUE Cougars in Ohio Valley Conference action, 75-58.

Purple and gold return to Hoop for Thursday-night battle with SIUE
Purple and gold return to Hoop for Thursday-night battle with SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team finally returns to its home court Thursday evening following a four-game road stretch, playing host to SIUE in a 7:30 p.m. CT contest in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech wins third straight on the road with balanced attack at Southern Indiana
Tech wins third straight on the road with balanced attack at Southern Indiana

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A rock-solid showing from the top of the lineup to the bottom helped lift the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to its third straight win in Ohio Valley Conference action Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles topped Southern Indiana, 78-65, at Liberty Arena in Evansville, Ind.

Tech ends lengthy road stretch with Saturday swing at Southern Indiana
Tech ends lengthy road stretch with Saturday swing at Southern Indiana

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team looks for its third straight win while closing out its four-game road stretch through Ohio Valley Conference play Saturday afternoon, visiting Southern Indiana at Screaming Eagles' Arena in Evansville, Ind. for a 3:30 p.m. CT match-up.

Golden Eagles complete season sweep with first win at Morehead since 2014
Golden Eagles complete season sweep with first win at Morehead since 2014

MOREHEAD, Ky. – For the first time in more than 10 years, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team claimed victory on the hardwood of Johnson Arena in Morehead, Ky., topping the Ohio Valley Conference’s top team, Morehead State, 72-64.

Tech rides momentum into road match-up with long-time league rival Morehead State
Tech rides momentum into road match-up with long-time league rival Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team keeps its four-game road stretch through Ohio Valley Conference play rolling into Morehead, Ky. for a 6:30 p.m. CT Thursday-night tilt with long-time league rival Morehead State at Johnson Arena.

Gritty play leads Golden Eagles past Skyhawks in overtime thriller
Gritty play leads Golden Eagles past Skyhawks in overtime thriller

MARTIN, Tenn. – Grit and tenaciousness were the name of the game for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles capped a double-digit comeback on the road with an 89-85 triumph over in-state rival UT Martin in overtime at the Elam Center.

Purple and gold hit the road for OVC affair with in-state foe UT Martin
Purple and gold hit the road for OVC affair with in-state foe UT Martin

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team continues its four-game road stretch through Ohio Valley Conference play Saturday afternoon with a 3:30 p.m. CT matinee at in-state rival UT Martin in the Elam Center.

Tigers use big second half to cap comeback over Golden Eagles
Tigers use big second half to cap comeback over Golden Eagles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tale of two halves at the Gentry Center Thursday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team fell to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State by a final score of 89-77.

Tech takes on Tennessee State in Thursday in-state test
Tech takes on Tennessee State in Thursday in-state test

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team kicks off a four-game road stretch through Ohio Valley Conference action Thursday evening, heading to Nashville for a 7:30 p.m. CT tilt with in-state rival Tennessee State. 

Trojans' inside game tops Tech's display from distance in Saturday battle
Trojans' inside game tops Tech's display from distance in Saturday battle

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A dazzling display from distance couldn’t make up for a limited inside attack for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles dropped their second straight home game with a 77-71 loss at the hands of Ohio Valley Conference foe Little Rock in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Saturday showdown in the Hoop features Tech versus Little Rock
Saturday showdown in the Hoop features Tech versus Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team looks to right the ship Saturday afternoon, squaring off with Little Rock in the Hooper Eblen Center in Ohio Valley Conference action at 3:30 p.m. CT. 

Comeback bid falls just short in Golden Eagle loss to Redhawks
Comeback bid falls just short in Golden Eagle loss to Redhawks

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A furious comeback bid came up just short for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell in a 77-70 affair in the Hooper Eblen Center to Ohio Valley Conference rival Southeast Missouri.

Tech looks to bounce back with Thursday bout against Redhawks
Tech looks to bounce back with Thursday bout against Redhawks

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team is back in the Hooper Eblen Center for some more Ohio Valley Conference action Thursday evening, playing host to Southeast Missouri in a 7:30 p.m. CT affair. The evening will serve as Academic Excellence Night, celebrating the academic achievements of all Golden Eagle student-athletes. 

Cougars snap Tech’s win streak, top Golden Eagles in Edwardsville
Cougars snap Tech’s win streak, top Golden Eagles in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team saw its five-game winning streak snapped in Edwardsville, Ill. Saturday afternoon, as SIUE topped the Golden Eagles in a 67-59 defensive struggle at First Community Arena.

Golden Eagles look to stay hot with Saturday affair at SIUE
Golden Eagles look to stay hot with Saturday affair at SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team puts its four-game winning streak on the line with Ohio Valley Conference action in Charleston, Ill. Thursday evening, taking on Eastern Illinois in a 7:30 p.m. CT affair. 

Second-half surge leads Golden Eagles past Panthers for fifth straight win
Second-half surge leads Golden Eagles past Panthers for fifth straight win

CHARLESTON, Ill. – A spectacular second-half effort helped propel the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to its fourth-straight Ohio Valley Conference victory Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles topped Eastern Illinois, 69-64, at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill.

Purple and gold look for fifth straight win in Thursday tilt at Eastern Illinois
Purple and gold look for fifth straight win in Thursday tilt at Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team puts its four-game winning streak on the line with Ohio Valley Conference action in Charleston, Ill. Thursday evening, taking on Eastern Illinois in a 7:30 p.m. CT affair. 

Tech rolls to historic win over longtime OVC rival Morehead State
Tech rolls to historic win over longtime OVC rival Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Strong defense and an overall team effort on offense propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team past Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles dominated on the way to a 74-55 victory in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Saturday men's hoops session sees Tech square off with Morehead State
Saturday men's hoops session sees Tech square off with Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team looks for its third consecutive Ohio Valley Conference victory Saturday afternoon, playing host to longtime league rival Morehead State in a 3:00 p.m. dance in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles fend off Southern Indiana for second straight OVC win
Golden Eagles fend off Southern Indiana for second straight OVC win

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A complete team effort helped the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team fend off a pesky Southern Indiana squad in the Hooper Eblen Center Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles edged the Screaming Eagles, 68-64.

Purple and gold make return to Cookeville to host Milligan in Sunday matinee
Purple and gold make return to Cookeville to host Milligan in Sunday matinee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team finally makes its return to the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Sunday afternoon, snapping a 30-plus day stretch on the road with a 1:00 p.m. CT match-up against Milligan College.

Golden Eagles thrive from distance to down Lions for first OVC win
Golden Eagles thrive from distance to down Lions for first OVC win

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Great shooting from distance and at the charity stripe was enough to help the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team pick up its first Ohio Valley Conference win, gather its first road victory of the season, and snap a four-game skid as the Golden Eagles topped Lindenwood, 79-73, at Hyland Arena Thursday evening.

Tech men conclude five-game road swing at OVC foe Lindenwood
Tech men conclude five-game road swing at OVC foe Lindenwood

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its five-game road stretch with its second Ohio Valley Conference game of the season Thursday night, taking on Lindenwood in St. Charles, Mo. in a 7:30 p.m. CT meeting.

Leathernecks edge Golden Eagles in OVC opener in Macomb
Leathernecks edge Golden Eagles in OVC opener in Macomb

MACOMB, Ill. – A back-and-forth battle from tip to finish, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team came up just short in its Ohio Valley Conference opener Tuesday evening, falling at Western Illinois in a 71-68 match-up in Macomb, Ill.

First OVC tilt of 2024-25 pits Tech men at Western Illinois
First OVC tilt of 2024-25 pits Tech men at Western Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team officially kicks off the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference season Tuesday evening, making the trek north to Macomb, Ill. for a 7:30 p.m. CT affair with Western Illinois.

Golden Eagles rally, come up short in rematch at West Georgia
Golden Eagles rally, come up short in rematch at West Georgia

CARROLLTON, Ga. – A furious comeback bid just ran out of steam for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team at The Coliseum Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles fell in their rematch with West Georgia, 78-73 in Carrollton, Ga.

Tech men visit Carrollton for Saturday rematch with West Georgia
Tech men visit Carrollton for Saturday rematch with West Georgia

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team heads south for a rematch with West Georgia Saturday afternoon, squaring off with the Wolves in a 1 p.m. CT contest at The Coliseum in Carrollton, Ga.

North Alabama downs Golden Eagles in midweek tilt in Florence
North Alabama downs Golden Eagles in midweek tilt in Florence

FLORENCE, Ala. – Sluggish starts on offense to both halves of Wednesday’s contest proved too costly for the Tennessee Tech basketball team to overcome, as the Golden Eagles fell to North Alabama, 82-59, at CB&S Bank Arena in Florence, Ala.

Golden Eagles head south for Wednesday test at North Alabama
Golden Eagles head south for Wednesday test at North Alabama

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team continues its month-long stretch away from the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center with a Wednesday night tilt at North Alabama in Florence, Ala. 

Commodores contain Golden Eagles in match-up at Memorial Gymnasium
Commodores contain Golden Eagles in match-up at Memorial Gymnasium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sluggish offense and turnovers proved too costly for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to overcome in Nashville Friday afternoon, as Vanderbilt downed the Golden Eagles, 87-56, in Memorial Gymnasium.

Tech men travel to Nashville for Friday afternoon battle with Vanderbilt
Tech men travel to Nashville for Friday afternoon battle with Vanderbilt

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team makes a quick drive down I-40 to Nashville for a 2:00 p.m. tilt at in-state rival Vanderbilt Friday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium.

Offense rolls as Tech tops Presbyterian, 90-75
Offense rolls as Tech tops Presbyterian, 90-75

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – An elite offensive showing and solid rebounding lifted the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to a huge home victory in the Hooper Eblen Center Wednesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles blitzed past visiting Presbyterian in a 90-75 affair.

Golden Eagles host Presbyterian in 1 PM tilt Wednesday afternoon
Golden Eagles host Presbyterian in 1 PM tilt Wednesday afternoon

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team plays host to Presbyterian in its final home tilt until Dec. 29, squaring off the Blue Hose in a 1:00 p.m. CT match-up in the Hooper Eblen Center Wednesday afternoon.

Second-half rally comes up short for Golden Eagles at UCF
Second-half rally comes up short for Golden Eagles at UCF

ORLANDO, Fla. – A furious, second-half comeback fell just short for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Tuesday night in Orlando, Fla., as UCF fought off the Golden Eagles at Addition Financial Arena to claim an 80-69 victory.

Tech men's basketball team takes on UCF in Orlando Tuesday evening
Tech men's basketball team takes on UCF in Orlando Tuesday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team stays on the road for a trip to Florida and a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt in Orlando with UCF at Addition Financial Arena on Tuesday evening.

UTRGV downs Tech in title game of Greenbrier Tip-Off River Division
UTRGV downs Tech in title game of Greenbrier Tip-Off River Division

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Struggles on the glass and with consistency on offense proved too much for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to overcome Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles fell to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 83-58, in the championship game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off River Division at Colonial Hall and The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

Golden Eagles top VMI to lock down spot in Greenbrier Tip-Off River Division title game
Golden Eagles top VMI to lock down spot in Greenbrier Tip-Off River Division title game

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – It came down to the wire, but the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team took home a clutch, 72-71 victory over VMI on the first day of the Greenbrier Tip-Off at Colonial Hall at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Friday afternoon.

Purple and gold open Greenbrier Tip-Off with Friday tilt versus VMI
Purple and gold open Greenbrier Tip-Off with Friday tilt versus VMI

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball continues the busiest portion of the 2024-25 schedule this weekend, a stretch that features four games in eight days, taking part in the River Division of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs W.Va. on Friday and Saturday.

Tech fends off late comeback bid to down West Georgia in Cookeville
Tech fends off late comeback bid to down West Georgia in Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A dominant first half proved just enough for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to lock down a 76-73 win over visiting West Georgia Tuesday night, as the Golden Eagles held off a feisty Wolves squad down the stretch in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host West Georgia Tuesday evening for First Horizon Poster Night
Golden Eagles host West Georgia Tuesday evening for First Horizon Poster Night

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team stays put in Cookeville for its second straight home contest of the year, locking horns with West Georgia on Tuesday evening in a 6:00 p.m. CT affair in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Huge second half backs home-opening win for Golden Eagles over Lions
Huge second half backs home-opening win for Golden Eagles over Lions

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A big second half was enough to make up for a sluggish first, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team took home its 44th victory in 48 home openers at the Hooper Eblen Center with an 89-74 win over a pesky Bryan College squad Thursday evening.

Tech hosts Bryan College in home opener with 7 PM tilt on Thursday
Tech hosts Bryan College in home opener with 7 PM tilt on Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to Cookeville for its 2024-25 home opener Thursday evening, playing host to Bryan College in a 7:00 p.m. CT affair in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Georgia edges Golden Eagles in season opener in Athens
Georgia edges Golden Eagles in season opener in Athens

ATHENS, Ga. – It was a down-to-the-wire, instant classic in Athens, Ga. on Monday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team fell just short of a massive victory over Georgia in Stegeman Coliseum on the opening day of the 2024-25 season.

Purple and gold open 2024-25 men's hoops season at Georgia
Purple and gold open 2024-25 men's hoops season at Georgia

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team officially kicks off the 2024-25 regular season with a trip to Athens, Ga. Monday evening, squaring off with the Georgia Bulldogs in a 6:30 p.m. CT tilt at Stegeman Coliseum.

Golden Eagles cruise by Oakland City in final exhibition tune-up
Golden Eagles cruise by Oakland City in final exhibition tune-up

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The offense was flowing in full force and the defense did its job for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Tuesday evening, as the Golden Eagles cruised to a 100-56 victory over Oakland City in exhibition action in the Hooper Eblen Center as part of Purple Palooza.

Tech concludes preseason action with Purple Palooza exhibition against Oakland City
Tech concludes preseason action with Purple Palooza exhibition against Oakland City

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team gets its final tune-up before the official start to the 2024-25 campaign next week, playing host to Oakland City Tuesday evening in an exhibition affair in the Hooper Eblen Center as part of the Athletic Department's annual Purple Palooza. 

Late surge falls short for Tech in charity exhibition tilt with Austin Peay
Late surge falls short for Tech in charity exhibition tilt with Austin Peay

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Golden Eagle fans got their first peak at the 2024-25 Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Tuesday evening, as the purple and gold went to battle with in-state rival Austin Peay as part of a charity exhibition tilt at the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles to host old rival Austin Peay in Tuesday charity exhibition
Golden Eagles to host old rival Austin Peay in Tuesday charity exhibition

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will take on its first, unofficial test of the 2024-25 season Tuesday evening, playing host to in-state rival Austin Peay as part of a charity exhibition contest in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Egbuniwe, Johnson named Players to Watch as part of OVC Virtual Media Day
Egbuniwe, Johnson named Players to Watch as part of OVC Virtual Media Day

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head men's basketball coaches and communication directors, the League officially released its 2024-25 Players to Watch and preseason poll Wednesday morning as part of its virtual Media Day sessions.