Dani Pounds

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Dani Pounds
  • Height:
    6-8
  • Weight:
    225
  • Hometown:
    Atlanta, Ga.
  • Position:
    F
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Instagram:
    _xdani11_
  • Previous School:
    Old Dominion
  • gp
    28
  • pts/g
    10.7
  • fg %
    51.6
  • 3pt %
    35.3
  • ft %
    79.8
  • reb/g
    4.9
  • a/g
    0.7
Bio

2024-25 (Old Dominion): Appeared in 30 games with no starts (61 total games at ODU)... Averaged 2.9 points per game (87 total)... Made 34.5 percent from the field (60-174)... Sank 17.9 percent (10-56) from three-point range... Made 62.9 percent from the free-throw line (44-70)... Collected 2.9 rebounds per game (175 total) over 61 games played with ODU... Scored season-high 11 pts on 4-of-10 shooting, making 3-of-5 from three-point range with two rebounds and one steal against Georgia State (2/22/25)... Scored eight points on 3-of-7 from the field at Louisiana (1/9/25). 

2023-24 (Old Dominion): Played in 31 games and started 20 as a freshman ... Averaged 2.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while hitting 45.7% from field ... Had 13 points and nine rebounds against Louisiana, while hauling in season best 10 rebounds in a home win over Coastal Carolina ... Had seven or more rebounds in a game seven times ... Was third on team in blocked shots with 20 ... Swatted four at Coastal Carolina and three against App State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Pounds attended Forest Park High School, where he was a two-sport athlete playing football and basketball … His team made the Sweet 16 of the Georgia State Championships for the first time in school history during his tenure … He followed that at Newton County High School for a senior season that saw him average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game as his team made the state tournament Final Four …  He played AAU ball for Atlanta Xpress and played a post-graduate season at Spire Institute in 2022-23.

PERSONAL: Majoring in sports management.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 28 18
Games started 14 6
Minutes 500 318
Minutes per game 17.9 17.7
FG 95-184 52-107
FG Pct 51.6 48.6
3PT 6-17 2-8
3PT Pct 35.3 25.0
FT 103-129 65-86
FT Pct 79.8 75.6
Off rebounds 47 29
Def rebounds 91 57
Total rebounds 138 86
Rebounds per game 4.9 4.8
Personal fouls 89 55
Disqualifications 4 2
Assists 19 10
Turnovers 52 37
Assist to turnover ratio 0.4 0.3
Steals 18 7
Blocks 20 12
Points 299 171
Points per game 10.7 9.5
Points per 40.0 min 23.9 21.5
Recent results
Date Opponent Result
Feb 12 at Morehead State L, 73-66
Feb 14 at Southern Indiana W, 82-74
Feb 19 SIUE W, 62-52
Feb 21 Lindenwood W, 72-57
Feb 26 at UT Martin L, 64-49
Feb 28 at Southeast Missouri L, 89-73
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Oct 21 South Carolina Central Christian W, 99-38 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 27 at Belmont L, 74-70 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 3 at WKU L, 82-70 - 11 4-7 57.1 0-0 - 0-0 - 8
Nov 7 at Charlotte L, 70-65 1 23 2-5 40.0 0-0 - 4-6 66.7 8
Nov 10 Virginia University of Lynchburg - - - - - - - - -
Nov 13 Berea W, 86-64 1 20 4-6 66.7 0-1 0.0 3-4 75.0 11
Nov 17 West Ga. L, 61-59 1 25 5-6 83.3 0-1 0.0 7-7 100.0 17
Nov 19 at USC Upstate W, 88-84 1 22 3-7 42.9 0-1 0.0 10-10 100.0 16
Nov 26 at Kentucky L, 104-54 - 17 4-10 40.0 2-3 66.7 0-0 - 10
Nov 29 at Georgia L, 123-81 1 5 1-4 25.0 0-0 - 1-2 50.0 3
Dec 3 at Lipscomb L, 83-80 1 22 8-14 57.1 1-2 50.0 2-2 100.0 19
Dec 6 at West Ga. W, 87-59 1 22 7-9 77.8 1-1 100.0 6-6 100.0 21
Dec 13 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 101-69 1 15 5-9 55.6 0-0 - 5-6 83.3 15
Dec 18 Southeast Missouri W, 85-74 1 29 4-9 44.4 0-0 - 14-17 82.4 22
Dec 20 UT Martin L, 86-62 1 17 2-5 40.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 - 5
Dec 30 Tennessee State L, 88-76 1 17 3-7 42.9 0-0 - 2-2 100.0 8
Jan 1 at Little Rock L, 77-58 1 17 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 2-4 50.0 2
Jan 8 at Eastern Illinois L, 71-61 1 16 1-3 33.3 0-0 - 0-0 - 2
Jan 10 at Western Illinois W, 59-54 1 21 5-9 55.6 0-0 - 1-5 20.0 11
Jan 15 Southern Indiana L, 71-54 - 7 1-5 20.0 0-2 0.0 0-0 - 2
Jan 17 Morehead State L, 76-70 - 18 4-6 66.7 0-0 - 7-8 87.5 15
Jan 22 at Lindenwood L, 89-68 - - - - - - - - -
Jan 24 at SIUE L, 62-58 - - - - - - - - -
Jan 31 Little Rock W, 87-77 - 16 2-8 25.0 0-0 - 4-6 66.7 8
Feb 2 at Tennessee State W, 90-85 - 21 5-7 71.4 1-1 100.0 4-7 57.1 15
Feb 5 Western Illinois W, 97-72 - 9 4-5 80.0 0-0 - 4-5 80.0 12
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois L, 60-54 - 13 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 2
Feb 12 at Morehead State L, 73-66 - 25 4-7 57.1 0-0 - 2-2 100.0 10
Feb 14 at Southern Indiana W, 82-74 - 24 6-13 46.2 0-2 0.0 2-2 100.0 14
Feb 19 SIUE W, 62-52 - 12 1-5 20.0 0-1 0.0 3-4 75.0 5
Feb 21 Lindenwood W, 72-57 - 9 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 2-2 100.0 2
Feb 26 at UT Martin L, 64-49 - 22 2-5 40.0 0-1 0.0 8-11 72.7 12
Feb 28 at Southeast Missouri L, 89-73 - 25 7-9 77.8 0-0 - 10-11 90.9 24
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Oct 21 South Carolina Central Christian W, 99-38 - - - - - - - - -
Oct 27 at Belmont L, 74-70 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 3 at WKU L, 82-70 - 11 3 1 4 3 1 0 3
Nov 7 at Charlotte L, 70-65 1 23 1 2 3 0 4 2 0
Nov 10 Virginia University of Lynchburg - - - - - - - - -
Nov 13 Berea W, 86-64 1 20 4 5 9 2 3 2 0
Nov 17 West Ga. L, 61-59 1 25 2 5 7 1 1 2 0
Nov 19 at USC Upstate W, 88-84 1 22 0 6 6 1 2 0 1
Nov 26 at Kentucky L, 104-54 - 17 2 0 2 0 2 1 0
Nov 29 at Georgia L, 123-81 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 3 at Lipscomb L, 83-80 1 22 2 5 7 0 2 2 1
Dec 6 at West Ga. W, 87-59 1 22 0 7 7 2 0 0 2
Dec 13 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 101-69 1 15 4 3 7 0 0 2 1
Dec 18 Southeast Missouri W, 85-74 1 29 3 3 6 0 0 0 2
Dec 20 UT Martin L, 86-62 1 17 0 0 0 1 3 1 0
Dec 30 Tennessee State L, 88-76 1 17 2 2 4 3 3 1 0
Jan 1 at Little Rock L, 77-58 1 17 1 3 4 0 0 0 0
Jan 8 at Eastern Illinois L, 71-61 1 16 1 2 3 1 2 0 1
Jan 10 at Western Illinois W, 59-54 1 21 4 4 8 0 1 0 2
Jan 15 Southern Indiana L, 71-54 - 7 1 5 6 0 6 0 0
Jan 17 Morehead State L, 76-70 - 18 0 4 4 1 2 0 0
Jan 22 at Lindenwood L, 89-68 - - - - - - - - -
Jan 24 at SIUE L, 62-58 - - - - - - - - -
Jan 31 Little Rock W, 87-77 - 16 5 5 10 1 2 1 1
Feb 2 at Tennessee State W, 90-85 - 21 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
Feb 5 Western Illinois W, 97-72 - 9 1 1 2 0 3 1 0
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois L, 60-54 - 13 1 2 3 0 3 0 0
Feb 12 at Morehead State L, 73-66 - 25 3 4 7 0 0 2 0
Feb 14 at Southern Indiana W, 82-74 - 24 2 7 9 1 1 0 2
Feb 19 SIUE W, 62-52 - 12 0 4 4 0 2 0 1
Feb 21 Lindenwood W, 72-57 - 9 1 2 3 1 3 0 1
Feb 26 at UT Martin L, 64-49 - 22 3 5 8 0 2 0 1
Feb 28 at Southeast Missouri L, 89-73 - 25 0 4 4 0 3 0 0
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Oct 21 South Carolina Central Christian W, 99-38 - - - -
Oct 27 at Belmont L, 74-70 - - - -
Nov 3 at WKU L, 82-70 - 4 0 3.0
Nov 7 at Charlotte L, 70-65 1 5 1 0.0
Nov 10 Virginia University of Lynchburg - - - -
Nov 13 Berea W, 86-64 1 2 0 0.7
Nov 17 West Ga. L, 61-59 1 3 0 1.0
Nov 19 at USC Upstate W, 88-84 1 2 0 0.5
Nov 26 at Kentucky L, 104-54 - 4 0 0.0
Nov 29 at Georgia L, 123-81 1 5 1 -
Dec 3 at Lipscomb L, 83-80 1 3 0 0.0
Dec 6 at West Ga. W, 87-59 1 3 0 -
Dec 13 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 101-69 1 3 0 -
Dec 18 Southeast Missouri W, 85-74 1 4 0 -
Dec 20 UT Martin L, 86-62 1 5 1 0.3
Dec 30 Tennessee State L, 88-76 1 3 0 1.0
Jan 1 at Little Rock L, 77-58 1 3 0 -
Jan 8 at Eastern Illinois L, 71-61 1 4 0 0.5
Jan 10 at Western Illinois W, 59-54 1 5 1 0.0
Jan 15 Southern Indiana L, 71-54 - 3 0 0.0
Jan 17 Morehead State L, 76-70 - 3 0 0.5
Jan 22 at Lindenwood L, 89-68 - - - -
Jan 24 at SIUE L, 62-58 - - - -
Jan 31 Little Rock W, 87-77 - 2 0 0.5
Feb 2 at Tennessee State W, 90-85 - 1 0 1.0
Feb 5 Western Illinois W, 97-72 - 3 0 0.0
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois L, 60-54 - 4 0 0.0
Feb 12 at Morehead State L, 73-66 - 4 0 -
Feb 14 at Southern Indiana W, 82-74 - 3 0 1.0
Feb 19 SIUE W, 62-52 - 1 0 0.0
Feb 21 Lindenwood W, 72-57 - 1 0 0.3
Feb 26 at UT Martin L, 64-49 - 2 0 0.0
Feb 28 at Southeast Missouri L, 89-73 - 4 0 0.0
gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2025-26 28 17.9 3.4-6.6 0.2-0.6 3.7-4.6 10.7
Total 28 17.9 3.4-6.6 0.2-0.6 3.7-4.6 10.7
gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2025-26 28 14 500 95-184 51.6 6-17 35.3 103-129 79.8 299
Total 28 14 500 95-184 51.6 6-17 35.3 103-129 79.8 299
gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2025-26 28 500 17.9 7.6-14.7 0.5-1.4 35.3 8.2-10.3 23.9
Total 28 500 17.9 7.6-14.7 0.5-1.4 35.3 8.2-10.3 23.9
gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
2025-26 28 1.7 3.3 4.9 0.7 1.9 0.6 0.7
Total 28 1.7 3.3 4.9 0.7 1.9 0.6 0.7
gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2025-26 28 14 47 91 138 19 52 18 20
Total 28 14 47 91 138 19 52 18 20
gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2025-26 28 3.8 7.3 11.0 1.5 4.2 1.4 1.6
Total 28 3.8 7.3 11.0 1.5 4.2 1.4 1.6
gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
Event
Total 28 17.9 3.4-6.6 0.2-0.6 3.7-4.6 10.7
Conference 18 17.7 2.9-5.9 0.1-0.4 3.6-4.8 9.5
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 13 15.9 2.8-5.7 0.1-0.5 3.9-4.7 9.5
Away 15 19.5 3.9-7.3 0.3-0.7 3.5-4.5 11.7
Neutral - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Result
Wins 12 18.3 3.8-7.3 0.2-0.6 4.8-6.2 12.7
Losses 16 17.5 3.1-6.0 0.2-0.6 2.8-3.4 9.2
Month
November 7 17.6 3.3-6.4 0.3-0.9 3.6-4.1 10.4
December 6 20.3 4.8-8.8 0.5-0.7 4.8-5.5 15.0
January 6 15.8 2.2-5.3 0.0-0.3 2.3-3.8 6.7
February 9 17.8 3.3-6.0 0.1-0.6 3.9-4.9 10.7
gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 28 14 500 95-184 51.6 6-17 35.3 103-129 79.8 299
Conference 18 6 318 52-107 48.6 2-8 25.0 65-86 75.6 171
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 13 6 207 36-74 48.6 1-6 16.7 51-61 83.6 124
Away 15 8 293 59-110 53.6 5-11 45.5 52-68 76.5 175
Neutral - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Result
Wins 12 6 220 46-88 52.3 2-7 28.6 58-74 78.4 152
Losses 16 8 280 49-96 51.0 4-10 40.0 45-55 81.8 147
Month
November 7 5 123 23-45 51.1 2-6 33.3 25-29 86.2 73
December 6 6 122 29-53 54.7 3-4 75.0 29-33 87.9 90
January 6 3 95 13-32 40.6 0-2 0.0 14-23 60.9 40
February 9 - 160 30-54 55.6 1-5 20.0 35-44 79.5 96
gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 28 500 17.9 7.6-14.7 0.5-1.4 35.3 8.2-10.3 23.9
Conference 18 318 17.7 6.5-13.5 0.3-1.0 25.0 8.2-10.8 21.5
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 13 207 15.9 7.0-14.3 0.2-1.2 16.7 9.9-11.8 24.0
Away 15 293 19.5 8.1-15.0 0.7-1.5 45.5 7.1-9.3 23.9
Neutral - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Result
Wins 12 220 18.3 8.4-16.0 0.4-1.3 28.6 10.5-13.5 27.6
Losses 16 280 17.5 7.0-13.7 0.6-1.4 40.0 6.4-7.9 21.0
Month
November 7 123 17.6 7.5-14.6 0.7-2.0 33.3 8.1-9.4 23.7
December 6 122 20.3 9.5-17.4 1.0-1.3 75.0 9.5-10.8 29.5
January 6 95 15.8 5.5-13.5 0.0-0.8 0.0 5.9-9.7 16.8
February 9 160 17.8 7.5-13.5 0.2-1.2 20.0 8.8-11.0 24.0
gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
Event
Total 28 1.7 3.3 4.9 0.7 1.9 0.6 0.7
Conference 18 1.6 3.2 4.8 0.6 2.1 0.4 0.7
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 1.8 3.2 5.0 0.8 2.4 0.8 0.5
Away 15 1.5 3.3 4.9 0.6 1.4 0.5 0.9
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 12 2.1 3.9 6.0 0.8 1.5 0.6 1.2
Losses 16 1.4 2.8 4.1 0.6 2.1 0.7 0.4
Month
November 7 1.7 2.7 4.4 1.0 1.9 1.0 0.6
December 6 1.8 3.3 5.2 1.0 1.3 1.0 1.0
January 6 2.0 3.8 5.8 0.5 2.2 0.2 0.7
February 9 1.3 3.2 4.6 0.3 2.0 0.4 0.7
gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 28 14 47 91 138 19 52 18 20
Conference 18 6 29 57 86 10 37 7 12
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 6 24 41 65 10 31 10 6
Away 15 8 23 50 73 9 21 8 14
Neutral - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 12 6 25 47 72 9 18 7 14
Losses 16 8 22 44 66 10 34 11 6
Month
November 7 5 12 19 31 7 13 7 4
December 6 6 11 20 31 6 8 6 6
January 6 3 12 23 35 3 13 1 4
February 9 - 12 29 41 3 18 4 6
gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
Event
Total 28 3.8 7.3 11.0 1.5 4.2 1.4 1.6
Conference 18 3.6 7.2 10.8 1.3 4.7 0.9 1.5
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 4.6 7.9 12.6 1.9 6.0 1.9 1.2
Away 15 3.1 6.8 10.0 1.2 2.9 1.1 1.9
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 12 4.5 8.5 13.1 1.6 3.3 1.3 2.5
Losses 16 3.1 6.3 9.4 1.4 4.9 1.6 0.9
Month
November 7 3.9 6.2 10.1 2.3 4.2 2.3 1.3
December 6 3.6 6.6 10.2 2.0 2.6 2.0 2.0
January 6 5.1 9.7 14.7 1.3 5.5 0.4 1.7
February 9 3.0 7.3 10.3 0.8 4.5 1.0 1.5
News mentions
Photo: Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • February 28, 2026
Tech's Season Comes to a Close at SEMO

Tennessee Tech’s season came to an end Saturday afternoon with an 89-73 loss at Southeast Missouri inside the Show Me Center, a result that also kept the Golden Eagles out of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament

  • February 28, 2026
Photo: Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • February 26, 2026
Tech Falls at UT Martin, 64-49

Tennessee Tech saw its three-game winning streak come to an end Thursday night with a 64-49 Ohio Valley Conference loss at UT Martin inside the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.

  • February 26, 2026
C.J. McPherson | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • February 18, 2026
Tech Men's Hoops Set for SIUE Showdown in Home Stretch

Tech men's basketball is chasing postseason goals with a win and a Little Rock loss separating it from a tie for the final OVC Tournament spot as it plays its final two home games of the regular season this weekend.

  • February 18, 2026
JaJuan Nicholls | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • February 14, 2026
Balanced Attack Lifts Golden Eagles Past Southern Indiana, 82-74

JaJuan Nicholls scored 15 points, and Tennessee Tech placed five players in double figures Saturday afternoon as the Golden Eagles pulled away late for an 82-74 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Southern Indiana at Liberty Arena.

  • February 14, 2026
Malik Ferguson | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • February 13, 2026
Tech Men’s Hoops Visits Southern Indiana to Close Road Trip

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball looks to bounce back from a pair of losses in a row with a matchup at Southern Indiana on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT, in Evansville. Watch the game on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • February 13, 2026
Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • February 12, 2026
Golden Eagles Comeback Comes up Short in loss at Morehead State

Tech erased a 20-point second-half deficit and cut the margin to six in the final minute, but could not complete the comeback in a 73-66 Ohio Valley Conference loss to Morehead State on Thursday night at Johnson Arena.

  • February 12, 2026
Brandon Muntu | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • February 06, 2026
Tech Welcomes Eastern Illinois Riding Wave of Momentum

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball hosts Eastern Illinois riding a three-game winning streak after victories over Little Rock (87-77), Tennessee State (90-85), and Western Illinois (97-72) over the last week. Game is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT – watch live on ESPN+ and list on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • February 06, 2026
JaJuan Nicholls scored a team-high 14 pts | Photo: Jim Dillon
  • Article
  • February 05, 2026
Golden Eagles Roll to 3rd Straight Win 97-72 over Western Illinois

Tennessee Tech turned another hot-shooting night into its third straight victory, rolling past Western Illinois 97–72 Thursday night at the Eblen Center.

  • February 05, 2026
Mekhi Cameron scored a career-high 23 pts at TSU | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • February 04, 2026
Tech Hoops Hosts Western Illinois Thursday, Seeking to Extend Winning Streak

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball hosts Western Illinois, riding a two-game winning streak and looking to climb into the OVC Tournament picture with a pivotal pair of matchups this weekend. Opening tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT on Thursday. Watch live on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • February 04, 2026
Ty Owens made a clutch three to put away TSU 90-85 | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • February 02, 2026
Owens’ late Dagger, Cameron’s 23: Tennessee Tech Takes Down TSU 90-85

Tennessee Tech led by as much as 20 and held off a late push with a clutch three by Ty Owens and big free throws by Mekhi Cameron to defeat TSU 90-85 for its second straight win.

  • February 02, 2026
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  • February 01, 2026
Tennessee Tech Takes on Tennessee State in Nashville Monday

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball faces Tennessee State in a rescheduled contest, due to extreme weather last week, on Monday in Nashville. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. Watch live on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • February 01, 2026
Brandon Muntu scored a career-high 26 points in the 87-77 win over Little Rock | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • January 31, 2026
Muntu’s Career-High 26 Points Fuels Tech's 87-77 Win Over Little Rock

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball snapped a four-game losing skid, powered by Brandon Muntu’s career-high 26 points, with an 87-77 win over Little Rock Saturday at Eblen Center.

  • January 31, 2026
Grant Slatten | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • January 30, 2026
Tech Men’s Hoops Hosts Little Rock on Saturday Afternoon

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball welcomes Little Rock for a rematch from earlier in the season at Hooper Eblen Center at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday. Watch live on ESPN+, WCTE-TV PBS – Cookeville, and listen on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • January 30, 2026
Mekhi Turner | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • January 23, 2026
TTU Continues road trip at SIUE Saturday

Tennessee Tech travels to SIUE for Saturday’s matchup. Game is scheduled for 4 p.m. at First Community Arena. Watch live on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • January 23, 2026
Mekhi Cameron | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • January 20, 2026
Tech hits the road to St. Charles for Tip at Lindenwood

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball hits the road for three straight games, starting with Lindenwood on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Watch the game live on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagles.

  • January 20, 2026
Dani Pounds led the team with 15 points | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • January 17, 2026
Golden Eagles Comeback Falls Short in 76-70 loss to Morehead State

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball trailed by eight at halftime, mounted a second-half comeback, but fell short 76-70 to Morehead State on Saturday at Eblen Center.

  • January 17, 2026
JaJuan Nicholls | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • January 16, 2026
Tennessee Tech Hosts Morehead State on Saturday at Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech men's basketball hosts Morehead State in the battle of Golden Eagles against Eagles at Hooper Eblen Center on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. CT. Watch the game live on ESPN+ and listen live on 106.1 The Eagle. 

  • January 16, 2026
Malik Ferguson | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • January 14, 2026
Men’s Basketball Returns Home to Take on Southern Indiana

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball returns to Hooper Eblen Center to take on Southern Indiana in the first of two home games on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m.

  • January 14, 2026
Mekhi Cameron led the way with 15 pts | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • January 10, 2026
Golden Eagles Grind Out 59-54 Comeback Victory Over Western Illinois

Tennessee Tech men's basketball grinded out a gritty 59-54 comeback win over Western Illinois on the road Saturday. 

  • January 10, 2026
Jah'Kim Payne | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • January 09, 2026
Tennessee Tech Finishes Road Trip at Western Illinois

Tennessee Tech faces Western Illinois to cap its road trip through Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 10. Opening jump is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT. Watch live on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • January 09, 2026
Ja'Quavian Florence | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • January 06, 2026
Golden Eagles aim to get back on track at Eastern Illinois

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball is back on the road to face Eastern Illinois as it continues OVC play this weekend in Illinois. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8. Watch the game live on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • January 06, 2026
JaJuan Nicholls | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • December 31, 2025
Golden Eagles Travel to Little Rock for New Year's Day Clash

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball hits the road to Little Rock for an OVC matchup on New Year’s Day at 5 p.m. CT.

  • December 31, 2025
Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • December 30, 2025
Tech falls to TSU 88-76 on Tuesday Night at Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball drops its second straight game, 88-76, against Tennessee State on Tuesday night at Hooper Eblen Center.

  • December 30, 2025
C.J. McPherson | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
  • Article
  • December 28, 2025
Tennessee Tech Closes 2025 Against Tennessee State at Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech (6-7, 1-1) men’s basketball plays its final game of 2025 against Tennessee State (7-5, 1-1) at Hooper Eblen Center at 7:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

  • December 28, 2025
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  • December 20, 2025
Golden Eagles Men’s Basketball Falls to UT Martin

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball falls 86-62 to UT Martin to split the opening weekend of conference play 1-1 Saturday at Eblen Center.

  • December 20, 2025
Dani Pounds | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • December 19, 2025
Tennessee Tech Opens OVC Play with 85-74 win over SEMO

Tennessee Tech opens OVC play 1-0 with an 85-74 win over SEMO on Thursday at Eblen Center.

  • December 19, 2025
Ty Owens | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • December 19, 2025
Tech Hosts UT Martin to cap Opening Weekend in the OVC

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball welcomes rival UT Martin (8-4, 0-1 OVC) for the second straight conference game at Hooper Eblen Center. Opening tip is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT.

  • December 19, 2025
Dani Pounds | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • December 17, 2025
Tech Hosts Southeast Missouri to Open Ohio Valley Conference Play

Tennessee Tech men's basketball opens OVC play against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at Hooper Eblen Center. Watch live on ESPN+ and listen live on 106.1 The Eagle. Opening tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT

  • December 17, 2025
Brandon Muntu scored a career-high 22 points in the 101-69 win over Bethel (Tenn.) | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • December 13, 2025
Muntu’s Career-High 22 points lead Tech to 101-69 win over Bethel (Tenn.)

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball, led by a career-high 22 points from Brandon Muntu, rolls past Bethel (Tenn.) 101-69 on Saturday at Eblen Center.

  • December 13, 2025
C.J. McPherson | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • December 12, 2025
Golden Eagles Return to Hooper Eblen Center Against Bethel (Tenn.) Saturday

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball (4-6, 0-0 OVC) returns to Hooper Eblen Center after a five-game road trip to host Bethel (Tenn.) (9-1, 0-0) at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday.

  • December 12, 2025
Dani Pounds Named Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week
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  • December 08, 2025
Dani Pounds Named Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball forward Dani Pounds was named OVC Newcomer of the Week, as announced today by the Conference.

  • December 08, 2025
Dani Pounds records career-high 21 pts | Photo: Deangelo J Hines, UWG Athletics
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  • December 06, 2025
Pounds' Career High, Complete Team Effort leads 87-59 rout of West Georgia

Tennessee Tech (4-6, 0-0 OVC) snaps its three-game losing skid with a complete team win 87-59 over West Georgia (5-4, 0-0 ASUN) on the road Saturday.

  • December 06, 2025
Ty Owens has scored 30 points in the last two games, while shooting 80 percent | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • December 05, 2025
Tech Men’s Basketball Finishes Five-Game Road Trip at West Georgia

Tennessee Tech (3-6, 0-0 OVC) men’s basketball closes its season-long five-game road trip at West Georgia (5-3, 0-0 ASUN) in a rematch from mid-November on Saturday. Watch live on ESPN+ and listen on 106.1 The Eagle. Action begins at 1 p.m. CT.

  • December 05, 2025
Dani Pounds scored career high 19 pts at Lipscomb | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • December 03, 2025
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball Drops 83-80 Decision at Lipscomb

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball drops a close matchup 83-80 at Lipscomb on Wednesday.

  • December 03, 2025
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  • December 02, 2025
Tech and Lipscomb tip Morning Hoops in Nashville on Wednesday

Tennessee Tech (3-5, 0-0 OVC) makes the short trip to Nashville to face Lipscomb (4-4, 0-0 ASUN) for an Education Day matchup at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday.

  • December 02, 2025
Dani Pounds | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • November 28, 2025
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball Takes on Georgia to cap SEC Road Trip

Tennessee Tech (3-4, 0-0 OVC) men’s basketball travels to Athens to face the Georgia Bulldogs (6-1, 0-0 SEC) in the second of two straight against Southeastern Conference foes on the road.

  • November 28, 2025
Ja'Quavian Florence led Tech with 11 points. | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • November 26, 2025
Golden Eagles Men's Basketball falls at No. 19 Kentucky

Tennessee Tech men's basketball falls 104-54 to Kentucky on the road Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.

  • November 26, 2025
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  • November 25, 2025
Coach Pelphrey's Golden Eagles Face Kentucky on the Road

The Tennessee Tech (3-3, 0-0) Golden Eagles travel to Lexington to face No. 19 Kentucky (4-2, 0-0) at Rupp Arena on the eve of Thanksgiving in a return to Coach Pelphrey’s old stomping grounds Wednesday. Opening tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. Listen live to the broadcast on 106.1 The Eagle and watch live on SEC Network.

  • November 25, 2025
Mekhi Cameron | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
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  • November 19, 2025
Cameron's 20 Points Lead Golden Eagles to 88-84 road-win over USC Upstate

Tennessee Tech men's basketball had four players in double-digits with Mekhi Cameron leading the way with 20 points, joined by Dani Pounds (16 pts), Ja'Quavian Florence (13 pts), and JaJuan Nicholls (11 pts).

  • November 19, 2025
Mekhi Cameron | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • November 18, 2025
Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball tips at USC Upstate on Wednesday

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball hits the road for a quick-turnaround matchup at USC Upstate on Wednesday.

  • November 18, 2025
Dani Pounds led the Golden Eagles with 17 points. | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • November 17, 2025
Tech Men's Basketball Battles back but Falls 61-59 to West Georgia

Tennessee Tech (2-3, 0-0) made an 11-0 run and cut it to a one-point game late, but fell 61-59 to West Georgia (3-2, 0-0) on Monday night at Eblen Center.

  • November 17, 2025
JaJuan Nicholls | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Media Relations
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  • November 16, 2025
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball Hosts West Georgia on Monday

Tennessee Tech (2-2, 0-0 OVC) men’s basketball hosts West Georgia (2-2, 0-0 ASUN) on Monday. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Eblen Center.

  • November 16, 2025
Dani Pounds throws it down | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • November 13, 2025
Golden Eagles roll to 86-64 win over Berea Thursday Night at Eblen Center

Golden Eagles roll to 86-64 win over Berea Thursday Night at Eblen Center

  • November 13, 2025
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  • November 07, 2025
Golden Eagles Comeback Falls Short in 70-65 Loss at Charlotte

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball rallied with an 11-0 run but could not complete the comeback falling 70-65 at Charlotte Friday.

  • November 07, 2025
Jacobe Whitted | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Media Relations
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  • November 06, 2025
The Golden Eagles face Charlotte in Second Consecutive Road Contest

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball is back on the road at Charlotte on Friday, with the second straight road matchup to begin the season. Tip is schedule for 6 p.m. CT, and the game can be watched on ESPN+.

  • November 06, 2025
Mekhi Cameron tied for the team lead with 13 pts | Photo: Jeff Bowe, TTU Media Relations
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  • November 03, 2025
Tennessee Tech falls 82-70 at Western Kentucky to Open 2025-26 Season

Tennessee Tech (0-1, 0-0) opened the 2025-26 season with an 82-70 loss at Western Kentucky (1-0, 0-0) on Monday evening.

  • November 03, 2025
Ty Owens | Photo: Jim Dillon
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  • October 31, 2025
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball Opens Season at Western Kentucky

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball opens the 2025-26 season on the road at Western Kentucky. Tip is at 6:30 p.m. CT and the game can be watched on ESPN+ and listened to on 106.1 The Eagle.

  • October 31, 2025
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  • October 26, 2025
Tech Men’s Basketball Travels to Belmont for Exhibition Finale

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball concludes its exhibition schedule with a matchup against Belmont at 6:30 p.m. CT, Monday on the road.

  • October 26, 2025
Mehki Turner led the Golden Eagles with 17 points. | Photo: Thomas Corhern, TTU Media Relations
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  • October 21, 2025
Tech Rolls to 99-38 win over SC Central Christian in Exhibition Opener

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball rolled to a 99-38 win over South Carolina Central Christian in the first of two Exhibition matchups Tuesday night at Eblen Center.

  • October 21, 2025
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  • October 20, 2025
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball Hosts South Carolina Central Christian for Exhibition

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball hosts South Carolina Central for an Exhibition game at The Eblen Center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

  • October 20, 2025