Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball News

Charlotte's Michael Gerrity, shown in the 2008 Atlantic-10 tournament, is leaving the team, and later, the school.

The Charlotte 49ers beat the University of Toronto, 88-59, in the first of their three pre-season games in Canada.

Six 49ers scored in double figures, including freshman shooting guard Shamarr Bowden, as Charlotte rolled past York, 123-59. Bowden hit 8-of-9 shots, including 5-of-6 three-pointers to lead all scorers.

Charlotte 49ers Director of Athletics Judy Rose has announced that the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball game with Davidson has been taken off the 2008-09 schedule due to schedule conflicts.

The Charlotte 49ers will be getting a preseason peek at the 2008-09 edition when the men's basketball team travels to Canada for a preseason trip, Aug.

THE GOOD NEWS: Charlotte continued to display a knack for unearthing junior college gems as 6-7 juniors Lamont Mack and Charlie Coley both enjoyed strong first seasons with the Niners and still have one more ...

Following an ugly 67-48 loss to Nebraska in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament , Charlotte officially begins life without .

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Former Iowa State basketball player Mike Taylor was among a group of six guards that worked out for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats today.

“They were able to remove the torn piece and clean out some debris, as well. Lamont is in good spirits. He will undergo a 12-week rehab regimen and we fully expect him to be ready to go for the fall workouts.”

Charlotte 49ers men's basketball rising senior Lamont Mack underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. via Charlotte 49ers

Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow and is expected to be ready to work out with team mates by early June. via News & Record Syndication Feed

Charlotte forward Lamont Mack is expected to be ready for the start of practice in the fall after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. via WECT-TV Wilmington

“He has the capability of playing a number of positions for us and at 6-5, he can score at any of the perimeter positions. He's a great fit with the chemistry and make up of our team and we look forward to having him for the next two years.”

Charlotte 49ers head men's basketball coach Bobby Lutz has announced the signing of Rashad Coleman to a National Letter of Intent and Grant-In Aid Scholarship. via Charlotte 49ers

“I don't anticipate that he'll make an endorsement”

In the four months since he abandoned his second bid, he's all but disappeared. A quick interview with Jay Leno. via San Francisco Chronicle

“This game is good timing for him”

CONCORD'S ANGELA MORTON: Named Associated Press N.C. girls' coach of the year Friday. via Charlotte Observer

“I would definitely say Charlotte is the front-runner now”

The Charlotte 49ers appear to be on the verge of landing a talented scorer who would help replace the offense lost by the upcoming graduation of senior Leemire Goldwire. via Charlotte Observer

“I'm confident that Bobby will continue to build a program that all people in the Charlotte region can come to call their own. Bobby is `all in' and so are we.”

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois has announced that head men's basketball coach Bobby Lutz has signed and the UNC Charlotte Board of Directors have approved a five-year contract that will keep the ... via Charlotte 49ers

“I'm very thankful to all our fans that have shown tremendous support through this process and I'm obviously going to work incredibly hard to make them proud.”

There were many uncertainties surrounding the Charlotte 49ers entering this basketball season.

The 49ers answered one with a 20-win season that included a fourth-place finish in the Atlantic 10 Conference, two league tournament victories and a trip to the National Invitation Tournament.

On Friday, the other looming uncertainty was resolved when Charlotte's board of trustees approved an extension for four additional years for coach Bobby Lutz to carry him through the 2012-13 season.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but the contract includes a pay raise and financial incentives related to several issues, including performance, sources confirmed. Read more

“Losing Lee is like losing the heart of the team, but we still have the pieces in place to get better. After experiencing (the NIT), the guys will want to come back next year and make the NCAA (tournament).”

Make no mistake, the Charlotte 49ers aren't ready for their season to end. But this year's turnaround, including tonight's first-round National Invitation Tournament matchup at Nebraska, has set the stage for ... via Charlotte Observer