Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball News

Former Missouri State basketball standout Blake Ahearn continues to make a strong case for a roster spot with the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 14 points in an NBA Summer League game Thursday night in Las ...

Missouri State will bring something to the basketball court this year that the Bears lacked over the last several seasons: size.

Caught a couple rounds of action at The Courts last night, although I didn't keep any stats or write down the scores.

It would be like taking the 'dare' out of 'daredevil.' Like removing the 'foot' from 'footwork,' or the 'sharp' out of 'sharpshooter.' No -- Heaven's no! -- we can't take the 'Lady' out of 'Lady Bears.' ...

Seaman swingman Bryce Simons is in no hurry to decide where he'll play college ball, though chances are high his choice won't take him far from home.

FINAL RECORD: 16-16, 6-10 in Big 12, 10th place. WHAT WENT RIGHT: For a team that likes to dictate a fast pace, Missouri handled the ball well.

“I really want to graduate, and by staying at Missouri that will happen.”

Missouri forward , who led the Big 12 in field goal percentage, withdrew from the NBA draft on Thursday and announced he would return for his senior season. via Fox Sports

“I'm excited about the guys we have in place here”

Six weeks after his hiring as Missouri State's men's basketball coach, Cuonzo Martin has spent precious little time in his new office or in his new city. via Springfield News Leader

“You know, those kids are the most important thing to me in the world besides my two at home. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know.'""'”

The person best equipped to brief a freshly hired coach about his new job is often the least likely to cooperate. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“This is a great day for SBU basketball and the entire SBU family”

' SBU's head basketball coach, Jeff Guiot, has announced that Tomas Brock will attend SBU and play for the Bearcats in the fall of 2008. via KSPR

Missouri starters and declared for the NBA draft Thursday, though neither will hire an agent and could return to school. via Fox Sports

Missouri starters DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons declared for the NBA draft Thursday, though neither will hire an agent and could return to school. via Fox Sports

Purdue has hired Jack Owens as an assistant basketball coach. The former Indiana high school All-Star has been an assistant the past five years at Southern Illinois, where he originally was hired by ... via WLFI-TV West Lafayette

TV in Oklahoma has confirmed that Oklahoma State has hired Travis Ford to be its next basketball coach. via KHBS

Freshman Thomas Brock and red shirt freshman David Cline have elected to transfer from Missouri State before next season. via KSPR

Missouri State's Deven Mitchell finished 10th nationally in Division I free-throw shooting with a percentage of .893, according to NCAA statistics released today. via Springfield News Leader

“You can tell he's genuine in everything he does, talking to players and recruits. You can tell he cares about the people he's involved with.”

Issue date: 4/4/08 Section: Sports Uncertainty and doubt in the Bears' locker room has been replaced with excitement and anticipation in the wake of head coach Cuonzo Martin's meeting with the players. via The Standard

“I think we're all going to be excited about the coaching change and look forward to meeting him”

Justin Fuehrmeyer was on a Florida beach Wednesday when his cell phone rang with important news. via Springfield News Leader

SECOND ROUND Wisconsin 72, Kansas State 55: Trevon Hughes matched his career high with 25 points, and third-seeded Wisconsin made Kansas State freshman star Michael Beasley disappear in the second half of a ... via Fox Sports

“He could be that one key guy; that marquee guy, Player of the Year caliber guy with hard work. He could be one of the most-hyped guys in the Valley.”

Kyle Weems will remain at Missouri State no matter who is hired to replace Barry Hinson. via Springfield News Leader