Texas Arlington Mavericks NCAA Basketball News

By JAN HUBBARD After a year in which scoring was not a problem but wins came almost as often as losses, UT-Arlington men's coach Scott Cross decided the ideal road to success is one with bumps in it.'We have great group of guys that are very defensive-minded this year,' Cross said.

The Mavericks made their mark on conference opponents - literally, black and blue ones - throwing their weight around to a Southland men's basketball tournament title two years ago.

Early outlook: The Mavericks were picked to finish fourth in the West in the preseason polls, though preseason first-team All-Southland guard Marquez Haynes, an Irving product and Boston College transfer, will try to help them do better.

After a 2008 NCAAs appearance, UTA's attendance didn't exactly spike last season.

At least if you have to watch a basketball game at Texas-Arlington 's bizarre venue at Texas Hall, you'll get a good show.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: Most intriguing is 6-3 G Cameron Catlett, an All-Texas selection who helped lead San Antonio Madison to a 33-2 record.

The 2009-2010 men and women's basketball schedules, featuring big-name opponents, were released Wednesday.

Guard Meghan Nelson attempts a layup during UTA's win over Texas State, 88-71, at Texas Hall.

Doneilous King walked into the gym. His gray, polo shirt was neat and ironed, tucked tightly into his dark blue jeans.

Doneilous King walked into the gym. His gray, polo shirt was neat and ironed, tucked tightly into his dark blue jeans.

Reggie Brown and Reggie Geary have been named assistant men's basketball coaches at SMU, head coach Matt Doherty announced on Friday.

As the single-season leader in three-pointers made, Rogr Guignard will not be back in a Mavericks uniform next season.

UT Arlington head men's basketball coach Scott Cross announced today the program has signed forward Kerry Jones to a national letter of intent to begin playing for the Mavericks in the fall of 2009.