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After a four‑month search, Texas Southern University has named veteran coach Corey Lowery as its new men’s basketball head coach, concluding a period of uncertainty following the dismissal of Athletic Director Kevin Granger.
Season tickets for Seton Hall’s men’s basketball team are now on sale, offering prices below $400, a suite of fan benefits, and priority access to key matchups and postseason events.
After Johnny Jones departed for LSU, Texas Southern appointed Corey Lowery, a coach whose 27‑year career includes CIAA Coach of the Year honors and an NIT championship, to rebuild a program aimed at conference titles.
In a recent press conference, Coach Shaheen Holloway outlined the challenges facing Seton Hall as it navigates a depleted roster, financial constraints and the broader evolution of NCAA eligibility rules.
A preseason basketball showcase between Seton Hall and Monmouth, aimed at fundraising for both programs, will be held in West Long Branch on Oct. 24, followed by a Palestra appearance for Seton Hall on Nov. 9.
Seton Hall's men's basketball program captured the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for 2025‑26, posting a 3.038 GPA and joining Butler and Marquette as the only Big East schools recognized. Three Pirates earned individual honors on the NABC Honors Court, highlighting the team's academic rigor.
Coach Casey Alexander announced a 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule that includes a marquee event in Las Vegas, a return matchup with Creighton and a high‑profile game against Wichita State in Kansas City.
The Pirates secure the 23‑year‑old Serbian point guard, Mihailo Petrovic, bringing Adriatic League pedigree and professional poise to the roster.
The transfer brings a seasoned playmaker with international pedigree to Seton Hall, aiming to bolster point‑guard depth.
A 6‑foot‑9, 225‑pound center with a proven scoring record, Terry Copeland joins Seton Hall to complement Devin Williams and add depth to the Pirates' frontcourt.
Rutgers has slated Bryant for the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season and is exploring a matchup plan that would pit the team against all eight Division I schools in New Jersey, aiming to build rivalries and improve preparation for tougher opponents.
Seton Hall University has secured the commitment of Abdulai Fanta Kabba, a 7‑foot center formerly of Western Carolina, through the transfer portal, bolstering a frontcourt that also welcomes Devin Williams, Chris Nwuli and Nathan Mariano.
Seton Hall University has secured the commitment of Abdulai Fanta Kabba, a 7‑foot, 235‑pound center whose extensive wingspan and physical presence are expected to reshape the team's interior game.
Isaiah Whitehead, the 2016 Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player, is back at Seton Hall to lead a newly formed squad in The Basketball Tournament, a single‑elimination event offering a $2 million prize. He has recruited former teammates Khadeen Carrington and Desi Rodriguez, among others, and will face Syracuse in a best‑of‑three series starting July 21. Whitehead’s move reflects both a personal homecoming and a strategic push to rejuvenate the Pirates’ program.
Virginia Tech will face Seton Hall in the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off on November 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena, continuing a tradition of early-season marquee matchups.
Alabama's upcoming non‑conference schedule includes a two‑year series with Seton Hall, a matchup against St. John's, and participation in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
Alabama’s men’s basketball team has scheduled a home‑and‑home series with Seton Hall for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, with the first game set for Nov. 13, 2026, in Tuscaloosa and the second slated for Newark, New Jersey.
Alabama will host Seton Hall at Coleman Coliseum on Nov. 13, 2026, before traveling to New Jersey for the return game, as both programs look to build momentum for the upcoming season.
Devin Williams, a 6‑foot‑10 center celebrated for his shot‑blocking record, has chosen Seton Hall for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, promising to reinforce the team's defensive identity.