Charlotte 49ers News

Jizzle James - Lands at Charlotte James will transfer to UNC-Charlotte, per On3.

Impact James had a solid but limited year at Cincinnati after he missed the first 10 games of the season. Still, he averaged 10.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists upon his return, shooting a career-best 44.2 percent from distance. The 6-foot-3 point guard will now spend his final year of eligibility with the 49ers.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte 49ers officially announce Wes Miller as head coach | Sporting News Charlotte 49ers hire experienced Big 12 coach who has ties to North Carolina.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men's basketball coach after he was fired by Cincinnati

The Charlotte 49ers have hired Wes Miller as their men's basketball coach

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Charlotte fires men's basketball coach Aaron Fearne after 3 seasons

The Charlotte 49ers have fired men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne after he went 47-51 in three seasons at the helm

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

South Florida wins 86-64 over Charlotte in American Conference Championship

Top-seeded South Florida rolls past Charlotte 86-64 in the American Conference tournament semifinals behind big scoring from Wes Enis and Joseph Pinion

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Anton Bonke - Scores 15, corrals nine boards Bonke totaled 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 86-64 loss to South Florida.

Impact The 7-2 center had a breakout season and Charlotte was a factor in the American Conference due to his contributions. Over his last six games, he averaged 10.8 points on 52.2 percent from the field and 10.7 rebounds. The Providence transfer averaged 10.4 points and 8.2 rebounds on the season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Major Freeman - Remains out vs. South Florida Freeman (undisclosed) won't play against South Florida on Saturday.

Impact Freeman will now miss his fifth straight game as the 49ers look to the American Conference Tournament title game with a win over South Florida. Freeman will continue to be missed, as he's started 22 of 28 games this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

South Florida takes on Charlotte in AAC Tournament

The South Florida Bulls play in the AAC Tournament against the Charlotte 49ers

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Mingo's 35 lead Charlotte over UAB in American Athletic Conference Tournament 83-78

The Charlotte 49ers defeated the UAB Blazers 83-78 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Friday led by Dezayne Mingo's 35 points

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Dezayne Mingo - Goes off for 35 points Mingo posted a career-high 35 points (11-17 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Friday's 83-78 win over UAB.

Impact Mingo is taking over the American Conference Tournament. He recorded a triple-double in the first game against Tulane, then hit eight 3-pointers to upset the Blazers. Up next is South Florida on Saturday in the semifinals. Mingo had nine points and four assists in the loss to the Bulls on Sunday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

UAB plays Charlotte in AAC Tournament

The UAB Blazers play in the AAC Tournament against the Charlotte 49ers

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Charlotte takes down Tulane in American Athletic Conference Tournament 74-60

Led by Ben Bradford's 29 points, the No. 5 seed Charlotte 49ers defeated the ninth-seeded Tulane Green Wave 74-60 in the second round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Dezayne Mingo - Puts up near triple-double Mingo notched 19 points (5-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 74-60 victory over Tulane.

Impact Mingo set season highs in both rebounds and assists. The 6-4 senior had three 10-assists games earlier in the season. He missed one game, but started the other five most recent games and averaged 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 6.4 assists over that span. The 49ers play against UAB on Friday. Mingo had 13 points and four assists in the Mar. 4 loss to the Blazers.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Bradford - Goes off for 29 points Bradford closed with 29 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Thursday's 74-60 win over Tulane.

Impact Bradford scored 31 points in the season opener. He was held to seven points in the regular season finale against South Florida, but looked like a different player against the Green Wave. The 6-5 sophomore set a season high in 3-pointers. The 49ers take on UAB on Friday. Bradford had 17 points and seven rebounds int he loss to the Blazers on Mar. 4.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Major Freeman - Sidelined again Freeman (undisclosed) is out for Charlotte's tilt with Tulane on Thursday.

Impact Freeman will now miss his third straight game, as he closed the regular season with two straight absences. The senior guard has been rather inconsistent for the 49ers this season, averaging 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Butler - Good to go vs. Tulane Butler (undisclosed) is available against Tulane on Thursday.

Impact Butler missed three of the final four games of the 49ers' regular season, including the last two games. However, he's healthy ahead of Charlotte's first game in the American Conference Tournament. Butler averages 3.4 points and 2.1 rebounds.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte takes on Tulane in AAC Tournament

The Charlotte 49ers play in the AAC Tournament against the Tulane Green Wave

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Pinion scores 22 as South Florida knocks off Charlotte 83-60

Led by Joseph Pinion's 22 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Charlotte 49ers 83-60 in a regular-season finale

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Anton Bonke - Closes season with dub-dub Bonke amassed 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during Sunday's 83-60 loss to South Florida.

Impact Bonke had eight double-doubles with four in conference play. In his last six games, the 7-2 native of Vanuatu averaged 14.3 points in 64.2 percent from the field with 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. He scored in double digits in all six games. The 49ers will play Temple in the first round of the American Conference Tournament. Bonke averaged 22.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in the season split with the Owls.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Butler - Sits out Sunday Butler (undisclosed) did not play Sunday in the regular season finale loss to South Florida.

Impact Butler missed three of the last four games of the season. The 6-7 forward started seven games for the 49ers and averaged 3.4 points and 2.1 rebounds. Charlotte finished as the seven-seed in the American Conference Tournament. The 49ers will play Temple on Wednesday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Major Freeman - To miss regular-season finale Freeman (undisclosed) is listed as out for Sunday's game against South Florida.

Impact Freeman will miss a second straight game to end the regular season. The senior guard's next chance to play will come in the AAC Tournament, which starts Wednesday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Damoni Harrison - Off injury report Harrison (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's game against USF.

Impact Harrison will return from a one-game absence to face the Bulls on Sunday. The senior guard is averaging 9.5 points and 2.1 rebounds across 20.1 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Butler - Iffy for Sunday Butler (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against South Florida.

Impact Butler has been in and out of the rotation recently, but the senior forward could be unavailable for Sunday's regular-season finale. He's played fewer than 10 minutes in six of his last seven appearances.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

South Florida takes on Charlotte after Enis' 29-point game

South Florida takes on the Charlotte 49ers after Wes Enis scored 29 points in South Florida's 96-89 win against the Memphis Tigers

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

South Florida hosts Charlotte following Enis' 29-point game

South Florida hosts the Charlotte 49ers after Wes Enis scored 29 points in South Florida's 96-89 win against the Memphis Tigers

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

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Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men's basketball coach after he was fired by Cincinnati

Charlotte fires men's basketball coach Aaron Fearne after 3 seasons

South Florida wins 86-64 over Charlotte in American Conference Championship

South Florida takes on Charlotte in AAC Tournament

Mingo's 35 lead Charlotte over UAB in American Athletic Conference Tournament 83-78

UAB plays Charlotte in AAC Tournament

Charlotte takes down Tulane in American Athletic Conference Tournament 74-60

Charlotte takes on Tulane in AAC Tournament

Pinion scores 22 as South Florida knocks off Charlotte 83-60

South Florida takes on Charlotte after Enis' 29-point game

South Florida hosts Charlotte following Enis' 29-point game