Kent State Golden Flashes News

Christian Henry - Lands with Kent State Henry has announced his commitment to Kent State ahead of the 2026-27 season, per his personal X.com account.

Impact Henry will make the move to Kent State after he was granted an additional year of collegiate eligibility earlier this summer. The 6-foot-3 senior appeared in 30 games with Fordham last season (23 starts), averaging 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals on 28.3 minutes per game.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Jones - Transfers to Kent State Jones is transferring from Rutgers to Kent State, per Sam Kayser of League Ready.

Impact Jones, a guard for Rutgers who was set to take a redshirt year in 2025-2026, will look to continue his collegiate career at Kent State. He will not appear for the Scarlet Knights this season.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chansey Willis Jr. - Lands at Kent State Willis (ankle) will transfer to Kent State, per Dushawn London of 247Sports.

Impact Willis only played in seven games for the Gophers last season before sustaining a season-ending ankle injury. The year prior at Western Michigan, he averaged 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists. He'll now return to the MAC, and look to return to form.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Williams - Committing to Kent State Williams has committed to Kent State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Williams was a regular starter for Portland all season long, averaging 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while starting in 28 of his 31 appearances as a junior. Williams should compete for regular minutes at Kent State due to his scoring ability.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois State defeats Kent State 79-58 in NIT

Led by Landon Wolf's 24 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 79-58 on Wednesday in the NIT

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Illinois State squares off against Kent State in NIT matchup

The Illinois State Redbirds and Kent State Golden Flashes play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Illinois State squares off against Kent State in NIT

The Illinois State Redbirds and Kent State Golden Flashes meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Akron beats Kent State 75-68 in MAC Tournament semifinal, will play Toledo in championship game

Tavari Johnson and Shammah Scott both scored 18 points to lead Akron to a 75-68 victory over Kent State in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Akron takes on Kent State in MAC Tournament

The Akron Zips play the Kent State Golden Flashes in the MAC Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Gillespie puts up 27 as Kent State beats Ohio 86-75 in Mid-American Conference Tournament

Led by Delrecco Gillespie's 27 points, the No. 3 seed Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the sixth-seeded Ohio Bobcats 86-75 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tou...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Kent State takes on Ohio in MAC Tournament

The Kent State Golden Flashes and Ohio Bobcats play in the MAC Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Unbeaten No. 20 Miami face a new test as the MAC tournament tips off in Cleveland

The Miami RedHawks have already reached a milestone by becoming the fifth men’s Division I program this century to go undefeated during the regular season

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Kent State Golden Flashes play in MAC Tournament against the Ohio Bobcats

The Kent State Golden Flashes play in the MAC Tournament against the Ohio Bobcats

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Williamson scores 16 in Kent State's 86-78 victory against Western Michigan

Led by Jahari Williamson's 16 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 86-78

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Kent State hosts Western Michigan after Williams' 22-point performance

Western Michigan faces the Kent State Golden Flashes after Justice Williams scored 22 points in the Broncos' 74-71 overtime loss to the Ball State Cardinals

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Gillespie scores 18 as Kent State beats Northern Illinois 102-76

Led by Delrecco Gillespie's 18 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 102-76 on Tuesday

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Northern Illinois Huskies face the Kent State Golden Flashes on 3-game slide

Northern Illinois looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Huskies play Kent State

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Scott scores 23 off the bench, Akron knocks off Kent State 92-70

Shammah Scott scored 23 points off of the bench to lead the Akron Zips over the Kent State Golden Flashes 92-70 on Friday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Kent State hosts Johnson and Akron

Akron plays the Kent State Golden Flashes after Tavari Johnson scored 23 points in the Zips' 99-85 victory over the Buffalo Bulls

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Gillespie's 17, Whaley's game-winner lead Kent State over Central Michigan, 83-81

Delrecco Gillespie scored 17 points to lead the Kent State Golden Flashes and Rob Whaley Jr. hit the game-winning jump shot as time expired as the Golden Flashes beat the Central M...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Kent State hosts Central Michigan following Safford's 27-point game

Kent State takes on the Central Michigan Chippewas after Morgan Safford scored 27 points in Kent State's 78-71 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Mid-American Conference

A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major MAC.

FEBRUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Mid-American Conference

Kent State defeats Bowling Green 78-71

Led by Morgan Safford's 27 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 78-71

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Gillespie leads Kent State against Bowling Green after 22-point performance

Kent State visits the Bowling Green Falcons after Delrecco Gillespie scored 22 points in the Golden Flashes' 75-68 win against the Ball State Cardinals

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Gillespie scores 22, Kent State downs Ball State 75-68

Led by Delrecco Gillespie's 22 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Ball State Cardinals 75-68 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

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