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Nikola Djapa - Commits to Wright State Djapa will transfer to Wright State, the program announced.
Impact Djapa spent the past two seasons at Colorado State after starting his career at Long Island. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds across 9.4 minutes with the Rams in 2025-26. He'll have one more year of eligibility at Wright State.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Barnes spurned Virginia years ago. The Cavaliers are in his way of taking Tennessee to Sweet 16

Rick Barnes will face the team that offered him a coaching job 36 years ago when he leads Tennessee against Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday
MARCH 21 • Associated Press

2026 NCAA Basketball Tournament Highlights: UCLA Escapes, More

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues Friday, and we’re tracking every biggest moment from the Big Dance!
MARCH 21 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NCAA Basketball Tournament Highlights: UCLA Escapes, More
First Look at Virginia's Second Round Matchup Against Tennessee The Virginia Cavaliers managed to pull off a heart-thumping 82-73 victory over the Wright State Raiders on Friday afternoon, securing their...
MARCH 21 • SI.COM

Jacari White scores 26 and No. 3 seed Virginia avoids early March exit, beating Wright State 82-73

Jacari White hit six 3-pointers and scored 26 points, and third-seeded Virginia avoided yet another early NCAA Tournament exit, beating a resolute Wright State 82-73 in the first r...
MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Virginia takes on Wright State in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 9 Virginia Cavaliers take on the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Iowa State eyes long-awaited Final Four return as a No. 2 seed in the Midwest of NCAA Tournament

Iowa State may have its best chance in years to finally get back to the Final Four, a place the Cyclones have only visited once 82 years ago
MARCH 19 • Associated Press
Everything From Virginia's Four Key Players Ahead of UVA's Matchup vs. Wright State The Virginia Cavaliers are rounding the corner to their First Round NCAA Tournament matchup against the Wright State Raiders. Tipoff is sche...
MARCH 19 • SI.COM

Wright State hopes its surprise season can become a Cinderella story in March Madness

Wright State coach Clint Sargent watched quietly as his players bounced and weaved their way through the team circle to celebrate their unexpected Horizon League Tournament title
MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Virginia Cavaliers and Wright State Raiders play in the first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 9 Virginia Cavaliers play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Wright State Raiders
MARCH 19 • Associated Press
Virginia's Path to Victory Against Wright State in NCAA Tournament Once Friday afternoon rolls around, the Virginia Cavaliers will be gearing up for tipoff against the Wright State Raiders. Now, the Hoos rem...
MARCH 18 • SI.COM

The NCAA is warning schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness. It's not the first time

The NCAA is warning schools about potential travel headaches ahead of the men's and women's basketball tournaments
MARCH 13 • Associated Press
Future Cinderella's? Horizon League Champion: Wright State Raiders Wright State won the Horizon League, a league they have dominated over the last decade but only three NCAA Tournament appearances to show fo...
MARCH 12 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM
Kellen Pickett - Stuffs stat sheet in Horizon Final Pickett totaled 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 66-63 victory over Detroit in the Hori...
Impact Pickett was everywhere in the title game and was able to stuff the stat sheet. It ends a strong three-game run in the Horizon Tournament in which he averaged 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals. This is Wright State's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022. Pickett will be a player to watch next week in the Big Dance.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
TJ Burch - 19 points in title game Burch registered 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 66-63 victory over Detroit in the Horiz...
Impact Burch put together a great conference tournament averaging 19.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals over the three games. He also had an eye-popping 35.4 percent usage rate. Burch's efforts helped Wright State get back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. He'll look to keep things rolling and try to help Wright State to a big upset in the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in College Basketball: Gonzaga Men and Women Win West Coast Titles

Gonzaga advances x2 among multitude of mid-major finals, AJ Dybantsa sets a Big 12 record, Stanford loses a heartbreaker and more from Wedne...
MARCH 11 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in College Basketball: Gonzaga Men and Women Win West Coast Titles

Wright State rallies to beat Detroit Mercy 66-63 and win Horizon League Championship

Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63
MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Wright State Raiders take on the Detroit Mercy Titans in Horizon League Championship

The Wright State Raiders and the Detroit Mercy Titans play for the Horizon League Championship
MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Top seed Wright State defeats Northern Kentucky 103-90 in Horizon League Tournament semifinal

Michael Cooper came off the bench to score 23 of his 25 points in the second half, propeling top seed Wright State to a 103-90 victory over Northern Kentucky in a Horizon League To...
MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Wright State Raiders play the Northern Kentucky Norse in Horizon League Tournament

The Wright State Raiders play in the Horizon League Tournament against the Northern Kentucky Norse
MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Pickett scores 18 as Wright State downs Cleveland State 90-61 in Horizon League Tournament

Led by Kellen Pickett's 18 points, the Wright State Raiders defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 90-61 in the Horizon League Tournament
MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Horizon League

A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Horizon League.
MARCH 4 • FOX SPORTS
Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Horizon League

Wright State Raiders square off against the Cleveland State Vikings in Horizon League Tournament

The Wright State Raiders and Cleveland State Vikings play in the Horizon League Tournament
MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Imariagbe tips in game winner to lift Wright State over Northern Kentucky 92-91

Wright State beats Northern Kentucky 92-91 after a wild comeback that ends on a buzzer-beating tip-in by Michael Imariagbe
MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Wright State visits Northern Kentucky after Wells' 24-point showing

Northern Kentucky hosts the Wright State Raiders after LJ Wells scored 24 points in Northern Kentucky's 81-70 win against the Cleveland State Vikings
FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press
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