Men's Basketball News 2007-08

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Newman Jets Men's Basketball News 2007-08

Men's Basketball Signs Six for 08-09

Lindsay Schneider - 6/10/2008 8:29:13 AM
Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter and his staff had several needs to address in the off-season. The Jets will return three starters from a team that went 14-13 in its first year of NCAA play.

Eight Named to Heartland Honor Roll

Lindsay Schneider - 6/6/2008 9:57:50 AM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

The Newman Jets Men's Basketball Team is proud to annouce that eight of their players have been named to the Heartland Conference Academic Honor Roll. Student-Athletes with a 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to a 3.49 cumulative GPA, receive the Commissioner’s Award. Student-athletes with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above, receive the President’s Award.

Hoop League Schedule Updated

Lindsay Schneider - 5/23/2008 8:28:06 AM

The Men's Basketball Boys Summer Hoop League has been updated. Click here to view the latest.

Men's Basketball Season Recap

Lindsay Schneider - 3/24/2008 9:46:11 AM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

Newman Men's Basketball had many successes in their first season of NCAA DII competition. The Jets finished 14-13 overall and 6-10 in the Heartland Conference.

Jet's Earn All-Heartland Honors

Chris Popp - 3/21/2008 4:30:53 PM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

On March 13, the Heartland Conference announced the 2007-08 Men's Basketball All-Conference selections. Ryan Bradley was selected Second Team, while Cole Elliott was named Honorable Mention.

Men's Hoops Falls on Senior Night

Lindsay Schneider - 3/3/2008 10:02:15 AM
Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The last gasp for the class of 2008 was not quite enough for the Newman University men’s basketball team Saturday night. A 13-0 second half run ignited the Newman crowd (which included a large contingent of fans in Braveheart garb) but St. Edward’s University, the Heartland Conference regular season champs, eventually pulled out an 80-66 victory at Fugate Gymnasium.

Men's BBall Snakebitten at Home

Lindsay Schneider - 2/29/2008 3:23:04 PM
Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University men’s basketball team could not find an offensive rhythm in a 67-60 defeat to St. Mary’s Thursday night at Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets (14-12) shot under 34 percent and Latez Williams scored 23 points to lead the Rattlers (14-12).

Londono - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 2/29/2008 10:35:26 AM

Camilo Londono of Newman Jets Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Feb. 18 - 24.

Bradley - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 2/21/2008 9:43:06 AM
Ryan Bradley of Newman Jets Men's Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for the second week in a row and fourth time overall this season for the week of Feb. 11 - 17.

Men's BBall Survives Four OTs

Lindsay Schneider - 2/18/2008 9:06:58 AM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

It took four overtimes, 25 lead changes, and 20 ties before the Newman University men’s basketball team claimed a 114-103 victory over Texas A&M International at Fugate Gymnasium Saturday night. Ryan Bradley owned the inside with 40 points and 12 rebounds to power the Jets (13-9) past the Dust Devils (8-13).

Men's BBall Stopped in OT

Lindsay Schneider - 2/15/2008 9:03:16 AM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

In a game that saw 12 ties and 19 lead changes, the Newman University men’s basketball team dropped an 83-78 overtime thriller to the University of Incarnate Word Thursday night at Fugate Gymnasium. Cole Elliott’s jumper in the final seconds of regulation would not drop for the Jets (12-9) and the Cardinals (14-8) hit all three three-point attempts in overtime to topple Newman.

Bradley - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 2/14/2008 2:37:09 PM

Ryan Bradley of Newman Jets Men's Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Feb. 4 - 10.

Men Soar Over Blue Tigers

Lindsay Schneider - 2/11/2008 9:01:16 AM
Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University men’s basketball team buried 13 three-point baskets and rolled past Lincoln University 98-73 on Homecoming Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets (12-8) hit over 54 percent from the field and dominated the backboards to defeat the Blue Tigers (6-13).

Smith - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 2/7/2008 11:31:04 AM

Kyle Smith of Newman Jets Men's Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Jan. 28 - Feb. 3.

Elliott - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 1/29/2008 12:26:02 PM
Cole Elliott of Men's Jets Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Jan. 21 - 27.

Men Win 3rd Straight

Lindsay Schneider - 1/28/2008 8:56:19 AM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

The Jets got it done on the road Saturday, defeating Lincoln University, 91-74. The win was Newman's 3rd in a row. Caleb Fine provided the initial spark, hitting two 3's on the Jet's first two possessions. That would be the beginning of a 50 percent team effort behind the arc. The Jets jumped out to an 18-7 lead 5 minutes into the game and never looked back.

Jets Shoot Past DBU

Lindsay Schneider - 1/25/2008 10:15:27 AM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University men’s basketball team rediscovered its shooting touch in a 93-87 victory over Dallas Baptist Thursday night in Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets (10-5) buried 13 three-point baskets and shot over 53 percent from the floor in defeating the Patriots (5-12).

Bradley - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 1/22/2008 3:02:56 PM

Ryan Bradley of Men's Jets Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Jan. 14 - 20.

Men Edge Out Aggies

Chris Popp - 1/22/2008 5:50:20 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

A late surge in the final two-and-one-half minutes sent the Newman University men’s basketball team past Oklahoma Panhandle State 68-67 Monday night at Fugate Gymnasium. Center Ryan Bradley put up 23 points and 15 rebounds to carry the Jets (9-5) past the Aggies (7-8).

Men Fall to UTPB

Lindsay Schneider - 1/22/2008 10:28:12 AM
Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University men’s basketball team nearly pulled off an impressive comeback but could not overcome frigid three-point shooting in a 77-66 defeat to the University of Texas-Permian Basin Saturday night at Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets (8-5) hit just 4-of-21 beyond the arc in the second half and the Falcons (4-10) flew towards 24 fast break points.

Cold Shooting & Fouls Down Jets

Chris Popp - 1/17/2008 9:31:43 AM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

Newman knew they had a challenge going into their first weekend of a new Conference. They traveled to Texas to open at St. Edwards University and St. Mary's University. Unfortunately, returning with two losses.

Men's Basketball Suffers 2nd Loss

Lindsay Schneider - 1/4/2008 4:37:55 PM
Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

After an impressive 8-1 start, the Jets traveled to Arkansas and hit a bump in the road. A "slow start" would be an understatement. Arkansas Tech made 14 of their first 16 shots to jump out to a 38-6 lead. Although Newman responded with several runs in the game, they were never able to get the margin back into single digits. The Jets fell for just the second time this season, 94-70.

Bradley - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 1/8/2008 12:25:01 PM
Ryan Bradley of Newman Jets Men's Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Dec. 10 - 16.

Men's Basketball Tames Lions In OT

Lindsay Schneider - 1/8/2008 11:46:16 AM
Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Pettrota

On Monday night, Jarvis Jackson scored 20 points – including eight in overtime – to lift the Jets past Missouri Southern State University, 86-84, at O’Shaughnessy Hall.

Men's Basketball Cruises Past Tabor

Lindsay Schneider - 1/4/2008 4:54:26 PM
Contributed by Athletics Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Twelve different Newman University men’s basketball players entered the scoring column as the Jets rolled past Tabor 82-61 Saturday night at O’Shaughnessy Hall.

Elliott - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 1/8/2008 12:25:57 PM
Cole Elliott of Newman Jets Men's Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Dec. 3 - 9.

Men's Game vs. Ft. Hays Postponed

Lindsay Schneider - 1/8/2008 11:48:22 AM
Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

Due to inclement weather, Newman's Men's Basketball has been forced to postpone tonight's game at Fort Hays State University. That game has been rescheduled for February 18.

Jets Upset #7 Emporia State in OT

Lindsay Schneider - 1/8/2008 12:31:37 PM
Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

The Newman Jets soared over the #7 Emporia State University (ESU) Hornets in overtime in ESU's White Auditorium last night. The Jets hit 17 three pointers, the most by an ESU opponent since February 2006.

Smith - Men's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 1/8/2008 12:32:41 PM
Kyle Smith of Newman Jets Men's Basketball has been named the Men's Player of the Week for Nov. 26 - Dec. 2.

Jets Take Manhattan

Lindsay Schneider - 1/25/2008 11:56:53 AM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Pettrota

Twelve different Jets scored as the Newman University men’s basketball team eased to an 89-48 victory over Manhattan Christian Saturday night at O’Shaughnessy Hall. Newman (5-1) out-scored the Crusaders (4-8) 45-16 in the second half to secure the victory.

Pitt State Clips Jets Men's Basketball

Lindsay Schneider - 1/25/2008 12:12:38 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Pettrota

A Pittsburg State lay-up in the final seconds lifted the Gorillas over the Newman University men’s basketball team 78-76 Wednesday night at O’Shaughnessy Hall. Caleb Fine scored 19 points for the Jets (4-1), who suffered their first loss of the year to the undefeated Gorillas (6-0).

NCAA Basketball: NU vs. Pitt State

Lindsay Schneider - 11/26/2007 4:46:19 PM

Don't miss the action this Wednesday, Nov. 28 when the Newman University Men's Basketball Team hosts Pittsburg State University in an NCAA match-up.

Men's Basketball Rolls Past Bethel

Lindsay Schneider - 1/25/2008 12:34:42 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Pettrota

The Newman University men’s basketball team overcame a slow start to get by Bethel College 78-63 Saturday night at Fugate Gymnasium. Camilo Londono stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, seven rebounds, and four assists in only 20 minutes.

Men's Basketball Stymies Sterling

Lindsay Schneider - 2/4/2008 12:24:28 PM

Contributed by Sports Inforrmation Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University men’s basketball team improved to 3-0 with a 71-53 victory over Sterling College (1-4) Tuesday night at Fugate Gymnasium. Twelve different Jets scored, with Camilo Lonodono’s 13 points on 5-for-5 shooting leading the way.

Men's Basketball Opens with Road Wins

Lindsay Schneider - 2/4/2008 12:35:10 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University men’s basketball team opened its first full season of NCAA Division II play in impressive fashion, posting road wins Friday and Saturday at the Al Kaly Tournament in Pueblo, Colo. The Jets bested host Colorado State - Pueblo 63-57 Friday night and followed that up with a 71-64 victory over Western State.

Men's Basketball Opens With a Victory

Lindsay Schneider - 2/4/2008 12:44:29 PM

The Newman University men’s basketball team played its first and only exhibition against a formidable opponent - the NAIA Division I 9th-ranked Southern Nazarene Storm - and proved up to the test, posting a 70-63 victory. Senior Kyle Smith (Wichita, Kan.) led the Jets with 16 points and ignited a decisive second-half surge...

Jets Featured in Wichita Eagle

Lindsay Schneider - 11/13/2007 12:07:15 PM
The Newman Jets Men's Basketball team was featured in the Nov. 8 issue in the Sports Section of The Wichita Eagle.

Newman Hosts "Night With The Jets"

Lindsay Schneider - 11/5/2007 9:58:37 AM
On Thursday, Newman introduced their men's and women's basketball teams to the public for the first time. With fans in the stands, the Jets and Lady Jets competed in 3 point, spot shooting and a dunk contest (men). The night ended with a scrimmage by the women, followed by the men.

Games to Broadcast on KGSO Radio

Lindsay Schneider - 2/5/2008 11:16:58 AM

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Newman University has signed an agreement that will bring the university’s men’s basketball games to radio listeners throughout south central Kansas and northern Oklahoma.

Men's Basketball NCAA DII Recruiting

Lindsay Schneider - 2/5/2008 11:20:40 AM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

In the fall of 2007 Newman University athletics faces the challenge of competing at a new level. Having made the move from NAIA affiliation to NCAA Division II just one year ago, they enter their first season of Division II competition.