< PreviousDUQUESNE HOWARD Location: Washington, D.C. Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 12,065 Colors: Blue, Red and Gray Website: www.hubison.com 2021-22 Records: 16-13 overall, 9-5 MEAC 2021-22 Postseason: none Assoc. Head Coach: Rod Balanis Assistant Coaches: Tyler Thornton, Steve Ongley Starters Lost (3): Kyle Foster, Randall Brumant, Tai Bibbs Starters Returning (2): Steve Settle III, Elijah Hawkins Quick Facts 30 Returners Steve Settle III and Elijah Hawkins combined for nearly 30 percent of Howard’s scoring last season. By the Numbers Kenneth BLAKENEY Bison Head Coach 4th season (4th at Howard) 21-45 (.318 Win Pct.) Series History First Meeting November 7 n Lexington, Ky n Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Founded: 1878 Enrollment: 8,333 Colors: Red and Blue Website: www.duquesne.com 2021-22 Records: 6-24 overall, 1-16 A10 2021-22 Postseason: none Assoc. Head Coach: Dru Joyce Assistant Coaches: Rick McFadden, Charles Thomas, Terry Weigand Starters Lost (3): Amir Spears, Leon Ayers III, Tyson Acuff Starters Returning (2): Kevin Easley Jr., Tre Williams Quick Facts Meet the Duquesne Dukes No. Player Ht. Wt. Pos. Cl. Hometown 0 Tevin Brewer Gr. G 5-8 160 Fort Smith, Ark. 1 Jimmy “Tre” Clark III Jr. G 6-3 185 Covington, Ga. 2 David Dixon Fr. F 6-9 215 Memphis, Tenn. 3 Dae Dae Grant Jr. G 6-2 185 Lorain, Ohio 4 Tre Williams Jr. F 6-7 250 Reynoldsburg, Ohio 5 Halil Barre Fr. F 6-9 220 Cotonou, Benin 14 Matúš Hronský Fr. F 6-8 205 Poruba, Slovakia 20 Joe Reece Sr. F 6-8 200 St. Louis, Mo. 21 Rodney “RJ” Gunn Jr. Gr. F 6-7 230 Columbia, S.C. 22 Andy Barba So. F 6-6 200 Cleveland, Ohio 23 Devin Carney Fr. G 6-1 180 Butler, Pa. 25 Jaylen Cole-Williams So. G 6-1 175 Reston, Va. 30 Jake Harper Jr. G 6-3 180 Dayton, Ohio 32 Kareem Rozier Fr. G 5-9 160 Detroit, Mich. 34 Austin Rotroff Gr. F 6-10 240 Wauseon, Ohio 35 Kevin Easley Jr. Jr. F 6-7 230 Indianapolis, Ind. 55 Quincy McGriff So. G 6-6 200 Los Angeles, Calif. 4 Entering the 2022-23 season, only Kevin Easily Jr., Tre Williams, Austin Rotroff and Jake Harper have scored a basket in a Duquesne uniform. By the Numbers Keith DAMBROT Dukes Head Coach 25th season (6th at Duquesne) 484-280 (.634 Win Pct.) Series History UK leads: 2-0 Last Meeting: Nov. 20, 2016 (Kentucky 93, Duquesne 59) 58 @KentuckyMBBMICHIGAN STATE Location: East Lansing, Mich. Founded: 1855 Enrollment: 50,351 Colors: Green & White Website: msuspartans.com 2021-22 Records: 23-13 overall, 11-9 B10 2021-22 Postseason: NCAA Second Round Assistant Coaches: Doug Wojcik, Mark Montgomery, Thomas Kelley Starters Lost (3): Gabe Brown, Max Christie, Marcus Bingham Jr. Starters Returning (2): Tyson Walker, Joey Hauser Quick Facts Meet the Michigan State Spartans No. Player Ht. Wt. Pos. Cl. Hometown 0 Jaxon Kohler 6-9 240 F Fr. American Fork, Utah 1 Pierre Brooks 6-6 220 G So. Detroit, Mich. 2 Tyson Walker 6-1 180 G Sr. Westbury, N.Y. 3 Jaden Akins 6-4 190 G So. Farmington, Mich. 5 Trejuan Holloman 6-2 180 G Fr. Minneapolis, Minn. 10 Joey Hauser 6-9 220 F Gr. Stevens Point, Wis. 11 A.J. Hoggard 6-4 210 G Jr. Coatesville, Pa. 13 Steven Izzo 5-8 150 G Sr. East Lansing, Mich. 14 Davis Smith 6-0 160 G Jr. Atlanta, Ga. 15 Carson Cooper 6-11 230 C Fr. Jackson, Mich. 20 Nick Sanders 5-9 170 G Fr. Franklin, Mich. 22 Mady Sissoko 6-9 240 C Jr. Bafoulabe, Mali, West Africa 25 Malik Hall 6-8 220 F Sr. Aurora, Ill. 43 Jason Whitens 6-6 210 G Gr. Powers, Mich. 24 Tom Izzo has led Michigan State to 24 consecutive NCAA tournaments without a single losing season as head coach. By the Numbers Kentucky leads: 14-11 Last Meeting: Nov. 5, 2019 (Kentucky 69, Michigan State 62) Series History Entering his 28th season, Tom Izzo has compiled an impressive list of accomplish- ments, including the 2000 NCAA National Championship, eight Final Four appearances and eight National Coach of the Year awards. #2 n G n Sr. n 6-1 n 180 Tyson WALKER Joey HAUSER #10 n F n Gr. n 6-9 n 220 Tom IZZO Spartans Head Coach 28th season (26th at Michigan State) 666-267 (.714 Win Pct.) Spartans Players to Watch Nov. 15 n Indianapolis n Gainbridge Fieldhouse n State Farm Champions Classic @UKSportsNetwork 59GONZAGA 60 @KentuckyMBB Location: Orangeburg, S.C. Founded: 1896 Enrollment: 1,905 Colors: Garnet and Blue Website: www.scsuathletics.com 2021-22 Records: 15-16 overall, 7-7 MEAC 2021-22 Postseason: none Quick Facts 6 New head coach Erik Martin takes over a Bulldog team with just six scholarship players returning from last season. By the Numbers Erik MARTIN Bulldogs Head Coach 1st season (1st at SC State) 0-0 (.000 Win Pct.) Series History UK leads: 1-0 Last Meeting: March 13, 1998 (Kentucky 82, South Carolina State 67) Location: Spokane, Wash. Founded: 1887 Enrollment: 7,566 Colors: Navy and White Website: www.gozags.com 2021-22 Records: 28-4 overall, 13-1 WCC 2021-22 Postseason: NCAA Sweet 16 Assistant Coaches: Brian Michaelson, Roger Powell Jr., Stephen Gentry Starters Lost (2): Chet Holmgren, Andrew Nembhard Starters Returning (3): Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, Rasir Bolton Quick Facts Meet the Gonzaga Bulldogs No. Player Ht. Wt. Pos. Cl. Hometown 0 Julian Strawther 6-7 205 Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. 2 Drew Timme 6-10 235 Sr. Richardson, Texas 4 Kellen Mitchell 6-7 205 Fr. Spring Lake, Mich. 5 Hunter Sallis 6-5 180 So. Omaha, Neb. 11 Nolan Hickman 6-2 180 So. Seattle, Wash. 13 Malachi Smith 6-4 205 RJr. Belleville, Ill. 15 Efton Reid III 7-0 240 So. Richmond, Va. 20 Kaden Perry 6-9 230 So. Battle Ground, Wash. 22 Anton Watson 6-8 225 Sr. Spokane, Wash. 25 Colby Brooks 6-7 215 RSo. Los Angeles, Calif. 30 Abe Eagle 6-9 225 RSo. Los Angeles, Calif. 32 Joe Few 6-0 160 So. Spokane, Wash. 33 Ben Gregg 6-10 225 So. Clackamas, Ore. 34 Braden Huff 6-10 235 Fr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. 45 Rasir Bolton 6-3 185 Sr. Petersburg, Va. 55 Dominick Harris 6-3 185 RSo. Murrieta, Calif. 1 Entering the 2022-23 season, Mark Few is the winningest active head coach by percentage (.836) in Division I basketball. By the Numbers Mark FEW Bulldogs Head Coach 24th season (24th at Gonzaga) 657-129 (.836 Win Pct.) Series History UK leads: 1-0 Last Meeting: Nov. 27, 2002 (Kentucky 80, Gonzaga 72) November 20 n Spokane, Wash. n Spokane Arena SOUTH CAROLINA STATEArchitects, Engineers & Business Friends Working for the Future of Kentucky 2201 Regency Road, Ste 201 Lexington, KY 40503 859-278-7203 859-278-7204 www.ebcoinc.netNORTH FLORIDA Location: Jacksonville, Fla. 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Shallotte, N.C. 33 Oscar Berry 6-4 190 G So. Melbourne, Australia 4 UNF plays four teams that participated in last year’s NCAA tournament. Two (Gonzaga and Houston) advanced to the Sweet 16. By the Numbers Matthew DRISCOLL Ospreys Head Coach 14th season (13th at North Florida) 203-214 (.487 Win Pct.) Series History UK leads: 1-0 Last Meeting: Nov. 26, 2021 (Kentucky 86, North Florida 52) 62 @KentuckyMBBGood Luck Kentucky from your Friends in Business Parking Technology, Access Control, Video Surveillance, Crash Barriers, and High-Speed Overhead Doors 2475 Directors Row, Suite C Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-358-1000 www.evenstime.com One goal. Success. Just like the University of Kentucky Wildcats, we’re committed to winning. That’s why our team approaches every situation the same way—by putting our clients’ business Learn more about our lineup at stites.com. GO CATS! KENTUCKY . INDIANA . OHIO . GEORGIA . TENNESSEE . 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Lakewood, Ohio 12 Langdon Hatton 6-10 240 F So. Georgetown, Ind. 14 Sam DeVault 6-10 220 F Sr. Evansville, Ind. 22 Bash Wieland 6-6 205 G Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio 23 Zach Reed 6-2 180 G Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. 24 Eli Roberts 6-7 220 F Jr. Louisville, Ky. 30 Nick Thelen 6-7 210 F Sr. Edgewood, Ky. 33 Ben Johnson 6-3 185 G RFr. Lexington, Ky. 34 Drew Comer 6-4 190 G RJr. Greensburg, Ind. 42 Curt Hopf 6-8 200 F So. Montgomery, Ind. 55 Zac Jennings 6-5 205 G Jr. Burlington, Ky. 9 Within a span of nine days, Bellarmine will play in three of the nation’s most iconic basketball venues this season: Cameron Indoor (Duke), Pauley Pavilion (UCLA), and Rupp Arena (Kentucky). By the Numbers Series tied: 0-0 Last Meeting: First meeting Series History The winningest coach in Bellarmine his- tory, Davenport led the 2021-22 Knights to a 20-win season and the ASUN Conference Championship in the team's second season at the Division I level. #1 n G n Gr. n 6-3 n 185 Juston BETZ Curt HOPF #42 n F n So. n 6-8 n 200 Scott DAVENPORT Knights Head Coach 18th season (18th at Bellarmine) 398-130 (.754 Win Pct.) Knights Players to Watch Nov. 29 n Lexington, Ky. n Rupp Arena at Central Bank CenterWinn Williams ’71 has been a Life Member since 1993 and was destined to be a Wildcat since birth. “As a fourth-generation alumnus, I am proud to carry on the UK tradition and thankful to be part of the Wildcat family.” - Winn Williams ’71 FAMILY IS EVERYTHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, TRADITION RUNS DEEP. AND Family watches out for family. When you become a Life or Active Member of the UK Alumni Association, you help open doors of opportunity to transform the lives of students, serve alumni and improve the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond! www.ukalumni.net/membershipMICHIGAN 66 @KentuckyMBB Dec. 4 n London, England n 02 Arena n Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. Founded: 1817 Enrollment: 50,278 Colors: Maize & Blue Website: mgoblue.com 2021-22 Records: 19-15 overall, 11-9 B1G 2021-22 Postseason: NCAA Sweet 16 Assoc. Head Coach: Phil Martelli Assistant Coaches: Saddi Washington, Howard Eisley Starters Lost (4): Eli Brooks, DeVante' Jones, Caleb Houstan, Moussa Diabate' Starters Returning (1): Hunter Dickinson Quick Facts Meet the Michigan Wolverines No. Player Ht. Wt. Pos. Cl. Hometown 0 Dug McDaniel 5-11 160 G Fr. Washington, D.C. 1 Hunter Dickinson 7-1 260 C Jr. Alexandria, Va. 2 Kobe Bufkin 6-4 195 G So. Grand Rapids, Mich. 3 Jaelin Llewellyn 6-2 190 G Gr. Mississauga, Ontario 4 Ian Burns 6-6 205 G So. Winnetka, Ill. 5 Terrance Williams II 6-7 225 F Jr. Washington, D.C. 11 Isaiah Barnes 6-7 200 G/F So. Chicago, Ill. 13 Jett Howard 6-8 215 G/F Fr. Miami, Fla. 15 Joey Baker 6-7 205 G Gr. Fayetteville, N.C. 23 Gregg Glenn III 6-7 230 F Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 24 Youssef Khayat 6-9 195 F Fr. Beirut, Lebanon 25 Jace Howard 6-8 225 G Jr. Miami, Fla. 32 Tarris Reed, Jr. 6-10 260 F Fr. St. Louis, Mo. 34 Jackson Selvala 6-7 215 F Sr. Deerfield, Mass. 42 Will Tschetter 6-8 240 F So. Stewartville, Minn. 45 Cooper Smith 6-1 175 G So. Saline, Mich. 5 In its last five NCAA Tournament appearances, Michigan has advanced to the Sweet 16 five times (2017, '18, '19. '21, '22). In 2018, the Wolverines advanced to the Final Four and national title game. By the Numbers UK leads: 5-2 Last Meeting: March 30, 2014 (Kentucky 75, Michigan 72) Series History Howard enters his fourth season as head coach in Ann Arbor. 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