Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
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12th in A 10
Chasing Ghosts: John Calipari left, and UMass basketball died
UMass was a Final Four team under John Calipari. The program hasn't won an NCAA tournament game since he left.
How Cale Makar turned around the UMass hockey team
The UMass hockey team went from perennial loser to one of the nation's best. How? Meet talented two-way defenseman Cale Makar.
George Washington outlasts UMass in A-10 tournament
Terry Nolan Jr. scored 20 points, including six in overtime, to lead George Washington to a 68-64 win over UMass in the opening game of the Atlantic 10 tournament on Wednesday.
Russell lifts Rhode Island over UMass 94-75
Fatts Russell scored 27 points as Rhode Island topped UMass 94-75 on Saturday. Cyril Langevine added 21 points for the Rams. Langevine also had 10 rebounds for the Rams.
Holloway lifts UMass past Richmond 87-79
Rashaan Holloway had 28 points plus 12 rebounds as UMass got past Richmond 87-79 on Wednesday night. Jonathan Laurent added 20 points for the Minutemen.
Dunn-Martin scores 30 to lead Duquesne over UMass 80-73
Tavian Dunn-Martin had a career-high 30 points as Duquesne defeated UMass 80-73 on Saturday.
Toppin scores 19 to lead Dayton past UMass 72-48
Obi Toppin had 19 points and eight rebounds as Dayton rolled past UMass 72-48 on Tuesday night.
Pierre's late heroics lead UMass past Saint Joseph's 80-79
Carl Pierre scored 21 points and his jump shot with 2.7 seconds left completed a 17-point, second-half comeback as UMass beat Saint Joseph's 80-79 on Saturday.
Jack scores 20 to carry George Washington past UMass 79-67
Maceo Jack had 20 points as George Washington defeated UMass 79-67 on Wednesday night.
Livingston with 21, George Mason beats UMass 80-75 in OT
Otis Livingston II scored 21 points with five assists and George Mason beat Massachusetts 80-75 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Pierre scores 23 to carry UMass over Davidson 54-51
Carl Pierre had a season-high 23 points as UMass narrowly defeated Davidson 54-51 on Saturday.
Portley with 22 points, Fordham cruises by UMass 85-67
Antwon Portley matched his season high, scoring 22 points as Fordham cruised past Massachusetts 85-67 on Wednesday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak.
Saint Joseph's edges UMass 64-62 on Brown's 20 points
Charlie Brown Jr. scored 20 points and Saint Joseph's held on late to beat Massachusetts 64-62 on Saturday afternoon.
La Salle beats UMass 60-51 behind Phiri
Saul Phiri scored 14 points on four 3-pointers and La Salle beat Massachusetts 60-51 on Wednesday night.
UMass downs Rhode Island 77-70 for 1st A-10 win this season
Carl Pierre scored 22 points for Massachusetts to help the Minutemen get their first win in Atlantic 10 play this season beating Rhode Island 77-70 on Sunday.
Lofton leads St. Bonaventure past UMass 65-51
Freshman Kyle Lofton scored a career-best 24 points to lead St. Bonaventure in a 65-51 win over Massachusetts on Wednesday night.
VCU pulls away from UMass in 2nd half for 68-50 victory
De'Riante Jenkins scored 17 points and Isaac Vann scored 10 of his 16 in the second half when VCU pulled away from Massachusetts for a 68-50 victory Saturday night.
George Mason pulls away late to beat UMass 68-63
Justin Kier scored 22 points, Javon Greene added a career-high 19 points and George Mason beat Massachusetts 68-63 on Wednesday night.
Joe Lunardi Senior Writer, ESPN.com
Since expansion of the NCAA tournament to 64+ teams, only seven schools without FBS football have been No. 1 seeds, including tonight's Jimmy V opponents, Villanova and Gonzaga, last year. The full list: Nova (2006, 2015, 2017); Georgetown (1985, 1987, 1989), Gonzaga (2013, 2017); St. John's (1985, 1986); Wichita State (2014); Saint Joseph's (2004); and UMass (1996).
Atlantic 10 preview: There's room for change at the top
Dayton and VCU have new coaches and plenty of new players, so which teams could take over the A-10? Dan Hurley and Rhode Island have high hopes after nearly reaching the Sweet 16 last season.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Memphis transfer Keon Clergeot told ESPN he committed to UMass.
Calipari attends Camby's UMass graduation
Marcus Camby is a UMass graduate, more than two decades after he became a hoops legend at the school. In attendance for the ceremony was another former UMass icon, Kentucky coach John Calipari.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Charleston Southern transfer Armel Potter will visit George Washington and UMass this month. Averaged 12.7 points and 3.2 assists.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Gardner-Webb transfer Laquincy Rideau has already visited Florida Gulf Coast. Heads to Middle Tennessee today, South Florida this weekend, and UMass on Monday. 14.2 PPG, 5.2 APG, 3.0 SPG.
2018-19 A 10 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Davidson | 14-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| Dayton | 13-5 | 3 | 21-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 12-6 | 4 | 18-16 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Saint Louis | 10-8 | 6 | 23-13 |
| Duquesne | 10-8 | 6 | 19-13 |
| Rhode Island | 9-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| La Salle | 8-10 | 8 | 10-21 |
| Saint Joseph's | 6-12 | 10 | 14-19 |
| Richmond | 6-12 | 10 | 13-20 |
| UMass | 4-14 | 12 | 11-21 |
| George Washington | 4-14 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Fordham | 3-15 | 13 | 12-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.7
Rebounds Per Game34.9
Assists Per Game14.6
Points Allowed73.6238th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 11-9 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 9 |