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Former BU star escapes Ukraine days before Russian invasion

Brett Abrams March 11, 2022
Former men's basketball star Max Mahoney was playing professionally in the Ukrainian Superleague before traveling home due to Russia's sudden invasion of Ukraine.
Boston University men’s basketball team in a game against the University of New Hampshire on Nov. 16, 2019. The lack of a pre-season tour for men’s basketball this year due to the pandemic has made it difficult to assess how the team will perform as a unit when the season starts in January. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

BU men’s basketball 2020–21 season preview

Charles Moore November 23, 2020
The Boston University men's basketball team will tip off its new season on Jan. 2 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boston University Men’s Basketball is practicing, despite not knowing the future of their Winter season. MAXWELL BEVINGTON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU basketball still looking to repeat as Patriot League champions, despite uncertainty

Maxwell Bevington October 25, 2020
As the Boston University men's basketball team looks to take the court after winning the Patriot League title last season, they must adapt to unusual conditions.
Senior captain Max Mahoney, shown in a Feb. 29 game against Bucknell, led the Terriers to their first ever Patriot League title, securing the team’s first bid to the NCAA tournament since 2011. Mahoney ultimately missed out on playing in the tournament due to its cancellation because of the coronavirus. JACOB COLLING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Despite abrupt end, men’s basketball captain’s time at BU leaves lasting impact

Maxwell Bevington May 7, 2020
Max Mahoney's season came to an abrupt end just as his team scored its first-ever spot in the 2020 March Madness Tournament.
Senior forward Max Mahoney, shown in a Feb. 8 game against College of the Holy Cross, scored 23 points in Boston University’s senior day victory over Bucknell University, but took time during the postgame press conference to praise fellow senior Adam Mikula’s journey from team manager to scholarship athlete. ANRAN XIE/ DFP FILE

Best of the best: The top 10 sports quotes of 2019-20

Chris Larabee April 3, 2020

With the cancellation of the remaining athletic events for the 2019-20 academic year, we have found and ranked the best quotes from the Boston University coaches and student-athletes this year. 10.)...

Senior forward and captain Max Mahoney, shown in a Feb. 29 game against Bucknell University, earned All-Patriot League honors this season while leading the Terriers to their first-ever Patriot League title. ANRAN XIE/ DFP FILE

BU coach Joe Jones reflects on growth, brotherhood of men’s basketball in title season

Zachary DuPont March 22, 2020
Head coach Joe Jones reflected on the Boston University men's basketball team's season, which saw the Terriers clinch their first-ever Patriot League title and their first NCAA tournament bid since the 2011 season.
Sophomore guard Walter Whyte, far right, in a Saturday game against Bucknell University. Whyte recorded his seventh double-double of the 2019-20 season during BU’s semifinal win over Navy Thursday night. JACOB COLLING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

McCoy, Whyte lead Terriers in Patriot League quarterfinals win over Navy

Matt Meusel March 6, 2020
After falling behind by double digits for the second time in as many games, junior guard Javante McCoy and sophomore guard Walter Whyte combined for 37 points to lead the Boston University men’s basketball team past the United States Naval Academy, 69-63, Thursday night at Case Gym in the Patriot League quarterfinals.
Junior guard Javante McCoy scored 17 points, including a game-winning jumper with 29 seconds left, in Boston University’s 74-71 victory over Bucknell University Saturday. ANRAN XIE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Terriers erase 16 point deficit for win on Senior Day over Bucknell, 74-71

Matt Meusel March 2, 2020

After honoring seniors Max Mahoney and Adam Mikula with a pregame ceremony, the Boston University men’s basketball team used a second half comeback to take down Bucknell University 74-71 at Case Gym...

Sophomore guard Walter Whyte, shown in a Feb. 8 game against the College of the Holy Cross, earned his fifth double-double this season with 18 points and 10 rebounds in Boston University’s 61-59 loss to Lafayette College. ANRAN XIE/ DFP FILE

Terriers second half comeback against Lafayette rims out at the buzzer, 61-59

Matt Meusel February 20, 2020

The Boston University men’s basketball team dug itself out of a 16-point hole Wednesday night against Lafayette College, but its comeback fell just short, 61-59. The Terriers’ (16-12, 10-5 Patriot...

Sophomore guard Walter Whyte, shown in a Feb. 8 game against College of the Holy Cross, posted his fourth double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds in Boston University's 77-54 victory over Navy Saturday. ANRAN XIE/ DFP FILE

Men’s basketball extends road win streak to four games in 77-54 win at Navy

Zoe Pantazelos February 18, 2020

The Boston University men’s basketball team cruised to a win in Maryland for a Saturday matchup against the United States Naval Academy, defeating the Midshipmen 77-54.  The Terriers (16-11,...

Senior forward and captain Max Mahoney, shown in the Feb. 8 game against College of the Holy Cross, leads the Terriers in points and rebounds per game as Boston University sits in second place in the Patriot League. ANRAN XIE/ DFP FILE

Notebook: Men’s Basketball Set Up For Postseason Success

Matt Meusel February 12, 2020

Currently sitting in second place in the Patriot League, the Boston University men’s basketball team has put itself in a position to make a run in the conference tournament in March. The Terriers...

Junior guard Javante McCoy, shown in a Jan. 22 game against Navy, scored a game-high 18 points and pulled down five rebounds in BU’s 79-63 loss to Colgate University Monday. EDWIN J. HERNANDEZ/ DFP FILE

BU outlasted by Colgate in fight for first place, 79-63

Maxwell Bevington February 11, 2020

With a season-high five-game winning streak on the line, the Boston University men’s basketball team entered into a high-profile matchup against Colgate University Tuesday, hoping to gain a share...

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