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The Boston University men’s basketball team huddles under the net during their last game of the season against Lehigh on March 10. The Terriers concluded their inconsistent season with a 16-17 record, looking to gain momentum next year. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball looks back on rollercoaster season, postseason experience for young roster

Jason Asvestopoulos April 8, 2024
In what can only be described as an up and down year, the 2023-2024 Boston University men’s basketball season saw it all — heartbreaking losses and moments of adversity, incredible wins and infectious confidence. Despite not reaching their end goal, a young Terrier squad battled all the way to the end.
Boston University forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The women’s basketball team ended the regular season with a 22-7 record. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers gear up for Fall 2023

Austin Chen June 7, 2023
Boston University boasts 24 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA’s Division I across the fall and spring semesters. Here’s what to know about some of the teams that will compete during the fall semester.
Walter Whyte

‘It was more than just hoops’: Walter Whyte reflects on his last season with BU Basketball

Sam Robb O’Hagan April 28, 2023
After six years at Boston University, Walter Whyte has left a remarkable impact on the Terrier men's basketball program. Now, Whyte is looking toward his next steps in life.
Boston University senior forward Nevin Zink shoots a layup during a Feb. 1 game. BU fell to Army 71-69 in overtime of the Patriot League quarterfinals. DANNY DOLAN/DFP FILE

Men’s basketball suffers overtime loss to Army, season ends in Patriot League Quarterfinals

Brendan Galvin March 3, 2023
Men's basketball's season comes to a close after a devastating loss to Army in the Patriot League playoffs quarterfinal round.
Boston University men’s basketball head coach Joe Jones

Joe Jones: 200 wins, countless lives changed

Luke Scotchie March 3, 2023
Head coach Joe Jones recently surpassed 200 wins at the helm of the men's basketball team. Luke Scotchie takes a look back at his career in basketball and beyond.
Men's Basketball

Men’s basketball topples Lehigh in closely contested regular-season finale

Brendan Galvin February 27, 2023
The men's basketball team closed out its regular season at home with a hard-fought victory against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.
Men's basketball

Men’s basketball drops Turnpike Trophy competition against Holy Cross

Annika Morris February 16, 2023
The men's basketball team fell just short against the Holy Cross Crusaders on a close call and a buzzer beater.
Men's Basketball American

Men’s basketball defeats American University 60-54 after solid defensive performance

Chloe Patel February 9, 2023
The men's basketball team captured it's second win in a row after a thrilling 60-54 victory against American University.
Men's basketball

Career night for Brittain-Watts not enough as men’s basketball falls to Notre Dame

Bobby Serafin December 9, 2022
Despite Ethan Brittain-Watts dropping a career-high 19 points, the men's basketball team fell in South Bend, Indiana with a 81-75 loss to Notre Dame.
Men's basketball

Men’s basketball defeats Merrimack, ends three-game skid

Brett Abrams December 5, 2022
After going winless in the Cream City Classic, the men's basketball team finally returned to the win column after defeating Merrimack College on Friday night.
Nic Nobili

Nic Nobili brings European roots, versatile skill set to men’s basketball

Mitch Fink December 1, 2022
From Italy to Case Gym, Nic Nobili, a 6-foot-10 freshman on the men's basketball team, brings his European background and unique skill set to the court.
Graduate student Walter Whyte making a shot during the men’s basketball game against Johnson & Wales University on Monday. The Terriers won 96-51, bouncing back from their loss to the University of Connecticut last Friday. BELLA JONES/DFP STAFF

Men’s basketball team bounces back with dominant 96-51 win over Johnson & Wales

Annika Morris November 16, 2022
On Monday evening, the men's basketball team emphatically returned to the win column with a dominant 96-51 win over Johnson & Wales at Case Gym.
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