en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Albany Great Danes Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/news A total of 12 student-athletes from the University at Albany have collected America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete honors, as announced by the conference. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:06:20 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/57027318 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/57027318 false false Getting to the NCAA Tournament has been at the heart of Dwayne Killings’ approach ever since the Great Danes’ disappointing, injury-plagued 2025-26 season came to an end. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:16:49 GMT Adam Shinder https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/57016859 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/57016859 true false The University at Albany and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling have officially announced the first major external event coming to Broadview Center this summer. On July 1-2, the home of the Great Danes will officially be transformed into the host site of TNA iMPACT! The two-day event will be broadcast LIVE on AMC. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:40:08 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56960112 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56960112 false false Division I teams, including Siena and the University at Albany, currently play their entire season during the fall, concluding with the NCAA Tournament in December. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:40:38 GMT Mark Singelais https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56958776 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56958776 true false The University at Albany field hockey team and head coach Phil Sykes have announced the return of Robyn Murray, Monday afternoon. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:13:14 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56958422 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56958422 false false On the side, Coons became one of the area’s best fast-pitch softball pitchers. He pitched against the California Cuties barnstorming team and faced the renowned pitcher Eddie Feigner. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:08:12 GMT Mark Singelais https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56928457 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56928457 true false A claim of racial discrimination by UAlbany against a former men's basketball player has been dismissed, though claims of assault by coach Dwayne Killings can go to trial. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:43 GMT Adam Shinder https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56918815 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56918815 true false The University at Albany announced Wednesday that longtime softball pitching coach Jack Coons, a resident of Schenectady, died on Saturday at the age of 80. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:33:13 GMT Staff Report https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56911908 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56911908 false false It is with a heavy heart that UAlbany Softball announces the loss of longtime pitching coach, Jack Coons. Jack passed away on Saturday, June 6. He was 80. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:09:51 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56910177 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56910177 false false WILMINGTON, Del. – The University at Albany women's rowing program earned seven selections to the 2026 Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Scholar-Athlete list, recognizing student-athletes for their achievements in both academics and competition. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:58:10 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56906202 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56906202 false false The University at Albany women's basketball program and head coach Kelly Morrone have announced the hiring of Denise King, Tuesday. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:57:34 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56893257 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56893257 false false Defending Metro champion Siena has 12 players under scholarship for next season. Smith said it's possible he could add another scholarship player closer to the start of classes. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:49:34 GMT Mark Singelais https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56891091 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56891091 true false Perkovich will take over offensive play-calling responsibilities for the upcoming season, the news release said, adding that an update regarding additional changes will be provided at a later time. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:03:08 GMT Mark Singelais https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56883377 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56883377 true false University at Albany Head Football Coach Tom Perkovich announced today that Offensive Coordinator Mike Wiand has made the decision to step down from his position, effective immediately, due to personal family reasons. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:13:16 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56882807 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56882807 false false