en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Albany Great Danes Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/news 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 Oliver, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard for the Siena men's basketball team from 2012 to 2016, serves as player development/video coordinator for the Spurs. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:22:57 GMT Mark Singelais https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56881504 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56881504 true false The University at Albany women's basketball program and head coach Kelly Morrone have announced the hiring of Claudio Buratti, Thursday. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:28:22 GMT University at Albany Great Danes https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56849296 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56849296 false false This season, Steger primarily competed for Sunkings Saarlouis in the Germany Regionalliga. He averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:39:25 GMT Mark Singelais https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56847950 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56847950 true false Marcus Jackson, who sat out the last 26 games of the 2025-26 season, has just one year of college eligibility remaining. While another trip to ‘The Big Dance’ might be off the table, the Amsterdam native believes there’s more than just one way to contribute to a “winning culture.” Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:24:38 GMT Drew Wemple https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56839651 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56839651 false false This year, Grimes was named a Division III first-team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association and D3Baseball.com. On the mound, he went 7-2 with a 2.92 earned-run average. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:53:00 GMT Mark Singelais https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56835191 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/albany-great-danes-basketball/articles/56835191 true false