en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Saint Mary's Gaels Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/news First year head coach Mickey McConnell continues to piece together his first transfer portal recruiting class, and has added the likes of Luke Fennell. A 6-6 guard out of Melbourne, Australia, Fennell spent his freshman season in the ACC at Syracuse, and now looks to continue the rich tradition of Australian standouts in Moraga. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:32:13 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56361664 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56361664 false false Transfer portal season number one of the Mickey McConnell era is underway at Saint Mary's, as Coach McConnell has added his first student-athlete out of the portal in the form of 6-8 forward Vangelis Zougris. Zougris spent last season at Louisville, earning a starting role late in the season. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:33:21 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56348401 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56348401 false false Watch the full game replay of No. 10 Texas A&M vs. No. 7 Saint Mary's in the first round of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.Watch highlights, game ... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:46:44 GMT March Madness https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56203607 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56203607 false false Saint Mary's College head men's basketball coach Mickey McConnell announced today the addition of Doc Wellman as director of basketball operations for the Gaels. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:08:23 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56186877 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56186877 false false Saint Mary's College head men's basketball coach Mickey McConnell announced today the addition of Chris Cobb as associate head coach for the Gaels. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:00:40 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56178006 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56178006 false false Saint Mary's College head men's basketball coach Mickey McConnell announced today the addition of Hardy Asprilla as associate head coach for the Gaels. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:25:17 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56122609 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56122609 false false Steve Kroner has covered Bay Area sports for more than four decades, mainly at KPIX-TV (Channel 5) and the San Francisco Chronicle. He recently finished his second season working as an analyst alongside Brian Brownfield on SMC men's basketball telecasts on ESPN+. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:08:19 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56035305 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56035305 false false SMC California Athletics Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:21:59 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56024123 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56024123 false false The college basketball transfer portal officially opens on April 7, but many players have made their intentions clear. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:47:02 GMT @foxsports https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56016144 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56016144 false false Attention Gaels fans: the Mickey McConnell era has begun for Saint Mary's Men's Basketball. Come out and join us inside UCU Pavilion on Wednesday, March 25, as Coach McConnell is officially announced as the 27th head coach in the 119 year program history. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:12:19 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56007268 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56007268 false false Saint Mary's College Associate Head Coach and former standout Gael Mickey McConnell has been named head men's basketball coach, announced today by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Matoso. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:41:13 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55996805 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55996805 false false The Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball program is entering a new era. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:45:21 GMT Andrew Kulha, Yardbarker https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55996272 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55996272 false false Saint Mary's College head men's basketball coach Randy Bennett announced on Monday that he is stepping down and will be taking the head coach position at Arizona State. Saint Mary's thanks Coach Bennett for an unbelievable 25-year run, and setting up the program for the future. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:30:47 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55995419 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55995419 false false Arizona State is hiring Saint Mary's veteran Randy Bennett as head coach of its men's basketball team, sources told The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman.Bennett, an Arizona native, has been at Saint Mary's since 2001, guiding the team to five straight NCAA Tournaments and 12 total. The Gaels reached the Sweet 16 in 2010 as a No. 10 seed and advanced to the second round on four other occasions. Bennett accumulated a 589-228 overall record during his tenure.Seventh-seeded Saint Mary's lost 63-50 to No. 10-seeded Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.The Sun Devils parted with Bobby Hurley earlier in March after 11 years. Hurley posted a 185-167 record with Arizona State and ranks second on the school's all-time wins list behind Ned Wulk.Arizona State made three NCAA Tournaments under Hurley but never advanced past the opening round. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:08:18 GMT Kyle Cushman https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55995118 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/55995118 false false