en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Saint Mary's Gaels Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/news The Gaels are stacking up. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:31:04 GMT Jamie Gatlin https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56594182 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56594182 false false For years, Saint Mary's Gaels built one of college basketball’s most respected mid-major programs through development, culture, and continuity. The Gaels rarely Mon, 11 May 2026 20:18:25 GMT Rodney Knuppel https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56586485 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56586485 false false While much of college basketball spring recruiting is focused on the transfer portal, Head Coach Mickey McConnell and the Saint Mary's Gaels were able to earn the commitment of a highly touted incoming freshman for the 2026-27 season with the signing of Darius Bivins. A point guard out of Washington, D.C., Bivins is ranked the 69th best player in his class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is ranked 46th in the ESPN SCNEXT 100, making the highest ever rated recruit to sign with the Gaels. Mon, 11 May 2026 18:32:54 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56585325 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56585325 false false By JAMES MADDEN New Saint Mary’s head […] The post appeared first on . Mon, 11 May 2026 16:15:40 GMT James Madden https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56583598 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56583598 false false Following a win over La Laguna Tenerife, Rytas Vilnius is headed to the 2026 Basketball Champions League Finals. Playing point guard for that squad is a very familiar face to Gael faithful, Augustas Marciulionis. Marciulionis joined up with his hometown club in March after playing in 29 games for the South Bay Lakers, and now looks to lead Rytas to its first Champions League Title. Sat, 09 May 2026 15:41:59 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56565023 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56565023 false false As just announced by the South East Melbourne Phoenix, former Gael great Tanner Krebs has signed a two year deal with the club. A six year veteran of Australia's National Basketball League (NBL), Krebs spent the last three years with South East Melbourne's crosstown rival, Melbourne United, while spending his first three years in the league with the Brisbane Bullets. Fri, 08 May 2026 18:53:06 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56556586 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56556586 false false Five questions with Head Coach Mickey McConnell following his first month at the helm of the Saint Mary's Men's Basketball Program. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:49:01 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56533114 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56533114 false false While building his first roster as head coach, Mickey McConnell has made it clear that he is prioritizing size for the Gaels. That vision has become even clearer with the signing of 6-10 post Salih Altuntas. Altuntas appeared in 32 of a possible 35 games as a true freshman last year at the University of Miami (FL). Mon, 04 May 2026 23:25:24 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56511900 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56511900 false false While Saint Mary's head men's basketball coach Mickey McConnell is hard at work building his 2026-27 roster, he has also been putting together his first coaching staff while at the helm in Moraga. The latest addition to that staff is a familiar face to many Gaels fans as former standout Rob Jones will make his return to Saint Mary's as an assistant coach. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:12:47 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56444941 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56444941 false false Saint Mary's head men's basketball coach Mickey McConnell has added another talented piece to his 2026-27 roster, with the addition of Myles Che. A 6-3 guard originally from Walnut, California, Che has a proven track record, with 54 starts over his first two collegiate seasons of action. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:09:00 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56433056 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56433056 false false First year head coach Mickey McConnell's first roster continues to shape out here in transfer portal season, as he has added another solid big out of the portal with the signing of Thomas Ndong. Ndong helped Cal Baptist to their first Division I NCAA Tournament this past March, and now will look to help the Gaels back to their sixth tournament in six years in 2026-27. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:42:07 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56373854 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56373854 false false 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