en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Saint Mary's Gaels Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/news Schedule building has begun for the 2026-27 Saint Mary's Men's Basketball campaign. The Gaels already have the 2026 Rady Children's Hospital Invitational set for November 26 and 27, and now have officially announced a home contest on November 20, as the Gaels play host to the Saint Louis Billikens as part of a home and home series. This series ensures a return game for the Gaels in Saint Louis in 2027-28 as well. The reigning A-10 champs, the Billikens are another top-tier mid-major program that should provide an excellent early test for the Gaels both in 2026 and 2027. Thu, 28 May 2026 18:01:52 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56771942 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56771942 false false The Saint Mary's men's basketball team will head back to the Land Down Under ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The Gaels will spend the second and third weeks of August getting prepped for the upcoming season with five exhibition contests and team building events in Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns. The Gaels last visited Australia in 2022. Interested in joining your Gaels in Australia. Register to join along here! Spots are limited so be sure to register early! Mon, 18 May 2026 22:19:43 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56665224 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56665224 false false The Saint Mary's men's basketball team has reached 15 student-athletes for its 2026-27 roster with the signing of freshman Sam Curvy out of Portland, Oregon. A prep standout at Oregon powerhouse Jesuit High School, Curvy becomes the fourth true freshman to sign on with Gaels for 2026-27. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:20:30 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56610977 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/saint-marys-gaels-basketball/articles/56610977 false false 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