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2025 MAC Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2025 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament was the postseason Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament, men's basketball tournament for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) held March 13–15, 2025. The entire tournament was played at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Akron defeated 2024–25 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team, Bowling Green and 2024–25 Toledo Rockets men's basketball team, Toledo in the first two rounds and then 2024–25 Miami RedHawks men's basketball team, Miami in the final Nate Johnson of Akron was the MVP. Format As with all MAC tournaments since 2021 MAC men's basketball tournament, 2021, only the top eight teams qualified. The winner of the tournament, 2024-25 Akron Zips men's basketball team, Akron, received the MAC's automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, 2025 NCAA tournament. Venue The 2025 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament, MAC tournament was held at Rocket Aren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Rocket Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The building is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL). It also serves as a secondary arena for Cleveland State Vikings men's and women's basketball. Rocket Arena opened in October 1994 as part of the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex with adjacent Progressive Field, which opened in April of that year. The facility replaced Richfield Coliseum as the primary entertainment facility for the region and the home of the Cavaliers, and supplanted the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University, which opened in 1991, as the primary concert and athletic venue in downtown Cleveland. From its opening in October 1994 until August 2005, it was known as Gund Arena, named for former Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund, after he paid for the naming rights. After purchasing a majority of the Cavaliers in March 2005, Dan Gilbert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern Conference. The team began play as an expansion team in 1970–71 NBA season, 1970, along with the Portland Trail Blazers and Buffalo Braves. Home games were first held at Cleveland Arena from 1970 to 1974, followed by the Richfield Coliseum from 1974 to 1994. Since 1994, the Cavs have played home games at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, which is shared with the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League. Dan Gilbert has owned the team since March 2005. The Cavaliers opened their inaugural season by losing their first 15 games and struggled in their early years, placing no better than sixth in the Eastern Conference during their first five seasons. The team won their first Central Divi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ESPN College Basketball
''ESPN College Basketball'' is a blanket title used for presentations of college basketball on ESPN and its family of networks (including ABC since 2006). Its coverage focuses primarily on competition in NCAA Division I, holding broadcast rights to games from each major conference, and a number of mid-major conferences. ESPN was the first broadcaster to provide extensive early-round coverage of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, prior to CBS, later in partnership with Turner Sports, holding sole rights to "March Madness". The network also covers a number of early-season tournaments, conference championships, and is also the exclusive broadcaster of the National Invitation Tournament and the Women's Division I championship. History 1979 ESPN has aired college basketball games from its inception, starting in 1979 with DePaul's victory over Wisconsin with a then-novice color commentator Dick Vitale and Joe Boyle doing the play-by-play. In the early days, Vitale wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Basketball On CBS Sports
''College Basketball on CBS Sports'' (usually referred to on-air as the ''Road to the Final Four'', or simply the ''NCAA on CBS'') is the branding used for broadcasts of men's NCAA Division I basketball games that are produced by CBS Sports, for CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+. From 1982 to 2015, CBS Sports obtained broadcast television rights to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, replacing NBC which had been airing the game since 1969. Beginning in the 2016 season, TBS has held the rights to broadcast the NCAA Division I Championship in Men's Basketball in even-numbered years, while CBS continues to air the game in odd-numbered years. In addition, CBS Sports currently holds broadcasting rights to conference regular season games including the American Athletic Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, Big 12 Conference, Big East Conference, Big Ten Conference, Conference USA, Colonial Athletic Association, Mid-American Conference, Missouri Valley Conference, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. Located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, it is situated across the Canada–U.S. maritime border and approximately west of the Ohio-Pennsylvania state border. Cleveland is the most populous city on Lake Erie, the second-most populous city in Ohio, and the 53rd-most populous city in the U.S. with a population of 372,624 in 2020. The city anchors the Cleveland metropolitan area, the 33rd-largest in the U.S. at 2.18 million residents, as well as the larger Cleveland–Akron– Canton combined statistical area with 3.63 million residents. Cleveland was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in modern-day Northeast Ohio by General Moses Cleaveland, after whom the city was named. The city's location on the river and the lake shore allowed it to grow into a major commercial and industrial metropolis by the late 19th century, attra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Northern Illinois Huskies Men's Basketball Team
The 2024–25 Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball team represented Northern Illinois University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Huskies, led by fourth-year head coach Rashon Burno, played their home games at the Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). They finished the season 6–25, 2–16 in MAC play to finish in last place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament. Previous season The Huskies finished the 2023–24 season 11–20, 5–13 in MAC play, to finish in 11th place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament, as only the top eight teams qualify. Offseason Departures Incoming transfers Recruiting class Preseason On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Northern Illinois was picked to finish eleventh in the MAC regular season. Preseason rankings MAC tournament champions: Ohio (8), Kent State (3), Toledo (1) Source: Preseason A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Buffalo Bulls Men's Basketball Team
The 2024–25 Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team represented the University at Buffalo during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bulls, led by second-year head coach George Halcovage III, played their home games at Alumni Arena located in Amherst, New York as members of the Mid-American Conference. Previous season The Bulls finished the previous season 4–27, 2–16 in MAC play, to finish in last place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament. Offseason Departures Incoming transfers Recruiting class Preseason On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Buffalo was picked to finish last in the MAC regular season. Preseason rankings MAC Tournament Champions: Ohio (8), Kent State (3), Toledo (1) Source Preseason All-MAC No Bulls were named to the first or second Preseason All-MAC teams. Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=12 style="", Exhibition , - !colspan=12 style="", Non-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Central Michigan Chippewas Men's Basketball Team
The 2024–25 Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball team represented Central Michigan University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Chippewas, led by fourth-year head coach Tony Barbee, played their home games at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 14–17, 7–11 in MAC play to finish in a tie for 10th place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament. On April 3, 2025, the school fired head Tony Barbee. On April 14, the school named Ferris State head coach Andy Bronkema the team's new head coach. Previous season The Chippewas finished the 2023–24 season 18–13, 12–6 in MAC play, to finish in fourth place. They were defeated by Bowling Green in the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament. Offseason Departures Incoming transfers Recruiting class Preseason On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Central Michigan was picked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Ball State Cardinals Men's Basketball Team
The 2024–25 Ball State Cardinals men's basketball team represented Ball State University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cardinals, led by third-year head coach Michael Lewis, played their home games at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Previous season The Cardinals finished the 2023–24 season 15–16, 7–11 in MAC play, to finish in ninth place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament, as only the top eight teams qualify. Offseason Departures Incoming transfers Recruiting class Preseason On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Ball State was picked to finish seventh in the MAC regular season. Preseason rankings MAC tournament champions: Ohio (8), Kent State (3), Toledo (1) Source: Preseason All-MAC Source: Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=12 style="", Non-conference regular season , - !colspan=9 style ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Eastern Michigan Eagles Men's Basketball Team
The 2024–25 Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team represented Eastern Michigan University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Eagles, led by fourth-year head coach Stan Heath, played their home games at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Previous season The Eagles finished the 2023–24 season 13–18, 6–12 in MAC play, to finish in tenth place. They failed to qualify for the MAC tournament, as only the top eight teams qualify. Offseason Departures Incoming transfers Recruiting class Preseason On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Eastern Michigan was picked to finish ninth in the MAC regular season. Preseason rankings MAC Tournament Champions: Ohio (8), Kent State (3), Toledo (1) Source Preseason All-MAC No Eagles were named to the first or second Preseason All-MAC teams. Roster Schedule and results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Western Michigan Broncos Men's Basketball Team
The 2024–25 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team represented Western Michigan University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Broncos, led by third-year head coach Dwayne Stephens, played their home games at University Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Previous season The Broncos finished the 2023–24 season 12–20, 9–9 in MAC play, to finish in a tie for sixth place. They were defeated by Ohio in the first round of the MAC tournament. Offseason Departures Incoming transfers Recruiting class Preseason On October 22, 2024 the MAC released the preseason coaches poll. Western Michigan was picked to finish tenth in the MAC regular season. Preseason rankings MAC tournament champions: Ohio (8), Kent State (3), Toledo (1) Source: Preseason All-MAC No Broncos were named to the first or second Preseason All-MAC teams. Roster Schedule and results , - !colspan=12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Ohio Bobcats Men's Basketball Team
The 2024–25 Ohio University Bobcats men's basketball team represented Ohio University for the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bobcats were led by fifth-year head coach Jeff Boals, a 1995 graduate of Ohio University. They played their home games at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio, as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). After returning most of the team the finished tied for second in the MAC the prior season, the Bobcats were picked to win the conference but finished with a 16–16 record. They posted a disappointing 6–6 record entering 2025 prior to the start of league play. They finished tied for fourth in the MAC with a 10–6 conference record and lost their January matchup in the MAC-SBC challenge. With a first round loss to Toledo, they failed to reach the MAC tournament semifinals for the first time since 2020 when the tournament was cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic. Previous season The Bobcats finished the 2023†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
