University of Massachusetts NCAA News

A name has been attached to the franchise, but it will be awhile before some faces are attached to the name.

Tony Gaffney contributed plenty of blocked shots and rebounding for the Minutemen, but is he good enough to get drafted tonight? The 2009 NBA Draft will be starting shortly.

BURLINGTON, Vt., May 4 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news release: Matt Glass has announced his decision to transfer from the University of Massachusetts men's basketball program to Vermont .

The Celtics have the No. 58 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. Blake Griffin is expected to be off the board by then.

Life is good for Tony Gaffney , and he's convinced that one way or another, it's about to get better.

One step away from leaving the University of Massachusetts men's basketball program, Gary Correia is glad he decided to stay.

Tony Gaffney, who had a breakout senior year for the UMass men's basketball team, has worked out with the NBA's Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks, who are interested in strengthening the power forward spot.

The Doug Wiggins era at the University of Massachusetts ended before the former Connecticut guard ever played a second as a Minuteman.

A 12-18 record isn't anything to write home about. However, University of Massachusetts basketball coach Derek Kellogg is hopeful that his first full recruiting class will write a new chapter in the school's hoop history.

One of the candidates trying to fill Liam Coen's shoes is already filling his old jersey.

While Coen might see his name pop up on the screen, his primary reason for watching with family and friends at his home in Rhode Island is simply a genuine love of the sport.

Ex-Minuteman Courtney Robinson signed a three-year contract with the Eagles Monday.

All that's left is for Terrell Vinson, a Top 100 basketball recruit from Baltimore, to sign his letter of intent.

With Terrell Vinson rounding out Derek Kellogg's 2009 recruiting class there is no missing the striking difference in the Minutemen team that will take the court next Fall.

Terrell Vinson 's never been one to seek the spotlight. Cincinnati, Georgetown, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis and Villanova were just a few of the schools that, at one time or another, recruited the St.

Former Mount Mansfield Union standout Matt Glass said Sunday he will accept a full basketball scholarship to attend the University of Vermont beginning this fall.

Two University of Massachusetts seniors have earned a look from the NBA. Forward and point guard Chris Lowe have been invited to the NBA pre-draft camp in Portsmouth, Va.

By RON CHIMELIS rchimelis@repub.com The University of Massachusetts men's basketball team will host a campus visit by Terrell Vinson, a highly recruited high school senior from Baltimore, Md.

University of Massachusetts forward Tony Gaffney's breakout senior season has earned him an invitation to the Portsmouth, Va., Invitational Tournament.

University of Massachusetts sophomore guard Gary Correia plans to transfer at the end of the semester, becoming the second basketball player to leave the program since the season ended last month.