https://athletics.uwsp.edu/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-uwsp-mens-basketball-assistant-coach-paul-combs-announces-retirement.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-uwsp-mens-basketball-assistant-coach-paul-combs-announces-retirement.aspxMen's Basketball

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — UW-Stevens Point men's basketball assistant coach Paul Combs has announced his retirement following three impactful seasons with the Pointers' program.]]>Paul CombsWed, 22 Apr 2026 10:09:00 CST410508https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-butler-combs-earn-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-butler-combs-earn-academic-all-district-honors.aspxMen's Basketball

GREENWOOD, Ind.—Josiah Butler (Appleton, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran) and Carter Combs (Stevens Point, Wis./SPASH) of the UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team were recognized as College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honorees, announced Tuesday (Mar. 24).]]>2025-26 MBB Academic All-DistrictTue, 24 Mar 2026 11:26:00 CST410454https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-butler-adds-nabc-all-district-nod-to-awards-portfolio.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-butler-adds-nabc-all-district-nod-to-awards-portfolio.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – UW-Stevens Point men's basketball junior Josiah Butler (Appleton, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran) added another honor to his postseason awards portfolio with a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 9 second team accolade.]]>Josiah ButlerTue, 17 Mar 2026 13:01:00 CST410438https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-uwsps-josiah-butler-garners-all-region-honors.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-uwsps-josiah-butler-garners-all-region-honors.aspxMen's Basketball

UW-Stevens Point men's basketball junior Josiah Butler (Appleton, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran) was named to the D3hoops.com All-Region IX third team, it was announced Monday (Mar. 16).]]>Josiah ButlerMon, 16 Mar 2026 15:36:00 CST410436https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-late-surge-not-enough-as-pointers-fall-in-ncaa-opener.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-late-surge-not-enough-as-pointers-fall-in-ncaa-opener.aspxMen's Basketball

SAINT PETER, Minn. – The UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team (19-8) saw its postseason run end with an 84-76 loss to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (21-7) in the NCAA Tournament first round.]]>Seth MironFri, 6 Mar 2026 19:55:00 CST410412https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-five-pointers-earn-wiac-honors-raimer-co-newcomer-of-the-year.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-five-pointers-earn-wiac-honors-raimer-co-newcomer-of-the-year.aspxMen's Basketball

MADISON, Wis – Five members of the UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team were bestowed honors as the All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) team were announced on Wednesday (Mar. 4). Freshman Max Raimer (Sun Prairie, Wis./East) was named Co-Newcomer of the Year. Juniors Josiah Butler (Appleton, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran) and Seth Miron (Appleton, Wis./Kimberly) earned All-WIAC first-team honors. Fellow junior Logan Baumgartner (Medford, Wis./Medford) garnered All-WIAC honorable mention accolades and sophomore Carter Combs (Stevens Point, Wis./SPASH) landed on the WIAC All-Defense team. Junior James Jacobs (Stevens Point, Wis./SPASH) was named to the WIAC All-Sportsmanship team.]]>MBB All-WIACWed, 4 Mar 2026 13:23:00 CST410410https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-draws-umhb-in-ncaa-first-round.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-draws-umhb-in-ncaa-first-round.aspxMen's Basketball

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team will face the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, the NCAA announced on its Division III men's basketball selection show on Monday (Mar. 2). Tip-off against UMHB is scheduled for 4:50 p.m.]]>Let's Dance, men's basketball selected to 16th NCAA Tournament appearanceMon, 2 Mar 2026 16:11:00 CST410407https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-pointers-befallen-by-slow-start-in-wiac-semis-defeat.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-pointers-befallen-by-slow-start-in-wiac-semis-defeat.aspxMen's Basketball

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The No. 23 UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team (19-7) fell behind 12-0 and never fully recovered in an 82-63 loss to No. 18 UW-La Crosse (21-6) in the WIAC Tournament (presented by Culver's) semifinals.]]>Max RaimerThu, 26 Feb 2026 22:24:00 CST410393https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-late-three-by-butler-seals-road-win-for-pointers-over-uwo.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-late-three-by-butler-seals-road-win-for-pointers-over-uwo.aspxMen's Basketball

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The No. 19 UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team (19-6, 9-5) secured the two-seed in the WIAC Tournament with a 71-67 win at UW-Oshkosh (17-8, 8-6) in the regular season finale on Saturday.]]>Josiah ButlerSat, 21 Feb 2026 22:34:00 CST410383https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/2/18/mens-basketball-four-in-double-figures-as-pointers-fall-to-uww.aspxhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/2/18/mens-basketball-four-in-double-figures-as-pointers-fall-to-uww.aspxMen's Basketball

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The No. 19 UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team (18-6, 8-5) suffered its first home loss of the season, 80-70, to visiting UW-Whitewater (18-6, 9-4).]]>Josiah ButlerWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:59:00 CST410373