https://ucasports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for University of Central Arkansas Athleticsen-us60https://ucasports.com/news/2026/8/21/mens-basketball-basketball-to-host-claws-on-the-court.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/8/21/mens-basketball-basketball-to-host-claws-on-the-court.aspxWomen's Basketball, Men's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- The University of Central Arkansas basketball teams will be hosting "Claws on the Court" on September 12th in the Farris Center from 4-5:00pm. This will be the first event for the teams to showcase their players, programs and get everyone ready for the upcoming basketball seasons. So plan to take a break from tailgating for the Bears Football Game and come attend Claws on the Court!]]>Claws on the CourtFri, 21 Aug 2026 11:32:00 CST1826459https://ucasports.com/news/2026/8/6/mens-basketball-shulman-announces-staff-promotions-adds-creighton-lebo-to-staff.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/8/6/mens-basketball-shulman-announces-staff-promotions-adds-creighton-lebo-to-staff.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- Following the most successful season in the University of Central Arkansas men's basketball program's Division I history, head coach John Shulman has announced a series of staff promotions along with the addition of assistant coach Creighton Lebo as the Bears continue building toward another conference championship run. The announcements come after a historic 2025-26 campaign that saw Central Arkansas capture the ASUN regular-season championship, earn the No. 1 seed in the ASUN Championship and finish 22-12 overall with a 15-3 conference record. The Bears won 11 consecutive ASUN games, all three conference losses were in overtime on the road, while setting UCA Division I program records for overall victories, conference wins, longest winning streak and highest conference finish. UCA also advanced to the ASUN Championship game for the first time in program history.]]>Shulman cutting down the netThu, 6 Aug 2026 15:45:00 CST1826448https://ucasports.com/news/2026/6/16/mens-basketball-shulman-adds-henderson-to-staff.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/6/16/mens-basketball-shulman-adds-henderson-to-staff.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- Coach Shulman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Central Arkansas, announces the hiring of Drake Henderson. Coach Shulman, "Drake impressed me from the second I met him. He is a basketball lifer. He loves this thing and looks forward to hard work. His willingness to be in the trenches doing what it takes for the program aligns with who we are as a staff and a program. Drake has had a couple of stops in his career, but his original home being right here in Central Arkansas made this even better. He has pride in this community and this University. As everyone knows, we love this place and having people like Drake, who take pride in it, takes what we are doing to the next level."]]>Primary with purple backgroundTue, 16 Jun 2026 15:27:00 CST1826437https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/4/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-announces-bears-signing-class.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/4/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-announces-bears-signing-class.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- The University of Central Arkansas men's basketball program and head coach John Shulman have announced the addition of six student-athletes as part of the 2026-27 signing class. The group includes four high school standouts and two transfers, bringing a blend of in-state talent, size, experience, and proven production to the Bears roster. The 2026-27 signing class reflects Central Arkansas' continued focus on toughness, player development, and recruiting high-character student-athletes who align with the Bears' culture. Coach Shulman emphasized the importance of building the program with players who value the state and the university. "Getting guys that truly care about Central Arkansas is very important to us," said Shulman. "For these in-state players, it just means more. This group fits who we are and where we are going as a program."]]>shulman bench TO UNCAMon, 4 May 2026 14:48:00 CST1826398https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/11/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-signs-contract-extension.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/11/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-signs-contract-extension.aspxMen's Basketball

CONWAY, Ark. – University of Central Arkansas Director of Athletics, Matt Whiting, has announced a contract extension for men's basketball head coach John Shulman keeping him with the Bears through the 2029-2030 season.]]>Shulman and teamWed, 11 Mar 2026 16:08:00 CST1826249https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-bears-fall-in-overtime-of-the-asun-championship-final.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-bears-fall-in-overtime-of-the-asun-championship-final.aspxMen's Basketball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Central Arkansas (22-12, 15-3 ASUN) fell in overtime to Queens University of Charlotte (21-13, 13-5 ASUN) 98-93, on Sunday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in the ASUN Championship Tournament Finals. The Bears led at halftime, fell behind in the second half before clawing their way back into the game late to force overtime but were outscored 16-11 in overtime. Camren Hunter set a new ASUN Tournament record, a UCA single game record and a career high with 49 points.]]>Hunter for 3Sun, 8 Mar 2026 17:27:00 CST1826240https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-bears-advance-to-asun-championship-final.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-bears-advance-to-asun-championship-final.aspxMen's Basketball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Central Arkansas (22-11, 15-3 ASUN) secured a 73-63 victory over Florida Gulf Coast University (16-18, 8-10 ASUN) on Saturday In the ASUN Championship semifinals at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Bears dominated inside with 36 points in the paint, contributing to their decisive win and setting the stage for their appearance in the ASUN Championship game tomorrow at 1 pm. for the first time in D1 program history.]]>Hunter jumperSat, 7 Mar 2026 19:22:00 CST1826236https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-bears-roll-in-asun-championship-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-bears-roll-in-asun-championship-quarterfinals.aspxMen's Basketball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Central Arkansas (21-11, 15-3 ASUN) secured a decisive 86-73 victory over Bellarmine (13-19, 7-11 ASUN) on Friday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Bears' win in this quarterfinal match sets them up for a semifinal showdown tomorrow against either FGCU or Lipscomb. The team dominated from beyond the arc, making 13 of 26 three-point attempts. Team leader Camren Hunter had a great performance scoring 31 points.]]>Hunter with the ballFri, 6 Mar 2026 13:35:00 CST1826233https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/5/mens-basketball-preview-1-seed-bears-begin-asun-championship-on-friday.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/5/mens-basketball-preview-1-seed-bears-begin-asun-championship-on-friday.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- The #1 seed University of Central Arkansas Bears (20-11, 15-3) will play in the ASUN Championship tournament on Friday against the #8 seed Bellarmine University Knights (13-18, 7-11), tip-off is set for 11:00 a.m. in Jacksonville, Florida. All games from the quarter finals forward will be played at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Bears and Knights have played twice so far this season with each team winning at home. The game in Louisville went to overtime before the Knights could pull out the win, in Conway the Bears were down one at halftime before winning the game by eight. Javion Guy-King scored a combined 30 points in the previous match-ups including a 3-pointer at the end of regulation at Bellarmine to send the game to OT. Ty Robinson scored a combined 39 points and Camren Hunter scored a combined 38 points in the first two match-ups.]]>MBB Team huddleThu, 5 Mar 2026 09:17:00 CST1826225https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-all-asun-post-season-awards-player-and-coach-of-the-year.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-all-asun-post-season-awards-player-and-coach-of-the-year.aspxMen's Basketball

CONWAY, Ark. – The ASUN has released its All-ASUN superlatives and Teams. Two Bears, Camren Hunter and Ty Robinson are honored with multiple awards. And the Bears Head Coach, John Shulman, is the ASUN Coach of the Year. The Bears are headed to the ASUN Championship tournament as the #1 seed after winning the programs first ever D1 championship this season, going 20-11 overall and 15-3 in ASUN games.]]>Hunter and RobinsonTue, 3 Mar 2026 09:18:00 CST1826219