2017-18 Penn State Greater Allegheny Men's Basketball News

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Khari Hicks Uses His Past to Fuel Basketball Career
Khari Hicks Uses His Past to Fuel Basketball Career

Khari Hicks has always been driven by his community throughout his basketball career. The hardwork and toughness instilled in him from a young age led to a very successful basketball career at PSUGA as he helped turn the program from a losing program to a winner.

Historic PSUGA Men’s Basketball Season Paves Way for the Future
Historic PSUGA Men’s Basketball Season Paves Way for the Future

The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team had a historic 2017/2018 season. While they lose some key contributors to this year's team, many of their pieces are still in place as they look to pave a path to success now and for many years to come.

PSUGA Drops Consolation Game to Central Penn
PSUGA Drops Consolation Game to Central Penn

The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team dropped their final game of the season to Central Penn in the Consolation Bracket of the USCAA National Tournament 95-81. PSUGA outscored Central Penn 36-21 in the final 10 minutes of the game but it wasnt enough to score the comeback victory.

PSUGA Loses Heartbreaker in Three Overtimes vs. Villa Maria
PSUGA Loses Heartbreaker in Three Overtimes vs. Villa Maria

The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team battled #3 Villa Maria to three overtimes, but couldn't hold on falling 106-101. Jordan Payne scored 31 points in the contest and broke the all-time scoring record at PSUGA.

Payne/Newby Honored by USCAA
Payne/Newby Honored by USCAA

The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team had two award winners at the annual USCAA National Tournament Banquet. Jordan Payne was named first team All-American and Curtis Newby was named 2nd Team All-American

Hicks/Payne Impress at 2018 USCAA Skills Competition
Hicks/Payne Impress at 2018 USCAA Skills Competition

The 2018 Road to the USCAA National Championship kicked off with the 2018 Skills Competition. Khari Hicks competed in the slam dunk contest and scored 73 points while Jordon Payne scored six points in the three-point shooting contest.

Hicks/Payne Kick off USCAA Nationals in Skills Competition
Hicks/Payne Kick off USCAA Nationals in Skills Competition

The USCAA National Tournament Kicks off this week with the Skills Competition on Tuesday. Jordon Payne and Khari Hicks will be representing PSUGA as they look to show their skills in a three-point and slam dunk contest.

Coach Chat Tyler Care Week 12
Coach Chat Tyler Care Week 12

With the PSUGA Men's Basketball Team making the USCAA National Tournament, Head Coach Tyler Care joins us for a special tournament addition of Coach Chat! He talks about his teams preparation for tournament play and the stiff competition that is seen throughout the tournament #BeGreater #RoadtoNationals

PSUGA Enters Second Straight USCAA Tournament as #6 Seed
PSUGA Enters Second Straight USCAA Tournament as #6 Seed

The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team will be heading to the USCAA National Tournament for the second straight season. They enter as the #6 seed and will take on #3 Villa Maria in the quarterfinal round on March 1st

PSUGA Men’s Basketball Has Three Receive PSUAC Honors
PSUGA Men’s Basketball Has Three Receive PSUAC Honors

Three PSUGA Men's Basketball Team members were named to post season honors on Sunday. Jordon Payne was named 1st Team All-Conference, Curtis Newby was named 2nd Team All-Conference, and head coach Tyler Care was named PSUAC Coach of the Year.

PSUGA Unable to Climb Out of Hole in Semifinal Loss
PSUGA Unable to Climb Out of Hole in Semifinal Loss

The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team fell in PSUAC Semifinal action to PSU-Wilkes Barre 67-59. Jordon Payne put up 18 points but PSUGA was unable to overcome a 16-point halftime deficit in the loss

PSUGA Set for Semifinal Matchup with Wilkes-Barre
PSUGA Set for Semifinal Matchup with Wilkes-Barre

The PSUGA Men's Basketball Team is set for their PSUAC Semifinal Matchup when they battle PSU-Wilkes Barre on Saturday at 3 p.m. Both teams are known for their defensive play and will look to put that on display as they try to advance to the PSUAC Championships

Coach Chat Tyler Care Week 11
Coach Chat Tyler Care Week 11

Ahead of his team's big semifinal match-up with PSU-Wilkes Barre, head Men's Basketball Coach Tyler Care joins me for another edition of Coach Chat! He talks about his team's game plan and where their focus has to be as they try to repeat as PSUAC Champions in 2018. #BeGreater

PSUAC Semifinal Matchups Set After Wednesday Action
PSUAC Semifinal Matchups Set After Wednesday Action

PSU-Wilkes Barre defeated PSU-Lehigh Valley and PSU-York defeated PSU-Hazleton to move on to the semifinal round of the PSUAC playoffs. PSUGA is set for a matchup with PSU-Wilkes Barre as they continue their quest to be names back-to-back PSUAC Champions.

PSUAC Playoff Field is Set for Men’s Basketball
PSUAC Playoff Field is Set for Men’s Basketball

With PSUGA clinching the #1 seed in the PSUAC playoffs yesterday, the field is set as the top six teams battle it out for the coveted PSUAC Championship Trophy

Player Spotlight Kenny Rouse #2
Player Spotlight Kenny Rouse #2

PSUGA Men's Basketball Player Kenny Rouse joins us following his team's #1 seed clinching in over PSU-Fayette for another Player Spotlight! He talks about how important the win was and what was working for him on a night in which he scored 26 points, including seven three-pointers. #BeGreater