<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://bamastatesports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Alabama State University Athletics</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbball</link><description>Latest news items for Alabama State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://bamastatesports.com/rss?path=mbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Alabama State to Introduce Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright on Tuesday</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/13/mens-basketball-alabama-state-to-introduce-head-mens-basketball-coach-chris-wright-on-tuesday.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/13/mens-basketball-alabama-state-to-introduce-head-mens-basketball-coach-chris-wright-on-tuesday.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Chris Wright Introductory Presser Graphic" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MBB_Presser_Graphic.JPG" /><br /><br />MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University will hold an introductory press conference for new head men's basketball coach Chris Wright on Tuesday at 1 p.m.
The press conference will take place in the Stadium Club Lounge at ASU Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MBB_Presser_Graphic.JPG" /><media:content url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MBB_Presser_Graphic.JPG"><media:title>Chris Wright Introductory Presser Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/13/MBB_Presser_Graphic.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18047</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alabama State University Names Chris Wright Head Men’s Basketball Coach</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-basketball-alabama-state-university-names-chris-wright-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-basketball-alabama-state-university-names-chris-wright-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Chris Wrigtht 2" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/9ed2a2bc-e7bc-4f56-bb50-3820e58e3f3f.jpg" /><br /><br />MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University Athletics proudly announces the hiring of Chris Wright as the new Head Coach of the Hornets Men's Basketball program. One of the most accomplished and respected coaches in the country, Wright brings a 332–121 career record, a history of transformational success, and a championship-driven approach to Bama State.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/9ed2a2bc-e7bc-4f56-bb50-3820e58e3f3f.jpg" /><media:content url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/9ed2a2bc-e7bc-4f56-bb50-3820e58e3f3f.jpg"><media:title>Chris Wrigtht 2</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/9ed2a2bc-e7bc-4f56-bb50-3820e58e3f3f.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18038</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alabama State begins search for next head men’s basketball coach</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-alabama-state-begins-search-for-next-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-alabama-state-begins-search-for-next-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Acadome" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/3/2/ACADOME.jpeg" /><br /><br />MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State has begun its search for the next head men's basketball coach for the university this week. All interested parties should submit their resumes and cover letters to mbbsearch@alasu.edu.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/2/ACADOME.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/2/ACADOME.jpeg"><media:title>Acadome</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/2/ACADOME.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15696</s:story_id></item><item><title>Madlock Steps Down As Bama State's Head Men's Basketball Coach</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/29/madlock-steps-down-as-bama-state-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/29/madlock-steps-down-as-bama-state-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SWAC CHAMPS" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/3/16/asu-jsu_mbb_031525-137.jpg" /><br /><br />MONTGOMERY, Ala. | After four years as head coach of Alabama State University men's basketball, Tony Madlock announced he is stepping down from his position on Sunday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/16/asu-jsu_mbb_031525-137.jpg" /><media:content url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/16/asu-jsu_mbb_031525-137.jpg"><media:title>SWAC CHAMPS</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/16/asu-jsu_mbb_031525-137.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18013</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alabama State Falls to Alcorn State in SWAC Tournament Opener</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/9/mens-basketball-alabama-state-falls-77-65-to-alcorn-state.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/9/mens-basketball-alabama-state-falls-77-65-to-alcorn-state.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alabama State University, ASU MBB vs Alcorn State, March 9, 2026" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/24_JQ_Standback-ALCSWAC.jpg" /><br /><br />COLLEGE PARK, Ga. | The Alabama State men's basketball team placed three players in double figures only to fall 77-65 to Alcorn State University in the opening round of the SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the the Gateway Center Arena at College Park on Monday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/24_JQ_Standback-ALCSWAC.jpg" /><media:content url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/24_JQ_Standback-ALCSWAC.jpg"><media:title>Alabama State University, ASU MBB vs Alcorn State, March 9, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/24_JQ_Standback-ALCSWAC.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17976</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stanback Named SWAC Defensive Player of the Year</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-stanback-names-swac-defensive-poty.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-stanback-names-swac-defensive-poty.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="24 Jaquarius Stanback vs MVSU 2026" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/16/24_Jaquarius_Standback-MVSU2.jpg" /><br /><br />BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama State University's Jaquarius Stanback was honored as the Southwestern Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Year on Friday, March 6, 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/24_Jaquarius_Standback-MVSU2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/24_Jaquarius_Standback-MVSU2.jpg"><media:title>24 Jaquarius Stanback vs MVSU 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/24_Jaquarius_Standback-MVSU2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17956</s:story_id></item><item><title>SWAC Announces Men’s Basketball Tournament Seedings and Matchups</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-swac-announces-mens-basketball-tournament-seedings-and-matchups.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-swac-announces-mens-basketball-tournament-seedings-and-matchups.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 SWAC MBB Tournament Graphic" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/MBB_Bracket2.jpg" /><br /><br />BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2026 Pepsi SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament presented by Buick seedings featuring all 12 teams in the league.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/MBB_Bracket2.jpg" /><media:content 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CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17962</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alabama State falls 71-64 to Southern</title><link>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-alabama-state-falls-71-64-to-southern.aspx</link><guid>https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-alabama-state-falls-71-64-to-southern.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="24 Jaquarius Stanback vs. Southern" src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/24_Jaquarius_Stanback.jpg" /><br /><br />MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Alabama State Univeristy men's basketball team fell 71-64 to the Southern University on Tuesday at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/24_Jaquarius_Stanback.jpg" /><media:content 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src="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/21/DSC07971.jpg" /><br /><br />HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Tyler Mason's layup with 28 seconds remaining to help Alabama State University claim a 89–88 victory over arch rival Alabama A&M University on Saturday at the AAMU Event Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/21/DSC07971.jpg" /><media:content url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/21/DSC07971.jpg"><media:title>Tyler Mason</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bamastatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/21/DSC07971.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:21:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>17944</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>