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Junior forward Tyrell Sturdivant drives to the basket in a game against Vermont on Jan. 28.
 Sturdivant is the top scorer among returning players this season. SAMANTHA MONTES/THE STATESMAN

The Tyrell Sturdivant Story: Rising from the shadow of a legend

Tim Oakes January 29, 2017
When Stony Brook junior forward Tyrell Sturdivant floated the game-winning layup to cap the men’s basketball team’s Jan. 8 victory, his hard work had been realized.
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Freshman guard Adrew Garcia (No. 23, second from the left on the bottom row) out for the season due to injury. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Men’s Basketball Preview: The dawn of the Jeff Boals era

Kunal Kohli November 10, 2016
The crowd is gone. The confetti is all swept up. All that remains of the championship team is a lone starter and a bevy of back ups.
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Lucas Woodhouse: Timid in temperament, the guard is called on to lead

Lucas Woodhouse: Timid in temperament, the guard is called on to lead

Tim Oakes November 9, 2016
Despite lacing up for the first time as a Seawolf last season, Woodhouse is being asked to be a leader on and off the court for the new-look Seawolves.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball junior guard Ahmad Walker (center, above) led the Seawolves in assists with five against Farmingdale State. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

Ahmad Walker arrested, suspended from Men’s Basketball team

Skyler Gilbert October 5, 2016
Ahmad Walker, a senior guard on the Stony Brook Men's Basketball team, was arrested on Sept. 10 for second-degree harassment and resisting arrest on Tuesday night.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball junior guard Ahmad Walker (center, above) led the Seawolves in assists with five against Farmingdale State. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

Men’s basketball releases full 2016-17 schedule

Erol Ozkumru August 31, 2016
Stony Brook will kick off the season on Nov. 11 at Island Federal Credit Union Arena, when they face-off against Columbia.
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McGrew and Thrower charged with multiple felonies

McGrew and Thrower charged with multiple felonies

David Vertsberger April 11, 2016
Senior forward Rayshaun McGrew and sophomore guard Deshaun Thrower were charged with third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal mischief on suspicion of a theft on April 6.
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Stony Brook falls to Kentucky in first NCAA Tournament appearance

Stony Brook falls to Kentucky in first NCAA Tournament appearance

Skyler Gilbert March 18, 2016
Head coach Steve Pikiell’s team shot just 26.3 percent from the field, as Kentucky blocked an NCAA Tournament record 15 shots in the contest.
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Fans hold up a sign outside of Island Federal Credit Union Arena to send off the Stony Brook Basketball team on Tuesday, March 15.  KRYSTEN MASSA/THE STATESMAN

Seawolves deliver passion and emotion during buildup to NCAA bout

Christopher Cameron and Krysten Massa March 17, 2016
Fans stormed the arena court as deafening applause fell around them. Stony Brook Men's Basketball became the America East champions and set its sights on the NCAA bracket.
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After losing his mother, McGrew finds strength to lead team to NCAAs

After losing his mother, McGrew finds strength to lead team to NCAAs

Andrew Eichenholz March 16, 2016
Although he might not project his feelings to fans, opponents, coaches or even teammates, this season has been a tough one for senior forward Rayshaun McGrew.
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Stony Brook to square off against Vermont, looking for NCAA bid

Stony Brook to square off against Vermont, looking for NCAA bid

Andrew Eichenholz March 11, 2016
The seniors of Stony Brook Men's Basketball have one last chance to win an America East Championship on Saturday when Stony Brook faces No. 3 Vermont in IFCU Arena at 11 a.m.
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Stony Brook topples Hartford, advances to America East Championship

Stony Brook topples Hartford, advances to America East Championship

David Vertsberger March 7, 2016
Stony Brook now looks toward accomplishing what the team set out to four months ago, winning the America East title.
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Warney, Anyagaligbo honored with America East awards

Warney, Anyagaligbo honored with America East awards

Kunal Kohli March 7, 2016
Senior forward Jameel Warney took home his third straight America East Player of the Year award as the conference’s yearly awards were announced on Feb. 29.
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