https://eastbaypioneers.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Cal State East Bay University Athleticsen-us60https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-basketball-bryan-rooney-wins-the-2026-clarence-gaines-award.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/4/1/mens-basketball-bryan-rooney-wins-the-2026-clarence-gaines-award.aspxMen's Basketball

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Cal State East Bay's Bryan Rooney is the recipient of the 2026 Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of the Year Award, presented annually to the top head coach in Division II college basketball.]]>Clarence Gaines award Rooney Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:05:00 PST27641https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-pioneers-fall-in-national-quarterfinals-cap-historic-season.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-pioneers-fall-in-national-quarterfinals-cap-historic-season.aspxMen's Basketball

The season of dreams for the Cal State East Bay Men's Basketball came to an end on Wednesday at the Elite 8. The Oklahoma Baptist Bisons came away with the 78-55 win at the UMPC Fieldhouse on the campus of Duquesne University.]]>Jaayden Bush Drive in Elite 8 vs. Oklahoma BaptistWed, 25 Mar 2026 16:38:00 PST27632https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/baseball-pioneer-preview-march-21st-april-1st.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/baseball-pioneer-preview-march-21st-april-1st.aspxMen's Basketball, Men's Track, Softball, Women's Track, Baseball

This week, Men's Basketball starts the Elite 8 as the #2 seed.  Softball and Baseball both resume CCAA play with series this weekend at home, with men's and women's track & field both competing at a pair of events this weekend.]]>Pioneer PreviewWed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:00 PST167623https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-campbell-selected-as-best-player-in-america.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-campbell-selected-as-best-player-in-america.aspxMen's Basketball

Days after the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) awarded Tyree Campbell with district honors, the accolades have been upgraded to the national level. Campbell was named the Division II National Player of the Year.]]>Tyree Campbell NPOYWed, 25 Mar 2026 06:40:00 PST27629https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-coach-rooney-named-nations-best-head-coach.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-coach-rooney-named-nations-best-head-coach.aspxMen's Basketball

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has named head coach Bryan Rooney as the nation's top Division II men's basketball coach from the nearly 300 programs across the country. Rooney is the first winner of National Coach of the Year from Cal State East Bay and the first from the West Region since 2012.]]>Coach Rooney National COY GraphicWed, 25 Mar 2026 06:25:00 PST27624https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-all-american-honors-tyree-campbell.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-all-american-honors-tyree-campbell.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cal State East Bay men's basketball standout Tyree Campbell has been named to the 2025-26 NABC Division II All-America Team, as selected by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.]]>Campbell All American Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:05:00 PST27622https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-elite-pioneers-make-push-for-final-four-national-quarterfinal-preview.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-elite-pioneers-make-push-for-final-four-national-quarterfinal-preview.aspxMen's Basketball

Pioneers, by definition, are the first to explore a new area, and the 2025-2026 men's basketball team has lived up to its name. Cal State East Bay enters the uncharted territory of the Elite Eight for the first time in school history.]]>Amare Campbell dribbles vs Point Loma in the West Regional final.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:14:00 PST27621https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-east-bays-campbell-rooney-earn-nabc-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-east-bays-campbell-rooney-earn-nabc-all-district-honors.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cal State East Bay men's basketball earned top recognition from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), as Tyree Campbell was named to the All-District West First Team and head coach Bryan Rooney was selected as the District Coach of the Year.]]>Rooney, Tyree Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 PST27619https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-pioneers-earn-no-2-seed-set-for-elite-eight-matchup-against-oklahoma-baptist.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-pioneers-earn-no-2-seed-set-for-elite-eight-matchup-against-oklahoma-baptist.aspxMen's Basketball

Fresh off a historic West Regional Championship, Cal State East Bay is headed to the national stage as the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship, advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986.]]>celebbrationTue, 17 Mar 2026 22:03:00 PST27610https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-pioneers-capture-west-region-championship-advance-to-elite-eight.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-pioneers-capture-west-region-championship-advance-to-elite-eight.aspxMen's Basketball

Hayward, Calif. – Cal State East Bay men's basketball are still perfect!  The Pioneers incredible season continued on Monday behind a dominant second-half performance in a 73-58 win over Point Loma in the NCAA Division II West Regional Championship.  East Bay improved to 33-0 on the season and punched their ticket the NCAA DII Elite Eight in Pittsburgh next week.]]>AmareMon, 16 Mar 2026 23:58:00 PST27609