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Philip Whittington makes a play around Akron defense during the Friday night matchup between Kent State University and the University of Akron. The Flashes lost 72-53.

Walker, Flashes smothered by Akron’s defense

Ian Kreider February 9, 2019

Senior guard Jaylin Walker screamed for a pass from junior Mitch Peterson that never came as the horn sounded to end the first half.Once the ball got to Walker's hands, he slammed the ball on the court...

Jan. 25, 2019 - Jaylin Walker shoots over Dontay Caruthers of Buffalo during the Friday game.

Men’s basketball game against WMU rescheduled for Feb. 14

Ian Kreider January 30, 2019

For the second time this week, the Midwest’s inclement weather has impacted the Kent State men's basketball team.The Flashes Thursday night matchup, against Western Michigan has been moved to Feb. 14...

Tanner headshot

OPINION: Kent State’s basketball program should be appreciated

Tanner Castora January 29, 2019

Last week I was scanning the web in preparation for Kent State’s game against Toledo. I’m the color analyst on the ESPN3 broadcasts for the Kent State men’s basketball home games, and it’s my job...

Kent State center Adonis De La Rosa attempts a shot during the second half of the game against Cleveland State in the M.A.C Center Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. 

Fueled by the past, De La Rosa embraces the future

Cameron Hoover January 31, 2018

On Jan. 14, 2011, Adonis De La Rosa, a 6-foot-9-inch freshman at Christ the King High School in the Bronx, New York, caught a pass from his point guard Jahshanti Allen and threw down his first career slam...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa drives to the hoop during the first half against Xavier Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

Bluiett, foul trouble sinks Flashes at No. 14 Xavier

Cameron Hoover December 6, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team hoped for a repeat of what happened in South Bend, Indiana, Tuesday night: Ball State, a Mid-American Conference team, took down ACC powerhouse Notre Dame, 80-77,...

Cleveland State sophomore point guard Evan Clayborne tries to block Kent State freshman forward BJ Duling from scoring in the first half of the game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. 

Balanced attack, tight defense lift Flashes over Cleveland State

Cameron Hoover December 2, 2017

The Kent State men's basketball team needed role players to step up Saturday night, as leading scorer Jaylin Walker (17.7 ppg) was sidelined for the second straight game with an ankle injury.The Flashes’...

Kent State junior guard Jaylin Walker goes up for a dunk during the season opener against Youngstown State Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Walker was fouled on the play on his way to a 20-point night.

Men’s basketball snaps three-game skid with win over Norfolk State

Cameron Hoover November 30, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team headed into its game at Norfolk State Wednesday night on the back of a three-game losing streak without leading scorer Jaylin Walker due to an ankle injury.Despite...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa attempts to steal the ball from Ohio Christian freshman center Genesis Williams in the second half of the game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Men’s basketball remains optimistic despite slow start

Cameron Hoover November 29, 2017

Kent State men’s basketball players dove across the floor for loose balls faster and cheered their teammates on harder at practice Monday.Coach Rob Senderoff said a good practice might translate into...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa receives a foul as he drives to the basket against Ohio Christian Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Men’s basketball losing streak continues at Savannah Invitational

Cameron Hoover November 26, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team got off to a hot start this season, winning its first three games by an average of 26.3 points and encouraging hope for another successful season off the back of...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff reacts as a foul is called against the Flashes in the final seconds of the second half against Southeastern Louisiana at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Kent State lost to Southeastern Louisiana, 70-66.

Men’s basketball suffers first defeat of season against Southeastern Louisiana

Henry Palattella November 22, 2017

Jaylin Walker's season-high 26 points weren't enough Tuesday, as the Kent State men's basketball team (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season to Southeastern Louisiana (2-3), 70-66. The Flashes...

Men’s, women’s basketball named second in division in preseason polls

Henry Palattella October 26, 2017

This past season was successful for Kent State women's and men's basketball, as the men's team tore through the MAC tournament en route to a berth in the NCAA tournament, while the women's team increased...

Hurley to transfer from Kent State basketball

Henry Palattella April 8, 2017

Kent State guard Rosel Hurley has left the Kent State men's basketball team, according to verbalcommits.com.Hurley — who scored four points in three games this year — suffered an injury early in non-conference...