Tag: Alabama State Basketball

Tre Powell Commits to Alabama State University: Hornets Add Perimeter Firepower via Transfer Portal

Brandon King

The Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball have secured a key addition out of the transfer portal, landing sharpshooting guard Tre Powell. The move adds another layer of scoring punch to an Alabama State squad looking to make noise in the SWAC. Powell began his collegiate career at Shaw, where he redshirted his freshman season, and appeared in only 11 games for the Bears. He moved on to Harford Community College where he seemed to find his footing. He averaged a team high 14-2 points per game, and he developed a…

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Alabama State lands forward Isaiah Barganier in the transfer portal

Brandon King

Redshirt junior forward Isaiah Barganier has officially committed to Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball, giving the program a physical frontcourt addition out of the transfer portal. Here’s the quick breakdown: He was a decorated player coming out of Fulshear High School ( Fulshear,Texas) where he became only the second player in program history to tally over 1,000 points. He was a four-time All-District selection and averaged 16.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 blocks per game as a junior, including a 32 point, 21 rebound, 7 assists performance. He also recorded a…

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Tony Madlock Steps Down as Alabama State Men’s Basketball Coach

Brandon King

The Alabama State Hornets are officially in the market for a new head coach. After four seasons at the helm, Tony Madlock has announced he is stepping down as the leader of the program, closing the chapter on a tenure highlighted by one of the most significant seasons in school history. “I would like to thank Dr. Ross and Dr. Cable for their leadership and support during my time as the head men’s basketball coach,” Madlock said. “My family and I would like to thank Hornet Nation for their love…

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Knox’s late game heroics lifts Alabama State to NCAA Tournament win

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image via Luke Perry Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics Amarr Knox knocked down a buzzer-beating shot with only one second left on the clock to lead the Alabama State men’s basketball team past the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 70-68 at University of Dayton Arena Tuesday. The Hornets (20-15) had three players score in double figures, led by Knox, who had 16 points and two steals. Antonio “TJ” Madlock added 11 points and seven rebounds and Cj Hines chipped in as well with 10 points. Alabama State out-rebounded Saint Francis (PA)…

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