Franklin & Marshall men's basketball news

  • Uneven awards of almost making it
    March 08, 2024
    This weekend four teams in each bracket will earn the honor of being one of the NCAA tournament's final four teams. And 24 others will face the pain of almost making it. NBA head coaches Will Hardy and Chris Finch know all about those uneven awards, but there's something else that they cherish from their D3 days.
  • Amherst stays perfect, Dips tip Dubuque
    December 28, 2022
    D3hoops.com Classic women's basketball veteran Amherst came away with a tough win over Montclair State, while free throws loomed large in Franklin and Marshall's come-from-behind win over Dubuque.
  • Hoopsville: May Podcast (Part 2)
    May 15, 2020
    In the first part of this month's Hoopsville Podcast, Dave chatted with some of the great coaches who have retired. In this second part, hear from the D3hoops.com 'gang' as they talk about those who have retired and those who always stand as some of the best to coach in the division. Plus, Dave chats with Eric Bridgeland on his change of coaching scenery.
  • Nichay loses interim tag at F&M
    May 14, 2020
    Nick Nichay was handed the reins to the men's basketball program on an interim basis when Glenn Robinson announced his retirement at the beginning of November. Franklin & Marshall decided to keep those reins in his hands going forward.
  • D-III: A home for life
    January 26, 2020
    The Division III coaching profession has many members who have spent multiple decades at one institution, and Ryan Scott talks with current and former longtime coaches, plus one who could be both.
  • Strong Second Half Lifts York over F&M
    December 01, 2019
    York outscored Franklin & Marshall 45-25 in the second half to break a halftime tie and defeated the Diplomats 78-58 in men's basketball action Sunday afternoon. The Diplomats fell to 2-3, while the Spartans improved to 5-2.
  • Even at D-III, student-athletes draw scrutiny on campus
    November 29, 2019
    When student-athletes at one D-III school wore Halloween costumes perpetuating offensive racial stereotypes, the campus community responded, engaging in a sit-in protest and forcing postponement of a game. The action and reaction show how D-III athletes are held to a higher standard of behavior, says Ryan Scott in Around the Nation.
  • Hoopsville: Opening Statements
    November 21, 2019
    Several teams have taken advantage of the first two weeks to make opening statements of their own. What should everyone make of some surprising wins and unblemished marks. Plus, the winningest coach in DIII basketball history explains why he decided to retire. Watch Hoopsville On Demand now!
  • Robinson announces retirement
    November 05, 2019
    Glenn Robinson, the winningest men's basketball coach in NCAA Division III history with 967 victories at Franklin & Marshall, has announced he is stepping down, effective today.
  • Team D3 gets set to face Boeheim's Army
    July 24, 2019
    Last year, the team of Division III alumni which played in the made-for-TV The Basketball Tournament had a trip to remember, other than the final 18 minutes to forget. This year, a new group of nine players is set to take on one of the top seeds in the tournament.
  • Hoopsville: Not Quite Started
    November 11, 2018
    For many Division III programs, the season is underway. For others, not quite. Find out what it's like to still be on the sidelines after the season has started. How teams deal with high expectations. And the experience of taking over a program for the first time. Those topics and more on Sunday's show. Watch On Demand now!
  • Robinson taking leave of absence from F&M
    November 11, 2018
    Franklin & Marshall men's basketball coach Glenn Robinson, who has the most coaching wins in D-III history, will take an indefinite medical leave of absence to recuperate from a chronic respiratory illness.
  • D3hoops.com 2018 men's All-Middle Atlantic Region team
    March 12, 2018
    Brandon Federici finished as F&M's all-time leading scorer and he's also the Middle Atlantic Region Player of the Year. Drew Johnson of Mary Washington is Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year is split two ways.
  • Saturday men: Home is where the hurt is
    March 03, 2018
    So much for home court advantage. Road teams won by small margins (Ramapo and Hamilton) and large (Swarthmore and Middlebury). Here's the recap of the second round of NCAA Tournament action.
  • Jostens Trophy finalists announced
    February 27, 2018
    The Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court. The men's and women's award winner will be introduced on Thursday, March 15.
  • Wilson-Thomas breaks Enfield's career FT mark
    February 17, 2018
    Earlham senior Evans Wilson-Thomas needed to hit two in OT on Senior Day to get it done, but he set the NCAA D-III career record for free throw percentage. Plus, SUNY-Maritime's Patrick MacDonald reached 1,000 rebounds, while Brandon Federici hit 2,000 points for F&M.
  • Wednesday wrap: Extra extras
    January 31, 2018
    Babson closed ground in the NEWMAC by beating No. 8 MIT in overtime while Muhlenberg upset Swarthmore and UW-River Falls edged UW-La Crosse in overtime. Elsewhere it was a record setting night at F&M and a rival-sweeping night for Stevens Point.
  • Men's top 25 poll released
    January 08, 2018
    Lots of losses create a lot of changes in the national rankings. The OAC now has three ranked teams as Baldwin Wallace and John Carroll enter the poll. Plus Emory returns and Whitworth rises on the eve of its showdown with Whitman. Get the full list here.
  • The secret to their success
    December 08, 2017
    What does it take to be a successful coach? Good players, of course. And preparation. And all the things you hear about in post-game press conferences. But what about trust, flexibility and consistency? What makes the "soft skills" of coaching so hard? Ryan Scott talked to some of the best in the business to find out.
  • ATN: The secret to their success
    December 08, 2017
    What does it take to be a successful coach? Good players, of course. And preparation. And all the things you hear about in postgame news conferences. But what about trust, flexibility and consistency? Why are the "soft skills" of coaching so hard? Ryan Scott talked to some of the best in the business to find out.
  • Scoring records made to be broken at F&M
    November 28, 2017
    Franklin and Marshall has had a lot of great players during Glenn Robinson's 47-year career in Lancaster. But soon none will have more points than senior Brandon Federici, a volume shooter who does more than score. Phil Soto-Ortiz has more in Around the Mid Atlantic.
  • Jostens Trophy finalists announced
    February 28, 2017
    The Salem Rotary Club announced the 20 finalists for Division III's premier award recognizing excellence on and off the court. The men's and women's award winner will be introduced on Thursday, March 16.
  • Saturday men: Good Knight for NJCU
    January 14, 2017
    Jalen Harris caught fire in overtime and the Gothic Knights defeated Ramapo in Saturday's only matchup between ranked teams. Elsewhere the WIAC and NESCAC races have clear front runners while the Centennial chase got tighter.
  • Diplomats Win Centennial Conference Championship; Moune Named MVP
    February 27, 2016
    No. 25 Franklin & Marshall withstood a strong second half surge from Swarthmore and defeated the Garnet 75-64 in the Centennial Conference (CC) Championship Saturday at the Mayser Center. The game marked the 14th CC Championship F&M has participated in since conference play began in 1994 with the Diplomats winning their eighth CC Crown, and 19th conference title overall.
  • Keeping their memory alive
    February 16, 2016
    Two Johns Hopkins basketball alums lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. Their memory lives on through the annual Wall-O'Mahony game. Haverford could not participate in the game this year, but there was still a Haverford connection on the court. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Swarthmore establishing a new identity
    January 12, 2016
    Forget the program's recent history and reputation. A young nucleus and coach are focused on building a winning tradition for the Garnet. At 10-2, they are on pace to do just that. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Hoopsville: Halfway Through
    January 10, 2016
    We are pretty much halfway through the 2015-16 season and there are plenty of teams still surprising and records being rewritten. Sunday on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh chatted with a 900 game winner, a woman who keeps herself very busy when she isn't coaching, and several teams who are surprising everyone by leading their conference races. Watch or listen to Hoopsville On Demand now!
  • Saturday men: F&M gets G-Rob No. 900
    January 09, 2016
    Another five years, another hundred wins for Glenn Robinson, who has been D-III's winningest coach since 2004. Plus NYU struggles in its UAA opener and more in the Saturday men's roundup.
  • Diplomats Demolish No. 11 Devils
    February 21, 2015
    Morgan Lee scored a team-high 20 points to lead Franklin & Marshall to a 69-53 over No. 11 Dickinson in Centennial Conference (CC) men's basketball action. Lee was honored before the game as F&M's only senior and the Diplomats improved 20-5, 13-5 CC while the Red Devils dropped to 20-5, 13-5 CC.
  • Despite losses, young Dips exceed expectations
    February 10, 2015
    After the way last season ended, and with everything Franklin and Marshall lost in the offseason, not much was expected from the Diplomats this season. So even though they've lost two in a row, it's best to recognize what they've accomplished.
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