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Senior forward Jeremiah Cherry charges to the hoop against Jessup Friday, Nov. 8, 2025. Cherry finished the game with 15 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.

Battle-tested: Hornets squeak by Warriors, but leave wounded

Chris D. Johnson, Sports Editor November 8, 2025
Mikey Williams had a breakout performance in Sacramento State men’s basketball’s most recent win against the Jessup University Warriors. Williams totaled 16 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds in a 86-76 victory.
Sophomore guard Mikey Williams attempts a shot against Dominican Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Williams finished the game with 10 points and six assists.

Melting the ice: Hornets catch fire from three on opening night

Chris D. Johnson, Sports Editor November 5, 2025
Sacramento State men’s basketball opened their 2025-26 season with a win against Dominican University at Hornet Pavilion. Head coach Mike Bibby got his first win as a collegiate coach after strong debut performances from sophomore guard Jayden Teat, senior guard Prophet Johnson and senior forward Jeremiah Cherry.
Redshirt Senior Benthe Versteeg strips the ball from the Elks Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Versteeg was named Big Sky Conference Preseason MVP in October.

Elk Season: Sac State blows out Stanton in historic win

Andrew A. Brown, Staffer November 4, 2025
The Sacramento State Hornets hunt down the Elk, setting a program record for margin of victory.

Beyond the Buzzer: Shaqir O’Neal

Shaqir O’Neal, son of new Sacramento State general manager Shaquille O’Neal, has his sights set on changing the culture of the program as a leader and veteran player.
Redshirt Senior Benthe Versteeg drives to the left against a Portland State defender for the layup on Saturday, March 3, 2025. Versteeg averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6.5 assists.

Roster reloaded: Sac State transfers and returners aim to reclaim history

Andrew A. Brown, Staffer November 2, 2025
Transfers and returners unite to take Sac State women’s basketball to new heights in their final Big Sky season.
Sacramento State’s men’s basketball team lined up before Hornet Madness Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. The Hornets start their season against Dominican University on Nov. 4.

New kids on the block: Hornets prepare for final Big Sky flight

Chris D. Johnson, Sports Editor November 1, 2025
Sacramento State men’s basketball team has completely overhauled the roster for their final season in the Big Sky Conference. The Hornets brought in big names such as head coach Mike Bibby, general manager Shaquille O’Neal and players such as sophomore guard Mikey Williams.
Women’s freshman guard Jamiah Fontenberry and men’s sophomore guard Mikey Williams take the Hornet Madness floor Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Hornet Madness was the final Sacramento State basketball event at The Nest.

GALLERY: Sacramento State basketball ends The Nest era with Hornet Madness

Chris D. Johnson, Andrew A. Brown, and Logan Chrisp October 13, 2025
Fans gathered to watch Hornet Madness at The Nest on Friday to build hype for the men’s and women’s basketball teams’ upcoming campaigns. The event also officially signaled the finale of Hornet basketball at the venue.

Beyond the Buzzer: Mikey Williams

Incoming Sacramento State transfer guard Mikey Williams has joined the men’s basketball team for the 2025-26 season under new head coach Mike Bibby.

Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts

Zachary Hernandez and Madison Flewellyn May 5, 2025
Students react to Sac State's new head coaches! The multimedia team hit campus to get real reactions from students about the fresh faces leading Hornet basketball and football.
Sac State men’s basketball head coach Mike Bibby returns to Sacramento 24 years after making his debut with the Sacramento Kings. Bibby looks to bring life to what has been a struggling program.

From Jesters to Royalty: Kings legend Mike Bibby is all in on Hornet hoops

Mateo Davis, Staffer May 3, 2025
Former Sacramento Kings star Mike Bibby is officially in the driver's seat of Sacramento State men’s basketball.
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