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The Rowan men's basketball team celebrate their New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) title for the first time since 1999. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Men’s basketball wins first NJAC title since ’99, host Emerson in first round of NCAA DIII Tournament

Christopher Connors February 27, 2019

Nick DePersia and Ramon Wright seem stuck in time, halting in their paths as Matt Green loads up for a contested three point jumper. DaRon Curry, laying on the hardwood floor after tripping before...

Ramon Wright rises up for a two-handed dunk in a game against Ramapo earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Powered behind a career night from Ramon Wright, men’s basketball heads to NJAC Championship against Jersey City

Christopher Connors February 20, 2019

This is Ramon Wright’s world. We’re just living in it. Wright, fresh off of winning the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Defensive Player of the Year award, hopes to add another accolade...

DaRon Curry, Teirique Robinson, Ramon Wright, Rob and Nick Depersia take a photo with head coach Joe Crispin, family and friends during their Senior Night on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

With their college careers coming to a close, men’s basketball seniors reflect on their time in Glassboro

Christopher Connors February 13, 2019

The Brown and Gold field their own "Fab Four." Four starting seniors whose skill sets complement one another perfectly. All with their eyes on the prize, sacrificing personal ambitions for the good...

Senior guard Nick DePersia looks down the court. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics

After two wild comebacks, men’s basketball inches a game behind for first in NJAC

Christopher Connors February 6, 2019

A pivotal road matchup late in the season against a conference rival with the hopes of the season hang in the balance in a tight conference race. In the final seconds, with the Brown and Gold trailing...

Rowan men's basketball coach Joe Crispin. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Inside the media room: Men’s basketball transcript after comeback win over Stockton

Christopher Connors February 2, 2019

Nearly 16 minute long postgame press conference following 100-95 victory over Stockton University. These questions were posed by The Whit staff writer Christopher Connors and members of Professor Phil...

Nick DePersia pulls up for a jumper against Ramapo College. The Profs lost their first game of 2019 on Saturday against the Roadrunners. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics.

Men’s basketball aims to bounce back after losing first game of 2019

Christopher Connors January 29, 2019

In modern basketball circles, volume three-point shooting is all the rage. The Stephen Curry’s and James Harden’s of the world have taken this trend to new heights while rewriting the record books....

Senior guard Ramon Wright goes for a jumper against William Paterson University last year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information

After upsetting Ramapo, men’s basketball heads to William Paterson with momentum on their side

Christopher Connors December 12, 2018

Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi knew a little bit about getting back up. After his Packers were knocked down by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1960 NFL championship, his teams would go on to win...

Sophomore guard Ryan Legler heads up the court in a game earlier this season. Legler is averaging 5.3 PPG this season. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Men’s basketball shoot for their first 5-0 start since 2012, host TCNJ on Wednesday night

Christopher Connors November 27, 2018

For the Rowan men’s basketball team, the style of play they bring to the court has resulted in nothing but wins. Literally.  The Profs reeled off their fourth straight win to start the season, defeating...

Freshman Connor Dickerson during the LaScala's Fire Tip-Off Tournament. Dickerson scored 17 points in each game to help lead the Profs to a 2-0 start to the season. Multimedia Editor/Miguel Martinez

Rowan men’s basketball starts wins LaScala’s Fire Tip Off Tournament to start season 2-0

Christopher Connors November 13, 2018

The Rowan University men’s basketball team started off their season on a positive note as they came out on top of the LaScala’s Fire Tip Off Tournament last Friday night. The four-team tournament...

Rowan's Ramon Wright goes up for a shot earlier this season against William Paterson. Wright averaged 13 points and 8.4 rebounds a game this year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Rowan men’s basketball falls to Montclair in first round of NJAC Tournament

Kyle Lutz February 21, 2018

After hard work, dedication and a lot of preparation, unfortunately, the Rowan men's basketball team's season has come to an end. The brown and gold made the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) tournament...

Rowan junior guard and co-captain Nick DePersia goes for a layup against William Paterson University earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Rowan men’s basketball wins third straight game, keeps NJAC Tournament hopes alive

Jaiden Campana February 7, 2018

Fight. One simple word that, in the least, can describe what the Rowan men's basketball team has been doing the second half of this season. The Profs began the new year in a slump, losing five straight...

Senior TJ Booth goes up for a basket during a game last year against Montclair State University. Booth is a team captain this year. Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan men’s basketball begins season Saturday at Pepsi Tip-Off Tournament

Kyle Lutz November 15, 2017

Last year, the Rowan men's basketball team turned things around compared to their 2015-2016 campaign. In his first season as head coach, Joe Crispin turned a 9-16 season to a 17-10 finish and made the...

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