2 days ago · Senior guard Marcus Banks Jr. scored a team-high 16 points, but the host UMBC men's basketball team dropped an 83-67 America East Conference decision against the UMass Lowell River Hawks on Saturday afternoon at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Banks Jr. hit 6-of-11 field goals, including 4-of-7 from behind the arc to pace the Retrievers.

5 days ago · Quinton Mincey had a monster double-double of 26 points and 17 rebounds to lead the River Hawks. Marcus Banks paced the Retrievers with 16 points. Binghamton closed the game on a 13-4 run which included Tymu Chenery’s driving layup with 10 seconds left to seal a …

Dec 31, 2024 · Boston, MA— The America East Conference announced today that UMBC senior guard Marcus Banks Jr. has been named the Men's Basketball Player of the Week. It's the first career honor for the Hampton, Virginia native.

Dec 31, 2024 · Marcus Banks Jr., UMBC – Sr., Guard, Hampton, Va. Matched his career high by scoring 28 points in UMBC’s win over American on Sunday. Shot 55 percent from the floor (11-of-20).

Jan 6, 2025 · BOSTON – The long-awaited America East men’s basketball conference slate for the 2024-25 season kicked off this past weekend and four teams are off to 1-0 starts as Binghamton, Bryant, UMass Lowell and Vermont posted victories. The first two-game week takes place this week with contests on Thursday and Saturday.

6 days ago · BOTTOM LINE: UMBC hosts UMass-Lowell after Marcus Banks scored 30 points in UMBC’s 92-86 loss to the Bryant Bulldogs. The Retrievers are 6-6 in home games. UMBC scores 82.4 points and has outscored opponents by 5.2 points per game. The River Hawks have gone 3-4 against America East opponents.

Jan 31, 2025 · Senior guard Marcus Banks Jr. tied his career-high with 28 points. However, the UMBC men's basketball team was edged by America East Conference leader Bryant, 92-86, Thursday evening at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Banks Jr. went 10-for-21 overall from the floor, splashed 6-of-15 trey attempts, and converted 2-of-3 free throws.

Oct 30, 2024 · Marcus Banks Jr. garnered Preseason All-Conference Team honors after his strong junior season. Banks Jr. put up 15.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and 1.8 APG in 2023-24. During America East play, Banks turned up his aggressiveness with 18.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, and 2.1 APG.

Oct 21, 2024 · The America East Conference on Monday announced their pre-season coaches poll, along with the All-Conference player selections for the upcoming 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball season.

Finishing in the top four of the standings guarantees a critical home game in the first round of the tournament. UMBC, Maine, and Binghamton bring back strong returning groups and feature their own Player of the Year candidates: Marcus Banks, Jr., Kellen Tynes, and Tymu Chenery.