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Boubacar Diakite pulls up from the three point line to make the shot (Israel Campa / The Signost)

Eagles grounded at the Dee

Christian Johnson November 21, 2019

The Weber State University Wildcats pummeled the West Coast Baptist Eagles on Nov. 19 in the Dee Events Center to get their first win of the season, 130–50. Weber State had quite a noticeable height...

Damian Lillard returns to the Dee Events Center

Damian Lillard returns to the Dee Events Center

Raymond Lucas August 29, 2019

Basketball returned to the Dee Events Center for one night as the venue hosted the reunion of Weber State basketball legends. The former Wildcats returned to the hardwood to face off in the Alumni Game....

No. 23 Brekkott Chapman shoots against BYU in the first period. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

NCAA changes 3-point line to spread defense

Brandon May June 17, 2019

For the first time in 11 years, the NCAA altered the 3-point line for men’s college basketball for the upcoming year. The 3-point line is moving back nearly a foot and a half, after playing the...

Zach Braxton dramatically dunks during his final game. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost) Photo credit: Joshua Wineholt

How math is changing the game of basketball

John Keeffer April 18, 2019

During the first half of the Weber State home men’s basketball game against Sacramento State on Feb. 2, Jerrick Harding stole the ball from an opposing guard and led the Wildcats on a fast break....

Senior Brekkot Chapman inbounds the ball against the University of Montana (Josh Wineholt/The Signpost)

Wildcats experience madness in Boise

Joe Traub March 17, 2019

The month of March brings out madness like none other in college basketball. This was the case for the Weber State University teams, who participated in the Big Sky Tournament in Boise, Idaho last week....

Braxton is blocked by two defenders, though the block resulted in a foul by the Griz. Photo credit: Joshua Wineholt

’Cats fall to ’Griz in Semifinals

Brandon May March 16, 2019

After being swept in the season series against Montana, the Weber State University men’s basketball team took the court for a chance to play for the Big Sky Championship and a ticket to the NCAA...

Brekkott Chapman jumps to defend, knocking the offensive player off balance in the process. Photo credit: Joshua Wineholt

WSU advances to semifinals vs. Montana

Brandon May March 15, 2019

With a semifinal matchup with the Montana Grizzlies on the line, the fourth seed Weber State Wildcats tipped off against the fifth seed Portland State Vikings Thursday afternoon at CenturyLink Arena in...

Point guard Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman drives toward defender Blair Braxton(44). (Marissa Wolford / The Signpost)

Wildcats look ahead to Boise

Joe Traub March 10, 2019

Both the Weber State University men's and women's basketball teams have regressed in 2018-19. However, the second season begins this week.The Wildcats now shift their focus to CenturyLink Arena in Boise,...

‘Cats and Eagles fight for control of the ball under the Wildcat basket. Photo credit: Joshua Wineholt

‘Cats vandalize Idaho, clipped by the Eagles

Colton Pack March 10, 2019

Tempers flared as time expired, both teams congregated at center court to quarrel over the ending, but in the end, it was a loss for the Weber State Wildcats. The Eastern Washington Eagles flew into Ogden...

#0 Caleb Nero getting a little extra support to score for the wildcats. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Nero embracing life in Ogden

Joe Traub February 22, 2019

When Caleb Nero moved to Ogden, he did not know what to expect. The freshman had just come from Oklahoma to begin his career as a guard on the Weber State University men's basketball team.The first difference...

MSU player Sam Neumann (4) trying to block a WSU player Cody John from making a shot. (Marissa Wolford / The Signpost) Photo credit: Marissa Wolford

Wildcats outlast Montana State in a high scoring affair

Raymond Lucas February 21, 2019

The Weber State University Wildcats welcomed the Montana State Bobcats into the Dee Events Center on Saturday night. The Wildcats fought and got the best of MSU, winning 94–82. Head coach Randy Rahe...

Forward Brekkott Chapman, center-right, looks for an opening to drive for the basket. Photo credit: Joshua Wineholt

‘Cats fall to Montana in close loss at home

Colton Pack February 15, 2019

Despite a huge 56-point second half, including 27 by Jerrick Harding, the Weber State University mens's basketball could not come back from a 20-point first half deficit and fell to Montana, 83–80.“They...

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