Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Weber State University

The Signpost

The Signpost

The Signpost

The Signpost

Jerrick Harding leaps for a layup after a breakaway. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Basketball back to the Gulf Coast

Brandon May July 22, 2019

Four years after beating Murray State in the Gulf Coast Showcase Championship, the Weber State Men’s Basketball team is headed back to Estero, Florida, on November 25-27 in hopes to repeat as champions. 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....

Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman jumps above defenders for a shot. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

‘Cats feared foursome looks to future

Joe Traub April 12, 2019

As spring commencement is approaching, four of the most decorated basketball players in Weber State history are looking to the future. The men's and women's teams have combined to win 147 games in...

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....

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...

Point guard Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman drives toward defender Blaire Braxton (44). (Marissa Wolford / The Signpost) Photo credit: Marissa Wolford

Bobcats beatdown Wildcats despite hopeful start

Raymond Lucas January 26, 2019

For the first time since ending their 10-game losing streak, the Weber State University women's basketball team returned to Ogden to host the Montana State University Bobcats. The Wildcats played a great...

#12 Israel Barnes working his way to the basket with the help from his teammate Zach Braxton. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

‘Cats look ahead in Big Sky play

Joe Traub January 11, 2019

Despite a difficult loss to Southern Utah University, the Weber State University men’s basketball team is keeping their heads up. The Wildcats let a final minute lead of six points slip away, eventually...

Ron Abegglen coaches from the sideline during an NCAA tournament game. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

Former WSU basketball coach passes away

Joe Traub December 23, 2018

Ron Abegglen, the head coach who led the Weber State University men's basketball team to, arguably, their biggest two wins in school history, passed away on Dec. 19 at age 81.Abegglen led the Wildcats...

Jerrick Harding makes a sprint for the basket. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

‘Cats rocked by Aggies at Beehive Classic

Joe Traub December 11, 2018

For the second straight year, the Weber State University men's basketball team went south to Salt Lake City for the Beehive Classic at Vivint Arena. For the second straight year, the Wildcats were sent...

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

Vivint hosts second Beehive Classic

Derrek Ballard December 5, 2018

For the second straight year Vivint Smart Home Arena will host the Zions Bank Beehive Classic this Saturday December 8. BYU tips off against rival the Utah Utes at noon followed by the Weber State University...

'Cats shake off rust in exhibition

‘Cats shake off rust in exhibition

Joe Traub November 3, 2018

The Weber State University men’s basketball team was in action for the first time in eight months, as they took on Chadron State College in an exhibition game on Nov. 1. Despite a sluggish start,...

Players line up for a group photo. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Excitement on the hardwood for media day

Colton Pack September 28, 2018

Excitement, athleticism and improvement were the words surrounding the 2018-19 men’s basketball media day as the Wildcats prepared for another season on the hardwood. Coaches and players gathered...

Load More Stories