2019-20 Bellevue Men's Basketball News

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Elite shooting guard Araujo signs on to play for Bruins
Elite shooting guard Araujo signs on to play for Bruins

Paulo Araujo (Santa Ana, Calif./Santiago Canyon) has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bellevue beginning in the fall.

Photo Credit: Robert Huskey
Bruin basketball signs playmaking guard Wright

Michael Wright (Sacramento, Calif./Cal State-L.A./CC San Francisco) has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bellevue beginning in the fall.

Combo guard Reed signs with BU
Combo guard Reed signs with BU

Ryan Reed (Sacramento, Calif./Sacramento CC) has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bellevue beginning in the fall.

Bruins sign imposing post defender Motley
Bruins sign imposing post defender Motley

Justin Motley (Cleveland, Ohio/Riverside CC/South Plains College) has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at Bellevue beginning in the fall.

King tabbed as Second Team NAIA All-American
King tabbed as Second Team NAIA All-American

Bellevue University junior guard Jemeil King was recognized by the NAIA as a Second Team All-American on Thursday morning, according to the association’s press release.

BU upset by Waldorf in NSAA semis
BU upset by Waldorf in NSAA semis

The top-seeded Bellevue University men’s basketball team fell to fifth-seeded Waldorf University 68-66 in the semifinals of the North Star Athletic Association Tournament on Saturday evening at the Watertown Civic Arena.

King, Bruins dominate NSAA Awards
King, Bruins dominate NSAA Awards

Jemeil King earned North Star Athletic Association MVP and Newcomer of the Year honors as four Bruins earned all-conference recognition, while Lucas Gabriel was named NSAA Coach of the Year.

Wiltz, Dukes lead BU to NSAA 1st Round win over Saints
Wiltz, Dukes lead BU to NSAA 1st Round win over Saints

Jaylen Wiltz and Connor Dukes combined for 39 points to lead the top-seeded Bellevue University men's basketball team to a 62-53 victory over No. 8-seed Presentation College on Tuesday night in opening round action of the North Star Athletic Association Tournament being played at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Bates recognized as NSAA Player of the Week
Bates recognized as NSAA Player of the Week

Isaiah Bates (Sacramento, Calif.) has been named NSAA Player of the Week after helping BU to their 11th-straight conference regular-season title last week.

BU ends regular season with 89-64 win over Trojans
BU ends regular season with 89-64 win over Trojans

The Bellevue University men's basketball team won its seventh-straight game, finishing the regular season with an 89-64 victory over Dakota State University Friday night in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center.  

Bruins clinch NSAA title with 84-74 win over Comets
Bruins clinch NSAA title with 84-74 win over Comets

Behind Jemeil King's game-high 31 points, the Bellevue University men's basketball team clinched the North Star Athletic Association regular-season title on Monday night with an 84-74 victory over 22nd-ranked Mayville State University at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Hayes leads BU over the Blue Hawks, 89-78
Hayes leads BU over the Blue Hawks, 89-78

Lewis Hayes scored a game-high 24 points to lead the Bellevue University men's basketball team to an 89-78 victory over Dickinson State University Saturday evening in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Hot-shooting Bruins down VCSU, 88-72
Hot-shooting Bruins down VCSU, 88-72

The Bellevue University men's basketball team shot 53 percent from the field, including draining 18 3-pointers, en route to an 88-72 victory over Valley City State University Friday night in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center.

King nets fourth NSAA Player of the Week Award
King nets fourth NSAA Player of the Week Award

Jemeil King has been named the NSAA Player of the Week for the fourth time this season after helping move the Bruins into sole possession of first place.

Wiltz leads BU over Saints, 74-61
Wiltz leads BU over Saints, 74-61

Behind a season-high 22 points, Jaylen Wiltz led the Bellevue University men's basketball team to a 72-61 victory over Presentation College in North Star Athletic Association action Saturday night at the Strode Center. 

Bruins reclaim sole possession of first with win at Mayville
Bruins reclaim sole possession of first with win at Mayville

Bellevue reclaimed their place atop the NSAA Standings with a 71-56 win at Mayville on Friday evening, moving a game ahead of the second place Comets.