Troy Basketball Falls to UMass 71-60 in Adam Howard’s Head-Coaching Debut

UMass men’s basketball will definitely have a Bay State feel, especially with Jordan Clayton added to the mix

When Jordan Clayton entered the transfer portal, reconnecting with Frank Martin yielded a sense of familiarity that felt like home. Clayton, a 6-foot-2-inch, 185-pound junior from Medford attending Bradford Christian Academy, considered playing for the Martin at UMass when he was the No. 3 player in the state, before choosing Northwestern. Martin’s “tough love” resonated. […]

Troy basketball falls to UMass 71-60 in Adam Howard’s head-coaching debut

UMass spoiled Adam Howard’s Troy coaching debut in a 71-60 victory Monday night at Trojan Arena as part of the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge. Junjie Wang posted a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Minutemen (1-0), while Jordan Clayton added 16 points with seven rebounds and four assists. Dwayne Wimbley contributed 10 points and eight rebounds for the visitors, who won the rebounding battle 47-40.

UMASS 71, TROY 60

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UMass shuts down Troy on opening night

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