![The Generals men’s basketball team tips off in an exhibition matchup against Davidson on Nov. 6. Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0120-1200x800.jpg)
Men’s and women’s basketball season previews
The Generals’ men’s and women’s basketball teams both look to continue momentum from last year into this season
![A woman holds a microphone in front of a man who is wearing a suit. They are in a gym with a basketball scoreboard.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Image-900x503.jpeg)
Suits and sneakers: basketball coaches across the country are uniting under a common cause
Washington and Lee University men’s basketball coaches took part in wearing suits with sneakers to raise cancer awareness
![am Wise, ‘23, set high expectations for himself as a team leader and starting point guard this season.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/06285-900x599.jpg)
Men’s basketball tries to turn season around
The Generals are keeping their heads up as they control their own fate
Generals basketball splits weekend doubleheader
The men and women’s team take a loss and a win, respectively, in the Jan. 29 double header
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General of the Week: Devin Kearns, ’19
As a freshman, Kearns ranks second on the team in scoring during ODAC play with 15.9 points per contest, third on the team in rebounding, all the while leading the Generals in steals. He has scored in double figures in eight of the team’s last nine games, including a 27-point outburst against Roanoke. The Phi sat down with Kearns to learn more about his first year as a General, both on and off the court.
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‘Black Squad’: key players behind the scenes
Black Squad adds crucial depth and competition
in practice
![Jok Asiyo, ‘16, has been a crucial player for the Generals this season. He had 8 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block in the win against Ferrum. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jok.jpg)
Timely home stint paces men’s bball
Team hopes a recent home win streak will spark ODAC run
![General of the Week: Andy Kleinlein](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/3qoptnxida0wa8bg.jpg)
General of the Week: Andy Kleinlein
Andy Kleinlein, ‘17, scored 10 points, including a gamewinner, in the Men’s Basketball Team’s 74-72 upset of nationally ranked Catholic University. The Ring-tum Phi sat down with Kleinlein to discuss H-O-R-S-E shooting strategies, goals for the upcoming season and more.
![Early season upset wins fuel resurgance for men’s basketball](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/yqf2ndflqns0vi7v.jpg)
Early season upset wins fuel resurgance for men’s basketball
The men’s basketball team opened its home schedule with two wins for the first time since the 2010-2011 season