2023-24 Roosevelt Men's Basketball Releases

Three Lakers Earn CCAC All-Academic Honors
Three Lakers Earn CCAC All-Academic Honors

May 01, 2024

Roosevelt University had three men's basketball players named to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic team for the winter season, the league announced Tuesday.

Lakers Place Five On Basketball Academic All-District Teams
Lakers Place Five On Basketball Academic All-District Teams

March 26, 2024

Roosevelt had five student-athletes named to the men's and women's basketball Academic All-District teams sponsored by College Sports Communicators, the organization announced Tuesday.

Montes, Stevensen Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
Montes, Stevensen Named NAIA Scholar-Athletes

March 20, 2024

Roosevelt men’s basketball players Julio Montes II and Shane Stevensen were named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes, the organization announced Wednesday.

Historic Season Ends In Heartbreak For Lakers
Historic Season Ends In Heartbreak For Lakers

March 16, 2024

Roosevelt’s historic season ended in heartbreak Friday night as 13th-seeded Shawnee State upset the fourth-seeded Lakers 92-77 in the first round of the 2024 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championships in Livonia, Mich.

Lakers Earn No. 4 Seed, Face Shawnee State In Opening Round
Lakers Earn No. 4 Seed, Face Shawnee State In Opening Round

March 07, 2024

The Roosevelt Lakers men’s basketball team will head to Livonia, Mich. on March 15 to begin its quest for a national title against Shawnee State, the NAIA announced Thursday evening.

Lakers Place Four On All-CCAC Squads, Brown Named Coach of Year
Lakers Place Four On All-CCAC Squads, Brown Named Coach of Year

March 05, 2024

Roosevelt had a program-record four players named to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s all-league teams, the conference announced Wednesday.

Lakers Drop Heartbreaker In CCAC Semifinals
Lakers Drop Heartbreaker In CCAC Semifinals

March 01, 2024

Roosevelt’s chance at sweeping the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference titles ended in heartbreaking fashion Friday night at the Goodman Center.

Lakers Bury Eagles With Stout Defense In Quarterfinals
Lakers Bury Eagles With Stout Defense In Quarterfinals

February 28, 2024

A smothering defensive performance was more than enough to lift No. 11 Roosevelt to an 80-58 win over Judson on Wednesday night in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference quarterfinals at the Goodman Center.

Tough Shooting Day Sinks Lakers In Season Finale
Tough Shooting Day Sinks Lakers In Season Finale

February 24, 2024

No. 11 Roosevelt nearly overcame its worst offensive performance of the season before falling 81-70 to Indiana Northwest on Saturday in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup at the Goodman Center.

Lakers Soar Past Eagles In CCAC Action
Lakers Soar Past Eagles In CCAC Action

February 21, 2024

No. 11 Roosevelt shot 50 percent from the floor and had six players finish in double figures as it cruised to a 90-71 win over Judson on Wednesday in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference battle in Elgin.

CHAMPIONS! Lakers Clinch Crown In Dominant Fashion
CHAMPIONS! Lakers Clinch Crown In Dominant Fashion

February 17, 2024

For the first time in program history, the Roosevelt Lakers are men’s basketball champions of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference after the 11th-ranked Lakers defeated second-place Indiana South Bend on Saturday afternoon at the Goodman Center.

11th-Ranked Roosevelt Routs St. Ambrose, Inches Closer To First Title
11th-Ranked Roosevelt Routs St. Ambrose, Inches Closer To First Title

February 14, 2024

No. 11 Roosevelt set up a chance at winning the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference title with a 91-65 beatdown of St. Ambrose on Wednesday night in Davenport, Iowa.

Strong Shooting Propels 14th-Ranked Lakers Past St. Francis
Strong Shooting Propels 14th-Ranked Lakers Past St. Francis

February 10, 2024

A strong shooting display in the second half was more than enough to keep No. 14 Roosevelt atop the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference with a 74-68 win over St. Francis on Saturday afternoon in Joliet.

14th Ranked Roosevelt Cruises Past Saint Xavier
14th Ranked Roosevelt Cruises Past Saint Xavier

February 07, 2024

No. 14 Roosevelt closed the first half on a 15-2 run and never looked back, racing past Saint Xavier 70-53 on Wednesday night at the Goodman Center in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference action.

Commander Pushes No. 14 Lakers Past Trolls On Road
Commander Pushes No. 14 Lakers Past Trolls On Road

February 03, 2024

Roosevelt had three players finish in double figures in the second half to pull away from Trinity Christian 75-71 on Saturday afternoon in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup in Palos Heights.

Roosevelt Comes In At No. 14 In Latest NAIA Poll
Roosevelt Comes In At No. 14 In Latest NAIA Poll

January 31, 2024

Roosevelt fell one spot in the latest NAIA Men’s Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll, sliding to No. 14 in the rankings released Wednesday.