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Putney, Williams Travel To Spain With Athletes In Action

By Brian Henry on May 20, 2013 1:47 PM
UMass basketball rising seniors Raphiael Putney and Chaz Williams have begun their journey to Spain with Athletes In Action. The duo flew to Spain via Houston and London over the weekend and have started practice with their nine teammates. You can follow along during their trip - which goes from May 18-June 2 - via the online blog at AIA Blogs - Basketball - Spain or through some photo postings on the AIA Facebook Page.

Here's an excerpt from the first entry from across the pond...

We are wrapping up our first day in Madrid while eating dinner at the Nuevo Boston Hotel. We spent most of the day in the airport getting to know each other and waiting until 15 minutes after our gate closed in London to finally board the plane. We cut it close but God prevailed. Our first practice went very well. The players chemistry grew tremendously from the airport to the court. They guys were talking, complemeting and holding each other accountable in a positive way.

MBB Recaps From Wednesday's 61-60 Win At La Salle

By Brian Henry on January 31, 2013 9:54 AM
UMass pulled out another close one on Wednesday, defeating La Salle, 61-60, at Tom Gola Arena to improve to 4-2 in Atlantic 10 play. The Minutemen got 17 points from Raphiael Putney and the game-winning layup by Chaz Williams with 8.1 seconds left to snap a four-game losing skid at La Salle.







MBB Gameday Previews: Duquesne, 1/17/13

By Brian Henry on January 17, 2013 7:22 AM | No TrackBacks
After playing 10 of its first 15 games away from the Mullins Center, UMass returns to the 20-year-old facility for a three-game homestand over the next nine day. On Thursday, UMass will play host to Duquesne in game televised nationally by the CBS Sports Network (Channel Finder). The Dukes were the last Atlantic 10 opponent to play in Amherst when the Minutemen handed the visitors a 92-83 setback in the first round of the 2012 A-10 Championship.


Raphiael Putney seeks consistency for UMass hoop

By Brian Henry on October 24, 2012 6:23 AM | No TrackBacks
Derek Kellogg has said on more than one occasion that Raphiael Putney is a key piece to UMass' success this season. Last year he averaged 10.1 points and 5.9 rebounds in 24.2 minutes per game. Putney is stronger than ever and still one of the most athletic players in the country.

Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has an article on his progress as he begins his fourth season with the program.


Rothstein Files: Five Observations From UMass

By Brian Henry on September 28, 2012 10:47 AM | No TrackBacks
National college basketball writer and television announcer Jon Rothstein offered up his thoughts on UMass as it prepares for the 2012-13 season. Leading off with a note on junior PG Chaz Williams' infectious energy that envelops the entire team.

Chaz Williams is a like a magnet. The undersized point guard has an infectious personality -- and it's easily noticeable if you're in the gym with him for even just a matter of moments. The 5-9 Williams was one of the best players in the Atlantic 10 a season ago and figures to be so again thanks to the biggest weapon he has -- his heart.


UMass basketball hits the Big E as fan interest builds

By Brian Henry on September 16, 2012 10:14 PM
Ron Chimelis of the Springfield Republican was in attendance at the Big E on Saturday (along with more than 80,000 others) and stopped by the Massachusetts building where the UMass men's basketball team was hosting a free clinic for youths 12 & under. Check out his article on the excitement surrounding the anticipation for the upcoming season.

Photographer Michael Beswick was also on hand and snapped these photos of the event.

Don't forget, you can reserve your season tickets right now by calling the UMass Ticket Office at 1-866-UMASS-TIX.
Also...
** 5 Game Packs go on sale beginning Monday, Oct. 1.
** Single-game tickets will go on sale Monday, Oct. 15.
** Group tickets of 15 or more may be purchased through the UMass Group Sales Office for as low as $8/ticket by contacting Jason Blanchette at 413-577-0340 or jlblanch@admin.umass.edu

Rothstein Files: 10 Reasons To Be Excited About The Atlantic-10

By John Sinnett on June 6, 2012 9:30 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Jon Rothstein, who covers the Atlantic 10 for CBS Sports Network, put out a good summertime piece on what to be excited about in the A-10 this season. His first item listed is on UMass junior PG Chaz Williams and the potential his play, along with the rest of the team, can bring the Minutemen.

1. CHAZ, CHAZ, AND MORE CHAZ

Chaz Williams took the conference by storm in his first season in the Atlantic-10 and only figures to be more of a menace in 2012-13. Potentially the Preseason Conference Player of the Year, Williams should give UMass coach Derek Kellogg one of the league's best back courts with he and talented wing Jesse Morgan, a 6-foot-5 wing who seemed to get better every team he took on the floor. If big man Cady Lalanne can stay healthy and form a potent baseline with Terrell Vinson and Raphiael Putney, the Minutemen should be in position to compete for a conference title and a berth to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a quite a while.

Read Jon's complete article here.

MBB Gameday Previews: A-10 1st Round vs. Duquesne, 3/6/12

By John Sinnett on March 6, 2012 9:44 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The regular season is over so that means its time to reset the records and open March Madness. UMass opens Atlantic 10 Tournament action tonight against Duquesne. Tip-off at the Mullins Center is 7 p.m. The game is not televised so grab some friends and cheer on the team as they go for their 15th home win of the year. In the meantime, here are some previews to wet your appetite.







Collegian: Putney staying out of foul trouble; leads team in def. rebounds, blocks

By John Sinnett on February 1, 2012 8:01 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Jackson Alexander of the Daily Collegian has a story focusing on the impact Raphiael Putney has made on the UMass basketball team and its success this season.

Boston Herald: Raphiael Putney, Minutemen taking flight

By John Sinnett on January 31, 2012 7:01 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Dan Duggan of the Boston Herald looks at the impact Raphiael Putney is having on the UMass basketball team's success and how his efforts in the weight room are making contributions on the court.

Daily Collegian Coverage Of UMass Basketball

By John Sinnett on January 23, 2012 12:43 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
With students back on campus today, the Daily Collegian is back in full swing with lots of coverage of the UMass basketball team.


Republican: Raphiael Putney is putting on a must-see show for UMass basketball

By John Sinnett on January 18, 2012 12:48 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Ron Chimelis of the Springfield Republican has a story on Raphiael Putney and the energy his play has brought to the UMass basketball team.

Gazette: Raphiael Putney realizing substantial potential for UMass men's basketball

By John Sinnett on January 18, 2012 12:34 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has a feature on Raphiael Putney and how his development this year has helped the men's basketball team.

Williams To Putney Dunk Earns No. 8 Spot On ESPN Sports Center Top Plays

By John Sinnett on January 16, 2012 7:43 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
A highlight reel fast-break dunk by Raphiael Putney garnered national attention following the UMass men's basketball team's 72-61 come-back win over Saint Joseph's on Saturday. As impressive as the dunk itself was, Chaz Williams' between-the-legs pass to Putney was equally as sensational making this a true high-flying highlight. It also warrants that the play was all started by a great blocked shot by Maxie Esho that allowed the Minutemen to get out on the fast break.

Recaps From UMass Basketball's Win Over Saint Joseph's

By John Sinnett on January 16, 2012 7:29 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
UMass erased a 17-point deficit from the first half to improve to 10-0 at home with a 71-62 win over Saint Joseph's on Saturday. Chaz Williams led the way for the Minutemen with 22 points, while Raphiael Putney made national headlines for his highlight reel dunk that landed as the No. 8 Top Play of the Day on Sports Center.


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Recaps From Men's Basketball Win Over Charlotte

By John Sinnett on January 12, 2012 7:04 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Thanks to clutch free throws down the stretch, the UMass men's basketball team was able to hold off Charlotte on Wednesday night to remain a perfect 9-0 this season in home games with an 85-75 win over the 49ers. The Minutemen return to action on Saturday (4 PM) against Saint Joseph's.


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Recaps From Men's Basketball Win Over Fordham

By John Sinnett on January 6, 2012 7:46 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
A pair of double-double's by Terrell Vinson and Raphiael Putney combined with 20-points and nearly a triple-double from Chaz Williams paved the way as the UMass men's basketball team defeated Fordham last night in the Mullins Center in the Minutemen's Atlantic 10 opener.


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Republican: UMass basketball team begins the New Year with momentum and optimism

By John Sinnett on January 4, 2012 7:34 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Ron Chimelis of the Springfield Republican looks at the non-conference start to the season and the five-game win streak for the UMass basketball team heading into the New Year.

Recaps From Men's Basketball Win Over Quinnipiac

By John Sinnett on December 19, 2011 6:37 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
An 18-0 run to start the second half gave UMass a 72-67 win over Quinnipiac despite the Bobcats chipping away late in the game to make it a three-point game with a minute to go.

Terrell Vinson, Raphiael Putney and Chaz Williams all scored in double figures to lead UMass which has won three straight and remains undefeated at home (5-0).


Gazette: UMass men's basketball coach Derek Kellogg names starting five

By Dave Gunn on November 7, 2011 8:56 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has a story on Derek Kellogg indicating at UMass media day on Friday that the starting five for the Minutemen's season opener this Friday against Elon at the Curry Hicks Cage could be Chaz Williams, Freddie Riley, Javorn Farrell, Raphiael Putney, and Sean Carter. The Minutemen played their second and final closed scrimmage of the season on Saturday at Seton Hall.

Vautour also points out some jersey number changes for the Minutemen this season. Check out the online roster.

UMass men's basketball coach Derek Kellogg names starting five - Hampshire Gazette

Gazette: UMass men's basketball looking for scoring threat

By Dave Gunn on November 2, 2011 9:53 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette takes an in-depth look today at the UMass men's basketball lineup and who could potentially take over more of a scoring role for the Minutemen in 2011-12. Vautour goes through each player, saying why he's a candidate to increase his scoring, and what could possibly prevent that. An interesting read for UMass fans.

UMass men's basketball looking for scoring threat - Hampshire Gazette

CBS Sports' Jeff Goodman Picks UMass 5th In A-10

By Dave Gunn on October 24, 2011 9:19 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
CBS Sports College Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman has picked UMass to finish fifth in his conference countdown for the Atlantic 10. Goodman has the Minutemen, who were picked 12th in the A-10 preseason poll, finishing behind Xavier, Temple, Saint Louis, and St. Bonaventure. He also picks redshirt sophomore forward Raphiael Putney has his A-10 Breakthrough Player of the Year.

"The pressure is on Derek Kellogg in Year 4. He lost Anthony Gurley, but might finally have a true point guard with Hofstra transfer Chaz Williams. The young group from a couple of years ago -- juniors Freddie Riley, Sampson Carter, Javorn Farrell, Terrell Vinson and redshirt sophomore Raphiael Putney -- needs to go out there and prove itself."

Happy Birthday: April 21 - Blackney, Putney, Thurston

By Jason Yellin on April 21, 2011 4:34 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
On April 21, we wish Happy Birthday to women's runner Anne Blackney, men's basketball forward Raphiael Putney and men's swimmer  Andrew Thurston.

Anne Blackney  Raphiael Putney  Andrew Thurston

Game Previews Of UMass Hosting St. Joe's

By Jason Yellin on February 23, 2011 8:07 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Big game on tap at the Mullins Center on Wednesday as Saint Joseph's comes to Amherst for a 7 p.m., matchup. Here are all the previews.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass, Saint Joseph's face must-win hoop game
• Daily Collegian: Minutemen look to make it two in a row

Republican: Morgan, Putney Breathing Life Into UMass

By Jason Yellin on February 22, 2011 8:56 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Check out the Springfield Republican story by Ron Chimelis: Morgan and Putney are breathing new life into UMass basketball team.

Morgan and Putney are offering new life to this roller-coaster ride of a University of Massachusetts men's basketball season. What they lack in experience, they are overcoming with their energy level, jarring a team that had seemed to be turning stale.

"They are bringing a freshness with their play and demeanor,'' UMass coach Derek Kellogg said as the Minutemen got ready for Wednesday's home game against Saint Joseph's. "Their eyes are always on me, saying 'Put me in.' I like that.''

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Republican: Putney's Potential Is Clear

By Jason Yellin on January 25, 2011 6:32 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The Springfield Republican has a feature story on UMass redshirt freshman Raphiael Putney. Ron Chimelis writes: as UMass approaches Wednesday night's game at St. Bonaventure, Putney is not the best of the Minutemen. But he might be the most intriguing.

Kellogg likes to compare the styles of current players with familiar players of years past. He was asked if Putney's style reminds him of any previous Minutemen.

"Not yet. But I think he's a good example of the value of redshirting,'' said Kellogg, whose player used the inactive 2009-10 season to add strength to his still-willowy, 180-pound frame.

UMass takes an 11-7 record (3-2 Atlantic 10) to St. Bonaventure (10-8, 2-3).

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Putney To Guest On Monday's Radio Show

By Jason Yellin on January 17, 2011 11:53 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Be sure to join us for the Bud Light UMass Basketball Radio Show on Monday night at 7 p.m., at the Hangar Pub & Grille. Redshirt freshman Raphiael Putney will be the player guest. Listen on 100.9 FM WRNX If you can;t make it to the Hangar.

Daily Collegian's Mega Preview Of UMass Basketball

By Jason Yellin on November 17, 2010 7:50 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Here are stories on the UMass basketball team as the Minutemen prepare to face Sacred Heart tonight at the Mullins Center. The Daily Collegian ran its 2010-11 season preview with tons of coverage on the Maroon & White.

• Daily Collegian: Student support praised by Kellogg
• Daily Collegian: UMass alums finding work in the pros
• Daily Collegian: Minutemen need to take big step forward
• Daily Collegian: Playing hoops with Derek Kellogg
• Daily Collegian: Walk-ons show promise, potential
• Daily Collegian: A look at the 2010-11 Minutemen
• Daily Collegian: Atlantic 10 Predictions
• Daily Collegian: Sophomores primed to make jump

Gazette: Hoops Hoping For More From Putney

By Jason Yellin on November 10, 2010 6:49 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has a feature on redshirt freshman Raphiael Putney and the high hopes for him at UMass.

UMass fans have heard about Putney's athleticism since he arrived in Amherst, but because he redshirted last year in attempt to get stronger and put on weight, they've rarely had a chance to see it, until last Thursday.

"Putney, even though he's very skinny, is a world-class athlete who does some good things out there with his length and his athleticism," UMass coach Derek Kellogg said. "If we can put some weight on him, if we can get him to mature and become a grown man, I think he has a chance to be a special player at UMass."

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