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Men’s Basketball Returns to Greenbrier for Skechers Greenbrier Tip-Off This Weekend

RADFORD, Va. – The Radford men's basketball program will compete in the Skechers Greenbrier Tip-Off this weekend taking on Wright State on Saturday and Cleveland State on Sunday.
 
SETTING THE STAGES
Opponents: Wright State Raiders & Cleveland State Vikings
Dates/Times: Saturday, November 15th at 3:30 PM & Sunday, November 16th at 2:30 PM
Location: Colonial Hall at The Greenbrier – White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
 
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A LOOK BACK
Both meetings for the Highlanders this weekend with the Raiders and Vikings will be the first-ever games against each other in program history. The games are the first two of three unique match-ups in the nonconference slate for Radford this season, with Southern Miss coming up in December.
 
RETURN TO THE GREENBRIER
Radford returns to The Greenbrier after putting on a show in the first-ever college basketball game at the historic resort during the 2023-24 season. Facing Marshall, Radford earned the first-ever win as well thanks to an and-one three-pointer at the buzzer by Bryan Antoine for the 66-62 win. The Highlanders have looked good during the regular season on neutral courts over the last couple seasons, owning a 6-1 record dating back to the 2022-23 season.
 
JONES AND PARKER JR. LOOK TO STAY HOT
Del Jones and Dennis Parker Jr. have been the Highlanders' leading two scorers through three games and have lit up the box score. The sophomore Jones has set and tied his career-high in points in two of those three games with 22-point showings against Western Illinois and North Carolina. Jones has done it primarily from the paint for Radford, with 36 of his 52 points coming from high percentage looks.
 
On the flip side, Parker Jr. has been just as electric for Radford, scoring in double figures in every game so far this season. Most recently, he led Radford in points with a career-high of 23 points at #18 North Carolina with a pair of threes. Parker Jr. Through a high volume of shots, he's shooting at a 50% clip overall while also leading the team on the boards with 5.3 rebounds per game.
 
SCOUTING THE RAIDERS
Wright State is led by second-season head coach Clint Sargent looking to build off his debut season of 2024-25. Through three games so far, the Raiders are searching for their first Division I win after dropping close battles at California and at home against Toledo. The team brought back six players from last season, adding four transfers and three freshmen.
 
Freshman Michael Cooper has led the scoring efforts so far this season, averaging 14 ppg after dropping a career-high 17 at California. Returner Michael Imariagbe is off to a solid start as well, averaging 13.3 ppg and 4.3 rpg after appearing in all 32 games last season and earning 18 starts with 6.7 ppg. As a team, Wright State is out shooting their opponents 47%-44% and out rebounding 36.0-32.3
 
SCOUTING THE VIKINGS
Cleveland State brought in their 18th head coach in program history this past offseason in Rob Summers who returned to the Vikings after previously serving as an assistant coach from 2019-22. The Vikings are also searching for their first Division I victory after coming up just short at the buzzer against Loyola Chicago in their season opener.
 
The Geneva, Switzerland native Dayan Nessah, who transferred to the program from George Washington, has highlighted the offense through three games averaging 17.0 ppg and 6.3 rpg. Akron transfer Josiah Harris is also off to a big start with 12.3 ppg and 9.7 rpg. As a team, Cleveland State has surrendered a 49% shooting clip to opponents so far while also struggling in the turnovers department with 15.7 per game.
 
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Players Mentioned

Josiah Harris

#5 Josiah Harris

F
6' 9"
Senior
Del Jones

#10 Del Jones

G
6' 3"
Sophomore
Dennis Parker Jr.

#11 Dennis Parker Jr.

G
6' 6"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Josiah Harris

#5 Josiah Harris

6' 9"
Senior
F
Del Jones

#10 Del Jones

6' 3"
Sophomore
G
Dennis Parker Jr.

#11 Dennis Parker Jr.

6' 6"
Junior
G