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Senior Giddy Potts fires a three against Arkansas Fort Smith on Nov. 2, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines)

Photos: Blue Raiders defeat Arkansas Fort Smith in exhibition matchup

Sidelines November 3, 2017

Photos by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Story by David Chamberlain / Assistant Sports Editor The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders men's basketball team returned to action against Arkansas Fort Smith...

Senior Brandon Walters goes up for a dunk during Murphy Madness in Murfreesboro, TN on October 26, 2017 (Devin P. Grimes/ MTSU Sidelines).

Men’s Basketball: Walters suspended for two games for ‘failing to live up to standards’ of MTSU basketball

CIM Digital November 1, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines On Wednesday, Middle Tennessee head basketball coach Kermit Davis announced that starting senior center Brandon Walters will be suspended for the exhibition game...

Antwain Johnson goes up for a between-the-legs dunk during Murphy Madness in Murfreesboro, TN on October 26, 2017 (Devin P. Grimes/ MTSU Sidelines).

Photos: Blue Raiders show athleticism, shooting touch in 2017 Murphy Madness

Sidelines October 27, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Story by Rusty Ellis / Sports Editor The Middle Tennessee men's and women's basketball teams got their first chance in front of their fans on Thursday, when...

Head coaches Kermit Davis and Rick Insell addressed the fans during Murphy Madness in Murfreesboro, TN on October 26, 2017 (Devin P. Grimes/ MTSU Sidelines).

Basketball: Murphy Madness introduces students and fans to 2017-2018 Blue Raider squads

Sidelines October 27, 2017

Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines Story by Elijah Campbell / Sports Reporter and David Janes / Sports Reporter The Murphy Center was full of three-point jump shots, dunks, dance moves, excitement...

Giddy Potts dribbles through FAU defenders on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)

Men’s Basketball: Giddy Potts named to pre-season All-Conference USA Team

Sidelines October 23, 2017

Photo by Darwin Moore / MTSU Sidelines Story by Carl Coates Jr. / Sports Reporter Honors for Middle Tennessee's men's basketball team have already been awarded, as senior guard Giddy Potts was selected...

Men’s Basketball: A closer look at Blue Raider assistant coach Greg Grensing

CIM Digital October 20, 2017

Photo by Ambre Rogue / Sidelines Archives Some of the unsung heroes of every successful college basketball team are the assistant coaches. As many successful head coaches would tell you, having reliable...

Giddy Potts put up a career-high of 30 points in a game against FAU on Saturday, March 4, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Darwin Moore)

All hands on deck: Middle Tennessee’s quest for a ‘three-peat’ in C-USA

CIM Digital July 6, 2017

Photo by Darwin Moore / MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee Blue Raider men's basketball program has made a name for itself in the last two years. With two Conference USA Tournament championships, a regular...

Reggie Upshaw (30) and JaCorey Williams (22) walk the hall to their locker room following an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)

Williams, Upshaw sign NBA Summer League contracts

CIM Digital June 26, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sidelines Archives Two former Blue Raiders will have a shot at their professional dreams. Forwards Reggie Upshaw and JaCorey Williams each signed NBA Summer League contracts following...

Davis, Williams honored with awards by TSWA

Davis, Williams honored with awards by TSWA

CIM Digital June 9, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / MT Athletic Communications Middle Tennessee head coach Kermit Davis and forward JaCorey Williams were each honored today, as the Tennessee Sports Writers Association named Davis...

Blue Raider men’s basketball adds to their list of honors with resolution from Tennessee Senate

CIM Digital April 27, 2017

Photo courtesy of MTSU Sidelines The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raider men's basketball team was recognized this morning at the Tennessee Capitol, on the heels of their outstanding 2016-17 season. The...

Head coach Kermit Davis waives to fans as his team departs from the hotel towards the arena to play Minnesota in Milwaukee, WI on March 16, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)

Davis inks new contract to stay MT’s coach through 2023-24

CIM Digital March 24, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor After two consecutive Conference USA championships and first round wins in the NCAA Tournament, Middle Tennessee men's basketball coach Kermit Davis was rewarded with...

Reggie Upshaw (30) and JaCorey Williams (22) walk the hall to their locker room following an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)

Photo gallery: Blue Raiders vs. Butler | NCAA second-round

CIM Digital March 19, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor The Blue Raiders' magical season finally came to a close on Saturday night when they took a 74-65 loss to the Butler Bulldogs in round two of the NCAA tournament.  On...

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