Pokes to face Saint Mary’s in Phoenix at Jerry Colangelo Classic
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams for the fourth annual Jerry Colangelo Classic, a premier college basketball showcase hosted at Footprint Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022 and Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The Pokes…
UW and Linder Agree to Contract Extension Through 2027
LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 30, 2022) – University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Wednesday the finalization of a contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder through April of 2027. “I’m excited to be able to continue building…
Maldonado Named Mountain West Player of the Week
Guard Hunter Maldonado was named the Mountain West Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Cowboys to a 2-1 record and earning All-Tournament honors at the Diamond Head Classic. He is the second Cowboy to earn the award…
UW Basketball inks Junior College All-American Deng Dut
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (MAY 7, 2021) – University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder announced on Friday the signing of Junior College All-American Deng Dut of the College of Southern…
Marcus Williams named Freshman of the Year by MWC Media
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 8, 2021) – University of Wyoming freshman Marcus Williams was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year by media covering the conference on Monday. He also earned…
Cowboy Basketball Announces Non-Conference Home Game Times
Laramie, Wyo. (Nov. 24, 2020) – University of Wyoming athletics announced on Tuesday games times for the non-conference home contests inside the Arena-Auditorium. The game times are subject to change, as games could be selected as part of the Mountain…
Linder Inks Jeremiah Oden to 2020-21 Roster
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced on Saturday the signing of Jeremiah Oden to the 2020-21 roster. A native of Chicago, Ill., Oden played at one of the nation’s top prep school in Sunrise Christian Academy…
Linder Announces Addition of Wyoming Native Sundance Wicks to Coaching Staff
LARAMIE, Wyo. (MARCH 25, 2020) – University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder announced Wednesday the addition of Wyoming native Sundance Wicks to the Cowboy coaching staff. He has spent the last two seasons as head coach at Missouri Western….
Edwards fired after four seasons; search for new UW Basketball coach begins
*The following is a press release from the University of Wyoming University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Monday that head men’s basketball coach Allen Edwards will not be retained as coach of the Wyoming Cowboys. Edwards will be…
Kelley to Leave Cowboy Basketball Program to Pursue Graduate Degree
LARAMIE, Wyo. (APRIL 10, 2018) – University of Wyoming guard Cody Kelley, who is scheduled to graduate this May with a degree in kinesiology and health promotion has decided to transfer to another university to pursue his graduate degree and…