2022-23 Sandburg Men's Basketball News

39 Chargers, 4 Sandburg Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Awards
39 Chargers, 4 Sandburg Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Awards

July 20, 2023

This marks the third straight year Sandburg has had at least 30 individuals receive NJCAA All-Academic honors for having a GPA of at least 3.60.

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76 From Sandburg Named Academic All-Arrowhead Conference

July 03, 2023

All 11 Chargers teams had at least one player named academic all-conference.

Mike Bailey
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 15: Bye Bye Bailey — Mike Bailey

June 22, 2023

On Episode 15 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, just days away from retirement, former Chargers coach/athletic director and current academic advisor Mike Bailey reflects on his time at Sandburg

Chargers men's basketball coach Ryan Twaddle at the 2022 Sandburg youth basketball camp.
Carl Sandburg College Youth Summer Basketball Camp July 17-19

June 15, 2023

Led by Chargers men’s basketball coach Ryan Twaddle and women’s basketball coach Kellen Fernetti, campers will learn fundamentals in dribbling, ball-handling, passing and shooting from Sandburg coaches and players.

Connor Barnett
Sandburg Sophomore Barnett Voted 2nd-Team All-Arrowhead

March 24, 2023

Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball player Connor Barnett was voted to the All-Arrowhead Conference Second Team by league coaches after leading the Chargers in scoring and assists this season.

Tyrese Grose
Chargers End Season With Quarterfinal Loss to Golden Eagles

March 03, 2023

Tyrese Grose finished with 17 points, but the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Thursday at Rock Valley in the quarterfinals of the Region IV Division II District 4 tournament.

David Hise and Pat Hise inside John Lewis Gym
Sandburg Basketball a Family Affair for 3 Generations of Hises

February 21, 2023

When David Hise came to Carl Sandburg College to play basketball, he was keeping up with a family tradition. Hise, a freshman forward for the Chargers, is part of the third generation of the Hise family with ties to Sandburg hoops.

Wagner Tallies Season-High 10 for Sandburg in Loss to No. 18 Bobcats
Wagner Tallies Season-High 10 for Sandburg in Loss to No. 18 Bobcats

February 20, 2023

Facing its second straight ranked opponent, the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team wrapped up its regular season with a 99-64 loss at No. 18 Bryant & Stratton on Saturday.

Tyrese Grose
Chargers Come Up Short Against Eagles on Sophomore Night

February 15, 2023

Tyrese Grose led the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team in scoring and tied for the team lead in rebounds, but the Chargers were unable to hang on to a halftime lead in a 77-68 Sophomore Night loss to Illinois Valley on Tuesday at John Lewis Gym.

Dinnar’s Hot 2nd Half Not Enough for Chargers in Loss at Skyhawks
Dinnar’s Hot 2nd Half Not Enough for Chargers in Loss at Skyhawks

February 09, 2023

Roee Dinnar scored all of his game-leading 20 points in the second half, but the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team lost 74-67 at Sauk Valley on Thursday night. 

Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 10: Love & Basketball — Addison Eger, Lilly Blackford, Connor Barnett & Myles Estrada
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 10: Love & Basketball — Addison Eger, Lilly Blackford, Connor Barnett & Myles Estrada

February 08, 2023

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we decided to test a pair of Chargers basketball couples on how well they know each other. See who came out ahead in our Newlywed Game-inspired showdown between Addison Eger & Connor Barnett and Lilly Blackford & Myles Estrada! 

Chargers Upend Black Hawk as Caves Notches Double-Double
Chargers Upend Black Hawk as Caves Notches Double-Double

February 08, 2023

Hunter Caves had a double-double and Connor Barnett led all players with 19 points as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team earned a 95-88 Arrowhead Conference victory over Black Hawk on Tuesday night at John Lewis Gym. 

Hunter Caves
Caves Matches Season High With 18 in Loss to Scots

February 06, 2023

Hunter Caves tied a season-high with 18 points and was one of five Chargers to reach double figures in the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team’s 98-88 loss Saturday to McHenry County at John Lewis Gym.

Marckell Longstreet
Longstreet Tallies Season-Best 17 in Loss to Cougars

February 03, 2023

Marckell Longstreet scored a season-best 17 points for the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team in a 95-53 Arrowhead Conference loss at Highland on Thursday night.

Barnett’s Career Night Powers Chargers Past Kishwaukee
Barnett’s Career Night Powers Chargers Past Kishwaukee

February 01, 2023

Sophomore Connor Barnett racked up a career-high 21 points and the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team held on for a 69-66 Arrowhead Conference victory over Kishwaukee on Tuesday at John Lewis Gym.

Tyrese Grose
Grose Puts Up a Dozen for Chargers in Loss to Golden Eagles

January 30, 2023

Tyrese Grose had 12 points, but a run by Rock Valley to close the first half helped the Golden Eagles pull away from the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team 78-46 on Saturday at John Lewis Gym.