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Detroit Mercy Men’s Basketball Newsletter #OurTurnOurCity
Happy New Year From Your Titans Bringing in the new year, Detroit Mercy is looking to leave behind 2016, and continue to move forward with the growth of the Men’s Basketball Program under first year Head Coach Bacari Alexander. The Titans have now strung together two conference wins in a row against rival Oakland University and their most recent victory, Youngstown State University. This leaves your Titans 4-14 overall, 2-4 in conference. Hoping to continue their streak, Detroit Mercy will head to Wright State (January 20th) and Northern Kentucky (January 22nd) for two road conference games.
Jaleel Hogan releasing his emotion after a thunderous dunk in the Titan’s victory against rival Oakland
The Titan’s bench reacting to their win against rival Oakland
Metro Series Rival Game!
Coach Alexander addressing the team during a media timeout
The Titan’s huddle up prior to the tip off of their game vs. Oakland
In the recent Metro Series Rival Game between your Detroit Mercy Titans and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, The Titans willed their way to victory on the road 93-88. Their defensive tenacity and chaos package forced Oakland to turn the ball over a season high 25 times, and were able to close out the game hitting clutch free throws down the stretch. This was the Titan’s first conference win under new Head Coach Bacari Alexander and the future looks bright at Livernois and 6 Mile.
Chris Jenkins soaring through the air on a lay-up attempt
Dre Black reading the defense
Detroit Mercy Basketball Coaches Show Join Head Coach Bacari Alexander at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale, Michigan every Monday night at 8pm or listen in on 910AM. Cliff Russell, The Voice of Detroit on 910AM, hosts the new Head Coach Radio show to spread the positive growth of our Men’s Basketball Program. Great food, great drinks and a great time. Hope to see you there!
Corey Allen Receives Horizon League Freshman Of The Week Corey Allen, Freshman Guard for The Titans, received the honor of being named Horizon League Freshman Of The Week for his performance against Oakland in the Metro Series Rival Game. He scored 17 points on 7 of 12 shooting from the floor and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Jaleel Hogan Receives Horizon League Player Of The Week Jaleel Hogan, Junior Forward for The Titans, received the honor of being named Horizon League Player Of The Week for his performance against Oakland in the Metro Series Rival Game. Jaleel’s performance gained national recognition on SportsCenter, being chosen as “Kevin’s Star” performance of the night.
Meet Graduate Assistant/Video Analyst Kal Riebau
Kal Riebau joined the men's basketball program as a graduate assistant in the summer of 2015 and is serving as the video analyst for the 2016-17 season as he finishes his master's in Education, Administration and Leadership. "Kal is a rising star in our profession," said head coach Bacari Alexander. "Having learned early in his career from one of the nation's best in coach Buzz Williams only gives us yet another relentless worker. His analytical skills and basketball IQ are impressive to witness, and he is well respected amongst our staff and players and has earned this well-deserved promotion." He spent last season working with the Titans in the areas of scout and game preparation, academics and overall office management. Riebau got his start in collegiate coaching as the head student manager for the Marquette men's basketball program under then-head coach Buzz Williams. He assisted in all facets of the Golden Eagles program as his alma mater, which made two-straight Sweet 16 appearances as well as reaching the Elite Eight in 2013. He has been a member of the support staff for USA Basketball at their U-17 men's developmental team training camp, the Nike Hoop Summit and the women's senior national team mini-camp as well as a year working for Impact Basketball in Las Vegas, Nevada. A native of Appleton, Wisconsin, he played baseball until his senior year of high school when he made the boy's basketball team. He earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Marquette in 2014.