2025-26 Mingoes Men's Basketball News

MINGOES vs ELITEH – UB Mingoes forward Terrence Higgs dunks the ball against The Bamboo Shack Elite during their UB Showcase Series game at The Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. The Mingoes won 82-71 to end the season with a 14-3 record. (UB ATHLETICS)
Mingoes cook Bamboo Shack 82-71 to end showcase season

March 10, 2026

Mingoes guard Kevaro Russell scored 26 points to lead The University of The Bahamas Mingoes to an 82-71 comeback win over Bamboo Shack Elite at the Kendal G Isaacs Gymnasium to close out the men’s basketball showcase season. Behind Russell’s 26-point contribution, Shemeco Albury scored 22 points, while Terrance Higgs added 17. John McKenzie snagged 11 rebounds in the win.  

Mingoes bounce back to defeat NFS, avenge earlier season loss
Mingoes bounce back to defeat NFS, avenge earlier season loss

March 05, 2026

Overcoming a ten-point defecit, the Ub Mingoes with two late cluctch three pointers from Kevaro Russell got revenge on Nassau Flight Services with a 88 - 85 win. Terreance Higgs and Kevaro Russell combined for 55 points in the win. To go along with his 30 points Higgs had nine rebounds and five assists. Russell posted 25 points five rebounds and four assists.

Mingoes defeat Crimestoppers in 104 -86 victory
Mingoes defeat Crimestoppers in 104 -86 victory

February 24, 2026

Kevaro Russell scored 30 points to lead the University of The Bahamas Mingoes to a 104-86

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball guard Kevaro Russell drops the hammer down against RBPF Crimestoppers on Tuesday, February 24 at the Kendal Isaacs Gym. UB won 104-86. UB Athletics.
Mingoes take down Crimestoppers in 104-86 victory

February 24, 2026

The University of The Bahamas men’s basketball team returned to the court Thursday after a two-week break with a 104-86 victory against the Royal Bahamas Police Force Crimestoppers.

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball guard Kevaro Russell drops the hammer down against RBPF Crimestoppers on Tuesday, February 24 at the Kendal Isaacs Gym. UB won 104-86. UB Athletics.
Mingoes take down Crimestoppers in 104-86 victory

February 24, 2026

The University of The Bahamas men’s basketball team returned to the court Thursday after a two-week break with a 104-86 victory

McKenzie lands flight in Mingoes 90-85 overtime win
McKenzie lands flight in Mingoes 90-85 overtime win

January 29, 2026

New comer John Mckenzie scored 38 points to lead the Mingoes in 90-85 win over Airport Authority Avengers Thursday night at The Kendall Isaccs Gym. Kevaro Russell scored 18 points along side Shemeco Albury with a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, Jarius Hall scoring 13 points. 

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes guard John Mckenzie (Grey #5) on the attack against Airport Authority on Thursday, January 29 at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. UB won 90-85. UB Athletic
McKenzie lands flight in Mingoes 90-85 overtime win

January 29, 2026

Newcomer John McKenzie dropped 38 points to steer the University of The Bahamas men’s basketball team to a 90-85 overtime win over Airport Authority Avengers

Mingoes unpack Shipping Connect 105-65
Mingoes unpack Shipping Connect 105-65

January 23, 2026

Kevaro Russell, Terrence Higgs and newcomer John McKenzie combined for 83 points to lead The Mingoes to a 105-65 win over Freeport’s Shipping Connect team in Mingoes Showcase action Friday night at the St. George’s Gym. Russell lead all scorers with 36 points on the night while Higgs contributed 24 point and McKenzie scored 23 points. Jarius Hall also put up double digit with 11 points for the squad.

Mingoes drop to Challengers in overtime thriller
Mingoes drop to Challengers in overtime thriller

December 11, 2025

In a nail-biter with 14 lead changes, 11 ties and one overtime, The Mingoes lost 84-80 to the Bahamas Department of Corrections Challengers. With four players in double digits, The Mingoes could not take early advantage of the depleted Challengers. The Challengers forced overtime in the wanning minutes of the game and took full advantage in the overtime period to pick up the win.

Mingoes shut down late surge from RBDF Patrollers
Mingoes shut down late surge from RBDF Patrollers

December 10, 2025

Mingoes mens basketball used a fourth quarter surge to top The Royal Bahamas Defense Force Patrollers 79-66 in Showcase action. Kevaro Russell led the Mingoes with a career-high 34 points and seven rebounds. Terrance Higgs added 18 points to aid in the win. The Mingoes had to overcome a second quarter 13 point defecit to pull off the win.

Mingoes ground Airport Authority 75-58
Mingoes ground Airport Authority 75-58

December 08, 2025

Four players scored in double digits to help University of The Bahamas Men's Basketball team grounded the Airport Authority Avengers 75-58 in UB Showcase on Monday.

Mingoes quartet doubled up on Crimestopppers in 75-53 win
Mingoes quartet doubled up on Crimestopppers in 75-53 win

December 04, 2025

With four players in double digits, The Mingoes defeated the RBPF Crimestopppers 75-53 Thursday in UB Showcase action

Mingoes drop nail-biter to UIC Eagle Rays
Mingoes drop nail-biter to UIC Eagle Rays

November 14, 2025

DAVIE, Florida: In a game with eight lead changes and seven ties, The University of The Bahamas Mingoes dropped to the UIC Eagles Rays 82-79 Friday in showcase action at The David Posnack Jewish Community Center.  Four Mingoes hit double figures as well in the competitive game:  Terrance Higgs scored 21 points with seven rebounds;  Jerehemiah Miller put up 19 points with eight rebounds; Kevaro Russell scored 18 with three assists and four rebounds; and Shemeco Albury scored 11 points with six assists and three rebounds. 

MIngoes takes down Taxmen in Homecoming Game
MIngoes takes down Taxmen in Homecoming Game

November 07, 2025

There were five players in double figures for the University of The Bahamas men's basketball team as they easily took care of the Customs Department Taxmen 99-63

The University of The Bahamas Terrance Higgs (Blue 10) goes up for a dunk during the game against Customs Department Taxmen in UB Homecoming action at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium Friday, November 7. UB won 99-63. UB ATHLETICS
Mingoes turn back Taxmen for Homecoming win

November 07, 2025

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team put on a show for their fans as they handled the Customs Department Taxmen 99-63

University of The Bahamas guard Jarius Hall (grey 21) drives to the basket against Nassau Flight Services Ballers forward Tehrad Rahming (black 21) in their UB Showcase game November 4, 2025 at The Kendal Isaacs Gym. (UB Athletics
Mingoes streak broken in nail-biter against NFS

November 04, 2025

Despite three players in double figures, The University of The Bahamas Mingoes lost a nail-biter to The Nassau Flight Services Ballers 76-72 in UB Showcase action