SUNY Orange men's basketball coach emphasizes need for team cohesion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
SUNY Orange men's basketball coach Tom Rickard expressed confidence in his team's potential but acknowledged their need for time to gel. With the season opener on November 1 against SUNY Broome, Rickard highlighted issues in defensive communication and positioning. He noted past success, including a 25-10 record last season, and emphasized the importance of a strong team effort to achieve their goal of returning to the national tournament. Rickard has tried various lineup combinations during preseason scrimmages to find the right mix of players.
- •Colts open season on November 1 at SUNY Broome.
- •Coach Rickard emphasizes need for better defensive communication.
- •Last year, SUNY Orange finished 25-10 and reached nationals.
- •Rickard has experimented with different lineups during scrimmages.
- •Expectation is to win the region and return to the national tournament.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Orange basketball - Colts men strong, but need time to come together
"SUNY Orange men's basketball coach Tom Rickard likes his players, but says they need time to come together.
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