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UND basketball teams outline goals at Summit League media day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 12:33 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

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The University of North Dakota's men's and women's basketball teams participated in the Summit League media day in Sioux Falls, S.D., on October 6. Both teams will begin their seasons on November 2, with the women's team playing at home against Minnesota Crookston and the men's team on the road against Minnesota. The men's team has a significant roster turnover, featuring seven transfers and four freshmen. Senior players Zach Kraft and Josh Jones emphasized the importance of mentoring new teammates and maintaining their strong defensive reputation that contributed to a successful previous season.

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•UND men's and women's teams both start their season on November 2.
•The men added seven transfers and four freshmen this offseason.
•Josh Jones and Zach Kraft emphasize helping new teammates adapt.
•Defense was crucial in last season's third-place conference finish.
•The women's team has one senior, Addison Klosterbuer, returning from injury.

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12:33 AMYahoo Sports — 6 takeaways from UND's appearance at Summit League media day

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Oct. 6—SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — College basketball is less than one month away. The UND men's and women's teams both open the season on Nov. 2. The Fighting Hawks women start with a home game against Minnesota Crookston. The men will begin on the road against Minnesota. Both programs are in Sioux Falls, S.D., for Summit League Media Day. The men were represented by senior guard Zach Kraft and ...
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