Yale basketball prepares for season after losing four starters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Yale men's basketball begins its season on November 2 against Howard, following the loss of four starters, three via transfer and one to graduation. Despite these challenges, head coach James Jones remains optimistic about the team's chances of winning another Ivy League title, highlighting the program's culture of success. The Bulldogs have won either the regular season or conference tournament for the past seven years. Returning starter Trevor Mullin will play a key role, alongside key contributors like Riley Fox and Jordan Braithwaite. The team intends to develop younger players in crucial positions, addressing the impact of significant departures from last season.
- •James Jones enters his 28th year as head coach at Yale.
- •Yale will open the season against Howard on November 2.
- •The Bulldogs lost leading scorer Nick Townsend to transfer.
- •Trevor Mullin is the team's only returning starter.
- •Yale aims to maintain its championship-winning culture despite roster changes.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yale men's basketball lost four starters. Why James Jones still expects an Ivy League title
"Yale has won the Ivy League men's basketball regular season or conference tournament each of the past seven seasons.
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