The Charlotte men's basketball team took home the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Championship trophy after beating Eastern Kentucky 71-68 on Wednesday, March 22. Here are takeaways from the tournament and what is next for the program.

On Wednesday, March 22, the Charlotte men's basketball team bested the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels 71-68 to be crowned the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational champion in Daytona Beach, Fla., at the Ocean Center.

The Charlotte men's basketball team enters the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational Championship game to take on the No. 8 seed Eastern Kentucky University Colonels on Wednesday, March 22, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla.  

On Tuesday, March 21, the Charlotte 49ers took on the Radford University Highlanders in the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational (CBI) semifinals in Daytona Beach, Fla., at the Ocean Center, where the 49ers beat the Highlanders 63-56.

The Charlotte men’s basketball team will compete against the Radford University Highlanders in the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational semifinals on Tuesday, March 21, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla.If the 49ers win this contest, they will advance to the championship game and play on Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. 

On Monday, March 20, the Charlotte men's basketball team bested the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers 76-65 in the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational (CBI) quarterfinals at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. With the victory, Charlotte advances to take on the Radford University Highlanders in the semifinals.

Byron Dinkins, a former collegiate and professional athlete, is now a Charlotte men's basketball coaching staff member. As Director of Player Development, Dinkins plays a crucial role in the players' success on and off the court. During his at Charlotte career, Dinkins scored 1,657 points, with 513 career assists and 137 three-pointers.

The Charlotte men's basketball team will take on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers in the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational quarterfinals on Monday, March 20, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The Charlotte men's basketball team beat the Western Carolina University Catamounts in the first round of the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational 65-56 after a 45-point second-half performance on Saturday, March 18. Brice Williams took over the game in the final five minutes securing the 49ers a spot in the CBI quarterfinals …

The Charlotte men's basketball team will travel to Daytona, Fla., to compete in the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational (CBI). The single-elimination tournament will begin on March 18. Head Coach Ron Sanchez shares his thoughts on the tournament. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team will take on the Western Carolina University Catamounts in the first round of the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational (CBI), beginning on March 18 in Daytona Beach. The 49ers enter the bracket as the No. 3 seed, while the Catamounts are placed at No. 14.

The Charlotte men's basketball team is set to play in the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational (CBI), which begins on Saturday, March 18, in Daytona Beach at the Ocean Center. The 49ers boast an 18-14 overall and 9-11 Conference USA (C-USA) record, earning them the No. 3 seed in the tournament. The team will take on the No. 14…

The Charlotte men's basketball took on the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Blue Raiders in Frisco, Texas, in the Conference USA (C-USA) tournament quarterfinals, where they lost a tightly fought contest 66-65 on Thursday, March 9. The loss marks the end of the 49ers' season as they finish 18-14 overall and 9-11 in the C-USA.

The Charlotte men's basketball team will play the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Blue Raiders in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA (C-USA) tournament on Thursday, March 9, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 49ers enter the tournament as the No. 5 seed, while the Blue Raiders are the No. 4 seed.

March is National Athletic Trainer Month, and it is dedicated to shining a light on the crucial behind-the-scenes work that athletic trainers do to ensure the health and safety of their athletes. 

The Charlotte basketball hosted the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers in Halton Arena for their final Conference USA (C-USA) regular season game; the contest went to double overtime as the Blazers took the victory 93-91. Here are five takeaways from the double-overtime battle

The Charlotte men's basketball team dropped a double-overtime battle in the regular season finale against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers on Saturday, March. 4. The 49ers fell to the Blazers 93-91 in a back-and-forth battle until the end. With the loss, Charlotte falls to 18-13 overall and 9-11 in Conference USA (C-USA) play. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team will honor their four seniors, Montre' Gipson, Regin Larson, Josh Aldrich and Manager Jonathan Mebane, at their final home game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers on Saturday, March 4.

Charlotte men's basketball team hosts their last regular season game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers on Saturday, March 4, at 1 p.m. on Senior Day. Saturday will also be the 49er's last regular season game in the Conference USA (C-USA) as they join the American Athletic Conference in the 2023-2024 season.

The Charlotte men's basketball team fell 78-73 to the University of Texas at San Antonio on Thursday, March 2 in San Antonio. Despite seeing three different 49ers score in double-digits, the Roadrunners ultimately took home the win on their senior night.

The Charlotte men's basketball team will look to win their fifth game in a row on Thursday, March 2, as they travel to Texas to take on the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team defeated the Rice University Owls, 70-54, inside Halton arena on Saturday, Feb. 25.  

The Charlotte men's basketball team defeated the North Texas University Mean Green 55-49 in Halton Arena on Thursday, Feb. 23. The 49ers, now winners of three straight, improved to 17-11 overall and 8-9 in Conference USA (C-USA) play 

This year, the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend was hosted in Salt Lake City at the Vivant Stadium from Friday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 19. 

Charlotte men's basketball sophomore guard Isaiah Folkes recorded his first career start on Thursday, Feb. 16, against the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers. He helped lead the 49ers to a 68-64 win with 10 points and four rebounds in 28 minutes of play.

The Charlotte men's basketball team earned their first-ever road win over the Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 18, in Ruston, LA. With the win, the 49ers move to 16-11 overall and 7-9 in Conference USA (C-USA) play.

The Charlotte men's basketball team is looking to complete the season sweep as they head to Ruston, La., to take on the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 18. The 49ers are 15-11 overall and 6-9 in Conference USA (C-USA) play. The Bulldogs are 13-13 overall and 6-9 in C-USA play. 

The Charlotte men’s basketball team pulled out all the stops to secure an overtime victory over the Western Kentucky University (WKU) Hilltoppers 68-64 on Thursday, Feb. 16. Sophomore center Aly Khalifa recorded a new career-high of 24 points to help the 49ers earn their first home win since Jan. 14.

Charlotte sophomore forward Igor Miličić Jr. has become a crucial factor for the 49ers this season. Miličić, who comes from a family of basketball stars, had a wealth of basketball experience before jumping to Charlotte.

The Charlotte men's basketball team faces off against the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers (WKU) in Halton Arena on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. After a 24-point loss to the University of North Texas on Saturday, Feb. 11, the 49ers are looking to bounce back against the Hilltoppers. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team suffered a loss on their roundtrip as they fell to the University of North Texas 67-43 on Saturday, Feb. 11, at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. The loss was the 49ers third consecutive against the Mean Green and dropped the team to 14-11 overall and 5-9 in Conference USA (C-USA) play.

The Charlotte men's basketball team takes on the University of North Texas Mean Green on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. in Denton, Texas. Charlotte is coming off a 62-53 win against the University of Texas at El Paso, snapping a three-game losing streak. The 49ers now sit at 14-10 overall with a Conference USA (C-USA) record of 5-8. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team defeated the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners 62-53 in the Don Haskins Center for the first time since the 2013-14 season on Thursday, Feb. 9, in El Paso, Texas. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team faces the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners in the Battle of the Pickaxes inside The Don Haskins Center on Thursday, Feb. 9, in El Paso, Texas. The 49ers sit at 13-10 overall as they look to regain control of their season against the 11-12 Miners.

After losing to No. 19 Florida Atlantic University (FAU) on Saturday, Feb. 4, the Charlotte men's basketball team has lost seven out of their last 10 games and has fallen to No. 9 in the Conference USA (C-USA) standings.

The Charlotte men's basketball team lost to No. 19 Florida Atlantic University 67-52 on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Halton Arena.  With the loss, Charlotte has dropped three straight. Charlotte now sits at 13-10 overall and 4-8 in Conference USA (C-USA) play. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team hosts the No. 19 Florida Atlantic University Owls on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. If the 49ers win, it will be the first against a ranked opponent inside Halton Arena since 2009-10 when the team beat the No. 15 Temple University Owls 74-64.

The Charlotte men's basketball team fell in its second straight loss against the Florida International University Panthers on Thursday, Feb. 2, 57-54. Here are five takeaways from the 49ers' three-point loss to the Panthers. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team dropped its second drop game with a 57-54 loss to the Florida International Panthers on Thursday, Feb. 2. Brice Williams led the 49ers with 27 points, but it would not be enough as Charlotte fell to 13-9 and 4-7 in Conference USA (C-USA) play.

The Charlotte men's basketball team takes on the Florida International University (FIU) Panthers in Halton Arena on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. 

The Charlotte men's club basketball team hosted the Queen City Classic on Saturday, Jan. 28, through Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Belk Gym in Charlotte, N.C.

The third and final game of the Charlotte men's basketball road trip ended on Thursday, Jan. 27, in Houston as the 49ers suffered a narrow 65-63 loss to the Rice Owls. 

Charlotte sophomore forward Igor Miličić Jr. is in the middle of his first year with the men's basketball team. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team trotted their way to a 75-71 win as they battled Western Kentucky University (WKU) at E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 21.

From a season-ending knee injury over a year ago to breaking records, redshirt junior guard Brice Williams made a name for himself with his most recent performances.

The Charlotte men's basketball team looks to get back in the win column as they take on the Western Kentucky University (WKU) Hilltoppers on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in Bowling Green, Ky. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team suffered their second straight loss after a close contest with Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), 62-58, at the Murphy Center on Thursday, Jan. 19. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team looks to rebound against the Middle Tennessee State (MTSU) Blue Raiders in the Murphy Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m.  

The Charlotte men's basketball team lost a close game to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners 60-58 on Monday, Jan. 16, in Halton Arena. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team defeated the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) 72-54 on Saturday, Jan. 14, inside Halton Arena. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team dropped their second straight game after falling to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) 71-67 on Saturday, Jan. 7, in Boca Raton, Fla. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team is off to an 11-5 start this season. A highlight of the teams early success is the friendship between transfer guards Montre' Gipson and Lu'Cye Patterson. 

Winter break for Charlotte ran from Dec. 16, 2022, to Jan. 8, 2023, but while classes were out, 49er basketball was still in full swing. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team fell to the Florida International University (FIU) Panthers 62-60 on Thursday, Jan. 5. 

Charlotte men's basketball secured their second straight win following back-to-back 31-point performances from junior Brice Williams as he propelled the 49ers to a 68-66 win over the Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) Bulldogs in Halton Arena on New Year's Eve.

As the new year approaches, Charlotte men's basketball readies to fight the Louisiana Tech (LA Tech) Bulldogs at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, in home territory. 

The Charlotte men's basketball defeated the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders 82-67 on Thursday, Dec. 29, inside Halton Arena. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team takes on Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) at Halton Arena on Thursday, Dec. 29, at 6 p.m. 

On Thursday, Dec. 22, the Charlotte men's basketball fell to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers in the Conference USA (C-USA) opener 76-68. 

With a 76-68 loss against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers, Charlotte inaugurated the Conference USA (C-USA) season with a close, contested defeat. However, it is the first glimpse into the rest of the season in store – with some insightful details about expectations for future contests.

As Charlotte men's basketball looks to begin the Conference USA (C-USA) season, some key details and facts—from players' on-field performance to play analysis and the foes faced—may give a clearer picture and insight into the future of the Charlotte team.

Charlotte men's basketball opens up Conference USA (C-USA) play as they travel south to square off against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) on Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m.

With an 80-46 victory, Charlotte men’s basketball defeated the Monmouth Hawks on Saturday, Dec. 17, earning their fifth consecutive win. The Hawks struggled to match the 49ers at every turn, making few inroads throughout the last match of non-conference play.

In a rematch against the University of Detroit Mercy Titans, the Charlotte men's basketball team prevailed in overtime 82-80 at home on Saturday, Dec. 10. An early lead for the 49ers gave way to a close fight until the end.

Junior guard Jackson Threadgill became a campus hero with his buzzer-beating three giving Charlotte a 68-66 victory over cross-town rival Davidson College on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

As the 2022 fall semester comes to a close, here are some key moments and what to expect for the future of Charlotte Athletics.

The Charlotte men's basketball team moved to 7-2 two on Friday, Dec. 2, when they defeated Appalachian State inside Halton Arena. The 49ers trailed by 23 in the first half before securing the comeback win.

The Charlotte men's basketball defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers 71-62 on Friday, Dec. 2, inside Halton Arena. With the win, the 49ers move to 7-2 on the year. 

Coming off an overtime buzzer-beater win from junior guard Jackson Threadgill, the Charlotte men's basketball team will be back in Halton Arena on Friday, Dec. 2, to compete against a familiar foe, Appalachian State.

Charlotte men's basketball made the short trip to Davidson on Tuesday, Nov. 29, where they upset the Wildcats at the buzzer in overtime to win 68-66.

Coming off a win over Presbyterian, the Charlotte men’s basketball team is looking to continue its 5-2 start on the season against the Davidson Wildcats on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Davidson, N.C., for the Hornets Nest Trophy.

After starting the season 4-0, the Charlotte men's basketball team hit a speed bump losing two but stabilized at home on Saturday, Nov. 26, at Halton Arena, beating the Presbyterian College Blue Hose 69-42.

The Charlotte men's basketball team lost to the University of Detroit Mercy Titans 70-49 on Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Detroit. 

The Charlotte men's basketball traveled down to Conway, S.C., to participate in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Nov. 17-20. The 49ers ran to the championship game before falling to the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) 60-54. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team came up short in the Myrtle Beach Invitational championship game against the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) 60-54 on Sunday, Nov. 20, in Conway, S.C. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team travels to Conway, S.C., to play in the Myrtle Beach Invitational from Nov. 17-Nov. 20. 

A slow start turned into a victory as Charlotte men’s basketball seized its home contest against the Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Hawks 80-47 on Monday, Nov. 14. The 49ers are 2-0 so far in the dawning 2022 season.

The Charlotte men's basketball team defeated Coppin State in their home opener on Monday, Nov. 7, at Halton Arena. As a result, the 49ers open the season 1-0 for the second consecutive season.

A well-balanced attack from the Charlotte men's basketball team propelled them to an 82-59 victory over the Coppin State Eagles at home in Halton Arena on Monday, Nov. 7. 

The Charlotte men's basketball team kicks off the season by hosting Coppin State on Monday, Nov. 7. The 49ers are looking to start 1-0 for the second consecutive season. 

The Charlotte 49ers announced the second class elected to the 49ers' Athletic Hall of Fame, which includes three former players, one former coach and two contributors. 

The NBA season is underway, so it's time for the Hive Market to start booming. Here, we evaluate the recent play of Hornets players and tell you whether or not you should buy into their potential as a player and future on the Hornets roster. Play your cards right, and you will be rich in NBA knowledge and bragging rights. 

This was a positive week for Charlotte pro sports fans, with their three teams going 6-1 in the past week. The NBA is underway with a long season ahead for the Hornets, and the Panthers made a massive move, so here is your weekly roundup of what's going on in professional sports in Charlotte.

When asking players and coaches what it means to be a Charlotte 49er, they always mention the family atmosphere and how players find a new home not just in the city of Charlotte but with their teammates. 

The 2022-2023 basketball season is right around the corner, and the Charlotte 49ers men's team has many unfamiliar faces walking around campus. The 49ers finished eight in Conference USA (C-USA) and 17-14 last season. The team is looking to take a significant step this season.

Redshirt junior Brice Williams plans to make his long-awaited return to the Charlotte men's basketball team this season. He redshirted in the 2021-22 season due to a knee injury, keeping him off the court for over a year. Williams said he is ready to get back out there.

Charlotte's professional sports are in their prime, with minor league hockey and the NBA beginning this week and the heart of the NFL season left. It's a busy time for the Charlotte sports world, so here is your weekly roundup of what's happening in Charlotte professional sports.

The NBA regular season makes its return today, Oct. 18th. The 76ers and Celtics kick off the season at 7:30 p.m. with the 2022 opener followed by Lakers vs. Warriors at 10:00 p.m.

The Charlotte Hornets find themselves in a familiar position entering the 2022-23 NBA season. 

Charlotte athletics inducted their first Hall of Fame class on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Popp Martin Student Union. The class features Lee Rose, Dale F. Halton, Judy Rose, Corey Nagy, Shareese Woods, Jon Busch and Cedric Maxwell.

Yes, the story is true: basketball great Michael Jordan didn't make the varsity team as a sophomore at Wilmington's Laney High School. Leroy Smith Jr., who went on to become a Charlotte 49er, did.

The Charlotte 49ers Athletics Department announced on May 23 the EverGreen Athletics Facilities Master Vision. EverGreen features upgrades to multiple athletic facilities and creates new spaces for specific athletic programs. The expansion will enhance the development of the program as Charlotte plans to move to the American Athletic Confer…

As a new athletics season approaches, all teams' excitement and expectations are high. After historic seasons for multiple programs, the ceiling will only get higher for Charlotte athletics. Here is an inside look into the five things you need to watch for in the upcoming athletic year: 

Legendary Charlotte men's basketball head coach Lee Rose passed away on Tuesday, April 5, at the age of 85.

Lee Rose, the legendary Charlotte men's basketball coach who led the team to the Final Four in 1976-1977, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, at 85. Rose was at the helm during the most prosperous time in program history. 

Charlotte basketball fans may not see a familiar face next season as Jahmir Young, a star for Charlotte ever since he arrived on campus, officially declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday, March 29.