UT Martin Begins 2025-26 Season Tomorrow At UNLV
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball team opens its 2025-26 season with a road matchup against UNLV at the Thomas & Mack Center. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, with tipoff at 9 p.m.
Start of the Jeremy Shulman Era, Year Two
Year Two under head coach Jeremy Shulman begins as the Skyhawks face the Runnin’ Rebels in Las Vegas. The roster combines returning veterans with one of the largest freshman classes in program history.
Returning Players and Key Contributors
- Seven players return from last season, including five who started at least six games.
- Ohio Valley Conference "Players to Watch" include Afan Trnka, who averaged 8.3 points per game and led the team with 97 assists, and Lamine Niang, who posted team highs with a 58.4% field goal rate and 26 blocks.
Newcomers and Freshman Class
- Twelve newcomers join the squad for the 2025-26 campaign, featuring nine freshmen—eight true and one redshirt.
- The nine rookies represent the largest freshman group in UT Martin history, second only to New Haven (11) across NCAA Division I programs.
- For the second consecutive season, the Skyhawks lead all Division I teams with 13 international student-athletes.
"Year Two of the Jeremy Shulman Era at the University of Tennessee at Martin begins with a road trip to UNLV as the Skyhawk men's basketball squad takes on the Runnin' Rebels."
Author’s summary: UT Martin opens the 2025-26 season at UNLV, showcasing a balanced team of veterans, record-breaking freshmen, and a strong international lineup under Coach Jeremy Shulman.