2023-24 Men's Basketball Headlines

Baumann, Baez and Evans receive postseason awards
Baumann, Baez and Evans receive postseason awards

April 25, 2024

A trio of North Platte Community College men’s basketball student-athletes garner Region IX, Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference and postseason honors from the Omaha World-Herald.

Longtime basketball coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Longtime basketball coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame

April 02, 2024

The National Junior College Athletic Association announced that longtime North Platte Community College Knights men’s basketball Head Coach Kevin O’Connor has been selected to be inducted into the NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Knights fall in postseason opener to Otero
Knights fall in postseason opener to Otero

March 09, 2024

Davion Evans led three North Platte players in double figures with 24 points, but Otero Junior College rallied in the overtime period to earn the 91-87 win to open the Region IX postseason tournament on Saturday.

Knights fall in regular season finale to Trojans
Knights fall in regular season finale to Trojans

March 02, 2024

Davion Evans finished with 21 points, but the Trojans of Trinidad State College rallied late to earn the 72-69 road win.

Knights take down Otero on sophomore night
Knights take down Otero on sophomore night

March 01, 2024

Davion Evans led the Knights on sophomore night with 17 points, as North Platte opens the weekend with a 76-64 win over Otero Junior College on Friday night.

Knights fall to Cougars on the road
Knights fall to Cougars on the road

February 20, 2024

Parker Baumann had a team-high 17 points, but North Platte could not overcome strong perimeter shooting by Western Nebraska in an 88-74 loss on Tuesday night.  

Knights fall in overtime to Plainsmen
Knights fall in overtime to Plainsmen

February 17, 2024

Parker Baumann led the Knights with 22 points, but an early run in the opening minutes of overtime helped Northeastern earn the 83-81 win over North Platte on Saturday night.

Knights down McCook at home
Knights down McCook at home

February 13, 2024

Three North Platte players finished in double figures to aid in a 79-65 win over McCook Community College on Tuesday night.

Knights suffer setback on the road
Knights suffer setback on the road

February 09, 2024

North Platte fell to Lamar Community College 93-79 in Region IX South action on Friday night.

Big second half aids in Knights win over Raiders
Big second half aids in Knights win over Raiders

February 06, 2024

North Platte dominates Central Community College in the second half for an 89-61 win inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on Tuesday night.

Knights fall to Bobcats on the road
Knights fall to Bobcats on the road

February 02, 2024

North Platte men’s basketball falls to Southeast Community College 71-68 in Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference action on Friday night.

Big second half leads Knights to win
Big second half leads Knights to win

January 30, 2024

North Platte erupts for 51 second half points in a 93-65 win over McCook Community College on Tuesday night at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center.

Knights fall to Plainsmen in Region IX action
Knights fall to Plainsmen in Region IX action

January 27, 2024

Parker Baumann finished with a team high 11 points, but North Platte fell to the Plainsmen of Northeastern Junior College 78-55 at the Bank of Colorado Event Center on Saturday.

Knights lose heartbreaker in overtime
Knights lose heartbreaker in overtime

January 23, 2024

Davion Evans had a season best 26 points to lead three North Platte players in double figures, but Western Nebraska earned the 81-80 victory in overtime on Tuesday night.

Knights edge Raiders in NCCAC opener
Knights edge Raiders in NCCAC opener

January 20, 2024

North Platte men’s basketball team opens Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play with a 73-69 win over Central Community College on Saturday.

Knights return to win column with victory over Lamar
Knights return to win column with victory over Lamar

January 17, 2024

North Platte men’s basketball team returns to the win column with an 81-62 win over Lamar Community College on Tuesday night.