| # | Player | Pos | Cl | Ht | GP/GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | eFG% | TS% | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Jaiden Martin transfer | G | JR | 6' 4" | 2/2 | 28.0 | 14.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 75.0 | 76.8 | +0.4 |
| 1 | Kaden Johnson transfer | F | SR | 6' 11" | 2/1 | 28.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 35.7 | 34.9 | -0.4 |
| 4 | Mohammad Habhab | F | SO | 6' 10" | 2/1 | 27.5 | 22.5 | 10.0 | 0.5 | 54.5 | 68.2 | +4.0 |
| 5 | Braelon Green | G | SR | 6' 3" | 2/2 | 27.0 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 27.3 | 35.3 | -3.3 |
| 3 | Jabri Fitzpatrick transfer | G | JR | 6' 2" | 2/1 | 24.5 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 10.0 | 31.6 | -3.3 |
| 2 | Emanuel Richards transfer | G | SR | 6' 4" | 1/0 | 23.0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 32.1 | 41.2 | -2.0 |
| 0 | Gregory Lawson II | G | SO | 6' 3" | 2/0 | 16.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 21.4 | 21.4 | -5.5 |
| 14 | Kilian Brockhoff transfer | F | SR | 6' 8" | 2/2 | 16.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 18.8 | 18.8 | -2.7 |
| 12 | DaCory Porter transfer | G | SR | 6' 4" | 2/0 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -2.8 |
| 44 | Aviv Aronov FR | G | FR | 6' 5" | 2/1 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 25.5 | -1.6 |
| 13 | Jordan Wright transfer | F | JR | 6' 6" | 2/0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – | -1.1 |
| 20 | Max Booher transfer | G | SO | 6' 4" | 0/0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 7 | Omar Suleiman transfer | F | SO | 6' 6" | 0/0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 32 | Sencire Harris | G | SR | 6' 4" | 0/0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Watch | Result | Line | Rest | Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/2 | at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | ESPN+ | W 71-70 | +2.5 cover | – | 631 | |
| Fri 11/6 | at Xavier Musketeers | ESPN+ | L 53-76 | +23.5 cover | 3 | 475 | |
| Wed 11/11 | vs Great Lakes Christian Crusaders | ESPN+ | 6:30 PM ET | –model -35.8 | 4 | 220 | |
| Wed 11/18 | vs Detroit Mercy Titans | ESPN+ | 6:30 PM ET | –model -10.8 | 6 | – | |
| Sat 11/21 | vs Denver Pioneers | ESPN+ | 1 PM ET | – | 2 | – | |
| Tue 11/24 | vs Kennesaw State Owls N | – | 6 PM ET | – | 2 | 1,469 | |
| Wed 12/2 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen MAC | ESPN+ | 6:30 PM ET | – | 7 | 1,469 | |
| Sat 12/5 | at Ball State Cardinals MAC | ESPN+ | 1 PM ET | – | 2 | 169 | |
| Wed 12/9 | at Toledo Rockets MAC | ESPN+ | 7 PM ET | – | 3 | 139 | |
| Sat 12/12 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas MAC | ESPN+ | 2 PM ET | – | 2 | 40 | |
| Sat 12/19 | at Louisville Cardinals | CW | 1:30 PM ET | – | 6 | 298 | |
| Mon 12/21 | vs Grace Christian Tigers | ESPN+ | 6:30 PM ET | – | 1 | 298 | |
| Sat 1/2 | at Miami (OH) RedHawks MAC | – | 2 PM ET | – | 11 | 198 | |
| Tue 1/5 | at Western Michigan Broncos MAC | – | 7 PM ET | – | 2 | 197 | |
| Sat 1/9 | vs Bowling Green Falcons MAC | – | 3:30 PM ET | – | 3 | 101 | |
| Tue 1/12 | vs Akron Zips MAC | – | 6:30 PM ET | – | 2 | – | |
| Sat 1/16 | at Ohio Bobcats MAC | – | 2 PM ET | – | 3 | 216 | |
| Tue 1/19 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes MAC | – | 6:30 PM ET | – | 2 | 216 | |
| Sat 1/23 | vs Ball State Cardinals MAC | – | 3:30 PM ET | – | 3 | – | |
| Tue 1/26 | at Buffalo Bulls MAC | – | 6:30 PM ET | – | 2 | 245 | |
| Sat 1/30 | vs Western Michigan Broncos MAC | – | 2 PM ET | – | 3 | 245 | |
| Tue 2/2 | vs Toledo Rockets MAC | – | 6:30 PM ET | – | 2 | – | |
| Tue 2/9 | at Central Michigan Chippewas MAC | – | 7 PM ET | – | 6 | 110 | |
| Sat 2/13 | at Massachusetts Minutemen MAC | – | 12:30 PM ET | – | 3 | 677 | |
| Tue 2/16 | vs Ohio Bobcats MAC | – | 6:30 PM ET | – | 2 | 567 | |
| Sat 2/20 | at Akron Zips MAC | – | TBA ET | – | 3 | 135 | |
| Tue 2/23 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks MAC | – | 6:30 PM ET | – | 2 | 135 | |
| Sat 2/27 | vs Buffalo Bulls MAC | – | 3:30 PM ET | – | 3 | – | |
| Tue 3/2 | at Kent State Golden Flashes MAC | – | 7 PM ET | – | 2 | 138 | |
| Fri 3/5 | at Bowling Green Falcons MAC | – | 7 PM ET | – | 2 | 120 |
Donlon era begins after Stan Heath's exit Heath and EMU parted ways March 8, 2026 after 10-21 (57-99 in five seasons). Clemson associate HC Billy Donlon hired March 17 as 31st head coach; Eastern Echo (Apr. 29) covered his new-look staff: Martin McGillan (associate HC), John Bowler, Vince Fritz, Hassan Nizam, Cam Carter (assistants). source
Habhab pulled out of the portal and returned as preseason first-team All-MAC Announced Apr. 27, 2026; Donlon posted on X: 'The Big Fella is out of the portal and will be back at the George Gervin Game Above Center!' Habhab had EMU's first triple-double (24/11/10 vs. Oakland, Nov. 21, 2025) and was one of four players nationally at 14/8/3. source
Opening-night thriller: Habhab 34-point double-double in 71-70 win at Coastal Carolina Donlon's debut on Nov. 2 produced a one-point MAC-SBC Challenge win with 11 ties and 13 lead changes; Habhab had 34 pts, 13 reb and went 18-of-21 at the line, JUCO transfer Jaiden Martin added 17. source
Reality check at Xavier, 76-53 After an early surge EMU trailed 34-25 at half and lost by 23 in Cincinnati on Nov. 6; Richards 13 off the bench, Martin 12 (4-6 3PT), Habhab 11/7. source
Rebuilt roster: 10 of 13 players new or from lower levels Transfers from Longwood, New Haven, William & Mary, Huntington (NAIA), Delta State, Quincy, Lake Superior State, Oakland CC and Parkland CC join returners Habhab, Lawson II and Green; freshman Aviv Aronov from Tel Aviv via Huntington Prep. Canadian exhibition tour in August (90-69 at Windsor, 87-49 vs. McMaster) and exhibition at defending champion Michigan Oct. 11. source
2026-11-02 Habhab's 34-point double-double lifts EMU past Coastal Carolina 71-70 in Donlon's debut MAC-SBC Challenge opener at Coastal Carolina (Conway, S.C.), Donlon's debut. 11 ties, 13 lead changes; neither team led by more than four in the second half. Habhab 34 pts, 13 reb, 18-of-21 FT; Jaiden Martin 17 pts (6-11 FG, 3-6 3PT), 3 stl; Kaden Johnson 8 pts. EMU 23-of-29 (79.3%) from the line. Coastal: Trey Perry 20. Recap by Ruby Brannon; no coach quotes. source
2026-11-06 EMU surges early, falls 76-53 at Xavier Trailed 34-25 at half; EMU now 1-1. Richards 13 pts/8 reb off bench; Martin 12 (4-6 3PT) as a starter; Habhab 11/7; Green 6 ast; Fitzpatrick 6 pts/4 ast; Johnson 3 stl. No injuries reported. Next: Great Lakes Christian at home Nov. 11. source
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League-wide preview that places EMU in the middle tier but argues the Eagles could disrupt the MAC hierarchy and compete in March under first-year coach Billy Donlon. Preseason All-MAC first-teamer Mohammad Habhab is described as the conference's premier interior catalyst who can guard one through five and facilitate from the high post. Braelon Green is cited as a key contributor after a strong summer and Emanuel Richards as a scoring punch who led EMU in points on the Canadian tour. Donlon's culture emphasis (evaluation, emotional discipline, selflessness) and sellout goal are noted. Names Miami, Ball State, Toledo and Akron as the top tier.
Says Donlon has work to do to return EMU to the MAC Tournament after a 10-21 season. Habhab is crucial to rebounding and defense. Transfers Kaden Johnson (NAIA Huntington, 17.2/11.4, Crossroads League DPOY), Kilian Brockhoff (William & Mary), Emanuel Richards (Longwood) and Jabri Fitzpatrick (New Haven, NEC second team) are profiled. Departures include Addison Patterson, Jon Sanders II and Mak Manciel (graduated), Godslove Nwabude (to Kent State) and Carlos Hart (left midseason). Non-conference includes road games at Xavier and Louisville and the Cancun Challenge.
Official season-opener preview release ahead of the Nov. 2 MAC-SBC Challenge game at Coastal Carolina. Content not retrieved (fetch budget exhausted). The official site also lists a video titled 'Billy Donlon: 2026-27 Season Preview' with no transcript.
Coaches poll released Oct. 20, 2026 placed Eastern Michigan ninth with 56 points. Mohammad Habhab (F, R-So.) was the only EMU player on the preseason All-MAC teams, earning First Team honors alongside Evan Ipsaro and Luke Skaljac (Miami), Javan Simmons (Ohio) and Chansey Willis Jr. (Kent State). Lists Donlon's prior head coaching record as 155-133.
6-4, Milwaukee. Opener at Coastal Carolina: 17 pts (6-11 FG, 3-6 3PT), 3 stl. Started at Xavier: 12 pts, 4-7 FG, 4-6 3PT. Early-season second scoring option behind Habhab. source source source
6-11, Hartford, Mich. 17.2 PPG, 11.4 RPG; Crossroads League DPOY. At Xavier: 3 pts, 6 reb, 3 stl, 1 blk. Opener at Coastal Carolina: 8 pts (4-9 FG). source source source
sMACk Talk (Substack): Huntington (NAIA) transfer: 17.2 PPG, 11.4 RPG, Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Year. source
6-10, Dearborn (Fordson). 2025-26: 14.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.4 BPG (4th in MAC); All-MAC Freshman Team; first triple-double in program history. Preseason All-MAC First Team 2026-27. Opener: 34 pts, 13 reb, 18-of-21 FT in 71-70 win at Coastal Carolina. At Xavier: 11 pts (4-6 FG), 7 reb. source source source source
The Eastern Echo: Redshirt sophomore forward; Preseason All-MAC First Team; 'premier interior catalyst' who can guard 1-5 and facilitate from the high post. source
sMACk Talk (Substack): 14.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.4 BPG in 2025-26; All-MAC Freshman Team. source
Wikipedia (compiled from MAC release): Preseason All-MAC First Team (forward, redshirt sophomore). source
6-3, Southfield. Returning for 2026-27; Echo calls him a key contributor after a strong summer. At Xavier: 4 pts, 3 reb, 6 ast. source source source
The Eastern Echo: Guard; key contributor after a strong summer. source
6-2, North Brunswick, N.J. 15.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.6 APG; NEC Second Team. At Xavier: 6 pts, 4 ast. source source
sMACk Talk (Substack): New Haven transfer: 15.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.6 APG; Northeast Conference Second Team. source
6-4, Irmo, S.C. 9.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG at Longwood. Led EMU in scoring on Canadian tour. At Xavier: team-high 13 pts off bench (4-14 FG), 8 reb. source source source
The Eastern Echo: Guard; scoring punch; led EMU in scoring on the Canadian exhibition tour. source
sMACk Talk (Substack): Longwood transfer: 9.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG. source
6-3, Saginaw. Returning for 2026-27 (confirmed Apr. 27). Had career-high 29 vs. No. 21 Miami on Feb. 24, 2026 (Echo headline). source source
sMACk Talk (Substack): Graduated. source
6-8, Cuxhaven, Germany. 10.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG at W&M. At Xavier: 3 pts (one 3). source source
sMACk Talk (Substack): William & Mary transfer: 10.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG. source
6-4, Jackson, Miss. On 2026-27 roster; no coverage notes retrieved. source
6-5, Tel Aviv, Israel. Only freshman on roster. source
6-6, Clinton Township. Appears in official-site photo captions; no stats retrieved. source source
6-4, Greenwood, Ind. On roster; no coverage notes retrieved. source
6-6, Canton, Mich. On roster; no coverage notes retrieved. source
| Player | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Patterson | unknown | Graduated after 2025-26 (had a career night at Kent State Feb. 11, 2026). source |
| Mak Manciel | unknown | Graduated. source |
| Godslove Nwabude | unknown | Transferred OUT to Kent State. source |
| Carlos Hart | unknown | Left the team midseason in 2025-26. source |
| Source | Type | Handle | Beat writers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Echo (EMU student newspaper) | campus paper | Ruby Brannon, Jeffrey Ellingsworth | Brannon writes essentially every men's basketball story (MAC preview Nov. 2, Coastal Carolina recap Nov. 2, Xavier recap Nov. 6, Donlon hire/staff stories). Ellingsworth writes the weekly 'Eagle Sports Tips and Tales' column. | |
| MLive / Ann Arbor News | city paper | Regional outlet for Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor; no 2026-27 EMU men's basketball coverage surfaced in searches. | ||
| The Detroit News / Detroit Free Press | city paper | Detroit dailies; no 2026-27 EMU men's basketball preview surfaced in searches. | ||
| EMU Eagles official athletics site (men's basketball) | official | Main sport page returned a client error when fetched; news items loaded. Roster: https://emueagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster. Hosts 'Eastern Insider' podcast and a 2026 video series 'The Nest' (Episode 1 posted Aug. 22, 2026) plus a 'Billy Donlon: 2026-27 Season Preview' video. | ||
| ClickOnDetroit (WDIV) | tv radio | Noted EMU's Oct. 11 exhibition at defending champion Michigan; no EMU-specific preview located. | ||
| Field Level Media | blog | Wire game preview for the Nov. 6 Xavier game (not retrieved). | ||
| sMACk Talk (Substack) | blog | Kaily "KG" Godek, Foster Roesti | EMU section of the Oct. 21, 2026 MAC overview written by KG Godek. | |
| Mid-Major Madness / Yahoo Sports | blog | 2026-27 MAC preview (not retrieved). | ||
| HoopDirt | blog | Coaching-carousel site; posted EMU staff updates and the Heath departure. | ||
| Hustle Belt (SB Nation MAC site) | blog | No 2026-27 men's basketball previews surfaced in site-restricted search. |
