KENNESAW STATE OWLS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Kennesaw State's men's basketball program represents one of Georgia's most competitive mid-major initiatives, operating from the 2,500-capacity KSU Convocation Center on a campus that's grown to 51,375 students since the university's 1963 founding. Under coach Antoine Pettway, the Owls have built a formidable home presence this season with an 11-3 record in their venue while averaging 85.1 points per game, though road performance has proven challenging at 3-8 away from Kennesaw.
Competing in Conference USA's competitive landscape with a 6-4 conference record, this 19-player roster sits at 14-11 overall while holding opponent scoring to a disciplined 76.8 points per contest. The home-court advantage at the Convocation Center has been pronounced—the Owls' point differential of 8.3 points in conference play demonstrates how effectively Pettway has weaponized their 8-point scoring edge across all games. With road struggles as the primary obstacle, improving away performance could position Kennesaw State for a deeper conference tournament run from their Conference USA perch.
KEY FACTS
| School | Kennesaw State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| Venue | VyStar Arena |
| Head Coach | Antoine Pettway |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Chase Clemmons | G |
| 1 | Davin Cosby Jr. | G |
| 5 | Simeon Cottle | G |
| 21 | Jaden Harris | G |
| 9 | Eric Holland | G |
| 11 | RJ Johnson | G |
| 13 | Braedan Lue | F |
| 10 | Jamil Miller | F |
| 30 | Dozie Onyirimba | F |
| 4 | Kaden Rickard | G |
| 0 | Ramone Seals | F |
| 6 | Frankquon Sherman | F |
| 2 | Trey Simpson | F |
| 12 | Perry Smith Jr. | C |
| 31 | Charles Stone | G |
| 23 | Amir Taylor | F |
| 8 | Nigel Thomas | F |
| 24 | Brendan Tousignaut | G |
| 3 | Darius Washington III | G |
SEASON RECORD
21-13
Overall
14-3
Home
7-10
Away
12-6
Conference
83.4 PPG / 76.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Paine Lions | W 105-29 |
| Nov 8 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 92-72 |
| Nov 13 | Point Skyhawks | W 111-60 |
| Nov 16 | South Florida Bulls | L 89-108 |
| Nov 24 | Rice Owls | W 89-84 |
| Nov 25 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | L 83-91 |
| Nov 27 | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | W 102-100 |
| Dec 3 | Jackson State Tigers | W 88-73 |
| Dec 6 | Georgia State Panthers | W 92-69 |
| Dec 8 | Southern Wesleyan Warriors | W 121-66 |
| Dec 18 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 67-68 |
| Dec 21 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 81-92 |
| Jan 3 | Liberty Flames | L 73-81 |
| Jan 4 | Delaware Blue Hens | L 52-67 |
| Jan 8 | Missouri State Bears | W 90-80 |
| Jan 10 | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | W 88-82 |
| Jan 15 | Florida International Panthers | W 89-86 |
| Jan 17 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 81-65 |
| Jan 22 | Sam Houston Bearkats | L 87-93 |
| Jan 23 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 76-82 |
| Jan 29 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 72-69 |
| Jan 31 | New Mexico State Aggies | W 76-53 |
| Feb 8 | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 58-77 |
| Feb 12 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 87-90 |
| Feb 14 | Sam Houston Bearkats | L 79-83 |
| Feb 19 | Missouri State Bears | W 91-87 |
| Feb 21 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | W 58-55 |
| Feb 27 | Liberty Flames | W 74-65 |
| Feb 28 | Delaware Blue Hens | W 90-82 |
| Mar 6 | UTEP Miners | L 71-78 |
| Mar 7 | New Mexico State Aggies | L 76-79 |
| Mar 13 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 96-87 |
| Mar 13 | Sam Houston Bearkats | W 79-73 |
| Mar 15 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | W 71-60 |
ANALYTICS
+7.3
Pt Diff
W3
Streak
49.1%
SOS
#237
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3474
103.7
Adj O
109.5
Adj D
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Georgia Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Kennesaw State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Kennesaw State Owls Men's Basketball competes in the Conference USA conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Kennesaw State play men's basketball home games?
- Kennesaw State Men's Basketball plays home games at VyStar Arena in Kennesaw, GA.
- Who is the head coach of Kennesaw State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Kennesaw State Owls Men's Basketball is Antoine Pettway.
- When was Kennesaw State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Kennesaw State Men's Basketball is not currently available.