Sacramento State Basketball Teams Begin New Era with Wins
The Sacramento State men’s and women’s basketball teams opened the 2025-26 season with impressive victories at the new Hornet Pavilion, marking three notable debuts in the program.
Men’s Team Debut Under Mike Bibby
Former Sacramento Kings star Mike Bibby made his coaching debut leading the Hornets to a 103-79 win over Dominican on November 7. Bibby, a former point guard for the Kings during their early 2000s championship runs, spent half of his 14-year NBA career with Sacramento.
The Hornets’ men’s roster is entirely new this season, with no returning players, making Sacramento State one of only eight programs nationally to start fresh.
- Five players scored in double figures.
- Prophet Johnson and Jayden Teat led with 21 points each.
- Jeremiah Cherry scored 17 points and secured a double-double with 10 rebounds.
- Cherry, standing 6-foot-11, protected the rim with three blocked shots and altered several others, drawing comparisons to NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns.
- Brandon Gardner and Mikey Williams added 11 and 10 points respectively.
Women’s Team Victory Led by Aaron Kallhoff
One day earlier, the Hornets’ women’s team, coached by Aaron Kallhoff, dominated Stanton University 124-39.
- Five women scored in double figures.
- The game marked the team’s opening match held at the new Hornet Pavilion within The WELL fitness center.
Event Highlights
The men’s game drew a sellout crowd of 2,312 fans, celebrating the launch of the state-of-the-art Hornet Pavilion, which serves as the home court for both teams.
"The Hornets’ entire 14-man roster is new to the program, making Sacramento State one of eight programs nationally with zero returning players from a year ago."
Mike Bibby’s transition from NBA star to coach signals a new chapter for Sacramento State basketball, with strong early performances from both men's and women's squads.
Author’s Summary
Sacramento State’s basketball teams kicked off a fresh season with new leadership and roster, winning decisively while debuting in their new home, the Hornet Pavilion.
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