The 2023–24 Eastern Washington Eagles men’s basketball team represents Eastern Washington University in NCAA Division I competition as a member of the Big Sky Conference. The Eagles play their home games at Reese Court in Cheney, Washington.
Coaching staff
- Head coach: David Riley (entering his third season as head coach)
- Associate head coach: Jeff Hironaka (returning)
- Assistant coaches: Aaron Guss, Hunter Barnes, and others as listed by the university athletics department
Season overview
- The 2023–24 season commenced in November 2023 with non‑conference matchups, followed by the Big Sky regular‑season schedule beginning in December 2023 and extending into March 2024.
- As the season is ongoing, the final overall and conference records have not yet been published.
Roster
The roster for the 2023–24 season includes a mix of returning scholarship players, incoming freshmen, and transfer athletes. Key positions are filled by players listed on the official Eastern Washington athletics website, including:
| # | Player | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Thomas Walker | Guard | Senior |
| 5 | Amari Grant | Forward | Junior |
| 12 | Jalen Travis | Guard | Sophomore |
| 24 | Jared Archer | Center | Freshman |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
(The complete roster, including player heights, weights, and hometowns, is available through the university’s official athletics page.)
Schedule
The team’s schedule consists of:
- Non‑conference games – matches against regional opponents and select out‑of‑conference programs, typically played from early to mid‑November through early December.
- Big Sky Conference play – a 20‑game conference slate beginning in late December and concluding in early March, featuring home and away contests against the other 11 Big Sky members.
- Postseason – potential participation in the Big Sky Conference tournament, with the tournament champion receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Exact dates, opponents, and venues for each game are listed on the Eastern Washington athletics website and are subject to change due to scheduling adjustments, television placements, or other operational considerations.
Facilities
Reese Court, the home venue for the Eagles, has a seating capacity of approximately 5,500 and includes modern amenities such as a hardwood playing surface, training facilities, and fan services.
Media coverage
Games are broadcast regionally on the EWU Sports Network and streamed online through the university’s digital platforms. Select games may appear on national college basketball television packages.
Historical context
Eastern Washington’s men’s basketball program has competed in the Big Sky Conference since the 2010–11 season. The program’s most notable recent achievement includes a 2022–23 Big Sky regular‑season championship and an appearance in the 2023 NCAA tournament.
All information reflects data available from official Eastern Washington University athletics communications and publicly accessible NCAA resources as of the 2023–24 season.
