Cleveland State Vikings

Cleveland State Vikings

23-13 - 2nd in Horizon
Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26 Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26

An up-to-date list of every coaching vacancy in men's college basketball ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Sources: University of North Texas is  expected to hire Cleveland State head coach, Daniyal Robinson as its next head coach. He’s led Cleveland State to three-consecutive 20-win seasons in his three years there. Sources: University of North Texas is expected to hire Cleveland State head coach, Daniyal Robinson as its next head coach. He’s led Cleveland State to three-consecutive 20-win seasons in his three years there.

Illinois State steams past Cleveland State to capture first CBI crown Illinois State steams past Cleveland State to capture first CBI crown

Illinois State beat Cleveland State 79-68 on Wednesday night to claim the program's first CBI championship.

Nico Galette elevates for the big-time block Nico Galette elevates for the big-time block

Nico Galette elevates for the big-time block

Cleveland State tops Northern Kentucky 68-63 in Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals Cleveland State tops Northern Kentucky 68-63 in Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals

— Dylan Arnett had 16 points in Cleveland State's 68-63 win over Northern Kentucky on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament.

Tevin Smith rocks the rim with jam Tevin Smith rocks the rim with jam

Tevin Smith rocks the rim with jam

Who's next? Mid- and low-major men's college coaches ready for the next step Who's next? Mid- and low-major men's college coaches ready for the next step

With a lot of big programs opening this coaching cycle, who are the next big coaching stars to get the chance?

Picks, predictions for all 31 men's Champ Week tournaments Picks, predictions for all 31 men's Champ Week tournaments

Why just 12 of 31 Champ Week winner picks are unanimous -- and why Auburn, St. John's and Houston aren't among them. Plus, the wide-open races include the Big Ten.

Cleveland State defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 68-57, secures No. 2 seed for Horizon League Tournament Cleveland State defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 68-57, secures No. 2 seed for Horizon League Tournament

— Tevin Smith's 17 points helped Cleveland State defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 68-57 on Saturday in a regular-season finale.

Noel and Huibregtse score 20 points apiece, Wright State defeats Cleveland State 82-76 Noel and Huibregtse score 20 points apiece, Wright State defeats Cleveland State 82-76

— Brandon Noel and Alex Huibregtse scored 20 points apiece to lead Wright State over Cleveland State 82-76 on Thursday.

Horizon Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Robert Morris 77.0 - 9 26
Milwaukee 78.4 3.5 11 21
Cleveland State 73.1 3.5 13 23
Youngstown State 76.4 4.5 13 21
Purdue Fort Wayne 80.7 5.5 13 19
Northern Kentucky 71.8 8 16 17
Oakland 70.6 9.5 18 16
Wright State 77.3 10 18 15
IU Indianapolis 75.1 14.5 22 10
Detroit Mercy 67.1 16.5 24 8
Green Bay 69.9 20.5 28 4
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Tevin Smith
  • Assists Per Game

    Ebrima Dibba
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Jalin Rice

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Dylan Arnett
  • Steals Per Game

    Chase Robinson
  • Blocks Per Game

    Dylan Arnett