Big South Men’s Preview: Signs Point to High Point High Point men’s basketball Mon, March 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM UTC· High Point had struggled for more than two decades to reach the Big Dance before finally breaking through last year. As the Big South Men’s Tournament approaches in Johnson City, Tennessee, High Point appears poised to repeat as champions, having lost just four games all season and only one contest in conference play. That single loss came to second-place Winthrop, which kept the Eagles in contention for the title until the final weeks of the season. High Point (15-1, 27-4 overall) The Panthers entered the season with a new coach and a reshaped roster, yet they quickly established themselves as the league’s most dominant team. After losing their former head coach, Alan Huss, and eight of their top nine scorers, new coach Flynn Clayman orchestrated a turnaround by building a high-powered offense and defense through the transfer portal. Despite losing their leading scorer, Terry Anderson, who averaged under five points per game last season, High Point remains a powerhouse. The team leads the nation in turnover margin and has won 11 consecutive games since their loss to Winthrop in January. Winthrop (13-3, 21-10 overall) Winthrop remained competitive with High Point throughout the season, narrowing the gap until a late-season two-point road loss to High Point sealed their fate. The Eagles are bolstered by breakout star Logan Duncomb, a potential Player of the Year candidate who averaged 18.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game after struggling in his first three seasons. Surrounding Duncomb are scoring guards like Kareem Rozier, who averages 13.3 points and 3.4 assists, and a team that shoots more free throws than any other in the league.#high_point #big_south #flynn_clayman #logan_duncomb #kareem_rozier
UNC Asheville vs High Point Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Saturday March 7 2026 The Big South Tournament semifinals present a compelling betting scenario as UNC Asheville faces High Point in a matchup that pits an exhausted underdog against the conference’s top seed. High Point, the league’s dominant force with a 28-4 record and 15-1 conference mark, enters the game rested and motivated, while UNC Asheville must overcome the physical and mental toll of an overtime win over Longwood just 24 hours prior. This matchup, set for noon ET on Saturday, is expected to shape the outcome of the tournament. The betting lines reflect confidence in High Point’s dominance. The spread favors the Panthers at -10.5 with -120 odds, while the total is set at 149.5 with the under priced at -105. Sharp bettors have aligned on High Point’s favoritism, with the team drawing 100% of spread action. The Panthers’ offensive efficiency—averaging 90.4 points per game and forcing 16.7 turnovers—combined with their defensive strength, which allows just 70.1 points per game, makes them a formidable opponent. Their ability to disrupt Asheville’s rhythm was evident in two regular-season wins, including an 87-69 victory on December 31 and a 74-48 rout on February 19. UNC Asheville, meanwhile, faces significant challenges. The Bulldogs, with a 15-16 record, must contend with a deep roster and a physical, disciplined defense that has already stifled them twice this season. While Kameron Taylor, Justin Wright, and Toyaz Solomon provide offensive firepower, their ability to sustain performance against High Point’s pressure remains questionable. The Bulldogs’ overtime win over Longwood may have left them fatigued, and their reliance on starters could be a liability against a Panthers team with greater depth.#unc_asheville #high_point #big_south_tournament #kameron_taylor #justin_wright
