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App State men’s basketball continues growth in Kerns’ third season

Coming off a Sun Belt Championship and the first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000, expectations were high for the Mountaineers men’s basketball team. App State brought back all five starters from the previous season, including Sun Belt Tournament MVP Michael Almonacy and leading scorer Justin Forrest.

App State played a strong non-conference schedule, featuring four teams who earned NCAA Tournament bids, including consecutive away contests at Duke and North Carolina.

Head coach Dustin Kerns discussed the matchup against Mike Krzyzewski in the hall of fame coach’s final season.

Head coach Dustin Kerns leads the Black and Gold from the sideline in their matchup with Georgia State Feb.