Braxton Bayless

When Hank Plona was named the 17th head men's basketball coach at Western Kentucky a week ago, it didn't take long for him to be reunited with one of his former players. Braxton Bayless, who played for Plona at Indian Hills Community College, has committed to the Hilltoppers as a graduate transfer. "It was a no-brainer being with coach Hank," said … [Read more...] about ‘It was a no-brainer’: Bayless to reunite with coach Plona at Western Kentucky

Former Ankeny basketball star Braxton Bayless has entered the transfer portal. Bayless, a 6-foot-2 guard, appeared in 29 games for Niagara this season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists. The grad transfer will have one season of eligibility remaining. Bayless helped the Purple Eagles to a 16-16 record. He started only one game, but … [Read more...] about ‘I’m looking to play my game and be myself’: Bayless enters transfer portal

The season ended on Thursday for Braxton Bayless and the Niagara men's basketball team. However, Bayless' college career isn't over. The senior guard scored eight points and dished out four assists in the Purple Eagles' 65-59 loss to Marist in the quarterfinal round of the MAAC Championship at Jim Whalen Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. "I do … [Read more...] about Niagara falls to Marist in MAAC quarters, but ex-Hawk Bayless plans to return

Braxton Bayless is still Mr. Clutch. The former Ankeny star drained a game-winning 3-point goal with less than a second left on the clock to give Niagara a 75-73 victory at Iona in a MAAC men's basketball game on Sunday. "The shot felt real good leaving my hands. I knew it was good," said Bayless. "I was in a comfortable spot on the move." Bayless … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Bayless lifts Niagara past Iona with buzzer-beating 3-pointer

Former Ankeny basketball standout Braxton Bayless made an impressive debut for Niagara. The junior guard scored a team-high 14 points in the Purple Eagles' 71-49 loss at Maryland in their season opener on Monday. He also had a team-high six rebounds and six assists. Bayless made a buzzer-beating jumper at the end of the first half to cut the Terps' … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Bayless shines in Division I debut as Niagara falls at Maryland