Tulane's Ron Hunter says the Green Wave is playing its best basketball right now

The Green Wave has won three of its last four games and is closing in on the No. 2 seed in the American Conference standings.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The Tulane men's basketball team has been on a roll lately, winning three of its last four games, including road victories at Memphis and UAB. Head coach Ron Hunter said the Green Wave is playing its best basketball right now as they prepare for a road matchup with North Texas on Thursday.

Why it matters

Tulane's recent surge has put them in contention for a high seed in the upcoming American Conference tournament, which could help their chances of earning an NCAA Tournament bid. The Green Wave's strong play has energized the team and its fanbase.

The details

Tulane's three wins in its last four games have come against tough conference opponents. The Green Wave defeated Memphis and UAB on the road, while also taking down Temple at home. Head coach Ron Hunter praised his team's performance, saying they are playing their best basketball of the season right now.

  • Tulane has won three of its last four games.
  • The Green Wave is currently a game and a half behind the No. 2 seed in the American Conference standings.
  • Tulane will face North Texas on the road on Thursday.

The players

Ron Hunter

The head coach of the Tulane men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Tulane is playing its best basketball right now.”

— Ron Hunter, Head Coach (wgno.com)

What’s next

Tulane will look to continue its strong play when it faces North Texas on the road on Thursday.

The takeaway

Tulane's recent surge has put them in contention for a high seed in the American Conference tournament, which could help their chances of earning an NCAA Tournament bid. The Green Wave's strong play has energized the team and its fanbase.