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About Mercer Bears Basketball
Mercer University men's basketball competes in the Southern Conference and plays its home games in Macon, Georgia. Head coach Ryan Ridder leads a program committed to developing student-athletes in both the classroom and on the court. The Bears play within a competitive conference that provides consistent NCAA tournament-level competition and exposure. Mercer offers recruits a balanced collegiate experience in a rigorous academic environment where basketball success goes hand-in-hand with meaningful degree progress. The program emphasizes a culture of discipline, hard work, and accountability while fostering genuine relationships between coaches and players. Recruits interested in competing at a respectable level of collegiate basketball while earning a quality education in a supportive community should consider reaching out to Coach Ridder's staff. Mercer provides the infrastructure and commitment necessary for athletes to compete consistently and grow both as players and as people.
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