Wednesday, August 27, 2008

UCSB in at #138 on collegehoops.net

Joel Welser of collegehoops.net has UCSB ranked at 138 nationwide for the 2008-09 college basketball season. With 3 returning starters returning in forward Chris Devine and guards Justin Joyner and James Powell, Joel believes UCSB will again compete for a Big West title. Add DJ Posley, a projected starter who received significant minutes last season, and USF transfer forward Jesse Byrd to round out the starting lineup, and the Gauchos will have a legitimate chance at repeating as co-champions during the Big West regular season.

With the graduation of UCSB's all-time leading scorer Alex Harris, Ivan Elliott and Nedim Pajevic, UCSB's incoming freshmen should compete for playing time. Incoming freshmen James Nunnally, Jaime Serna, Will Brew, Jr., and 7'3" Greg Somogyi comprise the most decorated class under Coach Bob Williams' tenure. Returnees Paul Roemer, Sam Phippen, Jordan Wiener, Nick Quick, Peter Jordan, and 6'10" redshirt freshman Spencer Ford will once again provide quality depth.

For a complete analysis: go to collegehoops.net

Saturday, August 23, 2008

UCSB Recruit Chris Brew Stays Put



Chris Brew, a UCSB '09 verbal commit, has decided not to transfer to Berkeley High, and will remain enrolled at St. Mary's in Berkeley. Chris cited loyalty to his teammates as the main driver for his decision to stay put: Chris Brew staying put.

Brew, one of the top Class of 09 players in the country, has reaffirmed his desire to play with his older brother Will Brew, Jr., a UCSB Class of '08 freshman recruit.

Look for Chris to have an explosive senior year at St. Mary's, as he and his teammates target another run at the California Div. IV State Basketball Championship. St. Mary's lost in the title game last season, garnering second place: CIF 2008 State Tournament

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Get your UNC game tickets now!


As reported earlier, the University of North Carolina Tarheels are coming to town for a date with the Gauchos Nov. 21. UNC is expected to be the consensus #1 team in the country, as they return everyone from last year's Final Four team, including 2008 National Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough. Secure your ticket to this game by purchasing season tickets, and get the opportunity to purchase another ticket for the game, while receiving discounts and Gaucho Bucks in the process. This game is expected to sell out quickly, so don't wait. Here is the official press release on how to order tickets:

http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081408aab.html


The Thunderdome will be rockin'! Be there!

Massari hired as new UCSB AD


UC Santa Barbara announced its new Director of Athletics on Monday, naming Mark Massari, formerly of Oregon State, to succeed Gary Cunningham.

Massari has been at Oregon State since 2002, most recently serving as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, directing all revenue-generating, external marketing and communications activities. Cunningham has served as the Athletics Director since 1995 and announced in January that he would be stepping down from the position.

Here's the official press release:

http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/genrel/081808aaa.html

This is a great hire, and good luck Mark.