Guard Kyle Boswell verbals to UCSB

According to the Orange County Register:

Edison guard Kyle Boswell, 6-foot-1, has committed to UC Santa Barbara, Edison coach Rich Boyce confirmed today.

Boswell missed much of the 2008-09 season, his junor year, because of a back injury. He set the school single-season scoring record as a sophomore. He can sign a letter of intent with UCSB in Novemeber.

Here is ESPN's evaluation of the 2010 recruit from Huntington Beach, CA:

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=54709&season=2010&action=login&appRedirect=http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player%3frecruitId%3d54709%26season%3d2010

Apparently, the shooting guard can fill it up from the perimeter. Good luck to Kyle and welcome to the Gaucho program.

Somogyi will represent Hungary in 20-and Under European Championships

UCSB Gauchos freshman center Greg Somogyi will represent his country in the 20-and Under European basketball championships. The 7'3" Budapest native will train with the Hungarian national team this summer.

http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/060909aab.html

Orlando Johnson article

There is a great article on the UCSB Gauchos athletic website about Orlando Johnson, a redshirt freshman transfer from LMU. OJ had to sit out the past basketball season due to NCAA transfer rules, but will be eligible to play his upcoming sophomore season.

http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/061709aaa.html

It chronicles the struggles he's overcome, and the great support system his two brothers have provided him. He has become one of the team leaders and a player Gaucho fans can look forward to following.

UCSB Recruit Lucas Devenny Highlight

2009 UCSB Men's basketball incoming freshman Lucas Devenny runs the floor and dunks: