Showing posts with label UCSB Gauchos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UCSB Gauchos. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
UCSB Gauchos vs. SMU Mustangs Game Preview, by Gaucho Dan
UCSB Gauchos vs. SMU Mustangs Men's Basketball Game Preview, by Gaucho Dan
Game Time: Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 8 pm (Central time)
Moody Coliseum, Dallas, TX
SMU has a 3-1 record, winning home games vs. Gardner-Webb (72-44) and Eastern Michigan (91-64), and splitting two at Madison Square Garden (defeating Pittsburgh 76-67 and losing to Michigan (76-54). SMU is ranked 30th in the DCI , 66th in the DC2 and has an RPI of 52.
SMU has a 3-1 record, winning home games vs. Gardner-Webb (72-44) and Eastern Michigan (91-64), and splitting two at Madison Square Garden (defeating Pittsburgh 76-67 and losing to Michigan (76-54). SMU is ranked 30th in the DCI , 66th in the DC2 and has an RPI of 52.
The
team is making 46% of its shots, including 37% from 3-point range (they
attempt 19 per game). They make 67% of their free throws, getting to
the line 20.5 times per game vs. allowing 18 FT's per contest.
Opponents are shooting 40% from the field and 31% from three-point range. The
Mustangs are dominating the boards, grabbing 14.5 more rebounds per game
than their opponents.
SMU is led by Head Coach Tim
Jankovich in the wake of another Larry Brown resignation. The Mustangs
were banned from the NCAA tournament last season, but are eligible this
season and figure to be in line for at least an at-large bid, considering
the American Athletic Conference coaches picked them to finish 3rd.
6'7"
junior forward Semi Ojeleye is leading the Mustangs in scoring,
averaging 20.3 points per game and adding in 9 rebounds per game. Ojeleye can hit
the three-point shot (8-of-18) and gets to the free throw line and makes them
(19-of-25).
6'5" sophomore guard Shake Milton
was expected to be SMU's top returning player, and is contributing 12
points per game. He likes to take the three-point shot (5 attempts per game, but has
hit only 30% from downtown. He has an excellent 3.6-to-1
assist-to-turnover ratio.
6'6" senior guard
Sterling Brown started the first three games and came off the bench for
32 minutes vs. Michigan. Brown had 8 assists in the season opener and
only 5 assists since, but he's averaging 10.5 points per game and has
hit 5-of-10 three-pointers.
Monday, November 14, 2016
USF Dons vs. UCSB Gauchos Game Preview, by Gaucho Freg
Game 2, University of San Francisco Dons vs. UCSB Gauchos
Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 7 pm (Pacific time)
Men's Basketball game at The ThunderdomeGame Preview
After years of turnover and turmoil under Rex Walters, USF tries for a fresh start with former Columbia coach Kyle Smith. He inherits a team whose cupboard is pretty bare after its two best returning players -- Devin Watson and Uche Ofoegbu -- opted to transfer. The roster is filled with ten freshmen and sophomores. Their ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) rating has the program down in the 300 range, worse than any Big West school, and the Dons are picked last in the West Coast Conference. They played four games on a 10-day European summer tour which took the team to Germany, Belgium and France in early August, and won all four games against various club teams. So they will have had a bit more opportunity to meld as a team compared to UCSB.
In
their opener, the Dons defeated a University of Illinois-Chicago team 82-80 that
is coming off a 5-win season. The Dons led by as much as 17 but
let UIC come all the way back to tie it at 80-all, before finishing the Flames off
with a pair of free-throws freshman by Remu Raitanen. Senior guard Ronnie Boyce led the way with 28 points
and sophomore Chase Foster led with 11 rebounds.
Overview
Boyce is the team’s leading returning scorer (11.1 ppg) and it looks like he might lead the team in that department this season. He made three 3-pointers in the game against UIC. Sophomore Nate Renfro, a slight 6’7” wing, will also shoulder much of the scoring load and was elected team captain. He had 12 points against UIC.
According to Coach Smith, the team doesn’t have the size to match up with the big dogs in conference but a look at their roster shows six players at 6’7” or taller, so the size is there, but perhaps not the talent. According to the Dons message board, these younger players have looked good in the preseason: Guards Jordan Ratinho (who was recruited by UCSB), Marquil Smith, and Charles Minland. They are especially high on forward Matt McCarthy. Reserve guard Mladen Djordjevic, hurt UCSB with 8 points off the bench in the Gauchos' game against the Dons last year. Junior Chase Foster, who nabbed 11 boards against UIC, started 13 games last season and averaged 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds
Boyce is the team’s leading returning scorer (11.1 ppg) and it looks like he might lead the team in that department this season. He made three 3-pointers in the game against UIC. Sophomore Nate Renfro, a slight 6’7” wing, will also shoulder much of the scoring load and was elected team captain. He had 12 points against UIC.
According to Coach Smith, the team doesn’t have the size to match up with the big dogs in conference but a look at their roster shows six players at 6’7” or taller, so the size is there, but perhaps not the talent. According to the Dons message board, these younger players have looked good in the preseason: Guards Jordan Ratinho (who was recruited by UCSB), Marquil Smith, and Charles Minland. They are especially high on forward Matt McCarthy. Reserve guard Mladen Djordjevic, hurt UCSB with 8 points off the bench in the Gauchos' game against the Dons last year. Junior Chase Foster, who nabbed 11 boards against UIC, started 13 games last season and averaged 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds
Matchups:
UCSB has advantages throughout the lineup but especially in size in the frontcourt. Jalen Canty should have plenty of opportunities against his old neighbors by the Golden Gate. Ami Lakoju should also flourish in the paint. UCSB will need to do a much better job than they did against Omaha on stopping guard penetration. They will need to keep Boyce at bay. Omaha is not considered a great 3-point shooting team, but they hurt UCSB from the perimeter in the season opener. The Gaucho zone defense needs to rotate better to make sure Boyce and Renfro don’t have career games. Shutting down Renfro on the wing will be a primary goal, and it will be interesting to see JD Slajchert and Christian Terrell take on that task. On offense, Gabe Vincent will have to be more of a factor from the perimeter and driving the lanes. It is a major rebuilding year for the Dons and UCSB has more pieces and continuity, which should enable the Gauchos to emerge victorious, albeit in likely another ugly early season game.
Prediction: UCSB 68 - USF 62
UCSB has advantages throughout the lineup but especially in size in the frontcourt. Jalen Canty should have plenty of opportunities against his old neighbors by the Golden Gate. Ami Lakoju should also flourish in the paint. UCSB will need to do a much better job than they did against Omaha on stopping guard penetration. They will need to keep Boyce at bay. Omaha is not considered a great 3-point shooting team, but they hurt UCSB from the perimeter in the season opener. The Gaucho zone defense needs to rotate better to make sure Boyce and Renfro don’t have career games. Shutting down Renfro on the wing will be a primary goal, and it will be interesting to see JD Slajchert and Christian Terrell take on that task. On offense, Gabe Vincent will have to be more of a factor from the perimeter and driving the lanes. It is a major rebuilding year for the Dons and UCSB has more pieces and continuity, which should enable the Gauchos to emerge victorious, albeit in likely another ugly early season game.
Prediction: UCSB 68 - USF 62
Links:
WCC Team Video Preview: http://wccsports.com/video/58093492e4b097a2e34e4645
Official Team Tipoff Preview: http://usfdons.com/news/2016/11/8/mens-basketball-dons-tip-off-season-on-friday-against-illinois-chicago-USF-Dons.aspx
Official Site: http://usfdons.com/index.aspx?path=mbball
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Omaha Picked Fourth in Preseason League Poll
The UCSB Gauchos men's basketball team plays next Saturday at the Thunderdome against the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The Mavericks are predicted to finish fourth in the Summit League.
http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=795091&SPID=135128&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211209506&DB_OEM_ID=31400
http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=795091&SPID=135128&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211209506&DB_OEM_ID=31400
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Interview With Coach Julian Andrade On Max Heidegger
Gaucho Hoops interviews former Oaks Christian head basketball coach Julian Andrade on Max Heidegger, incoming UCSB freshman student-athlete.
Gaucho Hoops ("GH"): Thanks for taking this interview Coach Andrade. I just wanted to get a few quotes from you regarding your former player Max Heidegger, incoming freshman at UCSB. First off, Max looks like he is a scoring point guard, based on videos. Is he a good passer, too?
Julian Andrade ("JA"): Yes, Max has great court vision, and is a good passer, and can score in a variety of ways.
GH: What will he need to work on at the next level (Division 1 college basketball)?
JA: Max will need to focus on playing defense. We didn't ask him to expend too much energy on defense because we asked so much of him on offense, but he realizes he'll need to buy in on defense, because at the next level, on any given night, your opponent can score 20 points on you if you take any possessions off. He will need to consistently bring it every game.
GH: What characteristics does he possess that make you believe he can play defense at the next level?
JA: Max is athletic--he can jump, he's quick, and has a quick first step--he's explosive. He understands team defense, not just individual defense. But he will need to put in work on defense at the college level.
GH: How tall is Max, and how much does he weigh?
JA: Max is 6'2" and 175 pounds. Last season, he had mononucleosis, a sinus infection which affected his breathing, and had back issues previously. During the playoffs, he had the flu, so he was never 100% healthy for his senior year. Yet, he still averaged 30 points per game against good competition (Marmonte League).
GH: He looks skinny. UCSB will put him on a weight program.
JA: Yes.
GH: What separates Max from other players?
JA: Max has the ability to create his own shot. He doesn't need an offense to be designed for him. He also has this competitive fire you can't teach. He raises his level of play to the competition. He plays best against the best opponents. He will have to adjust to bigger and better athletes in college, but then again, he won't be double- and triple-teamed like he was in high school, because he was so dominant.
GH: What's his natural position?
JA: Well, in high school, he had the ball in his hands often, so he was a point guard, but he is kind of a combination guard. He can handle the ball, pass it, but he is also a prolific scorer. He can play the 1 or the 2. And he has a lot of flair in his game.
GH: What is Max the person like?
JA: He has great character, he's a good teammate, and he's very coachable. He's not a vocal leader on the court, but leads by example. He's very tough, and has played through injuries. And he's very competitive.
GH: Coach, what counsel did you give Max during the recruiting process?
JA: None whatsoever. He is very mature, and knows what he wants. He made his own decision. PAC-12 schools were recruiting him his sophomore year, but after he hurt his back, he sort of fell off the recruiting radar. UCSB stayed on him.
GH: From interviews I saw, he loved Santa Barbara, and felt that it was a good fit.
JA: Yes. When UCSB offered, he didn't need to look anymore--he accepted.
GH: Thanks Coach, and good luck at Chaminade.
JA: Any time. See you up in Santa Barbara at the games.
Gaucho Hoops ("GH"): Thanks for taking this interview Coach Andrade. I just wanted to get a few quotes from you regarding your former player Max Heidegger, incoming freshman at UCSB. First off, Max looks like he is a scoring point guard, based on videos. Is he a good passer, too?
Julian Andrade ("JA"): Yes, Max has great court vision, and is a good passer, and can score in a variety of ways.
GH: What will he need to work on at the next level (Division 1 college basketball)?
JA: Max will need to focus on playing defense. We didn't ask him to expend too much energy on defense because we asked so much of him on offense, but he realizes he'll need to buy in on defense, because at the next level, on any given night, your opponent can score 20 points on you if you take any possessions off. He will need to consistently bring it every game.
GH: What characteristics does he possess that make you believe he can play defense at the next level?
JA: Max is athletic--he can jump, he's quick, and has a quick first step--he's explosive. He understands team defense, not just individual defense. But he will need to put in work on defense at the college level.
GH: How tall is Max, and how much does he weigh?
JA: Max is 6'2" and 175 pounds. Last season, he had mononucleosis, a sinus infection which affected his breathing, and had back issues previously. During the playoffs, he had the flu, so he was never 100% healthy for his senior year. Yet, he still averaged 30 points per game against good competition (Marmonte League).
GH: He looks skinny. UCSB will put him on a weight program.
JA: Yes.
GH: What separates Max from other players?
JA: Max has the ability to create his own shot. He doesn't need an offense to be designed for him. He also has this competitive fire you can't teach. He raises his level of play to the competition. He plays best against the best opponents. He will have to adjust to bigger and better athletes in college, but then again, he won't be double- and triple-teamed like he was in high school, because he was so dominant.
GH: What's his natural position?
JA: Well, in high school, he had the ball in his hands often, so he was a point guard, but he is kind of a combination guard. He can handle the ball, pass it, but he is also a prolific scorer. He can play the 1 or the 2. And he has a lot of flair in his game.
GH: What is Max the person like?
JA: He has great character, he's a good teammate, and he's very coachable. He's not a vocal leader on the court, but leads by example. He's very tough, and has played through injuries. And he's very competitive.
GH: Coach, what counsel did you give Max during the recruiting process?
JA: None whatsoever. He is very mature, and knows what he wants. He made his own decision. PAC-12 schools were recruiting him his sophomore year, but after he hurt his back, he sort of fell off the recruiting radar. UCSB stayed on him.
GH: From interviews I saw, he loved Santa Barbara, and felt that it was a good fit.
JA: Yes. When UCSB offered, he didn't need to look anymore--he accepted.
GH: Thanks Coach, and good luck at Chaminade.
JA: Any time. See you up in Santa Barbara at the games.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Friday, April 3, 2015
Okla St's Nash takes coach's advice, shines in all-star game
"You just got to put in as much work as you can and at the end of the day you'll fall where you're supposed to fall," UC Santa Barbara forward Alan Williams said. "If that's in the NBA then great and if not and you're playing somewhere else it's another opportunity for you to continue to grow and get better."
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
2013-14 AP All-America Teams
Congratulations to Alan Williams for making AP All-America team!
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/03/31/2013-14-ap-all-america-teams/
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/03/31/2013-14-ap-all-america-teams/
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
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