Showing posts with label freshmen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label freshmen. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Offseason update with Coach Bob Williams (part 1)
This is the first installment of an update on the Gauchos' men's basketball program for the 2011 offseason.
Gaucho Hoops (GH): Coach, thanks for taking this interview. First off: OJ [Orlando Johnson] is returning....great news.
Coach Bob Williams (BW): Yes, he is returning and that is great news.
GH: So what are the returning players doing during this offseason?
BW: The offseason program includes shooting drills, one-on-one drills, ball-handling, weight training, and conditioning.
GH: Let's cover the new incoming players. When do the freshmen arrive on campus?
BW: July 29 is when the freshmen arrive on campus. They will take part in the Head Start program. This includes academic preparation, testing, taking two classes, and getting acclimated to campus life.
GH: When will freshman recruit [Lewis] Thomas arrive?
BW: He will also arrive July 29. He is currently playing with the Australian U-19 national team.
GH: When will redshirt decisions be made on the freshmen?
BW: In November.
GH: Back to returning players: how are offseason workouts going?
BW: The workouts have been phenomenal, as good as any in my 13 years of being a coach here. I'm talking about the work ethic, commitment, progress, and improvement.
GH: What about the redshirts?
BW: Nate [Garth] is doing well. His hip is good. He has gained weight, is stronger, and healthier. He is producing on the court, shooting well, working hard, and displaying leadership.
GH: How is Keegan [Hornbuckle] doing?
BW: Keegan is still getting healthy, and experiencing setbacks. It's three steps forward, and two steps back. His latest setback was last month, probably due to pushing his knee too hard. He is nowhere near ready.
GH: Can you give us any updates on the freshmen?
BW: Obviously, their [high school and prep] seasons are over, but Coaches Bromley and Stock are staying in touch with them once a week regarding their offseason workouts. Coach Campbell is contact with them every other week making sure their academics are in order, and that issues on housing, admissions, and scholarship papers are taken care of.
GH: How is the assistant coach search going?
BW: I'm interviewing people now and hope to have someone in place by June.
GH: Any other comments you'd like to add regarding the freshmen, Coach?
BW: The coaches are very excited about the seven new players coming in, including redshirts Garth and Hornbuckle, and the five freshmen. This team will have the most depth and competition for roster spots since I've been a coach here at UCSB the last 13 years.
GH: That's great to hear. Gaucho fans are excited, too. We can go over the rest of the roster in the next segment. Thanks again, Coach.
BW: Thanks for your support.
Gaucho Hoops (GH): Coach, thanks for taking this interview. First off: OJ [Orlando Johnson] is returning....great news.
Coach Bob Williams (BW): Yes, he is returning and that is great news.
GH: So what are the returning players doing during this offseason?
BW: The offseason program includes shooting drills, one-on-one drills, ball-handling, weight training, and conditioning.
GH: Let's cover the new incoming players. When do the freshmen arrive on campus?
BW: July 29 is when the freshmen arrive on campus. They will take part in the Head Start program. This includes academic preparation, testing, taking two classes, and getting acclimated to campus life.
GH: When will freshman recruit [Lewis] Thomas arrive?
BW: He will also arrive July 29. He is currently playing with the Australian U-19 national team.
GH: When will redshirt decisions be made on the freshmen?
BW: In November.
GH: Back to returning players: how are offseason workouts going?
BW: The workouts have been phenomenal, as good as any in my 13 years of being a coach here. I'm talking about the work ethic, commitment, progress, and improvement.
GH: What about the redshirts?
BW: Nate [Garth] is doing well. His hip is good. He has gained weight, is stronger, and healthier. He is producing on the court, shooting well, working hard, and displaying leadership.
GH: How is Keegan [Hornbuckle] doing?
BW: Keegan is still getting healthy, and experiencing setbacks. It's three steps forward, and two steps back. His latest setback was last month, probably due to pushing his knee too hard. He is nowhere near ready.
GH: Can you give us any updates on the freshmen?
BW: Obviously, their [high school and prep] seasons are over, but Coaches Bromley and Stock are staying in touch with them once a week regarding their offseason workouts. Coach Campbell is contact with them every other week making sure their academics are in order, and that issues on housing, admissions, and scholarship papers are taken care of.
GH: How is the assistant coach search going?
BW: I'm interviewing people now and hope to have someone in place by June.
GH: Any other comments you'd like to add regarding the freshmen, Coach?
BW: The coaches are very excited about the seven new players coming in, including redshirts Garth and Hornbuckle, and the five freshmen. This team will have the most depth and competition for roster spots since I've been a coach here at UCSB the last 13 years.
GH: That's great to hear. Gaucho fans are excited, too. We can go over the rest of the roster in the next segment. Thanks again, Coach.
BW: Thanks for your support.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
UCSB Receives votes in Mid-Major Top 25 Poll
The UCSB Gauchos men's basketball team received 23 points in the Mid-Major Top 25 poll, good for 48th this preseason. UCSB Assistant Coach Brad Holland is on the voting committee. Even tho the Gauchos return a strong supporting cast due to graduation losses and injuries, the Gauchos will rely on their talented, but inexperienced newcomers to make an impact immediately. This perhaps explains why the Gauchos are ranked below customary rankings, but expect the freshmen to mature quickly and help the program slowly climb in the rankings as the season progresses. Here is a link to the poll (see sidebar for other major polls):
http://www.collegeinsider.com/mmpoll/
http://www.collegeinsider.com/mmpoll/
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
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
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