Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Timeout with Nate Boogie: I'm back
http://ngarth.blogspot.com/2010/11/im-backkkkkk.html
On his surgery:
On recent Gaucho games:
On his surgery:
Being in this wheelchair has helped me appreciate life more and value opportunities people take for granted everyday. But hey no one or nothing will stop boogie cuz I'm still smiling babyyyyyy. The best is yet to come. I've gotten a chance to watch a lot of ball and I am learning so much of the game that I need to incorporate before heading to the next level.
On recent Gaucho games:
So since I've been gone we have been 1-1, moving our record to a whopping 2-3. Inconsistent play stands out looking at the record and it's becoming a major issue. From speaking to players we have some toughness issues that need to be addressed asap. We handled Fresno state at home, led by orlandos huge performance of 35 points. He scored in every way possible shooting at a high clip 13-18. I wasn't there in physical but there in spirit. Our defense made progress in that game forcing turnovers and sticking to the script our trademark defense. Big Greg caught a nasty lob, I see you big G. We were rolling, taking the momentum to Portland before being slapped in the face by a hot shooting pilot team. Scouting report on Portland, they can SHOOT, the whole world knows and they did just that knocking down 12 3pointers. We got off to a slow start and trailed at half 37-15. Being down on the road is tough and takes a total team effort to mount a comeback. We climbed back in but I don't know too many teams who can recover from more turnovers than points at halftime. We were led by James nunnaly who had a solid 22 and 11, Orlando right behind with 18. It's frustrating to see my team struggle like this, no leadership and no toughness will get you nowhere. We as a team must come together and shake this off to have a better December before heading into conference. I can most certainly gaurantee to provide that spark and leadership role as soon as I hit the floor. I will promise you gaucho fans that when I return next year with the help of coaches and my teammates, I will bring prestige and dominance back to sb. Now gaucho fans stay positive it's a long year, we will hit our stride. Come check us out this wednsday in the thunder dome at 7 as we take on Orlando's former LMU team.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
UCSB vs. Portland broadcast link
The UCSB Gauchos vs. Portland Pilots men's basketball game is available via live broadcast at 7 pm tonight. The replay is also available.
http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/up.portal#
It is free of charge.
http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/up.portal#
It is free of charge.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Portland Pilots preview
http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2010/11/25/MBB_1125102901.aspx
Portland Briefly...
• The Pilots dropped an 84-68 decision to Washington State in Seattle on Tuesday.
• Jared Stohl had a team-high 21 points and Nemanja Mitrovic added 17 as Portland cut an early 21-point deficit down to one midway through the second half before losing at the end.
• Luke Sikma is leading the WCC and is fourth in the nation in rebounding (12.5).
• Stohl’s 22 three-pointers made led the nation as of Nov. 25. He led the nation in 3-point percentage last season (.478) and could become the first player in NCAA history to do it two years in a row. Stohl is already the UP record holder in threes made (267) and is second in school history in 3-point pct (.456).
• Portland is ranked No. 17 in the latest CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25.
• Head coach Eric Reveno returns with his staff for their fifth season at Portland.
• The Pilots matched a school Division I record with 21 wins last season, following a 19-win 2008-09 campaign. Both years Portland was invited to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
• The Pilots are 3-0 at the Chiles Center this season and 28-4 at the building since the beginning of the 2008-09 season.
About UC Santa Barbara I Stats I Schedule/Results
• Head coach Bob Williams is in his 13th year at UC Santa Barbara.
• The Gauchos have wins over Denver (65-49) and Fresno State (69-54), and losses to Oregon (72-70) and North Dakota State (68-60).
• Orlando Johnson had career-highs of 35 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Fresno State.
• The Gauchos return all five starters and 10 lettermen from a 2009-10 team that went 20-10 and made the NCAA Tournament after claiming the Big West Tournament title.
• UCSB owns a 5-4 all-time record against Portland. The Gauchos won the last two meetings, most recently a 75-67 decision on Dec. 2, 2006 in Portland.
Quick Gaucho Hoops preview on UCSB Gauchos vs. Portland Pilots
The following is a quick take on tomorrow's nonconference game between the Gauchos and the Pilots:
In the match up between Orlando Johnson ("OJ") and Jared Stohl, the leading scorers of their respective squads, OJ should win that battle, as one can write him in for at least 20 points. The 6'5" Gaucho guard will get his points, no matter who is guarding him, even against double teams. He can post up smaller guards, or shoot over and drive past slower, bigger forwards. And he is also a good passer out of double teams.
Stohl led the nation in 3-point shooting last season with a 47.8%, and is a leading candidate to repeat. Gaucho defenders must limit his touches, know where he is at all times when Portland is on offense, and constantly have a hand in his face so he gets no easy looks.
The key to the outcome of the game could be whether James Nunnally can knock down his 3-point shot. He led the Big West Conference in 3-point shooting percentage last year, shooting 45.5%, but is only shooting 21.7% from 3-pt. range this year so far. He's had ankle problems the last 2 games, which doesn't help the elevation on his jump shot as well as his mobility, but at least he's been getting to the free throw line, where he's shooting 87.5%. Expect his 17 point per game average to increase as he improves his perimeter shooting over the course of the season. Hopefully the week off will allow his ankle to fully heal.
UCSB needs a 3rd scoring option, and that option could be Jaime Serna, who is also recovering from a leg injury (calf). He's only averaging 5.8 pps, but he should end up around 10 before the season is over.
Portland needs to have other scoring options as well, because UCSB's scrambling match up zone defense is athletic enough to contain Stohl. He's not as quick or tall as NDSU's shooters, even if his shot has good form. Luke Sikma will be a challenge for the Gauchos on the boards, but the Gauchos are much better in rebounding this year, mainly because Jon Pastorek (6'10") is now getting more minutes from Jordan Weiner (6'0"). The 7'3" Greg Somogyi should also help in neutralizing Sikma on the boards, as well as disrupting any shots from the Pilots in the interior.
The Gauchos' defense is vulnerable to smart, good passing and shooting teams, which Portland is, but if they can stay a step quicker on close outs, they should harass the Pilots' shooters enough to pull out a Gaucho win on the road, which is a tough task. The other shooter on the Pilots squad to look out for is Nemanja Mitrovic.
Prediction: Gauchos 63 - Pilots 61. OJ gets 23, and Nunnally 19.
In the match up between Orlando Johnson ("OJ") and Jared Stohl, the leading scorers of their respective squads, OJ should win that battle, as one can write him in for at least 20 points. The 6'5" Gaucho guard will get his points, no matter who is guarding him, even against double teams. He can post up smaller guards, or shoot over and drive past slower, bigger forwards. And he is also a good passer out of double teams.
Stohl led the nation in 3-point shooting last season with a 47.8%, and is a leading candidate to repeat. Gaucho defenders must limit his touches, know where he is at all times when Portland is on offense, and constantly have a hand in his face so he gets no easy looks.
The key to the outcome of the game could be whether James Nunnally can knock down his 3-point shot. He led the Big West Conference in 3-point shooting percentage last year, shooting 45.5%, but is only shooting 21.7% from 3-pt. range this year so far. He's had ankle problems the last 2 games, which doesn't help the elevation on his jump shot as well as his mobility, but at least he's been getting to the free throw line, where he's shooting 87.5%. Expect his 17 point per game average to increase as he improves his perimeter shooting over the course of the season. Hopefully the week off will allow his ankle to fully heal.
UCSB needs a 3rd scoring option, and that option could be Jaime Serna, who is also recovering from a leg injury (calf). He's only averaging 5.8 pps, but he should end up around 10 before the season is over.
Portland needs to have other scoring options as well, because UCSB's scrambling match up zone defense is athletic enough to contain Stohl. He's not as quick or tall as NDSU's shooters, even if his shot has good form. Luke Sikma will be a challenge for the Gauchos on the boards, but the Gauchos are much better in rebounding this year, mainly because Jon Pastorek (6'10") is now getting more minutes from Jordan Weiner (6'0"). The 7'3" Greg Somogyi should also help in neutralizing Sikma on the boards, as well as disrupting any shots from the Pilots in the interior.
The Gauchos' defense is vulnerable to smart, good passing and shooting teams, which Portland is, but if they can stay a step quicker on close outs, they should harass the Pilots' shooters enough to pull out a Gaucho win on the road, which is a tough task. The other shooter on the Pilots squad to look out for is Nemanja Mitrovic.
Prediction: Gauchos 63 - Pilots 61. OJ gets 23, and Nunnally 19.
Gauchos vs. Portland Pilots preview
The UCSB Gauchos Men's basketball team head back up to Oregon to play the University of Portland Pilots this Saturday. Orlando Johnson was the co-Big West Conference Player of the Week after posting career-highs of 35 points and 11 rebounds in a home opening win over the Fresno State Bulldogs 69 -54 last Saturday.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ucsb/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ucsb/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf
Thursday, November 25, 2010
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Orlando Johnson scores a career-high 30 points against NDSU
Orlando Johnson scores a bucket-and-1 on his way to a career-high 30 points against North Dakota State in the BTI Invitational on McArthur Court at the University of Oregon.
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