Big West

Magpayo inks five-year deal at UC Riverside

UC Riverside Athletics announced Friday that Mike Magpayo, the 2021 Joe B. Hall Award winner, has been tabbed to lead the UC Riverside Men’s Basketball program forward on a permanent basis as he has officially signed to a five-year contract. Magpayo led the Highlanders to a 14-8 overall record during the global pandemic shortened 2020-21 season.

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Rodgers joins Long Beach State Basketball Staff

Missed this one from earlier this month – catching-up now….With Long Beach State assistant Bobby Braswell electing to opt out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns, Dan Monson has added Marc Rodgers to the 2020-21 men’s basketball staff. Here’s the official release from the school: Long Beach State has announced that Marc Rodgers will

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Magpayo promoted to Head Coach at Cal Riverside

Cal Riverside Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Tamica Smith Jones announced that Associate Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Magpayo will lead the Highlanders program going forward following the announcement that Head Coach David Patrick accepted the Associate Head Men’s Basketball coaching position at the University of Arkansas, a move that provides Patrick with a return to the SEC and the opportunity to be closer to

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Hawaii’s Ganot posts first statement since taking leave

Hawaii head men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot posted a message to Twitter earlier tonight, his first public statement since he announced his medical leave back on November 6th: Hawaii assistant coach Chris Gerlufsen has led the Rainbow Warriors to a 6-3 record during Ganot’s absence.

Gerlufsen Joins Hawaii Men’s Basketball Staff

University of Hawai’i men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot announced the hiring of Chris Gerlufsen as an assistant coach. Gerlufsen has been working in collegiate basketball for nearly two decades, including the last four seasons at the University of San Diego. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Gerlufsen boasts a wealth of experience, having been associated with three different Division

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OFFICIAL: Smith Named Head Basketball Coach at Cal Poly

John Smith, who most recently helped Cal State Fullerton to three successive postseason appearances as the team’s associate head coach, was named head coach of the Cal Poly men’s basketball program on Thursday afternoon. The announcement was made during a press conference by university President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman inside

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Cal Poly Search Update II….

Following up on my Cal Poly search update from Monday… There have been at least five interviews held in Las Vegas so far for the vacant job at Cal Poly. The names that I’ve heard are: Gus Argenal (assistant coach Nevada), Tarvish Felton (assistant coach Fresno State), and Danny Yoshikawa (assistant coach St. Mary’s). I

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Cal Poly Search Update

The search to replace Joe Callero at Cal Poly is moving at warp speed. Callero, who officially resigned on March 6th, coached the last two games of the season for the Mustangs, wrapping up a 6-23 (2-14 Big West) season on Saturday. Callero will reportedly be paid a $137,000 buy out for the one year

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Czepil Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UC Riverside

The UC Riverside Men’s Basketball Team has added another piece to its coaching staff as the Highlanders welcome Assistant Coach Mike Czepil to the squad. Czepil rounds out a group of unique and experienced coaches led by Head Coach David Patrick, and comes to UCR with nearly 10 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, international, and

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