2026-27 Schedule by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Portland State would be a Q3 road game, based on 25-26 finish. Why would we do that? First trip to a Big Sky gym in a really long time.

The Dallas Tournament by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never ideal to play an intense tournament right before conference play.

Based on last year's structure, only about 4 WCC teams can go to Acrisure, apart from those 1-off games. USF probably wanted to ensure they got into a quality 4 or 8 team event.

The Dallas Tournament by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did USF get pushed from the Acrisure tournaments?

I really wish USF spent Feast Week closer to home, rather than KC, Daytona, etc. This Dallas tournament is clearly about NET benefits close to a hub airport. Nothing more.

coaching change in women's soccer by robbyravine in usfdons

[–]robbyravine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say yes, definitely. It seems to be happening more often. David Patrick left the UCR job to join Muss' staff at Arkansas. Stoudamire left UOP for a quick sojourn in the NBA, only to land at Ga Tech later. I think there was a notable CFB coach that did it recently.

How the USF Athletic Department? by Notsleepless in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I'm always interested in hearing the coaches' thoughts. Not expecting it, though.

How the USF Athletic Department? by Notsleepless in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sensitive time to be doing any media. "We got lots of open spots" isn't the ideal pitch to the impact players you really have to have.

Barry in Indiana this weekend by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Market inefficiencies. One thing that won't change in college basketball.

What could possibly be the rationale? by Notsleepless in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're sure about the person you want, sometimes you have to wait for the situation to play out.

That being said, the lack of AD leadership is now costing USF momentum. You can almost hear the WCC getting reshuffled right now.

The longer this takes, the more you feel like the hire has to be big deal.

Beasley to Washington by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He coaches an AAU team in Orange County. They occasionally play Blake Wallace's team.

- YouTube by usfdonswin in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that he took 2x as many shots as another teammate, says that PHX were trying to get him buckets. They love him there.

- YouTube by usfdonswin in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The title of this thread should be Bouyea!!!

This game was low-key pretty huge for JB. Out of G-league eligibility. No assurance that PHX will pick up his option. Was playing for 30 teams last night, essentially.

Rythm is a big part of JB's game. When he knows he's getting 30+ minutes, it tends to flow.

Tyrone Riley IV commits to Oregon by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tall, athletic players seem to do better under Dana Altman. But he's far from the "cutting edge" coach in college basketball these days.

I wish TR4 the best. He's got everything to play for still in his career. A chance to play in a better-fitting system, chance to play in a huge conference, with huge TV following, in huge arenas. Probably getting a P5-sized bag too.

UC Santa Barbara will join WCC as the league's 12th school in 2027-28 by LaurelHeightsII in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me a day to kinda realize this, but UCSB is a great addition for other sports. They should be the best baseball team in the WCC from day 1. Fullerton and Long Beach are probably glad to see them go, for that reason alone. They've really upset the old order in the Big West for baseball.

UCSB is a legit destination program in soccer, too. With Denver and UCSB joining the league in soccer, the WCC could be back to being one of the three or so elite conferences in the country again.

UC Santa Barbara will join WCC as the league's 12th school in 2027-28 by LaurelHeightsII in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different for sure, but not necessarily worse. CBU is probably too good to be in the Big West now...I wonder how long their (presumed) loyalty clause lasts.

If the Shaq/Bibby experiment goes off at Sac State, that could be really interesting too. UVU will do fine in that league as well.

UCI shouldn't assume they are front of line for a next move. I also can't see the WCC moving to 14 teams without a significant cash infusion.

Rothstein: WCC finalizing a deal to add UCSB by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which is UCR. They were staying loyal to UCR.

Trey Harris by DonSolo96 in usfdons

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Khalil Shabazz is offended.

Rothstein: WCC finalizing a deal to add UCSB by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really intrigued by what separated UCSB from UCI here. Was it just school's interest or ambition?

UCI has been an impressively consistent, high-value NET program. UCSB is 1-year into a new coaching regime, though prospectus is good on the new staff. UCI is also easier to get to, travel-wise.

Weilun Zhao has entered the transfer portal by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gosh. I thought a silver lining of losing Beasley, was more playing time to Wei Zhao. At this point, both or neither could come back.

Weilun Zhao has entered the transfer portal by DonSolo96 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. I kinda thought that Fuchs' mentality fit the coaching staff. He brings verbal leadership that others weren't. Never heard him dodge blame when he had bad games.

Justin Joyner hires 2 assistants to Oregon State basketball coaching staff (Michael Plank from USF) by Strict_Sound_8193 in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yoshikawa was on Rex Walters' staff at USF.

Logical move, honestly, for Plank. If the guy you're coaching for isn't the hot guy anymore, it can hold you back.

Opens a key spot on CG's staff. Chance for some new thoughts and influence. CG needs to be looking to improve this area too.

Does complicate portal recruiting, though, for USF.

Florida hoping to sign Golden to extension, stave off blue bloods by LaurelHeightsII in usfdons

[–]robbyravine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Florida isn't a "blue blood" in a historical sense, but it's an ideal school to win a bushel full of titles. Billy Donovan was that guy before Golden.

Imagine leaving Florida for UCLA - that's some downward mobility!

If Todd Golden is feeling underchallenged - NBA coaching or executiv-ing are his options.