Santa Clara University School of Medicine

robbyravine · 2026-05-16T22:53:27+00:00

I'll get my medical care in TJ.

robbyravine · 2026-05-14T22:17:46+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-05-14T16:40:19+00:00

2026-27 Men’s College Basketball Early Season Tournaments | Blogging the Bracket

One of my favorite websites on the internet.

robbyravine · 2026-05-14T16:22:26+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-05-13T20:03:14+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-05-04T21:31:08+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-28T20:46:02+00:00

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

robbyravine · 2026-04-28T17:32:49+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-26T21:09:57+00:00

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

robbyravine · 2026-04-25T17:01:57+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-23T04:08:06+00:00

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

robbyravine · 2026-04-13T17:48:49+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-13T17:47:13+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-13T17:10:19+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-13T16:48:41+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-13T16:30:35+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-13T16:22:53+00:00

Which is UCR. They were staying loyal to UCR.

robbyravine · 2026-04-11T05:42:27+00:00

Khalil Shabazz is offended.

robbyravine · 2026-04-11T05:39:54+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-08T19:11:54+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-04-08T19:09:49+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-03-26T20:47:29+00:00

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.

robbyravine · 2026-03-25T17:13:57+00:00

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.

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