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2021–22 Western Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Season
The 2021–22 WAC men's basketball season began with practices in October 2021 followed by the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November 2021. The conference began play in December 2021. This is the WAC's 60th season of basketball. On July 1, 2021, The WAC officially welcomed four new members: Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston, and Stephen F. Austin to grow and revitalize the conference. All four were previously in the Southland Conference. The WAC now has 6 full members in Texas, making it the largest DI conference in the state. Each WAC member will play an 18-game conference schedule. The WAC tournament was held March 9–12, 2022 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pre-season WAC Media days The WAC's 2021 WAC media days were October 19–21, 2021 on the ( WAC Digital Network). The teams and representatives in respective order were as follows: * UTRGV – Matt Figger (HC), Marek Nelson (F), Ricky Nelson (G) * NM State - Chris Jans (HC), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCAA Division I
NCAA Division I (D-I) is the highest level of College athletics, intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States, which accepts players globally. D-I schools include the major collegiate athletic powers, with large budgets, more elaborate facilities and more athletic scholarships than Divisions II and III as well as many smaller schools committed to the highest level of intercollegiate competition. This level was previously called the University Division of the NCAA, in contrast to the lower-level College Division; these terms were replaced with Roman numerals, numeric divisions in 1973. The University Division was renamed Division I, while the College Division was split in two; the College Division members that offered scholarships or wanted to compete against those who did became NCAA Division II, Division II, while those who did not want to offer scholarships became NCAA Division III, Division III. For colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Hooten
Jason Trey Hooten (born April 20, 1969) is the head coach of the New Mexico State University men's basketball program as of March 24, 2023. Hooten was previously head coach at Sam Houston State University for 13 seasons. And was an assistant coach for there for the previous six years, before being named as the Bearkats' head men's basketball coach on April 2, 2010. In his time with the Bearkats, Hooten had a 261-169 record and six 20-plus victory seasons. Early life Hooten is a 1987 graduate of Killeen Ellison High School and lettered in basketball and baseball. He earned all-district, All-CenTex and All-Super CenTex while leading his team to the bi-district championship as a senior. He holds school career records for scoring and assists. In baseball, he twice earned All-District honorable mention and lettered three years. Hooten holds two degrees from Tarleton State, earning a bachelor's in exercise and sport studies in 1993 and a master's in 1995. Hooten played two years at McL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DeSoto, Texas
DeSoto is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States. DeSoto is a suburb of Dallas and is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster. History The area was first settled in 1847, making it one of the oldest communities in North Texas. A post office was established in 1881, and the settlement was named DeSoto in honor of Thomas Hernando DeSoto Stewart, a doctor dedicated to the community. By 1885, DeSoto was home to approximately 120 people, a cotton gin, and a general store. Soon after, the population declined to below 50. In 1930, there were 97 people living in the community and several businesses. After World War II, DeSoto and surrounding areas began to grow. In order to improve the inadequate water distribution system, residents felt the need to incorporate the town. On February 17, 1949, a petition signed by 42 eligible voters was presented to the Dallas County judge requesting an election for incorporation. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadow Mountain High School
Shadow Mountain High School is a public high school located in the north valley of Phoenix, Arizona. The school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school's athletic teams are known as the Matadors. Shadow Mountain's school colors are navy blue and gold. 1,475 students attend Shadow Mountain as of 2014. It opened in 1974. History Shadow Mountain opened in the fall of 1974 with 4 buildings. Guirey, Srnka, Arnold & Sprinkle were the architects. Robert N. Ewing was the general contractor who built the original 4 buildings. The schools auditorium was built in 1983. Matador Arena the schools main gymnasium was built in 1996. A new classroom building was built in 2008. Shadow Mountain is in the 4A Skyline athletic conference. Administration *Principal/Title IX Coordinator: David Appleman *Assistant Principal Student Services: Mark Smith *Assistant Principal' Instructional Services: Kathleen Alexander-Blue *Student Body/ Attendance Dean: Rick Ross Extracurr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steveston-London Secondary School
Steveston-London Secondary School (SLSS) is a public high school in Richmond, British Columbia for pupils grades 8-12. Steveston-London Secondary follows the semester course system. Origin Before the establishment of Steveston-London Secondary School, Steveston Secondary School and Charles E. London Secondary School were two high schools close together. However, both schools were merged into one because of declining enrollment. The name "Steveston-London Secondary School" was chosen on June 14, 2006 as decided in a student vote from both schools. Steveston-London Secondary School occupies the same building as Charles E. London Secondary School had, with a new 19 million dollars renovation from the Government of British Columbia. The new addition consists of a second floor science wing as well as 9 classrooms and 2 laboratories. Other additions include a library, theater, music room, and an additional gymnasium and counseling area. Many classrooms, such as Charles E. London's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryce Drew
Bryce Homer Drew (born September 21, 1974) is an American college basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Grand Canyon Antelopes. Previously he served as the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores and in the same capacity at his alma mater, Valparaiso, having succeeded his father, Homer Drew. Drew has led his teams to the NCAA tournament on four occasions, including at least once at each of the three schools he has been the head coach of. Bryce's brother, Scott, also coached at Valpo before becoming the head coach of the Baylor Bears. As a player, Bryce Drew was known for his buzzer-beating shot in the first round of Valparaiso's run in the 1998 NCAA tournament. He went on to play six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a backup point guard for the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Hornets. High school career After having been exposed to basketball for years through his father's head coaching posit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Croy
Richard K. Croy (born July 19, 1977) is an American college basketball coach who is the current head coach of the California Baptist Lancers men's basketball team. Croy has been a basketball coach since 1999 and has held his current position at California Baptist since 2013. Croy grew up in Walnut Creek, California and played college basketball at San Francisco State. He began his basketball coaching career as an assistant at UC Riverside and Concordia University Irvine. His first head coaching position was at the junior college level at Citrus College from 2005 to 2010. Under Croy, Citrus won 130 games, three conference titles, and a California state championship. At California Baptist, Croy led the Lancers to five straight NCAA Division II Tournament appearances from 2014 to 2018 and two Pacific West Conference titles. In 2018, California Baptist moved to Division I as a member of the Western Athletic Conference; Croy led California Baptist to an appearance in the 2019 College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fardaws Aimaq
Fardaws Aimaq (born January 6, 1999) is a Canadian basketball player for the California Golden Bears of the Pac-12 Conference. He previously played for the Mercer Bears, Utah Valley Wolverines, and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Early life and high school career Aimaq grew up swimming and practiced mixed martial arts for 11 years, earning a black belt. He started playing competitive basketball after growing to 6'3" during eighth grade. Aimaq attended Steveston-London Secondary School in Richmond, British Columbia. He led his team to its first-ever AAA provincial title game. Aimaq played a postgraduate season at Bridgton Academy in Bridgton, Maine. He averaged 18.6 points and 13.8 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-NEPSAC Class AAA honors. Aimaq committed to playing college basketball for Mercer. College career As a freshman at Mercer, Aimaq averaged five points and 5.3 rebounds per game. He left the program after head coach Bob Hoffman was fired. He transferred to Utah Valley and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Madsen (basketball)
Mark Ellsworth Madsen (born January 28, 1976) is an American basketball coach and former NBA player who is the head coach of Utah Valley University of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Due to his hustle and physical style of play, he received the nickname "Mad Dog" while playing for the San Ramon Valley High School Wolves - the moniker continued during his time with the Stanford Cardinal and beyond. He played professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning two NBA championships. He also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. College career Madsen played NCAA basketball at Stanford, where he finished his career ranked in the school's career top 10 in blocks and rebounds. In addition, Madsen helped the Cardinal to four NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four berth in 1998. Perhaps his signature moment at Stanford was his dunk and free throw that gave Stanford a lead over Rhode Island, propelling the team into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Keller (basketball)
Kyle Edward Keller (born January 16, 1968) is an American basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball, Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks men's basketball team. Previously, he served as an assistant coach at Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball, Texas A&M, Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball, Kansas, Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball, Oklahoma State, UTSA Roadrunners men's basketball, UTSA, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball, Louisiana Tech and head coach at Tyler Junior College. Early coaching career Keller started his coaching career as an assistant at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball, Louisiana Tech. After a four-year stint, Keller joined the staff at Tyler Junior College before taking a position as an assistant at UTSA Roadrunners men's basketball, Texas-San Antonio for one season. In 1997, Keller returned to Tyler Junior College and accepted his first head coaching job. Keller joined the staff of head coach Eddie Sutton at Oklahoma Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerald Gillion
Gerald Gillion (born October 10, 1985) is an American men's basketball coach. He is currently the head coach of Chicago State Cougars men's basketball, Chicago State. Gillion attended Florida State University. He graduated with a degree in social science in 2008. Gillion began his coaching career when he was named head coach of Northeast High School (Oakland Park, Florida), Northeast High School in Oakland Park, Florida in 2008. In his first season, he led the team to 20 wins and a district title, despite winning 10 games the season before. In 2013, Gillion was hired as the director of basketball operations at FIU Panthers men's basketball, FIU. He joined the staff of Orlando Antigua as a special assistant to the head coach at South Florida Bulls men's basketball, South Florida in 2014. He joined the staff at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles men's basketball, Tennessee Tech in 2017, and helped the team achieve a 19–12 record in his first season. Gillion took a break from coaching du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Judkins
Jon Judkins (born March 3, 1964) is an American basketball coach who is the current head coach of the Utah Tech Trailblazers men's basketball team. Playing career After a season at Dixie College (now Utah Tech University), Judkins transferred to Utah State where he was the first Aggie to post a triple-double, and was part of the team's 1988 NCAA tournament bid. Coaching career After graduation, Judkins joined the coaching staff at Snow College, where he was an assistant until 1993, when he was elevated to head coach. Over the next 12 seasons, he posted a 284–128 record before joining Utah Tech in 2005, guiding the team through its transition from junior college to NCAA status, first in Division II and in 2020, Division I as the Trailblazers join the Western Athletic Conference. Overall, Judkins has guided Utah Tech to 11-straight winning seasons, six Pacific West Conference championships, and eight NCAA Division II Tournament appearances. Personal Judkins' brother, Jeff, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
