Basketball

June 20, 2019

Houston, We Have a Problem: In Defense of Chris Paul

By Brandon Victor

Chris Paul is unfairly being blamed for his deteriorating relationship with James Harden

May 31, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: Kawhi Leonard’s Journey

By Nithesh Perumal

Leonard now stands on the verge of carrying the torch of best player in the world in the post-LeBron era to come in a few years

May 30, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: The X-Factors

By Richard Benites, Jesse Morrison

Jesse Morrison and Richard Benites break down potential x-factors for both the Raptors and the Warriors

May 30, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: Curry’s Legacy and the Bench Matchup

By Leonard Paulasa, Annika Pearson

Steph Curry has always been the most important player for the Warriors, and his impact since Kevin Durant has gone down has been immeasurable. Still, Curry will need plenty of help from his bench to overcome the depth of...

May 30, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: Warriors Offense Vs. Raptors Defense

By Kunal Mehta, Jake Ciccone

So what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The Daily Nexus Sports Staff break down how the Golden State Warriors’ revamped offense and Toronto Raptors’ stifling defense shape up heading into...

May 17, 2019

The Greatest Shooter in the Game: An Ode to Steph Curry

By Omar Hernandez

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down why Steph Curry belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players.

April 23, 2019

The Breanna Stewart Tragedy

By Brandon Victor

I am personally responsible for Breanna Stewart tearing her Achilles over the weekend in the EuroLeague title game. No, I wasn’t guarding Stewart when the injury occurred. In fact, I wasn’t even in the same country a...

April 19, 2019

Legends Never Die: A Reflection on the Retirement of Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki

By Leonard Paulasa

I’m thankful to have grown up watching and admiring both not only as athletes, but also as people.

April 16, 2019

Gauchos Drop to Fourth Seed in Big West After Falling to UC Irvine

By Richard Benites

With a rare loss to the UCI Anteaters, the UCSB men's volleyball team dropped in the Big West standings and now have to get set for a matchup with CSUN in the upcoming Big West Tournament this weekend.

March 18, 2019

Gauchos Shut Down by Fullerton in Second Round

By Max Kelton

Although they put up a great fight, injuries and an inconsistent offense eventually doomed the Gauchos as they lost the Big West semifinals 64-58 to Cal State Fullerton.

March 15, 2019

UCSB Set to Face Off Against Fullerton in Big West Semifinals

By Richard Benites

After a tough first round win the Gauchos are now onto the Big West Tournament semi-finals where they are set to play third-ranked Cal State Fullerton.

March 14, 2019

UCSB Hangs on in First Round Thriller

By Max Kelton

The men's basketball team held off a late run by the CSUN Matadors to win 71-68, and now advance to the second round of the Big West Tournament.

March 13, 2019

Gauchos Find Their Momentum, Set to Face CSUN in Big West Tourney Quarterfinals

By Richard Benites

The Gauchos will be entering the postseason in fine form considering last week’s results away from home.

March 13, 2019

Gauchos Fall Short in Big West Tournament Opener

By Brandon Victor

For the Gauchos, Tuesday’s loss marks the end of a volatile season filled with struggles, especially on the offensive end.

March 11, 2019

UCSB Hopes to Defy Odds Heading Into Big West Tournament

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos fought hard to qualify for the Big West Tourney with a solid last month of regular season play, but they'll have to bring their A-game against UCI if they hope to make a deep run.

March 11, 2019

Blue Moves to Two: Second-Seeded Gauchos Sweep Blue-Green Rivalry

By Max Kelton

The men's basketball team finished the regular season on a triumphant note with a huge win over Blue-Green rivals Cal Poly, pushing them to a second seed in the upcoming Big West tournament.