Basketball

October 18, 2018

The Ultimate Buy-Low: The Sacramento Kings

By Spencer Ault

The intriguing nature of the Kings' young core is explored by staff writer Spencer Ault.

October 11, 2018

Athlete Spotlight: Sophomore Guard Devearl Ramsey

By Max Kelton

Staff writer Max Kelton explores the long-awaited potential of 2-time gold medalist point guard Devearl Ramsey. The UCSB guard is expected to suit up for the Gauchos at the start of the season.

October 3, 2018

Why the NBA will Surpass the NFL as America’s Favorite Sport

By Prescott Creveling

Staff Writer Prescott Creveling offers up his take on the future of the two biggest sports league in America, and why on eseems to be rapidly outpacing the other.

September 20, 2018

Culture Shock: Gauchos Dialed in with Coach Pasternack leading the Pack

By Max Kelton

Staff Writer Max Kelton analyzes the state of the Men's Basketball team this upcoming year with the recent departure of almost the entire starting line-up, and how this might actually make them stronger.

August 24, 2018

Gauchos Breathe Life Into Thunderdome

By Calvin Thrift

After a historic comeback season last year under new head coach Joe Pasternack, the Gauchos will aim to capitalize off their rejuvenated home court advantage once again.

July 1, 2018

NBA Draft Superlatives

By Jake Ciccone

The NBA's newest class of rookies is examined by staff writer Jake Ciccone, as he makes his early predictions for some of the most rewarding picks of this year's draft.

June 21, 2018

C Into the Future: What Lies Ahead for the Boston Celtics

By Kendra Jackson

Staff Writer Kendra Jackson analyzes the recent feats of the up and coming Boston Celtics, and how one of the most storied NBA franchises can get back to championship form.

June 13, 2018

The Last Dance: Remembering the 1990 UCSB Basketball Team

By Ryan Hykes

With the recent success of the UCSB Men's Basketball team getting NCAA tournament hopes up around campus, staff writer Ryan Hykes looks back to the last and only time the Gauchos got a tournament win.

May 31, 2018

Warriors Vs. Cavs Part IV: Starters, X-Factors

By Jake Ciccone, Andrew Bishop

With a dose of deja-vu, the starters and x-factors for both the Cavs and Warriors are examined.

May 31, 2018

Warriors Vs. Cavs Part IV: The NBA and LeBron

By Max Kelton, Brandon Victor

With Golden State and Cleveland meeting in the Finals for the fourth year in a row, is it good for the league and how far can LeBron go?

May 24, 2018

“Man Up”: Sports’ Complex Role in Addressing Mental Health

By Omar Hernandez

Sports Co-Editor Omar Hernandez analyzes the unique place that sports holds in the mental health conversation currently igniting the public discourse, and how it fits into larger systems of inequality.

May 24, 2018

Heidegger Talks Overcoming Adversity On & Off The Court

By Jorge Mercado

Editor-In-Chief Jorge Mercado sat down with breakout UCSB basketball star Max Heidegger to talk about the balancing act of being a D1 athlete.

May 17, 2018

Breaking Down the Fan-Favorite Players of the NBA Playoffs

By Jake Ciccone

With the playoffs in full swing, staff writer Jake Ciccone breaks down some of the most entertaining and at times kooky players in the NBA postseason.

May 2, 2018

Pasternack Adds Combo of Freshmen & Grad Transfers

By Ryan Hykes

The UCSB men's basketball team has added three freshmen and two graduate transfers. The new-look Gauchos will be without four of their five starters from last season, so the newcomers will have plenty of room to shine.

April 12, 2018

Nexus & Answer: Gabe’s Farewell Isn’t Goodbye, UCSB’s Star Aims for Pros

By Sean White

Co-Sports Editor Sean White caught up with former UCSB basketball star Gabe Vincent and asked him about his future plans, his experience in the Dos Equis 3x3 championship and more in this installment of Nexus and Answer.