Basketball

Gauchos Return to the Thunderdome for Two-Game Homestand

November 14, 2019 by

UCSB faces off against SJSU at 7 p.m. on Friday and plays USC at 7 p.m. on Monday.
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UCSB Men’s Basketball Drops First Road Game Against UCLA

November 12, 2019 by

UCSB’s inability to build a significant cushion in the first half doomed them in the second half.
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UCSB Women’s Basketball Starts Off Season With Win Over Utah Valley

November 7, 2019 by

The Gauchos never trailed during the 59-51 victory and were able to get key contributions from freshman players playing in their first official game.
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Gauchos Claim First Victory and Suffer First Loss in Challenging Weekend

September 2, 2019 by

The UCSB men’s soccer team had a roller coaster of a weekend as they outlasted the UNLV Rebels for their first win of the year on Friday night, and only 48 hours later took their first loss of the s...
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Free Agency Creates Pressing Questions About Player Movement

July 17, 2019 by

 It’s very apparent that for the elite-level players, the financial incentives presented by the CBA are not enough to mitigate their movement.
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How the West Stacks Up: Conference Seeding Predictions

July 16, 2019 by

Here are the favorites even amongst a high-parity Western Conference.
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Despite Lack of Media Attention, Retooled Kings Poised to Make Noise in West

July 9, 2019 by

The Kings made a myriad of shrewd signings to provide the team with the talent and depth necessary to compete in a loaded western conference.
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Houston, We Have a Problem: In Defense of Chris Paul

June 20, 2019 by

Chris Paul is unfairly being blamed for his deteriorating relationship with James Harden
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NBA Finals Preview: Kawhi Leonard’s Journey

May 31, 2019 by

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
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NBA Finals Preview: The X-Factors

May 30, 2019 by and

Jesse Morrison and Richard Benites break down potential x-factors for both the Raptors and the Warriors
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NBA Finals Preview: Curry’s Legacy and the Bench Matchup

May 30, 2019 by and

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 o...
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NBA Finals Preview: Warriors Offense Vs. Raptors Defense

May 30, 2019 by and

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

May 17, 2019 by

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

April 23, 2019 by

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

April 19, 2019 by

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