Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Doc Rivers is the most overrated coach in NBA history

Let’s clarify something first and foremost, being an overrated coach doesn’t necessarily mean that coach is bad. I personally still think Doc Rivers is a good coach, but shouldn’t be as highly lauded as...

UCR men’s baseball coach Troy Percival: “I’m back.”

UC Riverside’s baseball Head Coach Troy Percival held an emergency press conference on Sunday, April 1 to make an announcement that he said would change lives. When Percival stepped up to the mic he...

Are boosters losing faith in Athletic Director Tamica Smith-Jones?

“The time, place and manner gave UCR Athletics a black eye that has complicated efforts of the boosters and alumni to raise funds for the department.” That is booster Kim Devlin’s opinion on the...
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The problem with DeMarcus Cousins is the franchise he plays for

The media’s comments in regard to whether or not Kings center DeMarcus Cousins is championship material isn’t exactly the first time people have questioned the capability of a hot-headed, seven-footer to win a championship....

“It’s a great day to be a Highlander”: UCR hires new men’s basketball coach...

UCR announced the decision to hire David Patrick as the Highlanders’ new men’s basketball head coach on Wednesday, March 14. Patrick inked a five-year contract for $261,000 per year which could be upped if...
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Korver makes Cavs a lot more dangerous

Former all-star shooting guard Kyle Korver was traded to the defending champion Cavaliers on January 7. With Korver on the roster, Cleveland is looking a lot more dangerous. The defending champs hadn’t made any...

Giannis Antetokounmpo not the real deal … yet

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been viewed as one of a couple players who could be next in line to take over for LeBron James as best player in the world at some point, and while...

Just keep swimming: UCR’s women’s club water polo

The UC Riverside Women’s Club Water Polo team is heading into its second year as an established team, and was founded by fourth-year math major Bri Chew. Chew started the club in her sophomore...

New head coach David Patrick looks to utilize NBA and overseas connections

The first-time head coach aspires to help bolster the team's roster through his ties to the NBA and the Australian national team UC Riverside officially introduced David Patrick as the new head men’s basketball coach...

Why Brad Stevens should be Coach of the Year

To say the least, this season’s Celtics team has overachieved. From losing Gordon Hayward on opening night, to Kyrie Irving going down with lingering knee issues, Stevens has done a phenomenal job of maximizing...