Smith, who was introduced as Men’s Basketball’s new head coach on March 28, said figuring out how players want to be pushed and motivated has been his primary focus in bringing the best out of his team.
Cal Poly announces John Smith as next Men’s Basketball head coach
On Thursday, March 28, Cal Poly named Cal State Fullerton associate head coach John Smith as Cal Poly’s next Men’s Basketball head coach. The announcement was made by President Jeffrey Armstrong and Athletic Director Don Oberhelman inside the Performing Arts…
Reports: Men’s Basketball to hire Cal State Fullerton associate head coach John Smith as new head coach
The new Cal Poly Men’s Basketball head coach will be John Smith, according to unconfirmed reports. Smith has been Cal State Fullerton’s associate head coach for the past six seasons. Cal Poly Athletics will hold a press conference Thursday, March…
Unconfirmed reports indicate SDSU Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Rod Palmer to become next Cal Poly head coach
College basketball insiders are reporting on Twitter that San Diego State assistant coach Rod Palmer will become the next head coach of the Cal Poly Men’s Basketball program. While sources in Cal Poly Athletics did not confirm Palmer’s — or any…
The highs and the lows: A look back at Men’s Basketball under Callero
Joe Callero coached his last game as men’s basketball head coach on Saturday, March 9 against Blue-Green rivals UC Santa Barbara. Callero’s decade with Cal Poly sees both highs and lows throughout. From back-to-back winning seasons to their worst winning…
Men’s Basketball players react to head coach’s departure
Former and current Mustangs said that Callero’s constant high energy and focus on the bigger picture set him apart as a leader.
Head coach Joe Callero reflects on the past 10 years and what the future holds
The 10-year head coach of the Mustangs addressed the media after the team’s final game of the season.
From junior college to Cal Poly, the impact of Men’s Basketball’s three seniors
On Saturday, March 9, Donovan Fields, Kuba Niziol and Marcellus Garrick played their final game for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball. The seniors went out in style by totaling the three highest point-totals for the team. While the three junior college…
Men’s Basketball defeated by UC Santa Barbara on senior night
The Mustangs fell 92-82 in the final matchup of the season and Joe Callero’s last game as the team’s head coach.
Athletic Director says lack of improvement is primary reason Callero’s contract not renewed
Don Oberhelman said the decision to not bring Callero back was based on a lack of improvement in the team’s win-loss record throughout his tenure.
Men’s Basketball’s tournament hopes on the line after 110-72 defeat to UC Irvine
The loss comes just one day after the announcement that Joe Callero will not return as head coach next season.