Following two losses in the first two games of the regular season, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball bounced back with a 89-45 victory in their home-opener against Simpson on Friday, Nov. 15. “It’s a work in progress,” first-year head coach John Smith said. “I still don’t like the pace that we’re playing in transition, we’re not […]
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Men’s Basketball hopes to move past last seasons struggles with roster additions and new coaching staff
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball will enter the 2019-2020 season having underwent significant change in both their coaching staff and their roster following last season’s 6-23 record, which ended in the departure of longtime head coach Joe Callero. However, the Mustangs ares looking to have a “breakout year” in 2019-2020, freshman forward Alimamy Koroma said. “Last […]
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Men’s Basketball loses second game of the season 74-67 against North Dakota State
Despite four Mustang players scoring in double digits, Cal Poly dropped their second game of the season 74-67 against North Dakota State on Monday, Nov. 11th inside the Scheels Center. While the Mustangs had higher shooting percentages from the field and the three-point range, the Bison converted 25 of 31 free-throw attempts in route to […]
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Men’s Basketball drops season opener to Santa Clara 77-63
Six different players made their Cal Poly debuts in the game, which marked the beginning of the regular season with first-year head coach John Smith.
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Donovan Fields: a New York State of Mind
For the former Cal Poly point guard, his home is ingrained in him. Fields’ roots, formed through a childhood where toughness was a necessity, are apparent on the court, in his look and his mannerisms.
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New Men’s Basketball head coach is focused on finding the right mindset for the team
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.
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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 Center (PAC). As previously reported, Smith will replace former head coach Joe Callero, who was […]
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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 28 at 4 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center. Cal Poly is expected to hire […]
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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 other rumored hiring — appointment, sources indicating Cal Poly’s rumored new hire include Twitter account […]
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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 percentage in Big West Conference play, Mustang News takes a look back at Callero’s time […]
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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.