The women’s basketball team finished the 2020-2021 season with an overall record of 13-11. They also reached the semifinals of the Big West Tournament after beating Long Beach State in the quarterfinals, according to gopoly.com. The men’s basketball team finished last season with an overall record of 4-20. Despite a recent winning season, women’s basketball […]
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A look at the season ahead as basketball tips off
Men’s Basketball Cal Poly men’s basketball is gearing up to return to the hardwood for their 2021-22 season. In a 2020-21 season riddled with stoppages and restarts due to the pandemic, the Mustangs finished just 4-20 overall and 1-15 in Big West play, the program’s worst conference record ever. Despite the difficult season, the Mustangs […]
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Men’s basketball handles Cal State LA in exhibition matchup, 87-70
Cal Poly men’s basketball defeated Cal State LA by a score of 87-70 in an exhibition matchup on Wednesday, Nov. 3 inside Mott Athletics Center. The game was the first and only exhibition for the Mustangs before they begin non-conference regular season play on Nov. 9. Cal Poly jumped out early in the first half […]
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Students shooting hoops on unicycles go viral on social media
A recent video of the unicycle club has circulated around the Cal Poly community, showing unicycle club members playing basketball while atop the single-wheeled cycles.
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REBUILD Episode 3: Meet the Coaches
A new era is beginning for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball. Mustang News follows the opening season of first year head coach John Smith and the rest of the team in the “REBUILD” series. In episode three, get to know the team’s coaching staff.
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Go behind the scenes of Cal Poly Men’s Basketball in REBUILD Episode 2: Boot camp
A new era is beginning for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball. Mustang News follows the opening season of first year head coach John Smith and the rest of the team in the “REBUILD” series. In episode two, go behind the scenes of the team’s summer boot camp.
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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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Former guards Dynn and Lynn Leaupepe are finding success individually overseas
While the journeys of the twin sisters have been intertwined their entire lives, they are now playing professionally 9,906 miles apart.
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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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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.
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Men’s Basketball remains in last place after weekend losses
The Mustangs fell 86-75 to Cal State Fullerton and 94-85 to Long Beach State.
