Hamad Mousa scored 30 points behind eight three-pointers, but early turnovers and Arizona’s dominance inside proved too much for the Mustangs to overcome.
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball lands three-star Canadian recruit Nathan Yambayamba
The three-star Canadian forward chose Cal Poly over Seton Hall, becoming the Mustangs’ second verbal commitment in the 2027 recruiting class.
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball overcomes 25 turnovers in season-opening victory
The Mustangs overcame 25 turnovers behind a dominant rebounding performance and 18 points from Hamad Mousa to open the season with a 78-62 victory.
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball looks to turn roster continuity into Big West success
After retaining nearly its entire roster, Cal Poly enters the 2026-27 season looking to turn offensive firepower and experience into a Big West title contender.
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball lands highest-rated recruit in program history
Three-star guard Archie Weatherspoon V chose the Mustangs over offers from Cal, Creighton, UNLV and High Point, among others.
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The plight of mid-major basketball
The 2025-26 season could have been the inflection point of the Mustangs becoming a yearly contender within the Big West scene. It was a young team led in large part by Hamad Mousa, Peter Bandelj and Cayden Ward, who were all sophomores.
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Hamad Mousa to enter NCAA Men’s Basketball transfer portal
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball is set to lose another top player during the offseason, as star guard Hamad Mousa will enter the transfer portal, according to DraftExpress.
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Cal Poly Basketball stars Cayden Ward, Peter Bandelj to enter transfer portal
Cal Poly Basketball players Peter Bandelj and Cayden Ward plan on entering the transfer portal when it opens on April 7, according to multiple reports on social media.
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball eliminated from Big West Tournament in heartbreaking fashion by UC San Diego
UC San Diego took down Cal Poly in round of the Big West Championship in a 72-69 victory.
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Every continent covered: The engineering behind Cal Poly’s global roster
Hamad Mousa planted his foot on the hardwood, his sneakers squeaking beneath him as he rose off the ground and launched a shot towards the basket. His three-pointer bounced off the rim, but Guzman Vasilic – another one of Cal Poly’s eight international players – raced to the ball and collected the rebound. “Look at […]
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‘Unfinished business’: Peter Bandelj’s sophomore stint
At the end of his freshman season, it seemed Peter Bandelj’s time at Cal Poly was coming to an early end. The Slovenian guard entered the transfer portal, leading many to believe he was leaving San Luis Obispo. Bandelj served as the sixth man for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball during his freshman season, playing a […]