Basketball

Houston, We Have a Problem: In Defense of Chris Paul

June 20, 2019 by

Chris Paul is unfairly being blamed for his deteriorating relationship with James Harden
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NBA Finals Preview: Kawhi Leonard’s Journey

May 31, 2019 by

Leonard now stands on the verge of carrying the torch of best player in the world in the post-LeBron era to come in a few years
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NBA Finals Preview: The X-Factors

May 30, 2019 by and

Jesse Morrison and Richard Benites break down potential x-factors for both the Raptors and the Warriors
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NBA Finals Preview: Curry’s Legacy and the Bench Matchup

May 30, 2019 by and

Steph Curry has always been the most important player for the Warriors, and his impact since Kevin Durant has gone down has been immeasurable. Still, Curry will need plenty of help from his bench to o...
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NBA Finals Preview: Warriors Offense Vs. Raptors Defense

May 30, 2019 by and

So what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The Daily Nexus Sports Staff break down how the Golden State Warriors’ revamped offense and Toronto Raptors’ stifling defense s...
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The Greatest Shooter in the Game: An Ode to Steph Curry

May 17, 2019 by

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down why Steph Curry belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players.
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The Breanna Stewart Tragedy

April 23, 2019 by

I am personally responsible for Breanna Stewart tearing her Achilles over the weekend in the EuroLeague title game. No, I wasn’t guarding Stewart when the injury occurred. In fact, I wasn’t even i...
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Legends Never Die: A Reflection on the Retirement of Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki

April 19, 2019 by

I’m thankful to have grown up watching and admiring both not only as athletes, but also as people.
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Gauchos Drop to Fourth Seed in Big West After Falling to UC Irvine

April 16, 2019 by

With a rare loss to the UCI Anteaters, the UCSB men's volleyball team dropped in the Big West standings and now have to get set for a matchup with CSUN in the upcoming Big West Tournament this weekend...
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Gauchos Shut Down by Fullerton in Second Round

March 18, 2019 by

Although they put up a great fight, injuries and an inconsistent offense eventually doomed the Gauchos as they lost the Big West semifinals 64-58 to Cal State Fullerton.
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UCSB Set to Face Off Against Fullerton in Big West Semifinals

March 15, 2019 by

After a tough first round win the Gauchos are now onto the Big West Tournament semi-finals where they are set to play third-ranked Cal State Fullerton.
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UCSB Hangs on in First Round Thriller

March 14, 2019 by

The men's basketball team held off a late run by the CSUN Matadors to win 71-68, and now advance to the second round of the Big West Tournament.
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Gauchos Find Their Momentum, Set to Face CSUN in Big West Tourney Quarterfinals

March 13, 2019 by

The Gauchos will be entering the postseason in fine form considering last week’s results away from home.
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Gauchos Fall Short in Big West Tournament Opener

March 13, 2019 by

For the Gauchos, Tuesday’s loss marks the end of a volatile season filled with struggles, especially on the offensive end.
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UCSB Hopes to Defy Odds Heading Into Big West Tournament

March 11, 2019 by

The Gauchos fought hard to qualify for the Big West Tourney with a solid last month of regular season play, but they'll have to bring their A-game against UCI if they hope to make a deep run.
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