Men's Basketball http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/-t1.htm Talk about UP Men's Basketball in here. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:18:56 GMT 10 Men's Basketball http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/09/00/80/81/header10.jpg http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/-t1.htm ESPN Love http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/espn-love-t3452.htm purplepride13 ESPN posted their "best of the rest" conference preview. Maybe in the next couple of years the WCC will be featured not as the rest but in the same catagory as the WAC http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/notebooksummershootaround100908/best-rest Tim Douglas, PG, Portland: The Pilots were decimated by graduation, but they may have found their answer at point guard. Douglas scared away many coaches because of his lack of size (5-, however, he makes up for it with blazing speed ... Men's Basketball Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:18:56 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/espn-love-t3452.htm#34285 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/espn-love-t3452.htm 6'1" PG Austin Richie http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/6-1-pg-austin-richie-t3446.htm INBRecruits Follow INBRecruits on Twitter for latest on Portland recruits from Indiana. 6'1" PG Austin Richie of Lowell HS (2011) already has a Portland offer. He was the second leading scorer in the state of Indiana his Junior year and had his best scoring game with 50 points (28ppg). Men's Basketball Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:31:40 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/6-1-pg-austin-richie-t3446.htm#34248 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/6-1-pg-austin-richie-t3446.htm summer preview with coach rev http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/summer-preview-with-coach-rev-t3358.htm Geezaldinho
http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2010/8/4/MBB_0804105019.aspx

best quote:
i want to go on record as saying no one has ever had the green light more than Jared Stohl.
]]> Men's Basketball Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:16:06 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/summer-preview-with-coach-rev-t3358.htm#32960 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/summer-preview-with-coach-rev-t3358.htm "Welcome Wednesday" Interview #1 - Derrick Rodgers http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/welcome-wednesday-interview-1-derrick-rodgers-t3433.htm ShipstadPilot11 Facebook Video Link The UP Men's Basketball Facebook page has started a series of interviews called Welcome Wednesday where each Wednesday an interview with a new player will be released. This is the first installment in the series and it features Derrick Rodgers. I could only find the video on Facebook, so hopefully everyone can see the video. Men's Basketball Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:00 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/welcome-wednesday-interview-1-derrick-rodgers-t3433.htm#34082 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/welcome-wednesday-interview-1-derrick-rodgers-t3433.htm WOWOHWOW!! Pooh signs with the Kings! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/wowohwow-pooh-signs-with-the-kings-t3436.htm Geezaldinho
(I thought he had already done that with the Cavs)


Pooh Turns the Corner on Pro Hoops Career.

I can't think of a more deserving guy.

congrats!! The NBA might be worth watching with his fire on the court.[u]]]> Men's Basketball Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:18:04 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/wowohwow-pooh-signs-with-the-kings-t3436.htm#34114 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/wowohwow-pooh-signs-with-the-kings-t3436.htm WCC Expands http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/wcc-expands-t3431.htm oldtimer What does everyone think of the expansion? Good move? Good choice of schools? Will a tenth school be added in the near future to round things out? ]]> Men's Basketball Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:42:36 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/wcc-expands-t3431.htm#34051 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/wcc-expands-t3431.htm Recruiting Tidbits... http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/recruiting-tidbits-t3353.htm Stonehouse Saw this on my Google news alert today: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogs/recruiting/50043688-54/chatman-offer-recently-state.html.csp UP has offered Jordan Chatman, a guard from Vancouver, Wash. Also saw this on Facebook of all places... UP has offered Collin Woods, a PG from Arizona: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Collin-Woods-102341?colleges=show Men's Basketball Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:30:48 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/recruiting-tidbits-t3353.htm#32939 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/recruiting-tidbits-t3353.htm Mens BBall Facebook Page http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/mens-bball-facebook-page-t3423.htm DaTruRochin http://www.facebook.com/upmensbasketball?v=wall#!/upmensbasketball

Because Pilot Nation shouldn't be you ONLY source for Pilot info (but who could blame you really...), why not diversify??]]> Men's Basketball Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:52:20 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/mens-bball-facebook-page-t3423.htm#33907 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/mens-bball-facebook-page-t3423.htm Porter, Pippin in Hall of Fame http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/porter-pippin-in-hall-of-fame-t3410.htm Geezaldinho That's the NAIA hall of fame. Seriously, how many of you recall these guys coming out of NAIA schools? How many knew Scotty was a walk-on, And how many ever played in a pair of Chuck Taylors? http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128266719027289100 Men's Basketball Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:12:30 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/porter-pippin-in-hall-of-fame-t3410.htm#33749 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/porter-pippin-in-hall-of-fame-t3410.htm 2010-11 mens BB roster http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-11-mens-bb-roster-t3400.htm upsailor If you look at the current roster there are seven new players. From the new rosterthe names of mitrovic and schaefer are missing. Does Rev have someone new stashed away ?]]> Men's Basketball Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:27:49 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-11-mens-bb-roster-t3400.htm#33548 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-11-mens-bb-roster-t3400.htm Jason Brough http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/jason-brough-t3382.htm tserver1 First of all, Jason has done a fantastic job covering several different sports, however there is one area where several of us fans would love to see improvement on. I personally would love to hear about and read updates on our ex-basketball players and hear about when they sign to professional teams and to see how they are doing. I know several players have recently committed to join professional teams and Pooh Jeter to the NBA!!! I would love to first see the news on PortlandPilots.com rather ... Men's Basketball Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:26:46 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/jason-brough-t3382.htm#33325 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/jason-brough-t3382.htm 2010-11 Schedule Released! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-11-schedule-released-t3388.htm PilotNut I dont even know how to say what an awesome schedule this is! Congrats to Coach Rev and the Athletic Department on a great (and very challenging) schedule this year... but a growing program needs to play a schedule like this if we are going to make big strides and build a program. Hosting a tourney in Chiles?! How great is that?! and not to mention home games (in Chiles Center) vs. UCSB, St. Louis, Boise St, Nevada, Utah... WOW! All this plus a home game vs. Kentucky in the Rose ... Men's Basketball Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:00:01 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-11-schedule-released-t3388.htm#33409 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-11-schedule-released-t3388.htm David Carr (2011 Guard) Commits to Pilots!!! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/david-carr-2011-guard-commits-to-pilots-t3380.htm Stonehouse http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/news/article/-2336496662484880769/recruiting-central-catholics-david-carr-commits-to-university-of-portland/ Best part, he's a local kid from Central Catholic!!! He's 6'2", is known as a sharpshooter, but has been developing his game as a PG too. Not to go overboard with comparisons, but it seems like he could slide very nicely into Jared's role. Of course I don't expect him to lead the nation in three-point shooting, but obviously Reveno's ... Men's Basketball Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:51:02 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/david-carr-2011-guard-commits-to-pilots-t3380.htm#33311 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/david-carr-2011-guard-commits-to-pilots-t3380.htm Nik Raivio Signs with Belgian Pro Team! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/nik-raivio-signs-with-belgian-pro-team-t3338.htm DaTruRochin http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/jul/27/raivio-signs-belgian-team/

Follow his progress this year at the team's website: http://www.liegebasket.be/ (I'm nominating Geez to provide the translation from Belgian French, well I guess you could use Google too...)]]> Men's Basketball Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:22:07 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/nik-raivio-signs-with-belgian-pro-team-t3338.htm#32837 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/nik-raivio-signs-with-belgian-pro-team-t3338.htm UP vs Cougs in Seattle, Nov 23rd http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up-vs-cougs-in-seattle-nov-23rd-t3374.htm DaTruRochin
http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2010/8/11/MBB_0811105243.aspx]]> Men's Basketball Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:42:16 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up-vs-cougs-in-seattle-nov-23rd-t3374.htm#33185 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up-vs-cougs-in-seattle-nov-23rd-t3374.htm Notre Dame on the schedule...? http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/notre-dame-on-the-schedule-t3352.htm PilotNut
Since 2006, ND has hosted UP & USF and played a home-and-home with LMU... I would really like to see UP vs. ND on a regular basis, being fellow CSC schools and all... ]]> Men's Basketball Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:51:06 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/notre-dame-on-the-schedule-t3352.htm#32937 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/notre-dame-on-the-schedule-t3352.htm Summer Pilot BBall http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/summer-pilot-bball-t3347.htm mikemac65 ]]> Men's Basketball Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:05:06 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/summer-pilot-bball-t3347.htm#32871 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/summer-pilot-bball-t3347.htm Reveno's Twitter Page http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/reveno-s-twitter-page-t2151.htm Stonehouse
http://twitter.com/CoachReveno

Oh, and there's the official Portland Pilots Twitter page too:

http://twitter.com/PortlandPilots]]> Men's Basketball Tue, 05 May 2009 19:55:11 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/reveno-s-twitter-page-t2151.htm#19966 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/reveno-s-twitter-page-t2151.htm arizona gets slapped http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/arizona-gets-slapped-t3345.htm Geezaldinho from Ncaa.org: The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has penalized the University of Arizona for major violations involving the men’s basketball program. The violations occurred on multiple occasions over a period of two years and involve impermissible recruiting inducements and activities, a failure by the former head coach to promote an atmosphere of compliance and a failure to monitor by the university. The penalties in the case include two years probation, recruiting restrictions, ... Men's Basketball Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:57:24 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/arizona-gets-slapped-t3345.htm#32866 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/arizona-gets-slapped-t3345.htm Pooh Signs Guaranteed Contract with Kings!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-signs-guaranteed-contract-with-kings-t3330.htm Stonehouse
http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2010/7/23/1584815/pooh-jeter-sacramento-kings-agree

Huge congrats to Pooh... so deserved, and good for him for always working working working to make his dream come true. Much love to Pooh!!!]]> Men's Basketball Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:16:17 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-signs-guaranteed-contract-with-kings-t3330.htm#32790 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-signs-guaranteed-contract-with-kings-t3330.htm Update on Pooh http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/update-on-pooh-t2293.htm Stonehouse Joe Freeman of the O talks about Pooh's chances. Just paraphrasing what he said: Possible he makes the Blazers roster, too early to tell. Only will extend him a training camp invite if he has a realistic shot at making the roster. They don't want to jerk him around. SBlazers are interested, they liked what they saw in him, and so did a lot of other teams. Pooh really helped himself a lot this summer... has a chance to make the league with the Blazers or somebody else. http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2009/07/wrapping-up-blazers-summer-league-mp3.html Pooh ... Men's Basketball Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:04:06 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/update-on-pooh-t2293.htm#21098 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/update-on-pooh-t2293.htm Making the Grade! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/making-the-grade-t3213.htm DaTruRochin
CoachReveno: Spring semester grades are in and the team was over 3.0 again. So in addition to a 21 win season the team had a over 3.0 for the year. Nice.


Always nice to hear the Pilots remember the first word in that whole "Student-Athlete" clause... Well done guys, and great job coaches/professors giving those players the support to be successful.]]> Men's Basketball Wed, 05 May 2010 20:33:53 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/making-the-grade-t3213.htm#31644 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/making-the-grade-t3213.htm Pooh to Make Sports Center Top 10 Tonight? http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-to-make-sports-center-top-10-tonight-t3321.htm Stonehouse Wouldn't surprise me. Not only did he hit a game-winning three pointer for the Cavs, but he made an incredible between-the-legs pass to JJ Hickson. (Which resulted in a lay up right in Matt Bouldin's face, I might add!) Check out the video here: http://www.nba.com/summerleague/games/20100716/CLECHI/gameinfo.html He had 20 points and 7 assists in the game... now averaging over 16 points and nearly 7 assists. Awesome!!! Men's Basketball Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:06:22 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-to-make-sports-center-top-10-tonight-t3321.htm#32687 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-to-make-sports-center-top-10-tonight-t3321.htm Smeulders, Niedermeyer, Knutson named to NABC Honors Court http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/smeulders-niedermeyer-knutson-named-to-nabc-honors-court-t3319.htm PilotNut Finally some news in the slow summer months... Congrats to our guys! NABC Announces 2009-10 Honors Court KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three University of Portland players were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, recognizing those collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2009-10 season. Graduated seniors Robin Smeulders and Ethan Niedermeyer, as well as junior Kramer Knutson, were the Pilot honorees. Portland was one ... Men's Basketball Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:16:09 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/smeulders-niedermeyer-knutson-named-to-nabc-honors-court-t3319.htm#32685 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/smeulders-niedermeyer-knutson-named-to-nabc-honors-court-t3319.htm Pooh on Cleveland Summer League Roster http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-on-cleveland-summer-league-roster-t3302.htm Stonehouse With all the Summer League rosters popping up I figured I'd do a quick Google search to see if Pooh was on one, and lo and behold... it appears as though he will be playing with the Cavs! http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2010/6/28/1540775/nba-summer-league-rosters-vegas Good luck to Pooh... he played really well for the Blazers last Summer, and the T-Wolves before that, and the Kings before that... let's hope the same happens this year, but this time he gets a real contract! Goooooo Pooh! Men's Basketball Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:43:05 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-on-cleveland-summer-league-roster-t3302.htm#32389 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pooh-on-cleveland-summer-league-roster-t3302.htm nik gets a tryout http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/nik-gets-a-tryout-t3285.htm Geezaldinho
yeah, it's probably just a courtesy thing like his brother got, but its still cool.]]> Men's Basketball Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:49:47 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/nik-gets-a-tryout-t3285.htm#32253 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/nik-gets-a-tryout-t3285.htm A lucky man...or Erik Van Spoelstra? http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/a-lucky-manor-erik-van-spoelstra-t3313.htm onetouchfutbol ESPN reported a story today saying that Wade said "He is our (Wade's and Bosh's) coach" while referring to Erik Spoelstra. Do you buy it or is our UP guy a sitting duck? Men's Basketball Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:40:38 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/a-lucky-manor-erik-van-spoelstra-t3313.htm#32558 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/a-lucky-manor-erik-van-spoelstra-t3313.htm TJ Campbell Signs In Australia http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/tj-campbell-signs-in-australia-t3310.htm sterlis The Melbourne Tigers have completed their roster for the 2010/11 season with the signing of American point guard, TJ Campbell. Campbell, a product of the University of Portland, will arrive in Melbourne in August in preparation for the upcoming season and will start alongside another new import, Eric Devendorf, in the backcourt when the season tips off in October. http://www.thebigtip.com.au/basketball/melbourne-tigers-sign-import-tj-campbell Men's Basketball Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:10:57 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/tj-campbell-signs-in-australia-t3310.htm#32537 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/tj-campbell-signs-in-australia-t3310.htm Amazing Pic of 1977-78 team http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/amazing-pic-of-1977-78-team-t3308.htm Stonehouse Not sure how many of you are fans of UP on Facebook (shame on you if you're not... http://www.facebook.com/universityofportland), but former player Ulysses Tucker posted an incredible picture of the 1977-78 team: Here's Ulysses's caption: From the left top, Rick Ravio, Darwin Cook, Donald "Tricky" Dixon, Leonard "Ham" Williams,and myself. Sitting down from the left, Russ Dyer, Joel Avina, Bob "Bloody" Dudley, George McCollough, Reggie Ken Downey (RIP), ... Men's Basketball Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:51:55 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/amazing-pic-of-1977-78-team-t3308.htm#32458 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/amazing-pic-of-1977-78-team-t3308.htm jasonn http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/jasonn-t3298.htm upsailor I didn't know they played players still in college. If he goes hopefully the NCAA doesn't reatr its ugly head. Coach will no doubt be all over it.]]> Men's Basketball Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:23:16 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/jasonn-t3298.htm#32361 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/jasonn-t3298.htm Here's to Manute Bol http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/here-s-to-manute-bol-t3284.htm Geezaldinho you may have read he died today. He wasn't the best player of all time (he does have one of the best shot block averages), but he was fun to watch and an entertainer. More importantly, he took his millions and used them to fund hospitals and schools in his native Sudan. He made a difference. I remember when he was drafted by the Bullets, His 7'7" frame was so slim there was a discussion about whether he had enough "heart" to play the pro game. when a reporter asked, the ... Men's Basketball Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:44:02 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/here-s-to-manute-bol-t3284.htm#32239 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/here-s-to-manute-bol-t3284.htm Next years' starting five? http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/next-years-starting-five-t3283.htm onetouchfutbol Sikma will be looked up to for leadership...]]> Men's Basketball Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:28:49 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/next-years-starting-five-t3283.htm#32235 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/next-years-starting-five-t3283.htm 2010-2011 Schedule So Far http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-2011-schedule-so-far-t3243.htm Stonehouse OK, so this is what we know so far... Home Games Home Tournament - Early November UW-Milwaukee Florida Atlantic UC Davis (I'm assuming we'll play two of these three teams) Kentucky (Rose Garden) - Nov. 19 St. Louis (After Thanksgiving) Utah Nevada UC Santa Barbara Boise State Road Games Seattle Denver Portland State Washington - Dec. 6 Washington State I'm sure there will be a few more added... at least one non-D1 for sure, since that seems to ... Men's Basketball Fri, 28 May 2010 23:11:01 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-2011-schedule-so-far-t3243.htm#31868 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/2010-2011-schedule-so-far-t3243.htm Smeulders Signs with Team in Germany http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/smeulders-signs-with-team-in-germany-t3276.htm DaTruRochin
http://www.ewe-baskets.de/index1-1802.php

Looks like he gets to play with Blazer legend Ruben Boumtje Boumtje...

Congrats Robin!!]]> Men's Basketball Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:41:06 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/smeulders-signs-with-team-in-germany-t3276.htm#32167 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/smeulders-signs-with-team-in-germany-t3276.htm John Wooden dead http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/john-wooden-dead-t3255.htm Geezaldinho Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, the "Wizard of Westwood", died today. He was 99. 10 national titles and some of the most exciting teams I ever saw. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-mew-john-wooden,0,4909616.story He was arguably the best coach in College history. Coincidentally, Richard "Duke" Llewellyn, a long time sports fixture in the LA area and the originator of the Wooden Award, also died today at the age of 93. A little like Adams and Jefferson ... Men's Basketball Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:34:15 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/john-wooden-dead-t3255.htm#31978 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/john-wooden-dead-t3255.htm Kentucky Playing at the Rose Garden in November! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/kentucky-playing-at-the-rose-garden-in-november-t3231.htm Stonehouse
Hmmmmmmmm... remember when we played Duke in the Rose Garden? Could something like that happen again?!?]]> Men's Basketball Fri, 21 May 2010 21:11:44 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/kentucky-playing-at-the-rose-garden-in-november-t3231.htm#31770 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/kentucky-playing-at-the-rose-garden-in-november-t3231.htm UP Tournament Teams Announced http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up-tournament-teams-announced-t3234.htm Stonehouse Some of you may already know this, but UP will be hosting a four-team tournament next season, I believe in November. According to this blog, the teams have been announced: The Owls will also participate in a pre-season tournament in Oregon hosted by University of Portland amidst fellow participants UW-Milwaukee and UC Davis. Which brings us to our last stop… http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports/college/fau/blog/2010/05/guest_blog_1_fau_hoops_update.html The Owls being Florida Atlantic, ... Men's Basketball Mon, 24 May 2010 18:21:10 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up-tournament-teams-announced-t3234.htm#31800 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up-tournament-teams-announced-t3234.htm St. Louis University on the schedule for next year! http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/st-louis-university-on-the-schedule-for-next-year-t3242.htm Stonehouse St. Louis University (coached by Rick Majerus) is coming to the Chiles Center this year! Majerus confirmed it at his team's end-of-the-year banquet earlier in May. I had heard this rumored for a while and was happy to see that it is indeed confirmed. http://www.billikens.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=19109&hl=Portland There is some local interest in this beyond simply Majerus - they have Brian Conklin, a forward from Eugene who will be a junior. I would asume this includes a return ... Men's Basketball Fri, 28 May 2010 18:07:03 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/st-louis-university-on-the-schedule-for-next-year-t3242.htm#31852 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/st-louis-university-on-the-schedule-for-next-year-t3242.htm Stonehouse's 2010-11 Preview http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/stonehouse-s-2010-11-preview-t3238.htm Stonehouse It's a fair question. Gonzaga... every time I think they will be down, they win the WCC again and are a Top 25 team. At this point, they are what they are... last year was probably the most down they are going to be in a while with all those young players. Harris is a stud, Gray is inconsistent but still talented, Sacre is an enigma but capable if he can stay on the floor. I think their point guard (Goodsen) is weak, but I really like the Magnisto Arop kid they had on the bench - I think he's ... Men's Basketball Thu, 27 May 2010 03:27:32 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/stonehouse-s-2010-11-preview-t3238.htm#31829 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/stonehouse-s-2010-11-preview-t3238.htm Oh to be a Fly on the Wall http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/oh-to-be-a-fly-on-the-wall-t3229.htm up7587
Nothing beats lunch at the "T Room" with Coach Jack Avina. Coach always has great advice and entertaining stories. Thankful for the time.
3:32 PM May 18th via web
]]> Men's Basketball Thu, 20 May 2010 02:16:02 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/oh-to-be-a-fly-on-the-wall-t3229.htm#31759 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/oh-to-be-a-fly-on-the-wall-t3229.htm Local Prospect http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/local-prospect-t3228.htm up7587 One frustrating aspect of Pilot basketball is the inability to attract local talent. So it is interesting to see Coach Rev's recent tweet: Exciting local 2011 prospect and family coming on campus this evening. I love talking about progress of the program and where we are headed. ( 4:32 PM May 11th via web ) Kyle Wiltjer is the big name I am aware of, but he seems to be looking at several top schools (Kansas, Kentucky, Texas, Pac-10 schools). Men's Basketball Mon, 17 May 2010 06:21:29 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/local-prospect-t3228.htm#31753 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/local-prospect-t3228.htm St. Mary's Asst. Coach to Columbia http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/st-mary-s-asst-coach-to-columbia-t3201.htm PilotNut Interesting, as I believe Smith was the key to all the Aussies on the SMC team... will that continue? LINK St. Mary’s Kyle Smith hired as Columbia’s coach NEW YORK (AP)—Columbia hired Saint Mary’s assistant Kyle Smith as its men’s basketball coach on Sunday. The 40-year-old Smith replaced Joe Jones, who left to become a Boston College assistant. “I am very excited to be the next head men’s basketball coach at Columbia, one of the nation’s premier universities,” said Smith in a ... Men's Basketball Sun, 02 May 2010 20:40:43 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/st-mary-s-asst-coach-to-columbia-t3201.htm#31580 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/st-mary-s-asst-coach-to-columbia-t3201.htm MUST READ: Pooh Blog http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/must-read-pooh-blog-t470.htm Stonehouse Wow... this is just awesome. Thanks to CDC84 from the Zag board for spotting it: http://www.draftexpress.com/blog/Pooh-Jeter/ Our man Pooh Jeter is writing a blog for draftexpress.com, and it's hilarious and awesome and makes me miss having him out on the Bluff. It's pretty long, but here's what he had to say about UP: I went to the University of Portland, and that was the best experience of my life. I finally was away from LA, and now living on my own. I grew as a person and as ... Men's Basketball Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:39:16 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/must-read-pooh-blog-t470.htm#2465 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/must-read-pooh-blog-t470.htm Pilots predicted to win NCAA title in 2033... http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pilots-predicted-to-win-ncaa-title-in-2033-t3197.htm Woodless!
Predictions for the 21st Century]]> Men's Basketball Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:57:39 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pilots-predicted-to-win-ncaa-title-in-2033-t3197.htm#31553 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/pilots-predicted-to-win-ncaa-title-in-2033-t3197.htm Oregon's new coach http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/oregon-s-new-coach-t3183.htm Geezaldinho

CoachReveno
Coach Altman, congrats on a great 16 yr. run at Creighton and welcome to Oregon! I know you are busy but can we schedule a "home and home"?
about 6 hours ago via web
]]> Men's Basketball Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:38:56 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/oregon-s-new-coach-t3183.htm#31469 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/oregon-s-new-coach-t3183.htm UP7587 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up7587-t3176.htm blacksheep

I think we need to start the PN pool for when UP7587 will join the 1000 post club. I have April 28.]]> Men's Basketball Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:57:12 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up7587-t3176.htm#31392 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/up7587-t3176.htm NCAA Tourney expanding... but only to 68!? http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/ncaa-tourney-expanding-but-only-to-68-t3178.htm PilotNut This is great news... while I am not a fan of further expansion of the tourney (in fact I would vote for moving it back to 64 teams), the NCAA elects a 68-team format instead of the 96 teams previously discussed. I assume this means 4 "play-in" games on Tuesday, instead of 1. (Hey, how about making those play-in games be for the last 4 at large teams? If you win your conference auto-bid, you can bypass the play-in!?!) And how great will it be to have 4 networks carrying the games?! Oregonian ... Men's Basketball Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:00:47 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/ncaa-tourney-expanding-but-only-to-68-t3178.htm#31406 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/ncaa-tourney-expanding-but-only-to-68-t3178.htm New NCAA Tourney TV Deal http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/new-ncaa-tourney-tv-deal-t3179.htm DaTruRochin I didn't go in to this, BUT while CBS' coverage leaves something to be desired at times (like no ability to successfully show 2 games at once is annoying), I think the teaming up with Turner has a lot of potential. Giving 3 more networks they can show games on will let us all watch any game, and won't lock us in to whatever CBS decides regionally we deserve. I am concerned about Turner's coverage abilities though... As much as I hate the pomposity of THE network and love the NCAA slapping ... Men's Basketball Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:23:10 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/new-ncaa-tourney-tv-deal-t3179.htm#31414 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/new-ncaa-tourney-tv-deal-t3179.htm Shamwow http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/shamwow-t3130.htm Geezaldinho http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=rivals-367507&prov=rivals&type=lgns

interesting take about who decommitted whom. I guess I'm glad that things will appear to turn out OK for him.]]> Men's Basketball Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:43:46 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/shamwow-t3130.htm#31004 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/shamwow-t3130.htm Ryan Nicholas http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/ryan-nicholas-t3171.htm upsailor After attending the Oregon - washington annual shoot out game Saturday evening, came away with a very good feeling on Ryan's potential with the Pilots. Am quite sure he will not play the post, but will certainly be on the front line, probably backing up Luke to start. Has very good footwork down low and good moves, as does Luke, but looks to be a little quicker tha n Luke. Has an outside shot at least to 15 - 17 ft. Several lengthy outlet passes that were on nthe mark. I wasn't the only ... Men's Basketball Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:55:17 GMT http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/ryan-nicholas-t3171.htm#31367 http://www.pilotnation.net/men-s-basketball-f5/ryan-nicholas-t3171.htm