Re: Thank you seniors!

by NoPoNeighbor Sun May 04, 2014 11:53 pm

DoubleDipper wrote:Thomas graduated Magna Cum Laude in 3 years and will be back next year......

I'm certainly thankful for that! With his success on the court this past season, Thomas could have easily taken advantage of the graduate transfer rule and sought out a spot at a higher profile school. I'm sure there would have been some major conference coaches eager to give him a look. Let's hear it for loyalty!

by DoubleDipper Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:11 pm

Good looking and relaxed UP grad Rhino was in Orlando today to receive his Division I-AAA Postgraduate Award.....
Thank you seniors! - Page 2 Rhino_10

by DoubleDipper Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:37 pm

With a roster that includes all transfers (except for the point guard) and 9 seniors, the University of Texas of Permian Basin is 3-1, and is averaging over 100 points a game.....sounds like fun to me!!

Yes, that man on the upper right, #5, is UP graduate John Bailey....a starter on the UTPB team.

Thank you seniors! - Page 2 Medium12

by DoubleDipper Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:26 pm

Good for Rhino....

2004 Fiba Eurocup winner MItteldeutscher BC will keep Ryan Nicholas (201-F-91, college: Portland) until the end of the season. Nicholas is a 23 year old 201cm forward from Spokane, Washington that is a Beko BBL rookie. He had got a short term contract until the end of November and he convinced management for the continuation of his contract until the end of the season. This season in 8 games he is averaging 3,8ppg and 2,8rpg. His best game was scoring 11 points in 16 minutes agaisnt Phoenix Hagen. "He has improved this season and still has potential. He and Christian Standahrdinger build a good combination. He also fits best into the team with his character and he plays an important role so there was no reason why not to hold him", stressed MBC head coach Silvano Poropat.

Source: Mitteldeutscher BC

by pilotdad1 Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:11 pm

Yes indeed, good for Rhino. It really is pretty special that he made it and he is very happy to have that behind him. #whew Smile

As for JB, awesome for him! He is such a great young man and its nice to see him use his eligibility this year. I am going to have to root for UTPB now.

by DoubleDipper Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:26 pm

As some of you may know, the Beacon just won the award for being the Best College Newspaper in America for a school with a student body less than 5,000.

This wonderful article about fan favorite Korey Thieleke is a sample of their wonderful journalism (there's video too).

I think many of us knew of Korey's Bakersfield life, but not to this extent:
http://upbeacon.com/2015/03/19/his-way-out-from-bakersfield-to-the-bluff-korey-thielekes-second-chance/

by **PilotNut** Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:36 pm

DoubleDipper wrote:As some of you may know, the Beacon just won the award for being the Best College Newspaper in America for a school with a student body less than 5,000.

This wonderful article about fan favorite Korey Thieleke is a sample of their wonderful journalism (there's video too).

I think many of us knew of Korey's Bakersfield life, but not to this extent:
http://upbeacon.com/2015/03/19/his-way-out-from-bakersfield-to-the-bluff-korey-thielekes-second-chance/

My goodness. Shocked

by DoubleDipper Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:14 pm

You might recognize the UP seniors in this picture....including both Baileys, John and Kevin. Fun to see Voldy and Thomas wearing USA jerseys along with Bobby and UP manager Gat Bol and former UP DBO, Marshal Cho.

I believe this team was assembled to practice against the USA team that played in the Nike Hoop Summit at the Moda Center last weekend.

Thank you seniors! - Page 2 Ccnnmr10

by DoubleDipper Fri Apr 17, 2015 4:26 pm

Portland Pilots
‏@PortlandPilots T&F: Korey Thieleke beats the 34 year old school record in the 400m with a time of 47.21 at the Mt. SAC Relays!!! #GoPilots

Korey's having the time of his life.... Shocked

by DoubleDipper Sun May 03, 2015 8:50 pm

Today:

by DoubleDipper Thu May 14, 2015 9:39 am

DoubleDipper wrote:Korey's having the time of his life....

In case you missed this from Beacon sports:
Thank you seniors! - Page 2 Ce7ooa10

by DoubleDipper Thu May 28, 2015 10:38 pm

Korey Thieleke placed 3rd in his 400 meter preliminary heat today during the first day of the NCAA Preliminary Championships held at the University of Texas. Korey ran a personal best of 46.75, and will hit the track Friday at 4:15 p.m. (PST) for the quarter finals as he looks to be one of the top three in his heat for the second day in a row.

The NCAA National Championship will be in Eugene June 10-13.

Thank you seniors! - Page 2 Cghcve10

by DoubleDipper Fri May 29, 2015 11:58 pm

Another personal best of 46.61 by Korey today and he earns a spot in the NCAA Championship in Eugene on June 10-13.

Korey beat out the final competitor for the Championship spot by .05 seconds..... pirat

by Geezaldinho Sat May 30, 2015 12:09 am

Does he get a PR every time he runs?

by DoubleDipper Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:16 am

Korey! Korey! Korey!

What a story......http://www.pamplinmedia.com/pt/12-sports/262539-134711-a-fast-run-to-eugene

by DoubleDipper Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:02 pm

Geezaldinho wrote:Does he get a PR every time he runs?

Well, not this afternoon.

Korey finished 23rd in Eugene tonight with a time of 47.47 after a PR of 46.61 a couple of weeks ago.

It's been a wonderful 5th year for Korey. I don't know what his plans are for the future except working as a mentor and counselor of young people. Korey looks upon Portland as "home," so we might see him around for years to come, but I would not be surprised if he keeps working and eventually gives professional running a try.

Five years at UP probably saved Korey's life, but anyone who has known Korey during his time at UP knows he's always been a wonderful person.....now he has the confidence to express it!

Now if I could just convince him to wear his ball cap with the bill facing forward! Razz

by DoubleDipper Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:30 pm

Korey has dreams of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.....and we can help him fulfill that dream by putting a few dollars in his gofundme account:

https://www.gofundme.com/koreyt21

Thank you seniors! - Page 2 Korey_10

by DoubleDipper Sun May 07, 2017 9:42 pm

Said goodbye to three great guys today who have made their families and their university proud, and I let them know it has been my privilege knowing them over the last two to four years....I'll truly miss spending time with them.
Thank you seniors! - Page 2 Grads11

All said they were going to work on their game and their conditioning this summer, and all plan to hire an agent and play professional basketball for as long as they can...

(The reason Alec is not in cap and gown is because he graduated earlier in the day during the first of two commencements).

by Guest Sun May 07, 2017 10:14 pm

Great picture. Thanks!