2011-12 USF Dons Basketball News

May 21, 2012
John Cox Named to Venezuela National Basketball Team
Former Dons basketball star John Cox has been named to the Venezuela National Team. A two-time All-West Coast Conference First Team selection, Cox played on the Hilltop from 1999-2005 before embarking on a successful professional career in Europe, most recently with the STB Le Havre (ProA) in France.

May 16, 2012
Jim Brovelli Leads Three Former Dons Set for San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame Induction
Former University of San Francisco star guard and head coach Jim Brovelli headlines three Dons set for induction into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame Saturday, May 19 at Patio Espanol Restaurant. In addition to the 1984 West Coast Conference Coach of the Year, prep baseball coaching legend John Donohue and former USF baseball and football standout Gary Musante will be enshrined.

April 20, 2012
San Francisco Men’s Basketball Lands Matt Glover and De’End Parker
San Francisco men’s basketball announces two quality additions to its roster as 6-5 guard Matt Glover (Orange, CA) and 6-6 guard De’End Parker have signed scholarship agreements as announced today by head coach Rex Walters. Both Glover (Penn State) and Parker (UCLA) come to the Hilltop as Division I transfers from power conferences.

April 11, 2012
San Francisco Men’s Basketball Signs Avry Holmes for 2012-13 Season
San Francisco men’s basketball is pleased to announce the signing of 6-2 guard Avry Holmes (Salem, OR) to a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play for the University of San Francisco, beginning in the 2012-13 season as announced today by head coach Rex Walters. A two-time Oregon all-state selection, Holmes helped North Salem High School to back-to-back league championships.

April 4, 2012
Justin Bauman to Join Danny Manning’s Staff at Tulsa
Justin Bauman, who has spent the last four seasons at the University of San Francisco on Rex Walters staff, is set to join Danny Manning’s new coaching staff at Tulsa as announced today. Bauman spent his first two seasons on the Hilltop as the Director of Basketball Operations before being elevated to assistant coach prior to the 2010-11 season.

March 28, 2012
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC ACCEPTS INVITATION TO JOIN WEST COAST CONFERENCE IN 2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR
The West Coast Conference announced today that the University of the Pacific has formally accepted an invitation to join the WCC on July 1, 2013, for the 2013-14 academic year. Pacific was one of five founding members of the WCC (then the California Basketball Association) in 1952-53 and remained in the Conference until 1971.

March 19, 2012
San Francisco’s NCAA Championship Teams Profiled on CBS Sports Network Tuesday Night
San Francisco basketball will be featured Tuesday, March 20 when CBS Sports Network premiers “16” a look at the top 16 teams in NCAA Basketball history. The Dons legendary back-to-back title teams of 1954-55 and 1955-56 will be featured Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM (PT) on CBS Sports Network.

March 14, 2012
San Francisco Drops Opening Round Decision To Washington State
San Francisco fell to Washington State 89-75 Tuesday night at War Memorial Gym in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational, Presented by Zebra Pen. Four Dons (20-14, 8-8 WCC) scored in double figures led by sophomore forward Cole Dickerson’s 19-point, 11-rebound double-double.

March 14, 2012
USF Basketball Legend K.C. Jones Honored at 2012 WCC Hall of Honor Banquet

March 12, 2012
Dons Host Washington State Tuesday Night to Open 2012 CBI Presented by Zebra Pen
USF hosts Washington State in the opening round of the 2012 College Basketball Invitational, Presented by Zebra Pen Tuesday, March 13 at War Memorial Gym. The Dons and Cougars tip-off at 7:00 PM in a game televised nationally by HDNet and broadcast on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

March 11, 2012
San Francisco to Play in 2012 CBI Presented By Zebra Pen
San Francisco men’s basketball will make its second straight postseason trip when it hosts Washington State Tuesday, March 13 at War Memorial Gym to open the 2012 CBI Presented by Zebra Pen. Tip-off against the Cougars (15-16, 7-11 Pac-12) is set for 7:00 PM in a game carried nationally on HDNet and on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

March 10, 2012
Coach Walters to Appear on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area NCAA Selection Show
USF head coach Rex Walters will be a guest analyst on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for the network's look at the 2012 NCAA Tournament field. The show will air at 5:00 PM Sunday afternoon on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

March 6, 2012
2012 USF Hub Flynn Hall of Fame Class Announced
San Francisco Athletics is pleased to announce a talented six-member class for the USF Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2012 will be inducted Saturday, May 12 in the “Hub Flynn USF Hall of Fame Banquet at War Memorial Gym.

March 5, 2012
San Francisco’s Cody Doolin Earns 2012 Zappos.com WCC Championship All-Tournament Team Selection
Sophomore guard Cody Doolin turned in an outstanding showing at the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship and captured all-tournament honors as announced Monday night. It marks the second consecutive season a Don has earned a spot on the all-tournament squad.

March 3, 2012
San Francisco Falls to No. 21 Saint Mary’s 83-78 in WCC Championship Semis
Playing its third game in three days of the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship, San Francisco battled but could not overcome No. 21 Saint Mary’s, dropping a 83-78 in Saturday semifinal action at the Orleans Arena. The Dons (20-13) posted a 2-1 record in the event as the No. 5 seed before bowing to the Gaels (26-5).

March 2, 2012
Dons Take On No. 21 Saint Mary's in Zappos.com WCC Championship Semis Saturday
After defeating No. 4 seed Loyola Marymount 67-60 in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship, USF now takes on No. 1 seed and No. 21 Saint Mary’s Saturday in semifinals action Saturday, March 3. Tip-off against the Gaels is set for 6:00 PM from the Orleans Arena. The contest will be televised nationally by ESPN2 and carried on 95.7 The GAME.

March 2, 2012
San Francisco Beats Loyola Marymount 67-60 In Zappos.com WCC Championship Quarterfinals
San Francisco turned in another gritty effort and seized a 67-60 victory against No. 4 Loyola Marymount in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship Friday night at the Orleans Arena. The Dons (20-12) advance to take on No. 21 Saint Mary’s Saturday at 6:00 PM in the first semifinals in a game broadcast live nationally on ESPN2.

March 1, 2012
Dons Take On Loyola Marymount in Zappos.com WCC Championship Quarters Friday
After defeating No. 8 Portland 87-66 on Thursday to open the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship, USF takes on No. 4 Loyola Marymount Friday, March 2 at 6:00 PM from the Orleans Arena. The contest will be televised nationally by ESPNU and carried on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

March 1, 2012
San Francisco Downs Portland 87-66 to Open 2012 WCC Championship
San Francisco enjoyed a great night shooting the basketball and cruised past Portland 87-66 in the opening round of the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship Thursday night at the Orleans Arena. The No. 5 Dons (19-12) down the Pilots (7-24) for the fifth straight time and improve to 3-1 all-time in the WCC postseason.

February 29, 2012
Dons Set For Pilots or Broncos Thursday Night at 2012 Zappos.com WCC Championship
USF enters the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship as the No. 5 seed and will take on the winner of Wednesday’s No. 8 Portland vs. No. 9 Santa Clara play-in game on Thursday at 6:00 PM from the Orleans Arena in a game televised nationally on BYUtv and streamed on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

February 29, 2012
San Francisco Hosts No. 8 Portland Thursday Night to Open 2012 Zappos.com WCC Championship
San Francisco will square off against No. 8 Portland Thursday night in the first round of the 2012 Zappos.com West Coast Conference Championship at the Orleans Arena. The No. 5 Dons and Pilots will tip-off at 6:00 PM in a game televised nationally on BYUtv and streamed on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

February 28, 2012
Three Dons Named to WCC Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Three Dons were named to the 2012 All-West Coast Conference men’s basketball team as announced by the league office today. Senior forward Angelo Caloiaro captured first team honors, while junior forward Perris Blackwell and senior guard Rashad Green earned honorable mention nods.

February 27, 2012
Dons Place Three On 2012 WCC All-Academic Men’s Basketball Team
Three USF men’s basketball players were recognized for their academic achievement with selection to the 2012 West Coast Conference All-Academic Team as announced today by the league office. Sophomore guard Cody Doolin, sophomore center Justin Raffington and senior guard Jay Wey collected their first all-academic nod.

February 25, 2012
San Francisco Falls to No. 23 Saint Mary’s 67-60
A capacity crowd at War Memorial Gym saw San Francisco battle mightily before falling to No. 23 Saint Mary’s 67-60 on Saturday night in the regular season finale. With the win, the Gaels (25-5, 14-2 WCC) clinched the West Coast Conference title outright, edging out Gonzaga.

February 24, 2012
Dons Host No. 23 Saint Mary's Saturday on Senior Night
USF concludes the 2011-12 regular season when it hosts Bay Area rival and league-leading No. 23 Saint Mary’s to the Hilltop Saturday, February 25. Tip-off against the Gaels is set for 8:00 PM in a game televised live on Comcast SportsNet California and broadcast on 95.7 The GAME. The Dons will honor their seniors - Angelo Caloiaro, Rashad Green and Jay Wey - in a special pregame ceremony.

February 23, 2012
Coach Walters Talks Dons Basketball Friday on KNBR’s Gary & Larry Show
USF head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters will be a guest on the Gary & Larry Show on KNBR 680 Friday, February 24, starting at approximately 10:30 AM. Walters will talk about about the Dons’ late-season surge as it prepares for No. 23 Saint Mary’s Saturday night in the 2011-12 regular season finale.

February 22, 2012
Urban: Dons Peaking at Just the Right Time
Life as a mid-major isn’t easy when it comes time for scheduling. USF men’s basketball coach Rex Walters understands that as well as anybody. It can make preparation for conference play a challenge. Walters also understands the power of confidence and momentum, and that’s exactly what conference play has given his Dons heading into their regular-season finale and the West Coast Conference tournament.

February 18, 2012
San Francisco Upends No. 24 Gonzaga 66-65
San Francisco put together a strong defensive effort and collected a 66-65 thrilling West Coast Conference victory against No. 24 Gonzaga in front of a sold out crowd at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (18-11, 8-7 WCC) down the Bulldogs (21-5, 11-3 WCC) for the third straight time on their home floor and the second time when the defending league champions were in the top-25.

February 17, 2012
Dons Host No. 24 Gonzaga in Key WCC Game Saturday at War Memorial
USF wraps up a challenging weekend when it hosts defending West Coast Conference Champion Gonzaga Saturday, February 18 on the Hilltop. Game time against the Bulldogs is set for 5:00 PM in a game televised live by Comcast SportsNet California. USF Athletics and Dons Basketball will celebrate “Bill Cartwright Appreciation Night”, honoring the Dons All-American and six-time NBA Champion.

February 16, 2012
San Francisco Drops Tough 85-84 Decision to Brigham Young
A late second half surge from San Francisco fell just short, as BYU escaped historic War Memorial Gym with an 85-84 victory, on Thursday night. Matt Carlino’s floater in the lane with 18.9 seconds left proved to be the game-winner for the Cougars (22-6, 10-3 WCC).

February 15, 2012
Urban: Crucial stretch for Dons starts now
Why it's a very interesting time for Dons basketball right now. Mychael Urban Reports on a crucial homestand for San Francisco.

February 14, 2012
San Francisco Dons Basketball Legend K.C. Jones Set For Induction Into 2012 West Coast Conference Hall of Honor
Former San Francisco Basketball Legend and Naismith Hall-of-Famer K.C. Jones is one of nine West Coast Conference standouts set for induction into the West Coast Conference Hall of Honor as announced today. A key member of USF’s back-to-back NCAA Championship teams in 1955-56, Jones won Olympic Gold before embarking on a storied playing and coaching career with the Boston Celtics.

February 14, 2012
Coach Walters Talks Dons Basketball Wednesday and Friday on KNBR
USF head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters will make a pair of appearances on KNBR this week as the Dons open a three-game West Coast Conference homestand with Brigham Young on Thursday and defending league champion Gonzaga on Saturday.

February 13, 2012
Participate In The Die Hard Don Photo Contest To Win A Men's Basketball Jersey!
This week, the San Francisco athletic department is encouraging fans to take part in a photo contest, powered by Snap Zing! The winner of the contest will receive a San Francisco basketball jersey.

February 13, 2012
Dons Host Brigham Young Thursday Night on ESPNU
USF kicks off a three-game homestand to end the regular season when it welcomes Brigham Young to the Hilltop Thursday, February 16. Game time against the Cougars is set for 7:00 PM in a game televised live by ESPNU and broadcast on 95.7 The GAME. USF Athletics and Dons Basketball will celebrate “Pete Newell Appreciation Night”, celebrating the enduring legacy of a basketball legend.

February 11, 2012
San Francisco Downs San Diego 81-70 in WCC Play
San Francisco used balanced scoring and a strong defensive effort to seize a 81-70 victory at San Diego in West Coast Conference action Saturday night at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Dons (17-10, 7-6 WCC) have now won seven of their last nine and complete the season sweep against the Toreros (10-15, 5-8 WCC).

February 10, 2012
Dons Travel South to Take On Toreros Saturday
USF plays its final road game of the 2011-12 West Coast Conference season when it travels to Southern California to take on San Diego Saturday, February 11. Tip-off against the Toreros is set for 6:00 PM in a game televised live by Comcast SportsNet California and broadcast on 95.7 The GAME.

February 9, 2012
San Francisco Beats Santa Clara 85-69 In Win No. 500 at War Memorial Gym
San Francisco came alive in the second half, outscoring Santa Clara 53-31, to win 85-69 in front of a raucous crowd at War Memorial Gym on Thursday night. Sophomore guard Cody Doolin scored 17 second half points to ignite the Dons (16-10, 6-6 WCC), who trailed the Broncos (8-16, 0-11 WCC) for nearly 31 minutes.

February 8, 2012
Take Photos At The 2012 White Out Game And Win!
Thursday, the San Francisco men’s basketball team is encouraging fans to take part in a photo contest, powered by Snap Zing! The winner of the contest will receive a San Francisco basketball Nike Dri-Fit shirt.

February 6, 2012
Dons Welcome Ancient Bay Area Rival Santa Clara Thursday For ESPNU Game
San Francisco returns to War Memorial Gym to host ancient Bay Area rival Santa Clara Thursday, February 9 in the 210th meeting between the two programs. Tip-off against the Broncos is set for 8:00 PM in a game televised nationally on ESPNU.

February 4, 2012
San Francisco Drops 90-88 Heart-breaker at Loyola Marymount
San Francisco led for most of the game, but could not hold off a furious 13-3 rally by Loyola Marymount and dropped a 90-88 West Coast Conference decision Saturday night at Gersten Pavilion. The Dons (15-10, 5-6 WCC) missed a couple critical free throws and made inopportune miscues as the Lions (15-9, 8-3 WCC) complete the season sweep.

February 3, 2012
San Francisco Travels to LMU For Key WCC Battle Saturday Night
San Francisco returns to the road to take on Loyola Marymount Saturday, February 4 in Los Angeles. Tip-off time in the Jesuit Spotlight Game is set for 7:00 PM in a contest broadcast live on 95.7 The GAME from Gersten Pavilion.

January 30, 2012
San Francisco’s Perris Blackwell Named WCC Player of the Week
San Francisco junior forward Perris Blackwell lifted the Dons to back-to-back victories at Santa Clara and against San Diego and earned West Coast Conference Player of the Week honors. For the week, Blackwell averaged 22.5 points on .667 (18-of-27) shooting, with 6.5 rebounds per game.

January 28, 2012
San Francisco Wins Third Straight With 84-70 Victory Against San Diego
San Francisco forward Perris Blackwell scored a career-high 26 points to fuel a 84-70 West Coast Conference victory over San Diego in front of a strong crowd at War Memorial Gym on Saturday night. The Dons (15-9, 5-5 WCC) have now won five of their last six and down the Toreros (8-13, 3-6 WCC) for the fifth straight time.

January 27, 2012
Dons Return Home To Take On Toreros Saturday Night
After going 2-1 on a three-game West Coast Conference road swing, San Francisco returns home to host San Diego Saturday, January 28. Tip-off against the Toreros is set for 7:00 PM from War Memorial Gym in a game carried live on Comcast SportsNet California and broadcast live on 95.7 The GAME in the Bay Area.

January 26, 2012
Urban: ‘Rivalry’ is more than a word
‘Rivalry’ is more than a word In sports, as in life, you don’t just want to beat your rival. You need to beat your rival. It’s that simple. That primal, instinctual.

January 26, 2012
San Francisco Defeats Santa Clara 90-77 In WCC Play in the South Bay
San Francisco wrapped up a three-game West Coast Conference road trip with a 90-77 victory at ancient Bay Area rival Santa Clara Thursday night at the Leavey Event Center. The Dons (14-9, 4-5 WCC) have won four of their last five games overall and defeat the Broncos (8-12, 0-7 WCC) for the fourth time in five attempts.

January 24, 2012
Dons Take On Ancient Bay Area Rival Santa Clara Thursday in South Bay
San Francisco completes its three-game West Coast Conference road trip at ancient Bay Area rival Santa Clara Thursday, January 26 at the Leavey Center. Tip-off against the Broncos is set for 7:00 PM in a game carried live on Comcast SportsNet California.

January 21, 2012
San Francisco Takes Down Portland 72-71
San Francisco led early, trailed late but rallied for a 72-71 West Coast Conference victory against Portland Saturday afternoon at the Chiles Center. The Dons (13-9, 3-5 WCC) complete the season sweep against the Pilots (5-15, 2-5 WCC) in the second game between the two teams in 10 days.

January 20, 2012
Dons Take On Portland In Saturday Matinee In The Rose City
San Francisco completes its Pacific Northwest swing with a Saturday matinee at Portland at the Chiles Center. Tip-off against the Pilots is set for 1:30 PM in a game carried live on 95.7 The GAME and televised by Comcast SportsNet Plus. USF looks to complete the season sweep against the Pilots.

January 19, 2012
San Francisco Falls 74-63 At Defending WCC Champion Gonzaga
San Francisco played well in stretches but could not come up with enough answers in a 74-63 loss at Gonzaga Thursday night in the McCarthey Athletic Center. The Dons (12-9, 2-5 WCC) struggled taking care of the basketball and converting at the free throw line and the Bulldogs (15-3, 5-1 WCC) capitalized.

January 17, 2012
Dons Travel to Spokane to Tackle Gonzaga Thursday on ESPNU
San Francisco returns to the road for a trip to the Pacific Northwest. The Dons take on defending league champion Gonzaga in a game televised live nationally on ESPNU. Tip-off against the Zags is set for 7:00 PM from the McCarthey Athletic Center in a game carried live on 95.7 The GAME.

January 14, 2012
San Francisco Downs Pepperdine 78-63 In WCC Action Saturday
San Francisco rolled to its second straight West Coast Conference win with a 78-63 result against Pepperdine Saturday afternoon at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (12-8, 2-4 WCC) got another balanced effort and avenged an earlier loss to the Waves (7-10, 1-5 WCC).

January 12, 2012
San Francisco Cruises Past Portland 104-70 In WCC Play
San Francisco surpassed the century mark and cruised to a 104-70 victory against Portland in West Coast Conference action Thursday night at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (11-8, 1-4 WCC) put together its most complete game of the season in handling the Pilots (5-12, 2-2 WCC).

January 11, 2012
Mychael Urban Profiles USF's Scott Sidwell
Spend more than a few moments with Scott Sidwell and you’ll walk away convinced that he’s the right man to handle the massive task at hand -- mostly because he doesn’t seem the slightest bit overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task.

January 11, 2012
San Francisco Hosts Portland Thursday Night on the Hilltop
San Francisco returns home after a tough West Coast Conference road trip to take on Portland Thursday, January 12. Tip-off against the Pilots is set for 7:00 PM at War Memorial Gym in a game carried live on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

January 9, 2012
Dons Take On Gaels Monday Night In Moraga
San Francisco concludes a challenging West Coast Conference road trip when it travels to the East Bay to take on ancient Bay Area rival Saint Mary’s Monday, January 9. Game time against the Gaels is set for 7:00 PM at McKeon Pavilion in a game carried live on Comcast SportsNet California.

January 9, 2012
San Francisco Falls 87-72 At Saint Mary’s In WCC Play
an Francisco rallied from a big second half deficit, but could not come all the way back against league-leading Saint Mary’s, dropping a 87-72 loss Monday night in West Coast Conference action at McKeon Pavilion. The Dons (10-8, 0-4 WCC) could only temporarily slow down the hot-shooting Gaels (15-2, 4-0 WCC).

January 7, 2012
San Francisco Downed By Brigham Young 81-56
San Francisco opened a tough road trip with a 81-56 West Coast Conference loss to Brigham Young Saturday night at the Marriott Center. The Dons (10-7, 0-3 WCC) struggled shooting the basketball, while the Cougars (14-4, 3-1 WCC) experienced no such problems.

January 6, 2012
Dons Travel To Utah To Take On Brigham Young Saturday
San Francisco opens up a challenging West Coast Conference road trip when it travels to Provo, Utah to take on Brigham Young Saturday, January 7 at the Marriott Center. Tip-off against the Cougars is set for 3:00 PM (PT) in a game carried live on 95.7 The GAME.

January 3, 2012
San Francisco Rolls Past Morgan State 87-74
Perris Blackwell and Angelo Caloiaro led the way for San Francisco scoring 19 points each in an 87-74 triumph against Morgan State Tuesday night in non-conference action at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (10-6) shot an impressive .538 (28-52) from the floor including .450 (9-20) from 3-point land en route to their 10th non-conference victory in their first-ever meeting against the Bears (2-9).

January 2, 2012
Dons Host Morgan State Tuesday to Open 2012
San Francisco hosts Morgan State Tuesday, January 3. Game time against the Bears is set for 7:00 PM at War Memorial Gym in a game carried live on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet. The Dons resume West Coast Conference play Saturday, January 7 in Provo against Brigham Young.

December 31, 2011
San Francisco’s Late Rally Thwarted By LMU, 77-76 in Overtime
San Francisco overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to force overtime, but fell to Loyola Marymount 77-76, on an Anthony Ireland lay-up with 1.37 left on the clock in West Coast Conference action Friday night at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (9-6, 0-2 WCC) fought tooth and nail in the second half, but dropped their second league game of the season, this time in heartbreaking fashion to the Lions (8-6, 1-0 WCC).

December 30, 2011
Dons Host Lions in 2011-12 WCC Home Opener on New Year's Eve
San Francisco returns home to host Loyola Marymount in a 5:00 PM tip-off from War Memorial Gym on New Year’s Eve. The Jesuit Spotlight contest will be the West Coast Conference opener for LMU. The Dons vs. the Lions will be the first game broadcast live on 95.7 The GAME.

December 29, 2011
San Francisco Drops WCC Opener at Pepperdine 77-61
San Francisco opened the 2011-12 West Coast Conference campaign with a 71-59 loss at Pepperdine Thursday night at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Dons (9-5, 0-1 WCC) drop their third straight to the Waves (7-5, 1-0 WCC) in Malibu.

December 28, 2011
Dons Open WCC Play Thursday at Pepperdine
San Francisco opens up the 2011-12 West Coast Conference campaign when it travels to Southern California to take on Pepperdine Thursday, December 29 in Malibu. Tip-off against the Waves is set for 7:00 PM at Firestone Fieldhouse.

December 22, 2011
San Francisco Falls at Holy Cross 88-83
San Francisco played its final non-conference game and dropped a tough 88-83 decision at Holy Cross Thursday night at the Hart Center in a Jesuit Spotlight contest. The Dons (9-4) see their four-game winning streak snapped as the Crusaders (5-7) win their third straight in the series against San Francisco.

December 19, 2011
San Francisco Travels to Holy Cross For Final Non-Conference Road Game
San Francisco travels to the east coast to take on Holy Cross Thursday, December 22 in its final non-conference test before opening West Coast Conference play. The Dons (9-3) are off to their best start since the 1999-00 season and look to remain unbeaten in December and beat the Crusaders (4-7) for the first time since 1998.

December 17, 2011
San Francisco Rolls Past Menlo College 66-36
San Francisco got a big night from junior forward Perris Blackwell and shook off a slow start to down Menlo College 66-36 in non-conference action Saturday night at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (9-3) win their fourth straight game at the expense of the Oaks (2-11) and are off to the program’s best start since 1999-00.

December 16, 2011
Dons Welcome Menlo College Saturday Night
San Francisco welcomes Menlo College Saturday, December 17 in its final non-conference home game before opening the 2011-12 West Coast Conference slate.

December 15, 2011
Urban: Walters' drive shaped by greats
If you're looking for hearts and flowers, hit Hallmark around Valentine's Day. You want unabashed honesty? Talk to USF men's basketball coach Rex Walters.

December 14, 2011
USF Athletics Partners with Harper for Kids
Through an exciting partnership with the University of San Francisco Athletics Department, Harper for Kids non-profit and the Dons have been taking their life skills programs to local San Francisco schools. Harper for Kids administers a youth life skills program for children based on the philosophy of iconic UCLA coach John Wooden and his famed Pyramid of Success.

December 10, 2011
Dons Welcome Tigers Saturday In Big Basketball Battle
San Francisco welcomes Pacific in an important non-conference showdown Saturday, December 10 at War Memorial Gym. The Dons look to snap a four-game losing streak to the Tigers in a contest carried live on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

December 10, 2011
San Francisco Downs Pacific 79-69 In Big Non-Conference Battle
Senior forward Angelo Caloiaro scored a career-high 29 points to lift San Francisco to a 79-69 non-conference victory against Pacific Saturday night at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (8-3) win their third straight game and snap a four-game losing streak to the Tigers (4-4).

December 4, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Pounds Pacific Union 90-38
San Francisco opened up a three-game homestand with a 90-38 victory against Pacific Union in non-conference action Sunday afternoon at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (7-3) got 60 points from their bench and simply overwhelmed the winless Pioneers (0-9) of the California Pacific Conference (NAIA).

December 3, 2011
San Francisco Opens Three-Game Homestand Sunday vs. Pacific Union
San Francisco opens a three-game homestand Sunday afternoon against Pacific Union. The Dons look to improve to 7-3 in their first 10 games of the 2011-12 season at the expense of the Pioneers (0-8) of the California Pacific Conference (NAIA).

December 1, 2011
Dons Head To Big Sky Country For Thursday Showdown At Montana
San Francisco concludes a five-game road swing when it takes on Montana Thursday, December 1 in Missoula. The Dons look to snap a two-game losing streak, but must do so against a strong Grizzlies squad which dispatched Long Beach State 73-71 for its fourth win in five contests.

December 1, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Gets Big 65-62 Road Win At Montana
San Francisco fought off a late rally to grab a big 65-62 victory against Montana in non-conference action Thursday night at Dahlberg Arena. The Dons (6-3) trailed by six with less than four minutes remaining against the Grizzlies (4-3) but used a 12-3 run to remain unbeaten (2-0) in true road contests this season.

November 28, 2011
Rex Walters Will Be a Guest on Comcast Sports “Chronicle Live” Tonight at 7:30 PM
USF head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters will be a guest tonight (Monday) on Comcast SportsNet “Chronicle Live. The popular round table program, hosted by Greg Papa, will air three times tonight – at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 PM on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

November 26, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Bows to New Mexico State 81-71
San Francisco closed out play in the 2011 Carrs Safeway Great Alaska Shootout with a 81-71 loss to New Mexico State in the third place game Saturday night at Sullivan Arena. The Dons (5-3) could not slow down the big front line of the Aggies (5-1).

November 25, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Drops Tough 70-67 Decision to Murray State
San Francisco basketball rallied back from the brink multiple times but could not get over the hump and dropped a 70-67 decision to Murray State in the first semifinal of the 2011 Carrs Safeway Great Alaska Shootout Friday at Sullivan Arena. The Dons (5-2) scored 48 second-half points against the Racers (6-0), but could never secure a lead in the first-ever meeting between the two squads.

November 24, 2011
Dons Set To Compete in 2011 Carrs Safeway Great Alaska Shootout
San Francisco continues a season-long five-game road trip when it travels to north to compete in the 2011 Carrs Safeway Great Alaska Shootout in Anchorage. The Dons carry a four-game winning streak into their opening round contest against Dartmouth (1-2) Wednesday, November 23. Tip-off against the Big Green is set for approximately 9:30 PM (PT) and will be carried live on USFDons.com via Stretch Internet.

November 23, 2011
On The Dons Beat With Mychael Urban
Anyone reading this who's familiar with my work in the Bay Area sports media might be wondering what on earth I'm doing writing about USF basketball.

November 23, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Opens Great Alaska Shootout With 71-69 Win Against Dartmouth
San Francisco opened play in the 2011 Carrs Safeway Great Alaska Shootout with a 71-69 nail-biter against Dartmouth Wednesday night at Sullivan Arena. The Dons (5-1) won their fifth consecutive game against a determined Big Green (1-3) squad.

November 22, 2011
San Francisco's Rex Walters Earns Contract Extension
The University of San Francisco and head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters have agreed to a new contract which will run through the 2015-16 season as announced today by Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell.

November 21, 2011
LeMasters hits two homeruns; Black Team Wins Fall World Series
Senior outfielder Ted LeMasters belted two home runs and drove in three, as the Black Team capped off a 5-2 victory to capture the 2011 University of San Francisco Dons Fall World Series.

November 19, 2011
San Francisco Travels North To Take On Seattle U. Saturday
San Francisco travels to the Pacific Northwest to take on Seattle U. Saturday, November 19 in its first road contest of the 2011-12 season. Game time against the Redhawks is set for 3:00 PM in a game televised on a tape-delayed basis on ROOT Sports from Elgin Baylor Court at Key Arena.

November 19, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Hangs On For Wild 69-63 Victory At Seattle U.
San Francisco won its fourth straight with a 69-63 road victory against Seattle U. in non-conference action Saturday afternoon at Elgin Baylor Court at Key Arena. The Dons (4-1) fought off a determined effort by the Redhawks (0-2), playing in their home opener in front of 4,140 fans.

November 17, 2011
Dons Take Down Spartans 83-81 In Overtime
In a game of streaks, it was the University of San Francisco (3-1) that had the final run and outlasted San Jose State (1-2) 83-81 in overtime at home at War Memorial Gym Wednesday night.

November 16, 2011
San Francisco Hosts Bay Area Rival San Jose State Wednesday Night
San Francisco closes out a four-game homestand when it welcomes Bay Area rival San Jose State to the Hilltop Wednesday, November 16 in the second game of a doubleheader with the USF women’s team. The Dons play their fourth game in six days against the Spartans (1-1) and look to avenge a 10-point loss suffered last season to San Jose State in the South Bay.

November 13, 2011
San Francisco Turns Away Louisiana 71-70 In Hilltop Challenge
Cody Doolin made a slashing lay-up with 26 seconds remaining and San Francisco survived a last second shot by Louisiana for a 71-70 triumph Sunday in the final game of the 2011 Hilltop Challenge at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (2-1) collect their second straight victory in their first meeting against the Ragin’ Cajuns (1-2).

November 12, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Drops Northern Arizona 69-50 In Hilltop Challenge
San Francisco started strong and finished stronger, rolling to a 69-50 victory against Northern Arizona on day two of the 2011 Hilltop Challenge Saturday at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (1-1) outscored the Lumberjacks (0-2) 41-24 in the second half to even the all-time series to 2-2.

November 11, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Hosts Hilltop Challenge Starting With Opening Act 11.11.11
San Francisco is set for “Opening Act 11.11.11” and will lift the curtain on the 2011-12 season by hosting the 2011 Hilltop Challenge. The Green and Gold opens a busy weekend of basketball Friday against North Dakota State in the opening game of the tournament at 6:00 PM.

November 11, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Falls to North Dakota State 73-65 in Opener
San Francisco basketball battled, but could not find answers in a season-opening 73-65 loss to North Dakota State Friday night in game one of the 2011 Hilltop Challenge at War Memorial Gym. The Dons (0-1) struggled maintaining possession of the basketball and at the free throw line against the Bison (1-0).

November 11, 2011
USF Basketball Drops Season Opener to North Dakota State
USF Men's Basketball dropped their season opener to the Bison of North Dakota State, 73-65, in the the opening game of the Hilltop Challenge. The Dons were led by junior forward Perris Blackwell's 23 points to go along with 11 from senior forward Angelo Caloiaro and 10 from sophomore guard Cody Doolin. USF will have a chance to get back on track tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. when they take on Northern Arizona at War Memorial Gym. More detailed story still to come.

November 9, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Signs Four Standouts for 2012-13 Season
San Francisco Basketball announces the signings of 6-5 guard Joe Edmonds (Oklahoma City, OK), 6-9 forward Matt Christiansen (Oklahoma City, OK), 6-3 guard Tim Derksen (Tucson, AZ) and 6-8 forward Frank Rogers (Salinas, CA) to National Letters of Intent (NLI) as announced today by head coach Rex Walters.

November 9, 2011
2011-12 Dons Basketball Preview - The Starting Frontcourt
Check out part two of a two-part series previewing the 2011-12 USF Dons Basketball team. Part two features the San Francisco starting frontcourt. Opening Act coming up 11.11.11.

November 8, 2011
2011-12 Dons Basketball Preview - The Starting Backcourt
Check out part one of a two-part series previewing the 2011-12 USF Dons Basketball team. Part one features the San Francisco starting backcourt. Opening Act coming up 11.11.11.

November 2, 2011
Dons Basketball Practice Update - Week Three
USF head coach Rex Walters and senior forward Rashad Green discuss the third week of official practice on the Hilltop. The Dons open the season Friday, November 11 against North Dakota State in the opening day of the 2011 Hilltop Challenge.

October 27, 2011
San Francisco Basketball Picked Fourth in 2011-12 WCC Preseason Poll
San Francisco basketball was picked to finish fourth in the 2011-12 West Coast Conference Preseason Poll as released today by the league office. Senior forward Rashad Green and junior guard Michael Williams earned selection to the 2011-12 Preseason All-WCC Team.

October 17, 2011
Dons Basketball Opens Official Practice for 2011-12 Season
San Francisco Dons head coach Rex Walters talks about the start of official practice for the 2011-12 basketball season.

September 28, 2011
San Francisco Athletics Announces Partnership with 95.7 FM The GAME
San Francisco Athletics is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with 95.7 The GAME (KGMZ-FM), The Bay Area’s only FM sports station. USF men’s basketball will be carried live on 95.7 for the bulk of the 2011-12 West Coast Conference season and head coach Rex Walters will appear weekly with 95.7 The GAME host Dan Dibley for the USF Basketball Update.

August 30, 2011
USF Men’s Basketball Announces Walk-On Tryouts for 2011-12
San Francisco men's basketball will be hosting walk-on tryouts for the 2011-12 basketball season. Tryouts will take place on Wednesday, September 7th in War Memorial Gym, starting at 12:00 PM.

August 22, 2011
WCC, ESPN Announce 2011-12 Men’s Basketball Telecast Schedule
The West Coast Conference and ESPN have announced that a minimum of 30 men’s basketball games involving WCC schools will air nationally on the ESPN family of networks this season as part of the 2011-12 conference schedule. The increase in national exposures is a result of the new eight-year extension of the WCC’s partnership with ESPN.

August 18, 2011
West Coast Conference Unveils 2011-12 Men’s Basketball Schedule
Today the West Coast Conference unveiled the schedule for the 2011-12 men’s basketball conference season. San Francisco looks set to challenge in what figures to be one of the most competitive seasons in memory with the addition of Brigham Young.

August 16, 2011
USF Basketball Announces Field, Schedule for 2011 Hilltop Challenge
USF men’s basketball will welcome a quality field for the second annual Hilltop Challenge beginning Friday, November 11 at War Memorial Gym. The Dons welcome Louisiana, North Dakota State and Northern Arizona to San Francisco for the 2011-12 season-opening event.

August 4, 2011
USF Set to Compete in 2011 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout Nov. 23-26
USF men’s basketball will make its inaugural appearance in the 2011 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout when it takes on Dartmouth Wednesday, November 23 at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, AK. The 34th annual Shootout features eight teams on the men’s side, four on the women’s and runs through November 27.

July 19, 2011
USF Basketball Hall-of-Famer Joe McNamee Passes Away
Joe McNamee, a starting forward on USF’s 1949 National Invitational Tournament Championship squad has passed away. He was 84. A 1969 inductee into the USF Athletics Hall of Fame, McNamee was a key component for Pete Newell’s Dons. McNameee was the second leading scorer for San Francisco, averaging 10.7 points on a front line featuring All-American Center Don Lofgran.

June 24, 2011
Moustapha Diarra Signs Professional Contract in France Pro A
USF’s Moustapha Diarra has signed a professional contract to play basketball for the Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez in his native France. Diarra was a two-year letter-winner for the Dons and helped San Francisco to the quarterfinals of the 2011 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament in his final season on the Hilltop.

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