West Coast Conference basketball is heating up with the 2026-27 schedule unveiled—10 teams, 16 conference games each, kicking off Jan 2 with flexible game days (Wednesdays, Saturdays, and sometimes Tues/Thurs) to accommodate national TV. Saint Mary’s opens at home vs San Diego, while Denver makes its WCC debut against San Francisco. Each team plays seven foes twice, plus one home-only and one road-only matchup. The season ends Feb 27, leading into the 19th straight Vegas tournament (March 5-9). Last year’s NCAA bids—including Saint Mary’s fifth straight and Santa Clara’s first since ’96—show the WCC’s rising power. Watch for broadcast details later this fall via ESPN and CBS Sports Network.

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The USD men’s basketball team just finished an intense eight-week summer program, with standout senior Jevon Hill stepping up as a vocal leader and poised for a breakout season. The team also hosted a star-studded Coaches Clinic featuring Jeff Van Gundy and Seth Davis, thanks to organizer Cara Brown and her team — all aimed at rallying campus support for both men’s and women’s hoops at Jenny Craig Pavilion. As the new academic year kicks off, the squad will be on the ground helping freshmen move in, reinforcing their role as campus ambassadors. Don’t miss their “6th Player Night” on October 15th at 5:30 PM — a sneak peek at both programs with Coach Blount and Coach Alverson — registration details coming soon.

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Nearly 500 basketball coaches descended on San Diego for the second annual University of San Diego Coaches Clinic, a free, invite-only event that brought together elite minds from NCAA, NBA, media, and ESPN. Led by powerhouse figures like Cori Close (UCLA national champ), Jeff Van Gundy (NBA legend), Seth Davis (March Madness guru), and Anthony Slater (ESPN insider), the clinic offered high-impact sessions on strategy, leadership, media, and brand building — all while showcasing USD’s own coaching duo in live drills. With standout takeaways and a palpable energy, the clinic cemented its status as the West Coast’s premier basketball development hub — leaving coaches energized, inspired, and already planning next year’s return.

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