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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ESPN’s Anthony Slater, veteran NBA beat reporter with 14 seasons covering Warriors dynasties and Thunder’s golden era, is joining USD’s elite basketball coaches clinic—bringing unmatched media insight and storytelling to the mix. Alongside legends like Jeff Van Gundy and Cori Close, Slater adds a vital human element to the event, helping coaches master narrative and communication beyond X’s and O’s. Free for verified coaches, this August 1st clinic at USD’s Performance Center is a rare chance to learn from the best—on and off the court.

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Get ready to level up your coaching game—USD’s free basketball coaches clinic on August 1, 2026, brings together NBA legend Jeff Van Gundy, UCLA’s Cori Close, and CBS/TNT’s Seth Davis, plus USD’s own head coaches, for deep dives on player development, team culture, and strategy—all for verified coaches only. Register now, no guests, no lunch provided (but food’s on campus), and don’t miss this rare chance to learn from the best.

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Cori Close, the visionary coach behind UCLA’s first NCAA-era national championship, is set to headline the 2026 USD Basketball Coaches Clinic on August 1st—joining legends like Jeff Van Gundy and Seth Davis. In just 15 seasons, she’s built UCLA into a powerhouse with 358 wins and 144 losses, capped by a historic 2024-25 campaign that earned her every major National Coach of the Year award, led the Bruins to a 34-3 record and their first Final Four, and saw six players from that team drafted into the WNBA—including five in the first round. The clinic, held at USD’s Basketball Performance Center, aims to elevate Southern California’s basketball ecosystem, with Close emphasizing collaboration and service as core values. It’s a must-attend event for coaches seeking growth, leadership, and the future of the game.

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