UC Irvine’s men’s basketball team just returned from a whirlwind trip to Taiwan, where they went 7-1 against international competition—including a run to the championship game—and turned heads with dominant performances led by Tama Isaac, Luke Isaak, and Josiah Johnson. Beyond the wins, they immersed themselves in Taipei’s culture, ran youth clinics, connected with alumni, and celebrated with lanterns and night markets. Coach Russell Turner called it a transformative experience that leveled up the team both on and off the court.

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UC Irvine’s men’s basketball team made history again at the William Jones Cup, reaching the championship game for the second time and finishing as runner-up to South Korea’s Wonju DB New Generation — a thrilling 98-78 victory for the Koreans. Jovan Jester led the Anteaters with 18 points and four threes, while Nes Emeneke grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds and Tama Isaac added 14 points. Harrison Carrington and Torian Lee each contributed 11. The Korean squad showcased balance, with Rayshoun Hammonds and Sangjae Kang scoring 20 apiece and point guard Ethan Alvano dishing out 15 assists. Despite falling short of gold, UC Irvine’s deep international run proves their program is a consistent global contender.

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UC Irvine’s men’s basketball team just blew past Chinese Taipei Blue 96-71 in the William Jones Cup semifinals, torching the scoreboard with 14 threes and relentless free-throw shooting. Tama Isaac lit it up with 21 points and a perfect 3-for-3 from deep, while Mason Hodges added 18. Nes Emeneke dominated the glass with 14 rebounds and two blocks. Nine different players scored, and UCI pulled away in the second and third quarters after a tight first half. Now they’re set to face South Korea’s Wonju DB New Generation for the title on August 23rd — tipping off at 4 AM PST (7 PM in Taiwan). With their scoring firepower and balanced attack, UCI is primed to cap off an incredible tournament run with gold.

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