Men's Basketball Begins 2007-08 Season Nov 10, 2007
This Week in Fresno State Basketball: The Bulldogs open up the regular season on Friday, November 9 in the second game of the World Vision Classic presented by Pape. For the second straight year, Fresno State will host a three-day, four-team tournament at the Save Mart Center to open the season. (Gobulldogs.com)
Men's Basketball Opens Exhibition Schedule Nov 5, 2007
This Week in Fresno State Basketball: The Bulldogs host two exhibition games at the Save Mart Center, before hosting the World Vision Classic presented by Pap; starting Nov. 9. Fresno State faces Western Washington on Sunday, November 4 at 4 p.m. On Tuesday, November 6, Fresno State will face Fresno Pacific at 8:30 p.m. Both Sunday's and Tuesday's games are the second game of a doubleheader, with the Fresno State women's basketball team playing the first game. (Gobulldogs.com)
OK, it's time to forget McGuire Nov 3, 2007
With Dominic McGuire, the 2007-2008 Fresno State basketball team would have been. well, I don't know. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Cleveland and staff land another Sep 16, 2007
The Fresno State basketball coaching staff has been on an absolute roll since the September evaluation period started. Earlier this week they landed back-to-back commitments from two Seattle-area guards, and on Thursday night they topped things off by adding a third verbal from a big man in Utah. (BYU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Remaining positive not as easy as it looks Aug 30, 2007
Aaaaaand, the Fresno State basketball player had to miss a lot of last season because his kidneys stopped working. See, he'll fit right in. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Perera Signs Pro Contract Aug 7, 2007
- Former Fresno State basketball star has signed a professional contract to play basketball for the WNBL Dandenong Jayco Rangers in Australia for the upcoming 2007-08 season. Perera was recently a member of the Sapphires World Championship silver medalist team. (Gobulldogs.com)
Coaches embrace life up in Laramie Jul 14, 2007
You miss an exit or two and think, "Hmmm, I-80 goes through Wyoming. Let's see what the former Fresno State basketball assistants are up to."That's the beauty of a road trip. If you want to go 390 miles in a new direction instead of simply turning around, you can. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Lawyers call jury's award in Vivas case unusual Jul 10, 2007
"There must have been some pretty good evidence that the athletic department stepped way over the line in discriminating against her, which doesn't surprise me too much," said Wagner, who said he represented former Fresno State basketball players Tito Maddox, Dominick Young and Chris Herren in the past. Fresno State has two more discrimination suits coming this year from former senior women's administrator Diane Milutinovich and former women's basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
In search of 'What's next?' on the road Jul 9, 2007
Whatever happened to Avondre Jones, the former Fresno State basketball player who famously threatened a guy with a samurai sword. Those were the days when Fresno State was a national powerhouse. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'Passing down' a little extra Jul 1, 2007
"I used to go to Fresno State basketball camps, but there were never really any players there," Worrell said. "I remember having the summertime to get away from home and hang out. Being an NFL player, I thought, what better way to do that than alongside NFL players you've seen on TV and look up to."One of the main ideas behind it is not only to allow high school kids to learn things we've picked up over the years, but being able to spend a couple of days with NFL players, seeing how we carry... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Jennifer Twitchell To Represent WAC At 2007 NCAA Woman Of The Year Award Jun 22, 2007
The WAC received several nominations for the 2007 Woman of the Year candidate positions, including Boise State golfer Katherine Street, Fresno State soccer player Rochelle Jagdeo, Fresno State basketball player Chantella Perera, Nevada soccer player Lauren Kinneman, New Mexico State volleyball player Jackie Choi, and San Jose State volleyball player Jessie Shull. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Willis may seek move with 'Dogs Jun 12, 2007
Tre'Von Willis spoke with Fresno State basketball coaches Monday for the first time since leaving Memphis, and said the school is among his top transfer choices. Willis, the Central Section's career leading scoring while at Washington High, spoke with Bulldogs coaches Steve Cleveland and Senque Carey on Monday and said there is a possibility he would meet with Cleveland next week. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bulldogs will build, but only with class Jun 2, 2007
Fresno State basketball coach Steve Cleveland didn't go into specifics but has gone public with the fact that Galloway didn't meet the academic goals that were set for him. Galloway will not be on the team for the 2007-08 season. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Romney has productive return to Valley May 5, 2007
In addition to Harris, Romney picked up endorsements from Fresno State basketball coach Steve Cleveland and Fresno businessman Bob Smittcamp, who earlier had said he was backing former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani for the Republican nomination but now said Romney is "making me think."About 100 attended Friday's fundraiser, including Fresno developer Richard Spencer and Fresno businessman Ed Donaghy. The entry fee was $1,000 per person. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Department News Apr 29, 2007
com Announces the December Bouquet of Fruits Fan of the Month Winner - Squatch Set to Make Rare Appearance at Fresno State - Bulldog Sports Network Set To Televise Seven Men's Basketball Games - Fresno State Basketball Brings Holiday Cheer to Children's Hospital - Winter Whiteout Coming to Save Mart Center - Angela Wiggins Athlete of the Week - Ticket Mini-Plans Announced For 2006-07 Men's and Women's Basketball Seasons - New alcohol policy has a positive impact at Bulldog games - Valley Milk... (Gobulldogs.com)
LOCAL SCENE: A few court lessons learned Apr 9, 2007
Fresno State basketball recruit Latoya Brown hails from Cairo, Ga. where high schools teams are the Syrupmakers. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
JC point guard commits to 'Dogs Apr 7, 2007
College said Thursday she has given an oral commitment to the Fresno State basketball team. The spring national signing period begins Wednesday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'Dogs women rout Vandals Feb 5, 2007
For Paige Diggs, time is slipping away on her Fresno State basketball career. The senior from Amarillo, Texas, has made up her mind to squeeze every last pleasurable moment out of it. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
VALLEY'S TOP 10: 'American Idol' contestants Jan 28, 2007
"Jump!" by Fresno State Basketball Coach Steve Cleveland5. "Why Can't We Be Friends?" by Fresno County Supervisors Susan Anderson and Henry Perea4. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
'Dogs fend off Spartans Jan 20, 2007
The Fresno Bee 01/19/07 04:56:01 ADVERTISMENT Point guard Tierre Wilson was not about to let San Jose State score its second upset in a week against a Fresno State basketball team. The junior scored 10 of her 17 points in a crucial second-half run that lifted the Bulldogs women's team to a 70-63 victory over the host Spartans Thursday at the Events Center. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Letters to Sports — 12/24/06 Dec 25, 2006
I recently attended a Fresno State basketball game at the Save Mart Center. I could not find the tattoo kiosk so I could have my daughter emulate the Fresno State Bulldog players. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Men's Basketball Concludes Week at Home Against Cal Poly Dec 23, 2006
In addition to its seven basketball games, BSN is producing its first "Hittin' the Hardwood" show, an insider's look into Fresno State basketball, hosted by Ralph Wood. "Hittin' the Hardwood" first aired before the Stanford game. (Gobulldogs.com)
A little more McGuire magic might have reversed result Dec 22, 2006
Fresno State basketball finally meant something again. They screamed for anything that could even be considered momentum. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Men's Basketball Faces Stanford at Home For the First Time Since 1927 Dec 22, 2006
In addition to its seven basketball games, BSN is producing its first "Hittin' the Hardwood" show, an insider's look into Fresno State basketball, hosted by Ralph Wood. "Hittin' the Hardwood" will first air before the Stanford game, a half hour show, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on KFRE CW 59, Comcast cable channel 5. (Gobulldogs.com)
It's all too quiet on 'Dogs front Dec 13, 2006
Fresno State basketball coach Steve Cleveland is stressing the need for his team to develop better on-court communication, particularly when the Bulldogs are playing defense. The next chance comes Saturday night, when Fresno State hosts Creighton at the Save Mart Center. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fresno State Basketball Brings Holiday Cheer to Children's Hospital Dec 13, 2006
com - Fresno State Official Athletic Site - General Releases. Head men's basketball coach Steve Cleveland, along with men's and women's basketball players, visited the Children's Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. (Gobulldogs.com)
Men's Basketball Hosts Creighton on Saturday Night Dec 12, 2006
This will be a great opportunity for the Fresno State basketball teams to share their experiences with the children. About the Bluejays: Creighton comes into Saturday's game with a 4-2 record after beating No. 24 Xavier on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. (Gobulldogs.com)
Bulldogs Prepare For Final Non-Conference Road Game Dec 9, 2006
This will be a great opportunity for the Fresno State basketball teams to share their experiences with the children. (Gobulldogs.com)
Road Trip Continues For Bulldogs in Santa Barbara Dec 5, 2006
This Week in Fresno State Basketball: Fresno State continues its three-game road trip when it travels to face UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, December 6 and heads to Bozeman, Mont ... This will be a great opportunity for the Fresno State basketball teams to share their experiences with everyone in attendance. (Gobulldogs.com)
Kellen, 72, conquers Mount Kilimanjaro Dec 4, 2006
Swarmed: Fresno State basketball coach Adrian Wiggins and his coaching staff, by family and friends after their game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater last Sunday; Wiggins and assistants Brett Frank, Becky Hoskins and Sadiaa Jones all hail from the Sooner State. The reporter can be reachedat or (559) 441-6279. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Style points are piling up quickly for Fresno State Nov 14, 2006
Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
The Drive to Be the Best Oct 16, 2006
- Desire, passion and drive have all been a part of Fresno State basketball head coach success. All three components were derived from his mentors as he coached from the high school, to junior college and to Division I basketball. (Gobulldogs.com)
TRAC teams finally to pick on each other Oct 6, 2006
Buchanan running back Mark is the son of Roosevelt Mark, a former state of Mississippi high school long jump champion, who also was a reserve on coach Boyd Grant's first Fresno State basketball team in 1977-78. Buchanan, returning four starters from last year's section Division I championship team, will visit Clovis West at 7 p.m. today to headline the opening of TRAC volleyball. (Fresno Bee)
Water meters to cover allof Visalia Oct 5, 2006
Fresno State basketball coach Steve Cleveland also will attend. Robin Dougherty, a teacher at McCann, and husband Jim asked their friend Tarkanian to keynote. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Malls to greet new stores Sep 1, 2006
The restaurant later closed, in part because of an NCAA investigation over $3 rice bowls Ted Kunishige admitted giving to Fresno State basketball players. Stacy Kunishige later discovered she missed the restaurant business while teaching at the high school. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fresno City to add 8 to Wall Aug 19, 2006
Fresno State basketball guard Chantella Perera helped the Australia Sapphires qualify for the World Championship next summer in Moscow as her team beat New Zealand at the Oceania Under-22 Women's Championship on Aug. 10-13. Also. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Men's Basketball Heads Toward The Great White North Aug 15, 2006
"This is a great opportunity for the team to bond, build team chemistry and compete," said Fresno State basketball head coach , who will be taking his third foreign trip as a head coach. "We can only do something like this every four years so it's a big advantage for us to all work together and evaluate what we have and, simply, just get an early preview. I was fortunate to do a foreign trip twice at BYU and those trips built up an initial camaraderie that I believed helped the team come... (Gobulldogs.com)
Patrick will host local ESPY show Jul 27, 2006
College Female Athlete of the Year: Robin Mackin, Fresno State softball; Jelena Pandzic, Fresno Pacific tennis; Mirenda Swearengin, Fresno State basketball. The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
A city can't be judged by its screwballs Jul 18, 2006
And, in a story published last week, the Los Angeles Times included the assault of the girl on "a growing list of local sports scandals" along with point-shaving allegations involving the Fresno State basketball team in the 1990s and Terry Pettis' murder conviction. The logic is fuzzy, but predictable. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ex-Fresno St. player gets life in prison Jul 12, 2006
Ex-Fresno State basketball player Terry Pettis was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday ... - Former Fresno State basketball player Terry Pettis was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole for murdering a teenage woman in a botched drug robbery. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Editorial: Silence is not an option Jul 12, 2006
It's not surprising that former Fresno State basketball star Terry Pettis claims that he's innocent of the April 2004 murder of 18-year-old Rene Shannon Abbott. Nothing in Pettis' history shows that he's willing to take responsibility for his actions. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Ex-Fresno State player Pettis gets life for murder Jul 12, 2006
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Italian player admits insulting Zidane Jul 12, 2006
Former Fresno State basketball player Terry Pettis was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering a teenage woman in a botched drug robbery. The sentence was handed down in Fresno County Superior Court after a series of emotional speeches by Pettis, his father and the family of the victim, 18-year-old Rene Shannon Abbott. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bulldogs pick up another transfer Jun 27, 2006
"Brian's signing represents the commitment to the future of Fresno State basketball," Bulldogs coach Steve Cleveland said in a news release. "A player who can play shooting guard and small forward, he will be an integral part of our program for the next four years.". (Fresno Bee)
'Dogs Add Second Division I Transfer For 2007-08 Season Jun 24, 2006
"Brian's (Harvey) signing represents the commitment to the future of Fresno State basketball," Cleveland said. "A player who can play shooting guard and small forward, he will be an integral part of our program for the next four years. He had a distinguished high school career and has the potential to be an outstanding player in the Western Athletic Conference. Brian is a quality young man who understands the value of a strong work ethic on the court and in the classroom.". (Gobulldogs.com)
Bulldogs Add Power Forward Rekalin Sims For 2007-08 Jun 9, 2006
Pointing towards the future, second-year Fresno State basketball coach Steve Cleveland announced his newest Bulldog to join the program in Kentucky transfer Rekalin Sims. HEADLINES. (Gobulldogs.com)
2006-07 Fresno State Men's Basketball Schedule Announced Jun 9, 2006
Fresno State basketball head coach Steve Cleveland announced his 2006-07 schedule and on tap are 20 home games. Highlighting the non-conference slate is Stanford, Creighton and a BracketBusters game. (Gobulldogs.com)
Pettis trial gets underway May 23, 2006
Opening statements in the murder trial of Terry Pettis were given Monday morning with prosecutor Jon Skiles alleging that the former Fresno State basketball player killed Rene Shannon Abbott with a handgun more than two years ago when he "blew a hole through the head" of the 18-year-old. Michael O. Castro, Pettis' lawyer, told the six-man, six-woman jury that evidence will show that Pettis was not the person holding the handgun "when it accidentally discharged.". (Fresno Bee)
Jury won't see graphic evidence May 19, 2006
Jurors in the murder trial of former Fresno State basketball player Terry Pettis will not see a graphic photo of the exit wound made by the gunshot that killed Rene Shannon Abbott more than two years ago. But the jury could possibly see photos of the area where the bullet entered Abbott's head. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pettis trial a go for next month May 5, 2006
The murder trial for former Fresno State basketball player Terry Pettis will begin May 17, lawyers confirmed Thursday in Fresno County Superior Court. Pettis, 21, is charged with murdering Rene Shannon Abbott, 18, and attempting to kill her boyfriend, Kent Wolf, in an office parking lot near the campus on April 27, 2004. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs Ink Alex Blair for 2006-07 Basketball Season May 3, 2006
Fresno State basketball head coach Steve Cleveland announced the spring signing of Alex Blair for next season. Blair is the second Bulldog to be inked by Cleveland for the 2006-07 campaign. (Gobulldogs.com)
NBA put on hold Mar 19, 2006
Fresno State basketball player Ja'Vance Coleman changed his mind and will not declare for the NBA draft. The junior from Fresno cited academics as the reason for his decision. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldog points toward NBA Mar 11, 2006
Fresno State basketball player Ja'Vance Coleman said Thursday he will declare for the NBA draft but won't hire an agent, leaving open the opportunity to return to school next season. Coleman, a junior guard, plans to file the necessary paperwork in the next few days. (Fresno Bee)
Colleges pay price for past slackers Mar 3, 2006
We'll use Fresno State basketball player Dwight O'Neil as an example, since his eligibility was just in the news. Each semester O'Neil is eligible for two points, one if he stays on the team and another if he is eligible to play. (Fresno Bee)
Game called after Falcon breaks leg Feb 26, 2006
"The Falcons share the Save Mart center with Fresno State basketball teams, concerts, monster truck pulls and bull riding events.But Glover wasn't buying any excuses."There's no excuse for negligence," he said. "They have to pay attention to [the ice. "As part of our lease, the playing conditions are supposed to be safe and acceptable for hockey. It's [Save Mart Center's] responsibility."Someone got injured tonight, and that is not acceptable. (Fresno Bee)
Recruiting tale sounds just a little too familiar Feb 20, 2006
Fresno State basketball has a past, too. The program already was on probation when the previous coaching staff broke another NCAA rule: making excessive phone calls to recruits. (Fresno Bee)
Hernandez stars as 'Dogs beat Spartans Feb 13, 2006
Every move Fresno State basketball player Hector Hernandez made Saturday night was greeted with applause from his personal cheering section: the guys and girls wearing white and black, $10 "Hector's Homies" t-shirts, the ones waving the Mexican flag with passion. Hernandez, a Mexico native, gave them reason to shout. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs awaiting answer on O'Neil Jan 26, 2006
Fresno State basketball player Dwight O'Neil remained ineligible Tuesday, his academic status still unresolved for at least one more day. The sophomore guard, however, has not been ruled out for Thursday's game against New Mexico State, Fresno State coach Steve Cleveland said. (Fresno Bee)
Life in the fast lane Jan 12, 2006
When the Fresno State basketball player arrived in the United States three years ago from Brazil, Cesar knew little English but picked up the language watching SportsCenter on ESPN and reading the subtitles. "I watched, listened carefully and read the words on TV and it started to click," said Cesar, whose Portuguese-derived name is pronounced Hey-not-toe Seh-czar. (Fresno Bee)
