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Junior guard Jalen McFerren dribbles against sophomore guard Joseph Lynch during a Wildcats scrimmage. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Men’s basketball team misses upset

Gabriel Moreno // November 7, 2016

A 36-point loss last season to Arizona State left the Wildcats yearning for revenge.The Chico State men's basketball team was unable to overcome Arizona State Nov. 6 and fell 70-78. It wasn't a lack of...

Sophomore guard Nate Ambrosini shoots in the paint during a scrimmage on the Wildcats home court. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Full Disclosure: Men’s basketball team returns strong

Jordan Jarrell // November 7, 2016

Despite the lack of veteran players, the men’s basketball team went 22-7 and made it to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and NCAA Tournament last season. The team tacked on...

Senior center Tanner Giddings is surrounded by defenders in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball season ends at the NCAA tournament

Kenta Mcafee // March 12, 2016
Men's basketball bounced in the first round of the NCAA tournament
Head coach Greg Clink designs a play in the CCAA playoffs against Cal State L.A. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Coach Clink: Recruiting winners, making champions

Lars Gustafson // March 7, 2016
Orion sports reporter Lars Gustafson sits down with Chico State men's basketball head coach Greg Clink to talk about his journey from a player to head coach of the Wildcats.
Junior Robert Duncan drives in a game against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats lose in CCAA opening round

Patrick Pace // March 2, 2016
No. 1 seeded Wildcats are upset in the first round of the CCAA Championship Tournament.
Sophomore Isaiah Ellis runs back on defense in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats finish regular season with a loss

Kenta Mcafee // February 29, 2016
The men's basketball team loses to Cal State L.A., 65-64.
Sophomore Jalen McFerren calls for the ball in a game against Cal State East Bay. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball team elevated to first in CCAA

Kenta Mcafee // February 16, 2016
The Chico State men's basketball team beat UC San Diego, 76-71, on Feb. 12.
Sophomore Isaigh Ellis goes for the lay up against the Cal State Satanislaus defense at home on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Men’s basketball team wins fourth straight game

January 31, 2016
The men's basketball team won their fourth straight game, trying to get back to the top spot in the CCAA conference.
Senior center Tanner Giddings jumps for the opening tip. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Men’s basketball team stays hot over winter break

January 24, 2016
The Chico State men's basketball team is off to one of their best starts in program history and do not seem to be slowing down.
The 2014 men's basketball team practices the uttanasana pose during a yoga session. Photo courtesy of Rex Stromness.

Men’s basketball team incorporates yoga into practices

December 8, 2015
The Chico State men's basketball team works 14 yoga sessions into its preseason practice time to help prevent injuries.
The Chico State men's basketball team lost 50-62 to Seattle Pacific University on Nov. 27. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s basketball team loses to Seattle Pacific University 50-62

December 3, 2015
The Chico State men's basketball team lost 50-62 to the Seattle Pacific University Falcons on Nov. 27.
Tanner Giddings shows his school spirit in Acker Gym on Wednesday morning. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Wildcat finds mentor in former NBA player

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // September 6, 2015
Tanner Giddings, men's basketball center, sheds light on the former NBA player who took him under his wing.
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