Drew made a move similar to his father's in the WAC semifinal against top seed Sam Houston. Men's Basketball Coaching Staff. Frayer had started since his freshman year. 'Grand Canyon University Vice President of Athletics Mike Vaught announced the hiring of Nicole Powell as head coach of the women's basketball team on Tuesday. Bryce Drew is in his fourth season as Grand Canyon's men's basketball head coach in 2023-24 after being named the 14th head coach in program history prior to the 2020-21 campaign. 24. Players have until May 1 to enter the NCAA portal. He was promoted to Assistant Coach after spending his first year as Grand Canyon's Director of Basketball Strategies and Player Development. The school announced that Menzies will serve as interim head coach with assistant Isaac Chew remaining on staff. Resilient. Tre Simmons, seen here playing in the BIG3 basketball league in 2019, has been hired as an assistant coach for Oregon women's basketball. Dan Majerle fired as Grand Canyon University basketball coach Chris Holtmann, Ohio State. 3 seed in the South, opening Friday against UC Santa Clara. Drew has taken all three programs he's been the head coach of to the NCAA Tournament, including two visits with his Lopes teams in three seasons leading the program. A source said that Cherry had to go to the NAIA route to play his final college season because of academic reasons. Cherry, a 6-foot-8, 225-poundforward whose strengths are his 3-point shooting and defense, had transferred last year from Arizona State to GCU. After Schillings 10-minute message, the kids reported to their assigned stations to perform an array of basketball drills. Powell returns to her hometown, where she starred at Mountain Pointe High School from 1996-2000. The dream is to build GCU into a monster mid-major basketball program patterned after the likes of Gonzaga. "They're extraordinary people with awesome visions. Ht. Drew wasted no time getting acclimated to his new school, leading the Lopes to their first appearance in the D-I NCAA tournament in his inaugural season. They made the jump to NCAA Division I and joined the WAC on July 1, 2013.[2][3]. Faith. He averaged 15.9 points on 49.5% shooting during his four-year varsity career in Wisconsin, the last season spent at Cedarburg High. GCU rebounded and the Lopes won 78-75. View Full Bio, Ray Email. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Jasmina (Jazz) Perazic: Head Women's Basketball Coach perazicj@georgian.edu: 732-987-2605 732-987-2605: Sarah Dessner: Assistant Coach sdessner@georgian.edu: GCU was making the transition from NCAA Division II to Division I at the time. Nathan Bannister - Baseball Coach - Grand Canyon University Athletics As a 6-foot-3 guard, who played from 1994-98 at Valpo, is Valpo's second all-time leading scorer and the school's all-time assists and 3-point scorer. The 25 Highest-Paid College Basketball Coaches in 2023 - FanBuzz "This is so special," Drew told the crowd. These kids are going to remember GCU Basketball Camp for the rest of their lives. Four years ago, he dedicated himself to basketball. Landers said, "100%," he can grow into his game at GCU under head coach Bryce Drew and withShaw's help. Baylor is the No. Gottlieb joins Lopes staff - Grand Canyon University Athletics Four of those players, Liam Lloyd, Quincy Urbina, Rashad Smith and Chance McMillian, havesigned national letters of intent with GCU in November. GCU became tournament eligible two years ago. Head Coach. As a 5 seed, they gutted out four wins in five days in Las Vegas to claim the Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship, the lowest seed to do that in the WAC since 2001. In addition, the campers can familiarize themselves with the GCU campus. The Antelopes went 13-17, their worst season in seven years under Majerle. Their combined record is 02. Together. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster Year Pos. "They took a lot of ownership," Drew said. And they are now dancing, heading to Denver as the 14 seed in the NCAA West Region to take on No. The program is designed to teach young players the basics and instill a firm understanding of how theyre improving during a four-day span. He is from Perth, Australia. Russell, who completed his sixth season playing professionally in Europe, is GCUs career Division I assist leader (423) and ranks second in career Division I scoring average (14.7) and three-point percentage (.388). Elliott, Trey He averaged 11 minutes in the first 11 games of his freshman season, before his minutes were reduced in WAC play. Women's Basketball The opening session for the day campers featured a surprise visit from DeWayne Russell and Josh Braun, two of the best players in GCUs history. Men's Basketball - Grand Canyon University Athletics 3 mark nationally of 0.32. We want to recruit and bring on incredible student-athletes that are great representatives of Grand Canyon and the mission.. 4 Mississippi in the first round of the 1998 NCAA tournament. Braun was a two-time first-team all-Western Athletic Conference selection as a guard (2015-16, 2016-17) and holds GCUs Division I records for career points (1,714) and free-throw percentage (.814). Grant-Foster, Collin The 2023-24 season marks his 28th year in college basketball. Now we can get back the next day in practice and he can just get them with discipline and accountability. "I played for 13 years. Ed Schilling. Bryce Drew is in his fourth season as Grand Canyon's men's basketball head coach in 2023-24 after being named the 14th head coach in program history prior to the 2020-21 campaign. "We're so proud of the guys in front of you. Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today. "Coach Bruce Weber, honestly, is one of the most influential people I've ever met," Landers, 19, said about his one year at Kansas State. Shooting and spacing should improve for a team that lost to New Mexico State in the WAC Tournament semifinals. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Grand Canyon basketball: What to know about GCU Antelopes men's team The camps 20 instructors include GCU coaches, players, team managers and staff members, along with at least one local high school coach and a guest coach, Prudhomme said. He averaged 5.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. Homer Drew, on hand at GCU Arena, said he's happy to follow both his sons' teams in Denver. Shaw, Bryce The Antelopes played their home games at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Arizona as members of the Western Athletic Conference.They finished the season 13-17, 8-8 in WAC play to . He played for his dad, Homer Drew, and succeeded him as head coach at the Indiana school. He had a 40-59 record in three seasons at Vandy, but his first Commodores team got to the NCAA Tournament in 2017, going 19-16. Baker, 6-foot-4,a 2019 high school graduate, averaging 21 points and four rebounds his senior year, played junior college basketball at Hutchinson, a powerhouse in Kansas, and last season at UNLV. Staff Directory - GCU Athletics Grand Canyon Antelopes men's basketball - Wikipedia This is one of more 30 athletic camps for boys and girls at GCU that will keep the campus buzzing this summer, covering sports such as tennis, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse and dance, in addition to basketball. "This whole coaching career, you hope you can use this experience to continue to build on what Dan Majerle did.". The Lopes have appeared in the Division I College Basketball Invitational (CBI) two times. But fundamentals remain the core of the camps, and the coaches relish coaching in a stress-free environment. The move comes just days after GCU let go of head coach Dan Majerle. If there is no player movement, GCU has six players on scholarships and five new players committed. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens) Bryce Drew's year away from coaching was just what he needed time spent with family, clearer head space, and time to do things he enjoyed away from basketball. "I"m impressed by the vibrant Christian environment and how it reaches out to the community," he said. He also is a good passer. Jackson, Chris Title. 2023 www.azcentral.com. After Grand Canyon made the move last Thursday to fire Majerle, the school made Menzies interim head coach, while also retaining Chew. PHOENIX Grand Canyon University has hired Bryce Drew as its new mens basketball head coach. There are so many words I could use to describe them. Bryce Drew: GCU basketball will have best team in school history next year Drew said he feels there are similarities in recruiting with Valpo with the type of players attracted to go there. In years past, Homer would be scattered, trying to see his sons coach. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Bryce Drew: Head Coach Nicole Powell named GCU women's basketball head coach Baker, Duke James Navalance - Women's Basketball Coach - GCU Athletics He missed the first free throw. GCU Debuts in NCAA March Madness Tournament | GCU Blog Blackmon appeared in 23 games and averaged 2.7 points and shot 33% from the field and 36% from the 3-point arc (14 of 39). Georgetown University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement The official 2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster for the Grand Canyon University Lopes . Nate Causey joined the Grand Canyon baseball program as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator in July of 2023. Both had flashes of strong play last season but neither was part of the rotation late in the season, as the Antelopes lost to New Mexico State in the semifinals of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in Las Vegas. You are probably not alone. GCU, which went 13-17, its first losing season since becoming a Division I school, returns freshman point guard Jovan Blacksher Jr., who was the WAC's Freshman of the Year, averaging nearly 11 points and six rebounds. Harrison, Derrick Michael The Antelopes play their home games at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Arizona as members of the Western Athletic Conference. There is no additional information to display. Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today. Homer Drew called time out. Out of that, Ezeagu missed the second. Highest-Paid College Basketball Coaches 2022-23. GCU basketball camps offering scholarships - GCU News The Grand Canyon Antelopes men's basketball team represents Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. The kids will enjoy all sorts of amenities in the various camps, some of which involve staying overnight in residence halls for a glimpse of campus life. With four departures since the end of last season, coach Bryce Drew and his staff had to find more talent. They are a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Sierra Smith. Gregg Gottlieb is in his fourth year on staff at GCU and third year as Assistant Coach. Drew comes from an Indiana basketball family, staking his claim to March Madness fame, playing for his father, Homer, at Valparaiso. An elite camp, featuring several premier players, is scheduled for June 14, followed by a team camp featuring 40 teams on June 16. The next night, they rolled through Southern Utah and then Utah Tech a couple of days later, kick-starting this drive to the WAC title by winning four games without a bye. "The ups and downs of our season, then you get to March. There is no additional information to display: He was promoted to Assistant Coach after spending his first year as Grand Canyon's Director of Basketball Strategies and Player Development. Majerle missed out on a player he was counting heavily on to start the season with TCU-transfer Jaylen Fisher never becoming eligible. We had to win games. Or the Lopes could go outside and try to attract a mid-major coach who has had success. Men's Basketball Coaches - Georgetown University Athletics Grand Canyon men's basketball coach Bryce Drew celebrates his team winning the Western Athletic Conference tournament championship,March 13, 2021. Grand Canyon University Club Sports. Dan Majerle files law suit against Grand Canyon - azcentral.com Here's a look at the team, from a private university located in Phoenix, that is making its first Division I. Richard Obert Arizona Republic View Comments Dan Majerle, one of the Valley's biggest sports figures in his days playing for the Suns, has filed a complaint in Superior Court against Grand Canyon. 3-seeded Gonzaga in the first round on Friday. Logan Landers, a 6-foot-9, 215-pound freshman forward, has signed with Grand Canyon after transferring from Kansas State, where his court time was limited as a freshman last season. He had a lot going on. But he's a good teacher. 2020-21 Grand Canyon Antelopes men's basketball team "Last seasonwas OK, because I was just overall trying to develop and learn. Jovan Bryce Drew walking by faith in leading GCU to 1st NCAA Tourney berth 2023 www.azcentral.com. Isaiah Shaw, a 6-7 wing whose father is Casey, will be coming off a redshirt year. Wur, Malcolm Conference tournament champion, * Ineligible for NCAA Tournament during transition to Division I from 20132016 seasons.mw-parser-output .hatnote{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output div.hatnote{padding-left:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.5em}.mw-parser-output .hatnote i{font-style:normal}.mw-parser-output .hatnote+link+.hatnote{margin-top:-0.5em}. After a four-year playing career at Grand Canyon, Paul Panaccione completed his fourth season as an assistant coach for the Lopes program in 2023. Nate Causey - Baseball Coach - Grand Canyon University Athletics "The first part of it is we want the players to stay," Drew said. The Lopes lost out to New Mexico State in the championship game of the tournament the last two years. Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. They are a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Head Men's Basketball Coach tstewart@georgian.edu 732-987-2489 732-987-2489 Michael Mason Assistant Coach mmason@georgian.edu 732-987-2489 732-987-2489 John Byrd Assistant Director of Operations/Skill Development (Wings and Forwards) jbyrd@georgian.edu 732-987-2489 732-987-2489 Footer 2018 Georgian Court University Athletics "We look forward to the future of the program under the direction of the new coach.". That's what basketball is. This is the 25th anniversary of "The Shot" that gave No. Cherry's departure gives GCU one more scholarship for the 2023 class. Panaccione returned to the coaching staff . This routine was part of the duties performed at the GCU Men's Basketball Day Camp under head coach Bryce Drew and his staff. "I'm excited about about that potential to bring in those types of players," he said. He's like the March magician, man. Men's Basketball Coaches - GCU Athletics The move comes just days after GCU let go of head coach Dan Majerle. They made the jump to NCAA Division I and joined the WAC on July 1, 2013. It's really hard to run the table and then win at the end. The official Men's Basketball Coach List for the Grand Canyon University Lopes. Bryce Drew named head coach - Grand Canyon University Athletics The Antelopes also return 6-foot-10 junior center Alessandro Lever, who led the Lopes in scoring and rebounding. Gregg Gottlieb is in his fourth year on staff at GCU and third year as Assistant Coach. Dan Majerle, one of the most popular players ever to wear a uniform for the Phoenix Suns, was introduced Monday as the new head coach for men's basketball at Grand Canyon University to a thunderous standing ovation at GCU Arena. The enthusiasm they have for basketball is incredible.". Thank you guys for being here to celebrate with us today. Follow him on Twitter @azc_obert. View Full Bio. The camp is far from merely a series of scrimmages. He played in only 15 games and averaged 8.3 minutes and three points and 1.6rebounds. 2 former Grand Canyon players have played at least one game in the NBA. Shaw, Noah Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Drew could come out of this season as a hot coaching commodity, but he's found his happy place in the Christian environment of GCU with the leadership and vision of Mueller, Colangelo and Athletic Director Jamie Boggs. Previously he served as the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores and in the same capacity at his alma mater, Valparaiso, having succeeded his father, Homer Drew. "I think there's a method to it, like this season. Their combined record is 510. In a display of greed, insensitivity and unrealistic expectations, Grand Canyon University Owner, Brian Mueller, fired head men's coach Dan Majerle. "It's the best basketball IQ of any coach I've ever seen," said GCU assistant coach Casey Shaw, who is married to Drew's sister. Curry, Lk gregg.gottlieb@gcu.edu. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Molly Miller: Head Coach molly.miller@gcu.edu: Dan Majerle, coming off his worst season as mens basketball coach at Grand Canyon University, has been fired. Women's Club Basketball Head Coach - Grand Canyon University Club Sports Cherry was part of coach Bryce Drew's rotation all season. Drew, 45, led both Valparaiso and Vanderbilt to NCAA Tournament appearances. Women's Basketball Coaches - Grand Canyon University Athletics 2019-20 Grand Canyon Antelopes men's basketball team Three-time NCAA tournament head coach and March Madness legend Bryce Drew has been selected by Grand Canyon University to serve as its new men's basketball head coach. Dana Shaw, Drew's sister, a former college point guard great, is happy for his parents, mainly because the brothers aren't facing each other in the first round. (Photo by Leon Halip/Big3/Getty Images) Getty Images . Gregg Wallis - Baseball Coach - Grand Canyon University Athletics A torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee limited him to five games his junior season. A concussion kept him out for three weeks during conference play last season with UNLV, where he made 12 starts and averaged 3.9 points. With that being said, these are my preseason Power 10 DI women's volleyball rankings based on last season's performance, returning players, transfers, etc. On Nov. 25, GCU will play host to North Dakota State, which reached the Summit League tournament final last year for the fifth straight season and returns seven of its top eight scorers. GCU Women's Basketball Camps | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ Their combined record is 188 and are three time NAIA national champions (1975, 1978, 1988). That led to Bryce Drew's shot which shocked the college basketball world. Skip Ad. [1] Grand Canyon's current head coach is Bryce Drew. Life Is Not Fair, Just Ask Former GCU Basketball Coach Dan Majerle Moore. Before that play, Mississippi's Ansu Sesay was on the line with less than 10 seconds left and a chance to put the game away. GCU basketball to host NCAA runnerup San Diego State on Dec. 5 The official Men's Basketball page for the Grand Canyon University Lopes He had 26 steals and six blocks in 28 games. GCU's search could begin within with assistant Marvin Menzies, a former head coach at New Mexico State and UNLV. Drew is hopeful that the players returning on GCU's roster stayand that the players who are coming in will continue with their plans. Panaccione was an assistant coach for the 2019 through 2021 seasons before departing for a scouting role with Prep Baseball Report in Arizona. Harrison, 6-4, averaged 17 points in each of his first two colleges seasons at Presbyterian University in South Carolina. All rights reserved. Men's Club Basketball Head Coach - Grand Canyon University Club Sports GCUs spacious Canyon Activity Center features ample space for kids and advanced high school players to participate and receive instruction. A 3-star recruit out of high school, Landers has the ability to stretch the court with his 3-point shooting. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion 2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff. View GCU Baseball coaching records. Postseason invitational champion He's a talented recruiter with great connections, has Tournament experience both as a player and a coach, and brings a positivity with a strong Christian faith. Although he excelled at several sports growing up in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lane was most attracted to the game of basketball.
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