2016-17 College of the Canyons Men's Basketball News
Team USA overcame a fourth quarter deficit to defeat Israel 92-80 in Sunday's gold medal game.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. Israeli time (10 a.m. PDT), Sunday, July 16, at Romema Arena in Haifa, Israel.
Team USA will next face Argentina in the semi-finals on Friday, while awaiting the results between Canada and Israel in the other semi-final matchup.
"It was amazing to see all the American athletes emerge through the tunnel into Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium like a sea of red, white and blue." —Howard Fisher, Head Coach, USA Youth Men's Basketball
COC men’s basketball head coach Howard Fisher is currently in Israel coaching the USA Youth Men’s Basketball team during the 20th World Maccabiah Games. The following is the first in a series of journal entries from Fisher sharing his thoughts and experiences throughout the trip.
The World Maccabiah Games are the world's third largest international sporting event, with over 9,000 total participants representing over 75 nations. The games help to build Jewish pride through the power of sports by generating the emotional intensity, high ideals, and powerful camaraderie of competition.
Open to players of all skill levels, each four-day camp session will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and strengthen current skills.
Kalu, who also earned All-Western State Conference (WSC) First Team Honors, led the Cougars in scoring with 17.6 points per game to rank seventh in the WSC.
COC freshman guards Michael Kalu and Jacob Lilley were both First-Team selections, while sophomore forward Chris Collins received Honorable Mention status.
COC freshman Jason Horosny scored 14 points and recorded six rebounds coming off the bench for the Cougars.
COC sophomore Garrett Mike and freshman Michael Kalu led the way for the Cougars scoring 24 and 21 points, respectively.
The first 75 fans in attendance at the Cougar Cage on Saturday will receive a FREE COC men’s basketball GOLD RUSH T-shirt.
COC freshman guard Michael Kalu was the high man for the Cougars, finishing the game with 18 points on a 7-of-15 shooting night.
COC sophomore center Chris Collins finished the game with 22 points and four rebounds.
COC freshman guard Jacob Lilley led all scorers with 17 points on a 6-of-9 shooting night. He also had seven boards and four assists.
The victory brings Canyons (10-10) above the .500 mark for the first time this season. COC has now won six of its last seven games.
