2009–10 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball season
Encyclopedia
The 2009–10 Pacific-10 Conference men's basketball season began with practices on October 17, 2009 and ended with the Pac-10 Tournament on March 10–13, 2010 at the Staples Center
in Los Angeles.
NCAA Tournament
NIT
CBI
list: Nic Wise
, Arizona; Jerome Randle
, California; Isaiah Thomas
, Washington.
FIRST TEAM:
Second Team:
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
in Los Angeles.
Pre-season
- Tim FloydTim FloydTim Floyd is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the University of Texas at El Paso Miners men's basketball team. He is also a former head coach of several teams in both the NCAA and the NBA, most recently the University of Southern California men's college...
, the head coach at USCUSC TrojansThe USC Trojans are the athletic teams representing the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. While the men's teams are nicknamed the Trojans, the women's athletic teams are referred to as either the Trojans or Women of Troy...
resigned and was replaced by Kevin O'NeillKevin O'Neill (basketball)Kevin O'Neill is an American head coach of the USC Trojans basketball team. His personal webpage is www.coachkohoops.com O'Neill was born in Malone, New York and attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada...
, who was on the ArizonaArizona Wildcats-Athletic program:The University of Arizona participates in the NCAA's Division I-A in the Pacific-12 Conference Arizona participates in the conference's South Division, along with Arizona State, Colorado, UCLA, USC, and Utah...
staff. - Pre-season media day is scheduled for October 29.
- 2009–10 PAC-10 Men's Basketball Media Poll:
- 1. California (25 first place votes)
- 2. Washington (7)
- 3. UCLA (5)
- 4. Arizona
- 5. Oregon State
- 6. Oregon
- 7. Arizona State
- 8. Washington State
- 9. USC
- 10. Stanford
- In the ESPN/USA poll: California, No. 12; Washington, No. 13.
- In the AP poll: California, No. 13; Washington, No. 14.
- In the ESPN The Magazine: California, No. 10; Washington, No. 13; UCLA, No. 30; Oregon State, No. 36
Rankings
- November 2, 2009 – Washington (0–0) #14 (AP), #13 (Coaches); California (0–0) #13 (AP), #12 (Coaches)
- November 16, 2009 – Washington (3–0) #14 (AP), #14 (Coaches); California (2–0) #13 (AP), #12 (Coaches)
- November 23, 2009 – Washington (4–0) #14 (AP), #14 (Coaches); California (2–2) #23 (Coaches)
- November 30, 2009 – Washington (5–0) #12 (AP), #10 (Coaches); California (4–2) #25 (Coaches)
- December 7, 2009 – Washington (6–1) #17 (AP), #16 (Coaches)
- December 14, 2009 – Washington (6–2) #24 (AP), #21 (Coaches)
- December 21, 2009 – Washington (7–2) #22 (AP), #19 (Coaches)
- December 28, 2009 – Washington (9–2) #17 (AP), #16 (Coaches)
- January 4, 2010 – Washington (10–3) #24 (AP), #22 (Coaches)
Conference games
- January 23, 2010 – Five conference teams are tie for second place, and the Oregon schools are last.
- January 23, 2010 – Washington has lost all road games, including four conference games.
- January 31, 2009 – After playing 9 conference games, California and Arizona are tied for first place with 6 wins and 3 losses, followed by Arizona State and UCLA at third place with a 5–4 conference record.
- February 4, 2010 – Four teams tied for first place, Arizona, Arizona State, California and UCLA.
Conference tournament
- March 10–13, 2010 at the Staples CenterStaples CenterStaples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
in Los Angeles, California - Tournament winner became the NCAA Tournament2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
automatic qualifier - USC did not participate in the conference tournament this season
Head coaches
- Sean MillerSean MillerSean Miller is an American college basketball coach, and currently the head men's basketball coach at the University of Arizona.-Early years:...
, Arizona - Herb SendekHerb SendekHerbert J. Sendek is an American college basketball coach and the current men's basketball coach at Arizona State University.-Background:Sendek was formally introduced as the ASU head coach on April 3, 2006....
, Arizona State - Mike MontgomeryMike MontgomeryMike Montgomery is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the California Golden Bears men's basketball team. He was also the men's basketball coach of at Stanford from 1986 to 2004 and at the University of Montana for eight seasons prior to coaching at Stanford...
, California - Ernie KentErnie KentErnie Kent is an American college basketball coach. He is the former head men's basketball coach at the University of Oregon. Kent replaced Jerry Green as coach following the 1996-97 season. Prior to becoming head coach at Oregon, Kent was an assistant at Stanford University and also coached at St...
, Oregon - Craig Robinson, Oregon State
- Johnny DawkinsJohnny Dawkins-External links:*...
, Stanford - Ben HowlandBen HowlandBen Howland is an American college head coach of men's basketball.He has been the head coach of the University of California, Los Angeles since 2003, and in 2008 signed an extension of his contract to run through 2015. Aggressive man-to-man defense is the trademark of Ben Howland-coached...
, UCLA - Kevin O'NeillKevin O'NeillKevin O'Neill may refer to:*Kevin O'Neill , illustrator*Kevin O'Neill , coach*Kevin O'Neill , Australian football player...
, USC - Lorenzo RomarLorenzo Romar-References:1. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyDailyBroadcast/~3/dnPdyF5PmG0/ffd_20110314.mp3-External links:*...
, Washington - Ken BoneKen Bone-Coaching career:Bone graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1983. He was an assistant coach at Shorecrest HS in Shoreline, WA and Cal State Stanislaus before returning to Seattle Pacific as an assistant coach in 1986, becoming the head coach in 1990...
, Washington State
NCAA Tournament2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
- Thurs., Mar. 18, – No. 11 Washington2009–10 Washington Huskies men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Washington Huskies men's basketball team represented the University of Washington in the 2009–10 college basketball season. This was head coach Lorenzo Romar's 8th season at Washington. The Huskies played their home games at Bank of America Arena and are members of the Pacific-10...
def. No. 6 Marquette2009–10 Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team represented Marquette University in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. Marquette was coached by Buzz Williams and played their home games at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI. The Golden Eagles are members of the Big East...
80–78, San Jose, CA (East Region) - Fri., Mar. 19, – No. 8 California2009–10 California Golden Bears men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 California Golden Bears men's basketball team represented the University of California, Berkeley in the 2009–10 college basketball season. This was head coach Mike Montgomery's 2nd season at California. The Golden Bears played their home games at Haas Pavilion and participate in the...
def. No. 9 Louisville2009–10 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team__FORCETOC__The 2009–10 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the University of Louisville Cardinals in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Rick Pitino in his ninth year at the school. Louisville is a member of the Big East Conference....
77–62, Jacksonville, FL (South Region) - Sat., Mar. 20 – Washington2009–10 Washington Huskies men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Washington Huskies men's basketball team represented the University of Washington in the 2009–10 college basketball season. This was head coach Lorenzo Romar's 8th season at Washington. The Huskies played their home games at Bank of America Arena and are members of the Pacific-10...
def. New Mexico2009–10 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Division I University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represented the University of New Mexico as a member of the Mountain West Conference...
82–64, San Jose, Calif. (East Region) - Sun., Mar. 21 – Duke2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils won the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, claiming the school's fourth national title.Duke led...
def. California2009–10 California Golden Bears men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 California Golden Bears men's basketball team represented the University of California, Berkeley in the 2009–10 college basketball season. This was head coach Mike Montgomery's 2nd season at California. The Golden Bears played their home games at Haas Pavilion and participate in the...
68–53, Jacksonville, FL (South Region) - Thu., Mar. 25 – West Virginia2009–10 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represented West Virginia University in the 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were coached by Bob Huggins and played their home games at the WVU Coliseum. The team captured the first Big East Tournament Championship...
def. Washington2009–10 Washington Huskies men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Washington Huskies men's basketball team represented the University of Washington in the 2009–10 college basketball season. This was head coach Lorenzo Romar's 8th season at Washington. The Huskies played their home games at Bank of America Arena and are members of the Pacific-10...
69–56, Carrier DomeCarrier DomeThe Carrier Dome is a 49,250-seat domed sports stadium located on the campus of Syracuse University in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, USA. It is home to the Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse teams. High school football championships are also held in "The...
, Syracuse, New YorkSyracuse, New YorkSyracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
(East Region)
NIT2010 National Invitation Tournament-Arizona State Bracket:-Virginia Tech Bracket:-Mississippi State Bracket:-NIT Final Four - NIT Semifinals and NIT Championship Game:Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City-See also:*2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament...
- Tues., Mar. 18 – No. 8-seed JacksonvilleJacksonville DolphinsThe Jacksonville University Dolphins are the athletics team of Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The Dolphins participate in NCAA Division I athletics, and are members of the Atlantic Sun Conference, the National Lacrosse Conference, and as the Pioneer Football League.-Sports...
def. No. 1-seed Arizona State 67–66, (First Round, Arizona State Bracket)
CBICollege Basketball InvitationalThe College Basketball Invitational is a men's college basketball tournament created in 2007 by The Gazelle Group. The inaugural tournament occurred after the conclusion of the 2007–08 men's college basketball regular season. The CBI selects 16 teams that are not selected for the NCAA Tournament...
- Wed., Mar. 19 – Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
def. Oregon State2009–10 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team represented Oregon State University in the 2009-10 college basketball season. Their head coach was Craig Robinson who was in his 2nd year. The team played their home games at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon and are members of the Pacific-10...
96–78, 7 p.m. (First Round, Gill ColiseumGill ColiseumGill Coliseum is a 10,400-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Opened in 1949, the arena is home to the Oregon State Beavers' basketball, wrestling, volleyball, and gymnastics teams. It is named after famed basketball coach Amory T...
)
November
- 50 former Pac-10 players were listed on the NBA opening day rosters, the average of 5.0 player per conference team tops among all conferences, with 14 former UCLA players are on the teams.
- November 26, 2009 – UCLA's loss to Portland 74–47 was the worst defeat during the Ben HowlandBen HowlandBen Howland is an American college head coach of men's basketball.He has been the head coach of the University of California, Los Angeles since 2003, and in 2008 signed an extension of his contract to run through 2015. Aggressive man-to-man defense is the trademark of Ben Howland-coached...
era.
December
- December 1, 2009 – UCLA head coach Ben Howland announced that by mutual agreement, sophomore forward Drew Gordon is no longer a member of the team. Gordon will transfer at the end of the school quarter.
- December 6, 2009 – After winning just one in their first four games, the Beavers won three games in a row.
January
- January 3, 2010 – USC Athletic Director Mike GarrettMike GarrettMichael Lockett Garrett is a former American collegiate and professional football player who won the 1965 Heisman Trophy as a tailback for the University of Southern California Trojans. Garrett also played professional football for eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers...
announced that the school is forfeiting the 2007–08 season's victories, not participating in any post season tournaments in 2010 and reducing the number of scholarships for two years for violation of NCAA rules.
March
- Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson has agreed to a two-year contract extension, through the 2015–16 season.
- March 17, 2010 – California's Omondi Amoke was suspended for team rules violation going into the NCAA tournament.
- March 17, 2010 – Oregon head coach Ernie KentErnie KentErnie Kent is an American college basketball coach. He is the former head men's basketball coach at the University of Oregon. Kent replaced Jerry Green as coach following the 1996-97 season. Prior to becoming head coach at Oregon, Kent was an assistant at Stanford University and also coached at St...
's contract was terminated effective June 30. - March 19, 2010 – Oregon athletic director Mike BellottiMike BellottiRobert Michael "Mike" Bellotti is a college football analyst for ESPN and ABC. A native of California, he was hired as football offensive coordinator by the University of Oregon in 1989. From 1995 to 2009, he was the head coach of the Oregon Ducks football team...
step down to join ESPN as a football analyst.
June
- June 10, 2010 – NCAA to release the report of its investigation of the USC basketball team2009–10 USC Trojans men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 USC Trojans men's basketball team represented the University of Southern California in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Trojans are a member of the Pacific-10 Conference...
. - June 10, 2010 – Colorado BuffaloesColorado BuffaloesThe University of Colorado Boulder sponsors 16 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's team are called the Buffaloes or Golden Buffaloes . "Lady Buffs" referred to the women's teams beginning in the 1970s, but was officially dropped in 1993...
join the Pac-10 as its 11th member.
Awards and honors
Three guards from the Pac-10 Conference have been named to the pre-season John R. Wooden AwardJohn R. Wooden Award
The John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award and recognizes the All–America Teams.The awards, given by the Los...
list: Nic Wise
Nic Wise
Dominique Giovanni Wise is a point guard for the STB Le Havre in France.-High school:At Kingwood High School, Nic Wise was a two year letterwinner. He played his freshmen Highschool year at Cinco Ranch in Katy. The following year he played under his father at Hightower Highschool...
, Arizona; Jerome Randle
Jerome Randle
Jerome J. Randle is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Türk Telekom B.K. in the Turkish Basketball League.- College career :...
, California; Isaiah Thomas
Isaiah Thomas (basketball)
Isaiah Thomas is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings and was taken as the final pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He is a 5 ft 9 in and 170 - 180 lb point guard. During his freshman year, he averaged 15.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per...
, Washington.
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Senior Landry FieldsLandry FieldsLandry Fields is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA.-Personal information and high school career:...
, Stanford – Scholar-Athlete of the Year, presented by Toyo Tires
Player-of-the-Week
- Nov. 16 – Quincy Pondexter, WASH
- Nov. 23 – Klay ThompsonKlay ThompsonKlay Alexander Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of former NBA first overall draft pick Mychal Thompson...
, WSU - Nov. 30 – Klay ThompsonKlay ThompsonKlay Alexander Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of former NBA first overall draft pick Mychal Thompson...
, WSU - Dec. 7 – Quincy Pondexter, WASH
- Dec. 14 – Patrick Christopher, CAL
- Dec. 21 – Alex StephesonAlex StephesonAlex Stepheson is an American basketball player at the University of Southern California. At the end of 2008 season, Stepheson decided to transfer from the University of North Carolina citing family illness. He chose USC on July 17, 2008...
, USC - Dec. 28 – Mike Gerrity, USC
- Jan. 4 – Michael Dunigan, ORE
- Jan. 11 – Ty Abbott, ASU
- Jan. 18 – Quincy Pondexter, WASH
- Jan. 25 – Landry FieldsLandry FieldsLandry Fields is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA.-Personal information and high school career:...
, STAN - Feb. 1 – Nic Wise, ARIZ
- Feb. 8 – Quincy Pondexter, WASH
- Feb. 15 – Jerome Randle, CAL
- Feb. 22 – Landry FieldsLandry FieldsLandry Fields is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA.-Personal information and high school career:...
, STAN - Mar. 1 – Jamal Boykin, CAL
- Mar. 8 – Quincy Pondexter, WASH
All Pac-10 teams
- Player Of The Year: Jerome Randle, California
- Freshman Of The Year: Derrick Williams, Arizona
- Defensive Player Of The Year: Seth Tarver, Oregon State
- Most Improved Player Of The Year: Nikola Vucevic, USC
- Coach Of The Year: Herb Sendek, Arizona State
FIRST TEAM:
| Name | School | Pos. | Year | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Abbott | ASU | G | Jr. | Phoenix, ARIZ |
| Patrick Christopher | CAL | G | Sr. | Compton, Calif. |
| Landry Fields Landry Fields Landry Fields is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA.-Personal information and high school career:... |
STAN | G/F | Sr. | Long Beach, Calif. |
| Quincy Pondexter | WASH | F | Sr. | Fresno, Calif. |
| Jerome Randle | CAL | G | Sr. | Chicago, Ill. |
| Michael Roll | UCLA | G | Sr. | Aliso Viejo, Calif. |
| Isaiah Thomas | WASH | G | So. | Tacoma, Wash. |
| Klay Thompson Klay Thompson Klay Alexander Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of former NBA first overall draft pick Mychal Thompson... |
WSU | G | So. | Ladera Ranch, Calif. |
| Derrick Williams | ARIZ | F | Fr. | La Mirada, Calif. |
| Nic Wise | ARIZ | G | Sr. | Houston, Texas |
All-Academic
First Team:| Player, School | Year | GPA | Major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, UCLA | Jr. | 3.81 | Global Studies |
| Landry Fields Landry Fields Landry Fields is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA.-Personal information and high school career:... , Stanford |
Sr. | 3.03 | Communication |
| Nikola Koprivica, Washington State | Sr. | 3.32 | International Studies |
| Roeland Schaftenaar, Oregon State | Sr. | 3.17 | Business |
| Drew Shiller, Stanford | Sr. | 3.14 | Communication |
Second Team:
| Player, School | Year | GPA | Major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Gutierrez, California | So. | 3.09 | Undeclared |
| Malcolm Lee Malcolm Lee Malcolm Lee is an American basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft... , UCLA |
So. | 3.13 | Undeclared |
| Abe Lodwick, Washington State | So. | 3.26 | Communication |
| Garrett Sim, Oregon | So. | 3.08 | Undeclared |
| Jack Trotter, Stanford | So. | 3.31 | Undeclared |