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Gus Argenal introduced as new UC Riverside men's basketball coach

Gus Argenal introduced as men's basketball coach

Heralding his ties to the Inland Empire and his commitment to winning through hard-work principles, UC Riverside on May 6 introduced its new men’s basketball head coach, Gus Argenal. Argenal comes to UCR following its most successful run since it joined NCAA’s Division I 24 years ago. In the past...

By John Warren | May 7, 2025 | Athletics, University
Gus Argenal, UC Riverside's new men's basketball coach

UCR names Gus Argenal head men's basketball coach

Gus Argenal has been named head coach of UC Riverside's men's basketball team. He comes to UCR from Cal State San Bernardino, where he won 50 games in two years, and delivered two NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Division II final four. Argenal replaces Mike...

By UCR News | May 2, 2025 | Athletics
Barrington Hargress

Barrington Hargress: A record-setting season for player, team

During a record-setting season for the UC Riverside Highlanders men’s basketball team, redshirt sophomore guard Barrington Hargress has been the pacesetter, breaking the team’s single-season scoring record. “Barrington has been the consummate leader of our team this year,” said Head Coach Mike Magpayo. “He has done a wonderful job taking...

By Jordan Cornet | March 12, 2025 | Athletics

Highlanders men's basketball reasserts its winning ways

The UC Riverside men’s basketball team is reasserting its winning ways this season, with a 15-9 overall and 8-4 Big West Conference record that includes a recently concluded five -game winning streak. A Feb. 1 win at Cal Poly at home was the team's fifth consecutive win; UC San Diego...

By Jordan Cornet | February 6, 2025 | Athletics

Men's and women's basketball teams start seasons

As the fall sports season continues to unfold, all eyes are turning toward the impending excitement of the UC Riverside men's and women's basketball teams. Following their impressive performances in the 2022-23 seasons, both teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating journey on the court this...

By Jordan Cornet | November 8, 2023 | Athletics
Scotty in front of sold-out crowd at SRC Arena

UCR Athletics looks back on historic season and ahead to 2023-24

March 2, 2023, marked a symbolic milestone for UC Riverside Athletics. The Highlanders men’s basketball team was competing for first place in the Big West Conference in front of an electric crowd at a sold-out SRC Arena. It was one of the biggest games in the program’s history at the...

By UCR News | August 7, 2023 | Athletics
Mike Magpayo, head men's basketball coach

Head men’s basketball coach Mike Magpayo signs 5-year contract extension

UC Riverside head men’s basketball coach and 2022-23 Big West Coach of the Year, Mike Magpayo, has signed a new five-year deal that will keep him at the helm of the Highlanders’ program through the 2027-28 season. Magpayo’s new contract comes on the heels of UCR’s best season in the...

By UCR News | April 3, 2023 | Athletics
Men's basketball

Cruising past 'good' and setting their sights on 'great'

Coming off its two most successful seasons ever, UC Riverside Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Magpayo said the team was looking to make the jump “from good to great.” The needle is trending toward Magpayo’s goal. Following a win against Idaho on Dec. 11, the men’s team has won five of...

By John Warren | December 14, 2022 | Athletics
Men's basketball

Men's, women's basketball open in Big West tourney

UC Riverside’s men’s and women’s basketball teams enter the Big West tournament this week, both propelled by winning streaks. The tournament is held in the new Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The women’s team (15-10, 10-6), led by coach Nicole Powell, has won eight straight games with its quarterfinal...

By John Warren | March 9, 2022 | Athletics
Mike Magpayo

UCR enters Big West tournament as No. 3 seed, first game Thursday

The UC Riverside men’s basketball team is hoping to cap off the best season in program history with a first-ever trip to the NCAA tournament. But the Highlanders will have to win the Big West Men’s Basketball Championship to do so, which begins this Tuesday at the at the Michelob...

By Omar Shamout | March 9, 2021 | Athletics
women's basketball

Men's, women's basketball teams release schedules

UC Riverside's men's and women's basketball teams have released modified schedules for the 2020-21 season.

By UCR News | October 24, 2020 | Athletics
Mike Magpayo

Men's Basketball names associate coach to top job

Associate men's basketball head coach Mike Magpayo will lead the Highlanders following the announcement that head coach David Patrick accepted the associate head Men's Basketball coaching position at the University of Arkansas, a move that provides Patrick with a return to the SEC and the opportunity to be closer to...

By UCR News | July 1, 2020 | Athletics
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