https://ucsdtritons.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for UC San Diegoen-us60https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/19/general-the-big-west-to-deliver-record-basketball-coverage-in-2026-27.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/19/general-the-big-west-to-deliver-record-basketball-coverage-in-2026-27.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

The Big West will deliver the most basketball coverage in conference history during the 2026–27 season, with nearly 400 men's and women's games available to fans through continued partnerships with ESPN and Spectrum SportsNet.  In addition to unprecedented access for audiences across the United States, select games will be distributed internationally through Big West International, bringing Big West basketball to fans around the world. The expansive coverage showcases all 12 member institutions throughout the regular season and postseason.]]>General Big West ReleaseMon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 PST422252https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/15/womens-basketball-trio-named-to-big-west-preseason-team.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/15/womens-basketball-trio-named-to-big-west-preseason-team.aspxWomen's Basketball

A trio of Tritons were named to the 2026-27 Big West Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Team and UC San Diego was picked to finish first in the Coaches' Preseason Poll, as announced by the conference on Thursday.]]>WBB Big West Preseason TeamThu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 PST1522239https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/14/general-hoops-coaches-preview-season-at-wooden-award-tip-off-luncheon.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/14/general-hoops-coaches-preview-season-at-wooden-award-tip-off-luncheon.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

With the start of a new basketball season barely two weeks away, UC San Diego basketball head coaches Clint Allard '08 and Heidi VanDerveer appeared at the 2026 John R. Wooden Award Tip-Off Luncheon, held Wednesday at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. This year's event marked the first time both women's and men's coaches were invited to speak at the event, which featured Division I programs throughout Southern California.]]>Heidi VanDerveer and Clint Allard speak at Wooden Award Preseason Coaches LuncheonWed, 14 Oct 2026 16:05:00 PST422237https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/6/general-basketball-single-game-tickets-on-sale-now.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/10/6/general-basketball-single-game-tickets-on-sale-now.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Single game tickets for the 2026-27 UC San Diego basketball teams are now on sale through the Triton Box Office. The Tritons are set to enter their final season as a member of The Big West. In March, the UC San Diego women became just the second program in NCAA Division I history to play in March Madness their first two seasons eligible to do so. The Triton men posted a 23-win season last year and will play 17 home games in LionTree Arena, including an Oct. 17 exhibition vs. USC on UC San Diego Family Weekend.]]>Graphic with one men's basketball player and one women's basketball player from UC San Diego each holding a basketball. The text says "single game tickets on sale now." Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:00:00 PST422203https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/9/21/womens-basketball-tritons-announce-non-conference-schedule.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/9/21/womens-basketball-tritons-announce-non-conference-schedule.aspxWomen's Basketball

UC San Diego women's basketball has released the non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season, as announced by head coach Heidi VanDerveer. The two-time defending Big West Champions will begin their season on the road at Washington on Nov. 2.]]>2026-27 Women's Basketball Non-Conference ScheduleMon, 21 Sep 2026 11:00:00 PST1522136https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/9/15/womens-basketball-ethan-brown-named-womens-basketball-chief-of-staff.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/9/15/womens-basketball-ethan-brown-named-womens-basketball-chief-of-staff.aspxWomen's Basketball

UC San Diego women's basketball has announced the hiring of Ethan Brown as the Tritons' chief of staff for the 2026-27 season. He will be responsible for all logistics concerning the women's basketball program, including coordinating team travel and recruiting visits, as well as acting as the program's administrative liaison.]]>Ethan Brown Women's Basketball Chief of StaffTue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 PST1522137https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/9/8/general-a-night-with-legends-triton-basketball-tip-off-coming-oct-15.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/9/8/general-a-night-with-legends-triton-basketball-tip-off-coming-oct-15.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Join UC San Diego Basketball for A Night with Legends — an intimate season tip-off celebration complete with cocktails, food, and can't-miss basketball conversation.   Attendees will get an exclusive first look at this year's Tritons from head coaches Clint Allard '08 and Heidi VanDerveer, then settle in for a moderated conversation with coaching legends Tara VanDerveer, P.J. Carlesimo, and Paul Westhead.]]>Crowd-Fans-Triton Tide 2026Tue, 8 Sep 2026 14:00:00 PST422129https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/8/13/general-changing-landscape-bill-carr-named-deputy-ad-basketball.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/8/13/general-changing-landscape-bill-carr-named-deputy-ad-basketball.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Former UC San Diego basketball coach Bill Carr has been elevated to the role of Deputy Athletic Director for Basketball where he will oversee all aspects of the Triton men's and women's basketball programs, including day-to-day operations, roster management, and community engagement. The move was announced by UC San Diego Director of Athletics Andy Fee on Thursday.   "At UC San Diego, we've been thinking differently about how to build our basketball programs," Fee explained. "UC San Diego is one of the most innovative environments in the world – in the lab, in the classroom, and now on the court. The franchise model is a direct reflection of that culture."]]>Bill Carr Named Deputy AD for BasketballThu, 13 Aug 2026 10:30:00 PST422076https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-basketball-phynique-allen-elevated-to-associate-head-coach.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-basketball-phynique-allen-elevated-to-associate-head-coach.aspxWomen's Basketball

UC San Diego women's basketball head coach Heidi VanDerveer has announced the elevation of PhyNique Allen to Associate Head Coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Allen enters her sixth season with the UC San Diego program in 2026-27, responsible for coordinating the offense and supporting the Tritons' recruiting efforts.]]>PhyNique Allen with athletes Sabrina Ma and Dymonique Maxie at Big West ChampionshipTue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 PST1522058https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/23/general-triton-basketball-coaches-road-show-coming-to-san-diego-county.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/23/general-triton-basketball-coaches-road-show-coming-to-san-diego-county.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

UC San Diego Athletics announces upcoming 2026-27 Triton Basketball Coaches Road Show, set for two dates in August across San Diego County. Each stop will feature live interviews with UC San Diego basketball head coaches Clint Allard and Heidi VanDerveer, as well as a meet and greet, spirit squad and mascot appearances, drink discounts and light appetizers for those that RSVP.]]>General ReleaseThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 PST422049