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Vermont Loses Heart and Soul - Former Catamount Star Trevor Gaines Dies
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UVM Alumni
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Written by Burlington Free Press
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Friday, 23 July 2010
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The University of Vermont men’s basketball program lost one of its most distinguished alumni with the passing of Trevor Gaines, a 2002 graduate who tragically died Wednesday at age 29.
“We’ve lost one of the greatest ones that we’ve ever had here,” said former UVM coach Tom Brennan. “It’s such a sad day.”
A 6-foot-7 forward and two-time captain from Farmington Hills, Mich., Gaines racked up 1,255 points and 882 rebounds as a Catamount. Brennan wasn’t certain, but said he heard Gaines died while playing in a pick-up basketball game in Las Vegas, where he resided. Brennan also said Gaines had received treatment for ailing kidneys...
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"No Pain, All Gaines"
Originally Published: 4/23/2006
A native of the midwest, Trevor Gaines played a huge part in making the Cats a mid-major force. As their senior captain in 2002, Gaines led them to their first ever 20 win season. Now, he's in the big leagues, playing professional ball. Here's Trev...
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Vermont’s Blakely getting looks before NBA draft
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UVM Men's Basketball
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Written by VT Sports Network News Feed
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Thursday, 03 June 2010
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Source: Albany Times (blog)
June 3, 2010 at 6:27 pm by Mark Singelais - http://blog.timesunion.com/collegesports/author/marksingelais
UAlbany fans are no doubt relieved to say farewell to Vermont star forward Marqus Blakely, the two-time America East Player of the Year, who finished his stellar career by leading the Catamounts to this year’s NCAA Tournament.
However, it may surprise that Blakely is getting serious looks from the NBA as the draft approaches.
Vermont coach Mike Lonergan said today the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Blakely has workouts scheduled with no fewer than seven NBA teams before the June 24 draft.
“ I think he has a legit chance to be one of the last 2-3 picks in the 2nd round,” Lonergan wrote in an e-mail. “They are intrigued by his 7′0 wing span and think he can be a great defender.”
At the very least, it seems likely that if Blakely goes undrafted he’ll hook on with an NBA summer-league team.
While Blakely had a terrific college career with 1,875 points and 1,044 rebounds, his NBA prospects might have seemed slim because he was an undersized post player at Vermont with little shooting range and didn’t appear to have a position at the next level.
However, he’s a pro-level athlete – just ask anyone who saw his thunderous dunks - and a three-time America East Defensive Player of the Year. Although he was a tremendous help defender at Vermont, he needs to address whether he can guard perimeter players one-on-one at the highest level.
According to Lonergan, here’s Blakely’s NBA workout schedule:
Saturday: Golden State–he’ll go up against Butler’s Gordon Hayward, among others, at this workout
June 10: Los Angeles Clippers
June 11: Houston Rockets
June 17: Washington Wizards
June 18-19: Boston Celtics
June 20: Memphis Grizzlies
June 21: Milwaukee Bucks (date is tentative)
If Blakely were to be chosen, he’d be the first NBA draft pick from the America East since Hofstra’s Speedy Claxton went in the first round (20th overall) to Philadelphia in 2000.
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Where Have All The Catamounts Gone?
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UVM General
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Written by VT Sports Network Article
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010
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 On February, 20, 2009, the University of Vermont athletic department decided to cut the baseball and softball programs that had held a rich tradition in the fabric of Vermont due to budgetary cuts deemed essential by the college. Baseball, specifically, had a long and proud tradition at the University of Vermont as its first season began in 1888 with an 11-1 record under the direction of A.L Kennedy. On April 17, 1906, the Catamounts played the first ever baseball game at a new ballpark, Centennial Field, when the University of Vermont defeated the University of Maine, 10-4. Centennial Field has hosted several local area high school and youth games and has been home to many minor league baseball teams in the summer. Currently it hosts the Vermont Lake Monsters (Single-A Affiliate of the Washington Nationals). CLICK HERE for complete article.
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NMH Point Guard Heading to Vermont
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UVM Men's Basketball
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Written by VT Sports Network Article
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010
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 The University of Vermont was looking for a point guard late in the recruiting year and they came away with a solid one in NMH post-graduate Josh Elbaum. The Long Island native committed to Catamounts’ head coach Mike Lonergan on Monday night following a visit to the school over the weekend. “It obviously happened late but it all worked out,” Elbaum said of his recruitment. “I’m happy I’m ending up at Vermont.” “I visited last Friday and really loved it, loved Burlington, loved the school,” he said. “I really liked the coaches too. I thought they were all good guys. They offered me yesterday [Monday] and I called them later last night and confirmed that I wanted to go there.” Prior to arriving at NMH for his post-graduate year, Elbaum starred at St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip, New York. He was a three year starter and 1000 point scorer during his career and was named the Long Island Catholic League’s Most Valuable Player as a senior. “I wanted to go to a school where I could get a great education and have a great experience basketball wise,” he said. “That’s why I came to NMH, because I thought they could help provide that for me.” At Northfield Mount Hermon, he joined arguably the school’s best team ever as they advanced to the finals of the National Prep Championship. Elbaum is the sixth member of NMH’s class of 2010 to earn a division I scholarship, with that number sure to climb to seven when Majok Majok makes his decision. Elbaum made his first appearance in New England last spring and summer, running With Expressions Elite on the grassroots circuit. The next step in Elbaum’s basketball journey leads to Vermont, where Mike Lonergan’s club recently captured the America East championship and advanced to their first NCAA tournament under Lonergan’s leadership. Despite the Catamounts recent success, Elbaum should still have the opportunity to earn immediate playing time. With the graduation of starting point guard Nick Vier, UVM returns only New England products Joe Accaoui and Simeon Marsalis in the backcourt, meaning that both Elbaum and fellow freshmen guard Sandro Carissimo, who is more of a combo, could potentially earn time. CLICK HERE for complete article
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Gear McBride Introduced as Vermont's Head Women's Basketball Coach on Monday
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UVM Women's Basketball
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Written by VT Sports Network Article
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010
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 BURLINGTON, Vt. - Newly hired Vermont women's basketball head coach Lori Gear McBride was introduced to the media and campus community at a press conference at Patrick Gymnasium on Monday afternoon. Gear McBride spoke to the crowd about how much she has "revered" UVM and watched the program from her hometown of Lennoxville, Quebec, just three hours from Burlington. When it came time to make a decision to attend college, Gear McBride's choices came down to UVM and the University of North Carolina. She decided on Chapel Hill over Burlington and went on to win a national championship as a freshman, but she still followed Vermont and when the head coaching position opened up she jumped at the opportunity. "I grew up watching and just loving Vermont women's basketball, that was really my first taste of NCAA basketball. I've always had such a great appreciation for the tradition and the success that Vermont women's basketball is about. Being able to have the opportunity to lead this program and to continue the level of success is just so exciting to me," said Gear McBride.
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Vermont Basketball Receives Interest
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UVM Men's Basketball
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Written by VT Sports Network Article
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Friday, 07 May 2010
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 With the departure of defensive stopper, Garvey Young, Coach Lonergan and company now have an available scholarship to offer. The question is who will get the opportunity to join the surging Catamounts. There has been a lot of interest from undecided high school prospects and transfer candidates. Most recently, earlier this week 6'8" Hofstra Forward Halil Kanacevic chose St. Joseph's over Vermont and other top schools he considered. Clearly his intention was to play at the highest level possible, but many prospects out there know that they can come to Vermont, work hard and play an immediate role. Currently, Vermont has a gap in the guard spot and could use a solid defensive-minded two guard, but is clearly looking for the best prospect out there. The opportunity is great to go to school in an amazing college town in Burlington and showcase basketball skills in front of arguably the most passionate fan base in the mid majors. Top high school prospects know this reality that Vermont has a shot at winning the conference and at going to the NCAA Tournament every season. Most recently Marqus Blakely, a diamond in the rough coming out of high school, has become a rock-star in Vermont and nationwide (after winning the NCAA slam dunk contest) and is auditioning his skills at the NBA level as a result of his incredible career. Who will be the next Marqus Blakely? Vermont Sports Network will keep you posted on new prospects, and be sure to check out the VTSN discussion board.
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