He said his goal for next season is to make the All-Conference Team, and maybe even earn Player of the Year honors. “I knew Baker would be good but I didn’t know he would be as good as he was.” Turner said.Įven Baker himself said he didn’t see it coming, but last year certainly taught him a lot about what is possible.
His 10.7 point average made him the second leading scorer on the team. He played in 25 games, 17 as a starter, while averaging 23.5 minutes per game. Turner said Baker made a huge improvement on defense, but his game as a whole earned him respect around the league.īaker was named the 2020-21 Big West Freshman of the Year. “I knew it was going to be a challenge but coach Turner helped me a lot with team defense and to pay attention and focus on the details that help me be in the right places at the right time.” “That’s the area I needed to improve the most in,” Baker said. This includes Dawson Baker, who certainly turned some heads last season. It’s not that Turner only recruits players who are known for their defense, but he does expect everyone who plays for him to learn.
Greene made a big impact on the team, but Turner said he believes the defensive strength will continue as other guys fill the role.Ĭoach Ryan Badrtalei, Associate Head Coach for UC Irvine Men's Basketball ( shares the principles to their highly successful transition defense. This coming season, the team will no longer have 6’11 center Brad Greene, the Big West Defensive Player of the Year who led the conference with 1.93 blocks per game, to rely on. The Anteaters had the fourth-best field goal percentage defense (38.7) and ranked 25th in scoring defense, holding opponents to 63.4 points per game. The Anteaters had the second youngest team in the nation, but also had one of the best defenses in the country. UC Irvine finished the 2020-21 campaign with an 18-9 record and an appearance in the program’s fourth straight Big West title game. His high expectations and attention to detail have helped the Anteaters find consistency no matter the circumstances. This practice wasn’t any different from his usual coaching style. He emphasized the importance of staying focused and reading plays, not simply guessing.
“Be creative and use your imagination for all details.” “Be creative with your stops,” the UC Irvine head coach yelled during a summer practice in August. Test scores must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before July 15.IRVINE, CA - Russell Turner takes defense seriously. Official AP, IB examination results must be sent to the campus admissions office. Transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before July 1. Last notifications of fall 2022 admission decisions sentĭeadline for admitted freshmen to submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)įor students admitted for fall 2022: Final, official transcripts must be sent to the campus admissions office.
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