On October 25, Trinity University kicked off the 2012-13 basketball season with Maroon Madness - our version of the bigger school's "Midnight Madness". Sponsored by TU Cheer and ASR, there was an awesome turnout of students at the event. Lasting about an hour, Maroon Madness had it all - player introductions, dance team routines, shooting/dribble competitions, a costume contest, and of course, a dunk contest to finish it off. Thank you to all who were involved in putting this event together and for those that attended. Maroon Madness was a great way to get Trinity's campus excited for the season ahead!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
King of the Court - Fall 2012
Similar to last year, King of the Court took place on the second day of practice, Tuesday, Oct. 16. While excuses of tired legs and fatigue from the first day of practice could have been made, our guys came out and posted the best overall testing scores we have ever had in the KOTC competition. This is a true testament to how hard the group worked over the off-season to put themselves in better physical condition coming into the season. The guys have truly set the tone early for this season and we are extremely excited for the season ahead.
This also proved to be the closest King of the Court we've ever had, with the winner taking the crown by a mere one point. This year's champion is junior forward Zach Lambert. Zach made major gains in every category but one, along with posting near the top on each individual test. Being named King of the Court is a direct result of Zach's dedication to his strength and conditioning routine.
Congratulations Zach!
Monday, October 15, 2012
DIII News Preseason Rankings
With opening week of practices on hand, the first preseason ranking has been released by DIII News. Here is the complete poll, with the Tigers coming in at #22 -
DIII News Men's Preseason Top 25
1. Va. Wesleyan
2. Wis. Whitewater
3. North Central
4. Wooster
5. Cabrini
6. Franklin & Marshall
7. Hope
8. Amherst
9. William Paterson
10. Ill. Wesleyan
11. Wis. Stevens Point
12. East. Connecticut
13. Capital
14. Washington (Mo.)
15. Middlebury
16. MIT
17. St. Thomas
18. Scranton
19. Farmingdale St.
20. St. Mary’s (Md.)
21. Ohio Wesleyan
22. Trinity (Texas)
23. Hartwick
24. Messiah
25. Birmingham-Southern
Others to watch:
R.I. College
Ithaca
Randolph-Macon
Oswego St.
Texas-Dallas
Chris. Newport
Staten Island
Wittenberg
Bethany
Transylvania
Rose-Hulman
St. Norbert
NYU
Coe
Whitworth
DIII News Men's Preseason Top 25
1. Va. Wesleyan
2. Wis. Whitewater
3. North Central
4. Wooster
5. Cabrini
6. Franklin & Marshall
7. Hope
8. Amherst
9. William Paterson
10. Ill. Wesleyan
11. Wis. Stevens Point
12. East. Connecticut
13. Capital
14. Washington (Mo.)
15. Middlebury
16. MIT
17. St. Thomas
18. Scranton
19. Farmingdale St.
20. St. Mary’s (Md.)
21. Ohio Wesleyan
22. Trinity (Texas)
23. Hartwick
24. Messiah
25. Birmingham-Southern
Others to watch:
R.I. College
Ithaca
Randolph-Macon
Oswego St.
Texas-Dallas
Chris. Newport
Staten Island
Wittenberg
Bethany
Transylvania
Rose-Hulman
St. Norbert
NYU
Coe
Whitworth
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Alumni Perspective - Bart Taylor '10
It was great to catch up with Trinity Basketball alum Bart Taylor '10 recently before he takes off for his new job in Utah. When asked his whereabouts the past couple of years, it's apparent that he's been staying true to the advice of "follow your passion." Bart is still as crazy about basketball today as he was when he was a Tiger fan favorite donning the 70's "stache." This passion has lead him to the life in the NBA. While he's not lacing up his sneakers on game nights anymore, he is gaining tremendous exposure to the inner-workings of NBA organizations and we fully expect Bart to continue to excel in the world of professional basketball. We asked Bart to tell us what his experience has been like since graduating from Trinity...
I graduated from Trinity with a degree in Mathematics, however, I always knew that I was interested in pursuing a job in the sports world after graduation. After my senior season of Trinity basketball, I found a volunteer opportunity for the San Antonio Spurs through a family friend, and although my work with them was limited, it was great to have a small glimpse into how an NBA team is run. This led me to applying for an internship with them, however, I was too inexperienced for the NBA, but they offered me a way to get more experience by taking an internship with their NBA Developmental League affiliate, the Austin Toros. I was thrilled and I could not believe I landed an opportunity to work with a professional basketball team, so I packed my stuff and moved to Austin.
As an intern with the Toros, my duties were not limited to only basketball activities. While some of my responsibilities involved breaking down film for scouting, assisting in player development work outs and helping the coaching staff during games and practices, I was also asked to do the laundry, and help with any of the player's errands. These errands included, taking players to the dentist, driving across town to jump a player's car, among countless other tasks which were conveniently left out of the job description. It was a lot of work and long hours, but being a part of a professional basketball team made it all worth it, and through this experience I was able to get my foot in the door to an opportunity working in the NBA.
The summer after working with the Toros, I returned to San Antonio, and once again, I was able to volunteer in the summer with the Spurs. Thanks to my experience with the Toros, I spent more time working on the court and was able to expand my level of involvement as a volunteer. I assisted with player development workouts and refereed open gym games. Through this experience, not only did I learn I am an awful referee--still probably better than Marshall and the crew that comes to Trinity-- but also, that it takes an amazing amount of commitment, hard work and long hours to earn a spot in the NBA. I was very lucky to be offered a front office internship with the Spurs after all the time I spent volunteering in the summer, and again I readily accepted the position.
As an front office intern, my main responsibilities were to take notes during meetings, develop documents in preparation for the season and file all the scouting reports throughout the year. The position came with long hours and low pay, but the amount of exposure it gave me to the field was priceless. Even as an intern, the staff treats you as a part of the team by keeping you involved in all the meetings and discussions. One of my favorite aspects of my internship was being able to witness how RC Buford, Dennis Lindsey and Danny Ferry build a team. I never thought I would ever have the opportunity to be in the same room as some of the most knowledgeable minds in the field. Although it was not one of my main responsibilities, I was able to be on the court before and after practice, rebounding for player development workouts and learning directly from the coaches. During practice, I also ran the clock, and I learned something new everyday while being on the court observing how Coach Pop runs practice and coaches. The entire year proved to be an incredible experience for me.
I am now on my way to the Salt Lake City to be an intern for the Utah Jazz's front office. It will be a similar role to the one I had this past season for the Spurs, but with a year of experience in the NBA, I have gained some knowledge on how to expand my abilities and grow my role within a front office. I am looking forward to the challenge of being with a new team and helping them build towards an NBA title. I may only have a one year deal with the Jazz, and it may not pay much, but to stay in the NBA and be able to move to a new city and expand my horizons is something I could not pass up. I will still be watching as many Trinity games online as I can, and will try to make as many basketball alumni games as possible because the Trinity basketball family will always be something I care about. My experience at Trinity with the basketball team was the best experience of my life, and I will always value those games and moments I had with those guys. Because of this my teammates and coaches are still my friends, and without them, I don't think I would have been able get to where I am now.
- Bart Taylor '10
I graduated from Trinity with a degree in Mathematics, however, I always knew that I was interested in pursuing a job in the sports world after graduation. After my senior season of Trinity basketball, I found a volunteer opportunity for the San Antonio Spurs through a family friend, and although my work with them was limited, it was great to have a small glimpse into how an NBA team is run. This led me to applying for an internship with them, however, I was too inexperienced for the NBA, but they offered me a way to get more experience by taking an internship with their NBA Developmental League affiliate, the Austin Toros. I was thrilled and I could not believe I landed an opportunity to work with a professional basketball team, so I packed my stuff and moved to Austin.
As an intern with the Toros, my duties were not limited to only basketball activities. While some of my responsibilities involved breaking down film for scouting, assisting in player development work outs and helping the coaching staff during games and practices, I was also asked to do the laundry, and help with any of the player's errands. These errands included, taking players to the dentist, driving across town to jump a player's car, among countless other tasks which were conveniently left out of the job description. It was a lot of work and long hours, but being a part of a professional basketball team made it all worth it, and through this experience I was able to get my foot in the door to an opportunity working in the NBA.
The summer after working with the Toros, I returned to San Antonio, and once again, I was able to volunteer in the summer with the Spurs. Thanks to my experience with the Toros, I spent more time working on the court and was able to expand my level of involvement as a volunteer. I assisted with player development workouts and refereed open gym games. Through this experience, not only did I learn I am an awful referee--still probably better than Marshall and the crew that comes to Trinity-- but also, that it takes an amazing amount of commitment, hard work and long hours to earn a spot in the NBA. I was very lucky to be offered a front office internship with the Spurs after all the time I spent volunteering in the summer, and again I readily accepted the position.
As an front office intern, my main responsibilities were to take notes during meetings, develop documents in preparation for the season and file all the scouting reports throughout the year. The position came with long hours and low pay, but the amount of exposure it gave me to the field was priceless. Even as an intern, the staff treats you as a part of the team by keeping you involved in all the meetings and discussions. One of my favorite aspects of my internship was being able to witness how RC Buford, Dennis Lindsey and Danny Ferry build a team. I never thought I would ever have the opportunity to be in the same room as some of the most knowledgeable minds in the field. Although it was not one of my main responsibilities, I was able to be on the court before and after practice, rebounding for player development workouts and learning directly from the coaches. During practice, I also ran the clock, and I learned something new everyday while being on the court observing how Coach Pop runs practice and coaches. The entire year proved to be an incredible experience for me.
I am now on my way to the Salt Lake City to be an intern for the Utah Jazz's front office. It will be a similar role to the one I had this past season for the Spurs, but with a year of experience in the NBA, I have gained some knowledge on how to expand my abilities and grow my role within a front office. I am looking forward to the challenge of being with a new team and helping them build towards an NBA title. I may only have a one year deal with the Jazz, and it may not pay much, but to stay in the NBA and be able to move to a new city and expand my horizons is something I could not pass up. I will still be watching as many Trinity games online as I can, and will try to make as many basketball alumni games as possible because the Trinity basketball family will always be something I care about. My experience at Trinity with the basketball team was the best experience of my life, and I will always value those games and moments I had with those guys. Because of this my teammates and coaches are still my friends, and without them, I don't think I would have been able get to where I am now.
- Bart Taylor '10
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