2016-17 College of the Canyons Men's Basketball News
Fisher and Team USA Win Gold at 20th World Maccabiah Games
Team USA overcame a fourth quarter deficit to defeat Israel 92-80 in Sunday's gold medal game.
July 17, 2017
Fisher and Team USA to Face Israel in Gold Medal Game at World Maccabiah Games
Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. Israeli time (10 a.m. PDT), Sunday, July 16, at Romema Arena in Haifa, Israel.
July 15, 2017
Fisher Leads Team USA to 3-0 Record, Will Head to Medal Round at Maccabiah Games
Team USA will next face Argentina in the semi-finals on Friday, while awaiting the results between Canada and Israel in the other semi-final matchup.
July 11, 2017
Fisher and Team USA Take Part in Maccabiah Opening Ceremonies, Games Get Underway Sunday
"It was amazing to see all the American athletes emerge through the tunnel into Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium like a sea of red, white and blue." —Howard Fisher, Head Coach, USA Youth Men's Basketball
July 07, 2017
Fisher's Maccabiah Team Arrives in Israel, Tours Jerusalem & Preps for First Game
COC men’s basketball head coach Howard Fisher is currently in Israel coaching the USA Youth Men’s Basketball team during the 20th World Maccabiah Games. The following is the first in a series of journal entries from Fisher sharing his thoughts and experiences throughout the trip.
June 30, 2017
COC Head Coach Howard Fisher Leads Team USA at 20th World Maccabiah Games
The World Maccabiah Games are the world's third largest international sporting event, with over 9,000 total participants representing over 75 nations. The games help to build Jewish pride through the power of sports by generating the emotional intensity, high ideals, and powerful camaraderie of competition.
June 29, 2017
Registration Now Open for 2017 Cougar Basketball Summer Camp
Open to players of all skill levels, each four-day camp session will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and strengthen current skills.
April 24, 2017
Canyons Freshman Michael Kalu Named CCCMBCA All-State Honorable Mention
Kalu, who also earned All-Western State Conference (WSC) First Team Honors, led the Cougars in scoring with 17.6 points per game to rank seventh in the WSC.
March 11, 2017
Three Cougars Earn All-WSC Honors
COC freshman guards Michael Kalu and Jacob Lilley were both First-Team selections, while sophomore forward Chris Collins received Honorable Mention status.
February 27, 2017
Canyons Concludes Season With 71-66 Loss to West L.A.
COC freshman Jason Horosny scored 14 points and recorded six rebounds coming off the bench for the Cougars.
February 20, 2017
Cougars Rush Back for 80-65 Home Win vs. Santa Monica
COC sophomore Garrett Mike and freshman Michael Kalu led the way for the Cougars scoring 24 and 21 points, respectively.
February 13, 2017
Canyons to Host 'Gold Rush' in Cougar Cage
The first 75 fans in attendance at the Cougar Cage on Saturday will receive a FREE COC men’s basketball GOLD RUSH T-shirt.
February 10, 2017
Canyons Claws Back vs. Pierce, Falls 83-80 in OT
COC freshman guard Michael Kalu was the high man for the Cougars, finishing the game with 18 points on a 7-of-15 shooting night.
February 09, 2017
Cougars Defeated 91-79 by Visiting Bakersfield College
COC sophomore center Chris Collins finished the game with 22 points and four rebounds.
January 28, 2017
Canyons Opens WSC Schedule, Takes Streak to Six Games vs. L.A. Pierce
COC freshman guard Jacob Lilley led all scorers with 17 points on a 6-of-9 shooting night. He also had seven boards and four assists.
January 23, 2017
Canyons Gets Fifth Straight with Trip to L.A. Harbor
The victory brings Canyons (10-10) above the .500 mark for the first time this season. COC has now won six of its last seven games.
January 17, 2017