2009-10 Men's Basketball News

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Mitchell Competes for Washington Generals against Harlem Globetrotters
Mitchell Competes for Washington Generals against Harlem Globetrotters

SALEM, ORE. -- Former Willamette University men's basketball player Cameron Mitchell '10 (Post, Portland, OR/Grant HS) is competing for the Washington Generals against the Harlem Globetrotters in a series of games in Mexico. The six-game trip will end on Sunday (Aug 1) with a game at the Domo de la Feria in Leon, located on the Baja Peninsula.

Bearcats Announce Men's Basketball Recruiting Class for 2010-11
Bearcats Announce Men's Basketball Recruiting Class for 2010-11

SALEM, ORE. -- Head Coach Kip Ioane of the Willamette University men's basketball team has announced the incoming recruiting class for Bearcat Hoop in 2010-11. The list of recruits includes six freshmen and one transfer.

Former Bearcat Mitchell is Chosen NABL Co-Player of the Month
Former Bearcat Mitchell is Chosen NABL Co-Player of the Month

SALEM, ORE. -- Former Willamette University men's basketball player Cameron Mitchell (Sr., Post, Portland, OR/Grant HS/Univ. of Redlands) has been named National Athletic Basketball League (NABL) Co-Player of the Month for April. Mitchell, who is playing with the Salem Stampede while completing his Willamette degree, was chosen for the award, along with Mac Hopson of the Portland Showtime.

Mitchell Chosen for J.H. Booth Award
Mitchell Chosen for J.H. Booth Award

SALEM, ORE. -- Senior men's basketball post Cameron Mitchell (Portland, OR/Grant HS/Univ. of Redlands) was chosen for the annual J.H. Booth Award as part of the Willamette University Athletic Awards Night on Monday, May 3.

Bearcat Basketball Players Assist at Special Olympics Event
Bearcat Basketball Players Assist at Special Olympics Event

SALEM, ORE. -- Members of the Willamette University men's basketball team, led by captains Robbie Kunke (Jr., Wing, Clackamas, OR/Clackamas HS) and Ryan Meehan (Jr., Wing, Beaverton, OR/Beaverton HS), volunteered their time at the Salem Special Olympics basketball tournament on Saturday, April 3. The tournament was held in the Sparks Center on the Willamette campus.

Mitchell Signs with Salem Stampede of the NABL
Mitchell Signs with Salem Stampede of the NABL

SALEM, ORE. -- Former Willamette University men's basketball player Cameron Mitchell (Sr., Post, 6'7

Mitchell Named All-West Region and Chosen as a Finalist for the Jostens Trophy
Mitchell Named All-West Region and Chosen as a Finalist for the Jostens Trophy

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University men's basketball senior post Cameron Mitchell (Portland, OR/Grant HS/Univ. of Redlands) has been named All-West Region by two organizations for his outstanding play during the 2009-10 season. He also was a finalist for the prestigious Jostens Trophy given each year to the top NCAA Division III player according to athletic accomplishments, community service and academic success.

Mitchell Repeats as First Team All-NWC Selection
Mitchell Repeats as First Team All-NWC Selection

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior post Cameron Mitchell (Portland, OR/Grant HS/Univ. of Redlands) has been named First Team All-Northwest Conference for the second season in a row. Mitchell led the NWC in scoring and rebounding. He averaged 21.1 points and 12.5 rebounds per game.

Mitchell Reaches 1,200 Points as Bearcats Outscore Boxers, 95-86
Mitchell Reaches 1,200 Points as Bearcats Outscore Boxers, 95-86

SALEM, ORE. -- Cameron Mitchell (Sr., Post, Portland, OR/Grant HS/Univ. of Redlands) fouled out with 2:57 left in his final basketball game for Willamette University on Saturday, Feb. 20, but not until he scored 23 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and earned four assists. Mitchell's efforts led Willamette to a 95-86 victory at Cone Field House over visiting Pacific University.

Bearcat Hoop Game Night: Willamette Concludes Season against Lutes and Boxers
Bearcat Hoop Game Night: Willamette Concludes Season against Lutes and Boxers

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's basketball team will conclude the 2009-10 season with a pair of Northwest Conference games this weekend, as the Bearcats take on Pacific Lutheran University on the road and Pacific University at home. WU will begin the weekend by battling PLU in Tacoma, Wash., on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. (PST). The Bearcats will close out the season on Saturday, Feb. 20 by hosting Pacific at 8 p.m. at Cone Field House.

Willamette Finishes Strong to Pull Away from PLU, 80-58
Willamette Finishes Strong to Pull Away from PLU, 80-58

TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University built a big first-half lead, but saw the lead reduced to three points with 8:43 left, before the Bearcats closed the game with a 28-9 run to rout Pacific Lutheran University, 80-58, on Friday, Feb. 19 at Olson Auditorium. WU upped its record to 8-16 overall, 5-10 in the NWC, while PLU fell to 8-14 overall, including 6-9 in the NWC. The Lutes have lost six consecutive games.

Mitchell Repeats as NWC Student-Athlete of the Week
Mitchell Repeats as NWC Student-Athlete of the Week

SALEM, ORE. -- Cameron Mitchell (Sr., Post, Portland, OR/Grant HS/Univ. of Redlands) of Willamette University has been chosen Northwest Conference Men's Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week for the second week in a row. It is the fourth time he has been named NWC Student-Athlete of the Week this season. He also received the honor on Dec. 15, Jan. 5 and Feb. 9.

George Fox Rallies Past Bearcats, 89-81
George Fox Rallies Past Bearcats, 89-81

SALEM, ORE. -- George Fox University rallied from a 40-31 halftime deficit to defeat Willamette University, 89-81, in a Northwest Conference game at Cone Field House on Friday, Feb. 12. George Fox moved to 11-11 overall, 8-5 in the Northwest Conference. Willamette fell to 7-16 overall, 4-10 in the NWC. The loss ended Willamette's three-game winning streak.

Bearcat Hoop Game Night: WU Set to Host Bruins
Bearcat Hoop Game Night: WU Set to Host Bruins

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will host George Fox University in a Northwest Conference men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 12 at Cone Field House. Game time is set for 6 p.m. (PST) with the women's game to follow at 8 p.m.

Bearcat Hoop Game Night: Willamette to Meet Pioneers in Portland
Bearcat Hoop Game Night: Willamette to Meet Pioneers in Portland

SALEM, ORE. -- Following two consecutive Northwest Conference wins, the Willamette University men's basketball team will travel to Portland, Ore., on Tuesday, Feb. 9 to take on Lewis & Clark College in an NWC game at 6 p.m. (PST). The game will be followed by the women's basketball game between Willamette and L&C at 8 p.m.

Mitchell Chosen NWC Student-Athlete of the Week
Mitchell Chosen NWC Student-Athlete of the Week

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior post Cameron Mitchell (Portland, OR/Grant HS/Univ. of Redlands) has been named Northwest Conference Men's Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts in victories by the Bearcats over the University of Puget Sound and Linfield College last week. Mitchell averaged 26.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.