Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, February 11
Fort Collins, CO
1 p.m. PT
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Fresno State is seeking its first win over Colorado State in Fort Collins since 1994.
Game 25: Fresno State (14-10, 6-6 MW) at Colorado State (16-9, 8-4 MW)
February 11, 2017 -- 1 p.m. PT -- Fort Collins, Colo. (Moby Arena)
TV/Online: ESPN3/WatchESPN (Trey Bender/Blaine Fowler)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN Radio (Paul Loeffler/Marc Q. Jones)
Series History: Colorado State leads 16-15 (overall) & 12-2 (games played in Fort Collins)
Record vs. Colorado State in Terry Era: 4-7 (overall) • 0-3 (games played in Fort Collins)
Last Meeting: Fresno State 78, Colorado State 57 (Jan. 11, 2017 • Fresno, Calif.)
Last Meeting in Fort Collins: Colorado State 80, Fresno State 57 (Jan. 31, 2015 • Fort Collins, Colo.)
Next Up: vs. San Jose State (2/15/17 • 7 p.m. PT); vs. New Mexico (2/18/17 • 3 p.m. PT)
Opening Tip
• Fresno State is seeking its first win over CSU in Fort Collins since 1994.
• Fresno State has won 14 of its last 17 games in its next game after a loss.
• Fresno State junior guard Jahmel Taylor is 10th in the nation in 3-point shooting (65-for-141, 46.1 percent).
• Fresno State redshirt junior guard Jaron Hopkins is 17th in the nation in steals per game (2.17 spg).
• Fresno State ranks 12th in the nation in steals per game (8.6 spg).
• Fresno State is playing its first game since its first-ever quadruple overtime game in program history (at Wyoming, Feb. 8, 2017).
Bulldog Bones
• By winning the 2016 Mountain West Basketball Championship, Fresno State earned its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2001.
• This season, Fresno State was picked to finish fourth in the Mountain West by the league's media in a preseason poll in mid-October.
• Before the 2015-16 season, Fresno State was picked to finish fifth in a preseason poll. The Bulldogs went on to win the 2016 MW Championship and earn the MW's automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.
'Dogs visit Rams in Saturday matinee
Fresno State (14-10, 6-6 Mountain West) will play at third-place Colorado State (16-9, 8-4 MW) on Saturday at 1 p.m. PT inside Moby Arena. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3 and 940 AM ESPN Radio. Fresno State is currently tied for fifth place in the conference standings, while CSU is just a half game back of the MW lead. Fresno State returns home for a two-game homestand next week. The Bulldogs host SJSU on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. PT and New Mexico on Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. PT. Single-game tickets for all Fresno State men's basketball home games are available starting at $10 (Feb. 15) and $15 (Feb. 18 and March 4) through the Save Mart Center Box Office and www.ticketmaster.com.
Wainwright Turns 70 on Saturday
Fresno State associate head coach Jerry Wainwright will celebrate his 70th birthday on Saturday. Wainwright, a 16-year Division I head coaching veteran, is in his third season on head coach Rodney Terry's staff.
About the Colorado State Rams
The Colorado State Rams are 16-9 this season, with 8-4 record in conference play. The Rams are led by Gian Clavell (18.6 ppg/6.4 rpg) and Emmanuel Obogbo (14.0 ppg/10.9 rpg). While Fresno State has won the last three games in the series, the 'Dogs are seeking in their first win in Fort Collins since 1994. CSU leads the all-time series 16-15 (12-2 in Fort Collins).
Deshon Taylor emerging as dual threat
• Since being inserted into the Bulldogs' starting line-up on Jan. 14, Fresno State redshirt sophomore guard Deshon Taylor has averaged 21.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game (seven games).
• As a starter, Deshon Taylor has also shot 87.2 percent at the free throw line (68-for-78 FT), compared to 76.7 percent (23-30 FT) as a reserve.
• In the first 17 games of the season (no starts), Deshon Taylor averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
• Deshon Taylor made 37.7 percent (26-for-69 FGA) and 28.9 percent (13-for-45 3FGA) in his first 17 games (as a reserve), while shooting 44.9 percent (35-for-78 FGA) and 36.8 percent (14-for-38 3FGA) in the last seven games (as a starter) for increases of 7.2 percent (FGA) and 7.9 percent (3FGA) since joining the starting line-up on Jan. 14.
• Taylor scored a career-high 32 points, including a 17-for-18 clip at the free throw line, in a quadruple overtime game at Wyoming on Feb. 8. His 17 free throws set a school record for most free throws made in a game.
Jahmel Taylor: An elite 3-point shooter
Fresno State junior guard Jahmel Taylor is 10th in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (65-for-141, 46.1 percent). He has made at least one 3-pointer in 22 of 24 games this season and at least one 3-pointer in 31 of his last 34 games played. Taylor has 16 games this season with multiple 3-pointers, including nine games with four or more 3-pointers. He made 11 consecutive 3-pointers in a three-game span in December, which was four shy of tying the national record of 15. Also, Taylor is 53rd in the nation in total 3-point field goals made (65) and ranks 61st in the nation in 3-point field goals made per game (2.71).
Hopkins surging as dynamic defender
Fresno State redshirt junior guard Jaron Hopkins has established himself as one of the premier defenders in the nation, especially in the West region, for disrupting passing lanes and scoring in transition. Hopkins has averaged a team-best 13.0 points, while also adding 5.5 rebounds, a team-high 3.7 assists and 2.2 steals per game. Hopkins, who played his first two seasons at Colorado, has played in all 24 games this season, with 18 starts.
Watson soars to 19th on all-time scoring list
Bulldogs' senior guard/forward Paul Watson - the 2013-14 Mountain West Freshman of the Year - gives Fresno State a versatile option on the wing and the post. Watson has played both positions during his career, primarily on the wing. Watson has 1,279 career points to rank 19th on the program's all-time scoring list and currently sits 18 points away from tying Chris Herren (1996-99) for 18th (1,297 career points).
Terry climbing Bulldogs' all-time wins list
In his sixth season at Fresno State, head coach Rodney Terry has 99 wins, which ranks fourth on the Bulldogs' all-time head coaching wins list. He is five wins away from tying Jerry Tarkanian (1995-2002), who officially had 104 career wins, for third on the all-time wins list. Terry is the 18th head coach in program history and the fifth Fresno State head coach to coach at least 180 games (193 career games).
On the road
• Fresno State has won eight of its last 16 true road games.
• Fresno State is 2-1 in overtime this season (all three road games).
• 10 of Fresno State's 12 road games this season have been decided by nine points or fewer (all four road wins by five points or fewer).
Key situations to watch
• Fresno State has won 15 of its last 21 games when playing a MW team.
• Fresno State has won 13 of its last 16 single possession games.
• Fresno State has won 11 of its last 13 games against MW opponents in games decided by a single possession (three points or fewer).
• Fresno State has won 10 of its last 14 games decided by five points or less.
• Fresno State has won 18 of its last 24 games decided by five points or less.
• Fresno State has won 43 of its last 46 games when leading at halftime.
• Fresno State has won 37 of its last 39 games when leading with five minutes remaining in the second half.
• Fresno State has won 25 of its last 26 games when converting at least 50 percent of its field goal attempts.
• Fresno State is 2-1 this season in overtime games (2-0 in single overtime games / 0-1 in quadruple overtime game).
Notable tidbits about 80
• Fresno State has scored 80 or more points eight times this season.
• Fresno State has won 23 of its last 25 games when scoring 80 or more points.
• Fresno State scored 80 or more points in 12 games last season and the 'Dogs scored 80 or more points three times during the 2014-15 season.
• Fresno State is 32-4 when scoring 80 or more points since Terry's arrival in 2011 and 26-3 in those games since the start of the 2013-14 season.
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
February 11, 2017 -- 1 p.m. PT -- Fort Collins, Colo. (Moby Arena)
TV/Online: ESPN3/WatchESPN (Trey Bender/Blaine Fowler)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN Radio (Paul Loeffler/Marc Q. Jones)
Series History: Colorado State leads 16-15 (overall) & 12-2 (games played in Fort Collins)
Record vs. Colorado State in Terry Era: 4-7 (overall) • 0-3 (games played in Fort Collins)
Last Meeting: Fresno State 78, Colorado State 57 (Jan. 11, 2017 • Fresno, Calif.)
Last Meeting in Fort Collins: Colorado State 80, Fresno State 57 (Jan. 31, 2015 • Fort Collins, Colo.)
Next Up: vs. San Jose State (2/15/17 • 7 p.m. PT); vs. New Mexico (2/18/17 • 3 p.m. PT)
Opening Tip
• Fresno State is seeking its first win over CSU in Fort Collins since 1994.
• Fresno State has won 14 of its last 17 games in its next game after a loss.
• Fresno State junior guard Jahmel Taylor is 10th in the nation in 3-point shooting (65-for-141, 46.1 percent).
• Fresno State redshirt junior guard Jaron Hopkins is 17th in the nation in steals per game (2.17 spg).
• Fresno State ranks 12th in the nation in steals per game (8.6 spg).
• Fresno State is playing its first game since its first-ever quadruple overtime game in program history (at Wyoming, Feb. 8, 2017).
Bulldog Bones
• By winning the 2016 Mountain West Basketball Championship, Fresno State earned its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2001.
• This season, Fresno State was picked to finish fourth in the Mountain West by the league's media in a preseason poll in mid-October.
• Before the 2015-16 season, Fresno State was picked to finish fifth in a preseason poll. The Bulldogs went on to win the 2016 MW Championship and earn the MW's automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.
'Dogs visit Rams in Saturday matinee
Fresno State (14-10, 6-6 Mountain West) will play at third-place Colorado State (16-9, 8-4 MW) on Saturday at 1 p.m. PT inside Moby Arena. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3 and 940 AM ESPN Radio. Fresno State is currently tied for fifth place in the conference standings, while CSU is just a half game back of the MW lead. Fresno State returns home for a two-game homestand next week. The Bulldogs host SJSU on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. PT and New Mexico on Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. PT. Single-game tickets for all Fresno State men's basketball home games are available starting at $10 (Feb. 15) and $15 (Feb. 18 and March 4) through the Save Mart Center Box Office and www.ticketmaster.com.
Wainwright Turns 70 on Saturday
Fresno State associate head coach Jerry Wainwright will celebrate his 70th birthday on Saturday. Wainwright, a 16-year Division I head coaching veteran, is in his third season on head coach Rodney Terry's staff.
About the Colorado State Rams
The Colorado State Rams are 16-9 this season, with 8-4 record in conference play. The Rams are led by Gian Clavell (18.6 ppg/6.4 rpg) and Emmanuel Obogbo (14.0 ppg/10.9 rpg). While Fresno State has won the last three games in the series, the 'Dogs are seeking in their first win in Fort Collins since 1994. CSU leads the all-time series 16-15 (12-2 in Fort Collins).
Deshon Taylor emerging as dual threat
• Since being inserted into the Bulldogs' starting line-up on Jan. 14, Fresno State redshirt sophomore guard Deshon Taylor has averaged 21.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game (seven games).
• As a starter, Deshon Taylor has also shot 87.2 percent at the free throw line (68-for-78 FT), compared to 76.7 percent (23-30 FT) as a reserve.
• In the first 17 games of the season (no starts), Deshon Taylor averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
• Deshon Taylor made 37.7 percent (26-for-69 FGA) and 28.9 percent (13-for-45 3FGA) in his first 17 games (as a reserve), while shooting 44.9 percent (35-for-78 FGA) and 36.8 percent (14-for-38 3FGA) in the last seven games (as a starter) for increases of 7.2 percent (FGA) and 7.9 percent (3FGA) since joining the starting line-up on Jan. 14.
• Taylor scored a career-high 32 points, including a 17-for-18 clip at the free throw line, in a quadruple overtime game at Wyoming on Feb. 8. His 17 free throws set a school record for most free throws made in a game.
Jahmel Taylor: An elite 3-point shooter
Fresno State junior guard Jahmel Taylor is 10th in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (65-for-141, 46.1 percent). He has made at least one 3-pointer in 22 of 24 games this season and at least one 3-pointer in 31 of his last 34 games played. Taylor has 16 games this season with multiple 3-pointers, including nine games with four or more 3-pointers. He made 11 consecutive 3-pointers in a three-game span in December, which was four shy of tying the national record of 15. Also, Taylor is 53rd in the nation in total 3-point field goals made (65) and ranks 61st in the nation in 3-point field goals made per game (2.71).
Hopkins surging as dynamic defender
Fresno State redshirt junior guard Jaron Hopkins has established himself as one of the premier defenders in the nation, especially in the West region, for disrupting passing lanes and scoring in transition. Hopkins has averaged a team-best 13.0 points, while also adding 5.5 rebounds, a team-high 3.7 assists and 2.2 steals per game. Hopkins, who played his first two seasons at Colorado, has played in all 24 games this season, with 18 starts.
Watson soars to 19th on all-time scoring list
Bulldogs' senior guard/forward Paul Watson - the 2013-14 Mountain West Freshman of the Year - gives Fresno State a versatile option on the wing and the post. Watson has played both positions during his career, primarily on the wing. Watson has 1,279 career points to rank 19th on the program's all-time scoring list and currently sits 18 points away from tying Chris Herren (1996-99) for 18th (1,297 career points).
Terry climbing Bulldogs' all-time wins list
In his sixth season at Fresno State, head coach Rodney Terry has 99 wins, which ranks fourth on the Bulldogs' all-time head coaching wins list. He is five wins away from tying Jerry Tarkanian (1995-2002), who officially had 104 career wins, for third on the all-time wins list. Terry is the 18th head coach in program history and the fifth Fresno State head coach to coach at least 180 games (193 career games).
On the road
• Fresno State has won eight of its last 16 true road games.
• Fresno State is 2-1 in overtime this season (all three road games).
• 10 of Fresno State's 12 road games this season have been decided by nine points or fewer (all four road wins by five points or fewer).
Key situations to watch
• Fresno State has won 15 of its last 21 games when playing a MW team.
• Fresno State has won 13 of its last 16 single possession games.
• Fresno State has won 11 of its last 13 games against MW opponents in games decided by a single possession (three points or fewer).
• Fresno State has won 10 of its last 14 games decided by five points or less.
• Fresno State has won 18 of its last 24 games decided by five points or less.
• Fresno State has won 43 of its last 46 games when leading at halftime.
• Fresno State has won 37 of its last 39 games when leading with five minutes remaining in the second half.
• Fresno State has won 25 of its last 26 games when converting at least 50 percent of its field goal attempts.
• Fresno State is 2-1 this season in overtime games (2-0 in single overtime games / 0-1 in quadruple overtime game).
Notable tidbits about 80
• Fresno State has scored 80 or more points eight times this season.
• Fresno State has won 23 of its last 25 games when scoring 80 or more points.
• Fresno State scored 80 or more points in 12 games last season and the 'Dogs scored 80 or more points three times during the 2014-15 season.
• Fresno State is 32-4 when scoring 80 or more points since Terry's arrival in 2011 and 26-3 in those games since the start of the 2013-14 season.
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
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