Lackluster season for men’s basketball buoyed by player accolades
Julia Kolman, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2019
De Anza College’s men’s basketball team concluded their season on Feb. 22 with an overall score of 11-17 and several individual accolades. Head coach Jason Damjanovic said the team made improvements individually and collectively, also adding that several players stepped up to lead, including some fr...
Men’s basketball conclude season with a bang
Yami Sun, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2019
De Anza College’s men’s basketball team closed their season with a 93-89 win over Hartnell College Feb. 22, improving the Dons’ final record to 17-11. The starters contributed a hefty 79 points, led by forward Ajay Singh, 20, finance major, who ended the game with 29 points himself. Point guard Darien Davis, 20, communications major, contributed 25 p...
Losing Streak Over As Men’s Basketball Pull Off Huge Win
Gabriel Barrenechea, Sports Editor
March 2, 2019
De Anza College’s men’s basketball came up with a big win against San Jose City College Feb. 20, winning 95-81. The Dons faced a lot of struggles this season but showed no signs of losing this time around. Dominic Simpkins, 18, communications major, was the main factor in getting the win, pulling u...
Heavy loss to men’s basketball despite high point contributions
Gabriel Barrenechea, Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
De Anza College men's basketball took a tough loss against Gavilan College Feb. 22, losing 99-73. It was a close game in the first half as the score went back and forth, until Gavilan went on a scoring rampage in the second half. Dominic Simpkins, 18, communications major, dropped a career-high 31...
Men’s basketball fighting uphill battle to make playoffs
Julia Kolman, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
De Anza College Men’s Basketball team approaches prospective playoffs with a score of 0-3 in the league as of Jan. 18. Despite the team’s current standing of 8-11, head coach Jason Damjanovik remains upbeat thanks to a prosperous preseason and the strong forms of several key players.    â...
Men’s basketball wins first home game against West Hills
Yami Sun, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2018
The De Anza Dons’ first home win of the season against West Hills Coalinga on Nov. 24, solidified their strong start to the season, moving to a 3-1 record and leading the State in scoring at 93.5 points per game. “I felt like I played good," said center Ajay Singh. "I was attacking the basket...
