![]() ![]() He is the fifth Suns rookie to score 1,000 points, joining Alvan Adams, Walter Davis, Michael Finley and Amar’e Stoudemire. Only Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James reached the 1,000-point mark at a younger age. Suns G Devin Booker surpassed the 1,000-point mark at 19 years, 162 days. It’s interesting, and it probably should be discussed.”. “I’m not philosophizing about what’s going on in the NBA today it just gets me in trouble. NOTES: Sacramento coach George Karl on the idea of resting players with his team long since eliminated from playoff contention. I’ve thought and envisioned that shot plenty of times, and for it not to go in is disappointing.” “I feel like (making that shot) is what’s expected of me,” said Booker, who was 8-for-20 from the field and played 21 minutes in the second half with four fouls. “This campaign will not only enhance our ability to provide championship experiences for our dedicated student-athletes and the Red Wave - but, perhaps most importantly, it will ensure that Fresno State, with our storied tradition of athletic success, is positioned to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics nationally while further shining a bright light on the entire Central Valley region we so proudly serve.”Īccording to the master plan, improvements to the football stadium would include a new hydrotherapy room in the Duncan building exclusively used by the football team, a new 10-meter dive tower and video board at the aquatics center, spectator decks at the softball and baseball stadiums, and a new roof at the equestrian center to provide shade and weather protection.Gay hit a 12-foot jumper on the next Sacramento possession and finished a Ben McLemore steal with a dunk to restore the Kings’ lead to 98-92 with 2:12 to go.Ī 3-pointer by Teletovic and two free throws by Leuer got Phoenix back within 101-99, but Booker missed a 14-footer with a chance to tie, and two free throws each by James Anderson and Quincy Acy gave the Kings enough room to win. To complete all of the much-needed facilities enhancements identified in this master plan, it will take a significant investment from everyone associated with our university,” Tumey says. “Ascension to the level we envision requires regional investment. Watch: Fresno State Wants to Elevate Its GameĪthletics director Terry Tumey said in the news release that the Bulldogs’ success will depend on community support. “This type of investment in Fresno State’s future opens the doors to limitless opportunities for the university, on and off the court, as well as our entire region.” “The extent of our facilities upgrades is dependent upon securing the necessary funding,” Jiménez-Sandoval says. The university says it is exploring several “innovative” sources of funding, including private support, to bankroll the proposed athletics facilities modernization. Related Story: Backers of Sales Tax for Fresno State Prep for Second Ballot Try Funding to Include Private Support The new Measure E is projected to raise $1.4 billion, which would be divided into one-third for athletics ($462 million) and two-thirds for academics ($938 million). Voters rejected the first Measure E in November’s election. 25%, 25-year sales tax to benefit Fresno State academics and athletics. The university’s announcement comes as local developer Richard Spencer and others are gearing up a campaign to convince Fresno County voters to approve a. The 23-page Fresno Athletic Masterplan prepared by the Bulldog Foundation creates three areas for improvements: the Stadium District with the football stadium, Duncan Athletic Building, Ricchiuti Weight Room and Academic Center, and Baseball Clubhouse the Cedar District with tennis clubhouse, softball and baseball stadiums, aquatics center, and track and soccer team facilities and the Save Mart Center and Horse Centers with the Save Mart Center and equestrian arena. In addition, our teams are the gateway to national and international brand recognition.” ![]() Just as our winning teams fuel passion and pride in our fan base, they also fuel interest in future students near and far, giving them a pathway to become familiar with the university. “For over a century, Fresno State athletics has rallied the Valley, uniting people from all walks of life behind a common cause and generating excitement about our university. “The time is now,” Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval said in a news release about the Elevate Campaign. This type of investment in Fresno State’s future opens the doors to limitless opportunities for the university, on and off the court, as well as our entire region.” - Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval “The extent of our facilities upgrades is dependent upon securing the necessary funding.
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