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City College Knights men's basketball team

Charlens’ 300th victory closes out regular season for City College Knights

City College celebrates a milestone win for its coach and a win that could sneak the Knights into the playoffs.
Sonny Garibay, Sports Editor February 23, 2019

The San Diego City College men’s basketball team dominated a physical game against Imperial Valley College, winning 112-84 on Friday night.  With the win, coach Mitch Charlens achieved his 300th...

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Trevor Drake

Young Knights seek another state final run

A look at the goals and challenges ahead for the men's basketball team
Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor November 2, 2018
Finishing as state runners-up with a 33-3 record would be considered a successful season by most standards. But for San Diego City College men’s basketball team, there is still a lingering feeling of maybe having been able to do more.
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The 2017 Knights mens basketball team are the first in San Diego history to win the state championship.

Knights men’s basketball team ends charmed season with state championship win

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor March 23, 2017

You may have missed it, and if you did I am truly sorry for you, but your City College Knights men’s basketball team just made history in a most epic fashion. On Sunday, March 12, the Knights put...

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Knights celebrating after victory over Fullerton College - Courtesy CCCAA

Knights make history, win state championship!

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor March 12, 2017

With just over four seconds remaining, Knights sophomore guard, Darien McClain was given a chance to win the game for his team with one shot. Driving the full length of the court, McClain did just that...

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Knights sophomore center, Alex Wilbourn, celebrates the Knights moving on to the state championship, this Sunday, March 12 at 1 p.m.

Knights in state championship for first time in history

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor March 11, 2017

San Diego City College is headed to the junior college basketball state championship for the first time in the school’s 100 year existence, to face the Fullerton College Hornets on Sunday, March 12...

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Coach Mitch Charles celebrates as the Knights are in the state quarter-finals on March 4 at Harry West Gym. 

Knight’s men’s hoops headed to the Elite 8

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor March 5, 2017

The San Diego City College Knights men’s basketball team’s historic season continued Saturday, March 4, as they dismantled the Riverside City College Tigers 113-81 to advance to the state championship...

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Knights sophomore, 6'11" No. 13, Alex Wilbourn drives past the Mounties freshman guard, Josh Johnson. The Knights victory moves them on to the next round of the CCCAA playoffs next Saturday, Mar. 4 against Riverside at Harry West Gym.

Knights take down Mounties, advance to Regional Finals

Gabe Rivera February 26, 2017

The San Diego City College Knights advanced to the third round of the California Community College Athletic Association men’s basketball playoffs by eliminating the Mount San Antonio College Mounties...

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Knight sophomore guard  Taylor Nelson was selected  the top conference player of the year and made the All-State Honors team. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Knight voted league’s Player of the Year

Luisa Sausedo March 11, 2016

The Pacific Coast Athletic Conference South gave Knights' sophomore guard Taylor Nelson and his coach, Mitch Charlens, top honors as the men's basketball season came to an end. Nelson was named the...

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San DIego City College basketball team defeats Soutweestern Jaguars 93-68  wining its 5th  game streak  on Feb. 3 at San Diego City College West Gymnasium. Photo Credit:Celia Jimenez

Knights Punish Southwestern

Basketball team is 4-0 in Pacific Coast Athletic Conference
Luisa Sausedo February 5, 2016

The City College men's basketball team triumphed over the Southwestern Jaguars 93-68 Wednesday night at Harry West Gymnasium. The Knights advanced their overall record to 18-7 and 4-0 in the Pacific Coast...

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Leading the Knights down court

Men's basketball Head Coach Mitch Charlens keeps the Knights winning for more than a decade
Franchesca Walker January 16, 2016
Men's basketball Head Coach Mitch Charlens keeps the Knights winning for more than a decade
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Knights prevail over Pirates

Team starts off strong but is unable to win tournament
Denise White December 2, 2015
Team starts off strong but is unable to win tournament
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The San Diego City College Knights men’s basketball team started their season off with a bang beating the Citrus Owls, 80-65, on Nov. 4. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Knights on the court

Knights fly by Owls in season opener
Denise White November 11, 2015
Knights fly by Owls in season opener
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