Game Date: Oct 14th, 2049

Dominican Univ. of California

Team: Dominican Univ. of California Penguins [ID #564]

Location: San Rafael, CA (West)

Conference: I.1 [Division 1]

President: gards710
          [since May 17th 2020 | last seen January 13th 2026]

Coach: Matt Turner

Arena: Conlan Center

Rank: #7

Rating: 813.17 - Overall Position: #2

Fan Mood: 135.06

Alumni Mood: 317.70

Prestige: 408

Team Notes:

• Oct 12 2049: Keith Bryant was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Oct 12 2049: Assistant coach Peter Chin was let go.
• Oct 07 2049: Head coach Darren Cahill was inducted into the team Hall of Fame.
• Jun 29 2049: Frank Reardon was drafted round #1, pick #3 by Charlotte.
• Apr 05 2049: Peter Chin was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Apr 05 2049: Assistant coach Toren Doherty was let go.
• Apr 05 2049: Toren Doherty was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Apr 05 2049: Matt Turner was appointed as the new head coach.
• Apr 05 2049: Darren Cahill was fired as head coach.
• Mar 14 2049: Made the national tournament field.

Record:

Wins: 0 Losses: 0 Pct: .000     Conf Wins: 0 Conf Losses: 0 Conf Pct: .000     Last10: 0-0 Streak: -

Pts Ave: 0.0 - 0.0     Pts Diff: 0.0     Team Power Index: 144.4

Press Releases:

Apr 05 2049: Final Checkup Complete: “Doc” Cahill Prescribes His Last Timeout At Dominican - by gards710 on January 8th, 2026

After 25 seasons on the sideline, Darren “Doc” Cahill has announced his retirement as head coach of the Dominican University of California Penguins, closing one of the most impactful eras in program history.

"I could not be more grateful to the people here at Dominican for the opportunity of a lifetime, to trust me to care for this program on and off the court," started Cahill. "I had the privilege of coaching at the premier program in the Hardwood Basketball universe, working alongside people who make this place truly special. I'm grateful for every practice, every lesson, every relationship."

Cahill boosted Dominican’s sustained excellence, finishing with a 745–302 career record (.712), a 448–242 conference mark (.649), three conference championships (41-20 for .672), three conference playoff titles (45-21 for .682), and two national tournament championships in 2038 and 2048. His teams were renowned for running some of the most efficient offenses in the game, blending creativity, pace, and ruthless execution.

But Doc was never just about the numbers on the chart.

“Doc saw more in me than I saw in myself,” said two-time All-American and DUCA HOF'er Bill Marshall (’36). “He knew when to push, when to listen, and when to remind you who you could be.”

Added 2038 national champion DUCA HOF'er Berry Ford (’40), “You didn’t just play for Coach Cahill. You grew under him. The lessons stayed long after the wins."

Like any great Penguin, he believed in staying the course, weathering the cold stretches, and thriving together. His players didn’t just improve - they matured, learned responsibility, and left Dominican prepared for life beyond basketball. His influence will endure far beyond the final buzzer.


Nov 18 2048: 2049 Penguins Get D1RT-y to Avoid Championship Hangover - by gards710 on November 28th, 2025

The squeaks of shoes on the hardwood and the swishes of basketballs going through hoops were back, sounding through the Conlan Center. But this time, there was a seasoned calmness to the summer practices at the Dominican University of California in San Rafael.

Yes, the Dominican University of California Penguins had won their second Division 1 national championship and were as proud as an emperor penguin could be. Even when ruling from the roost, this program never rests on its laurels. With three All-Tournament selections returning in Frank "The Trash Man" Reardon, Les "The Alien" Collins, and Mauricio "Mountain Dew" Mata, the program was on the lookout for an additional challenge. And that came in the form of the Division 1 Rivals Tournament (D1RT), the first time the Penguins have played in a rivalry tournament in almost 30 seasons.

The D1RT annually accumulates the best talent in Division 1, and puts them in groups of similarly-talented teams. And the Penguins were put in the Soil and Soul Shootout group with New England-powerhouse LL2 Massachussetts Maritime Academy and up-and-coming programs Illinois Springfield and District of Columbia. The Penguins went 2-1, with the loss coming to the strong MMA team on the road and the two wins at home (also thanks to injuries to key players for the other teams), to seemingly win the group on point differential over MMA and Illinois Springfield. It was a great experience and fun to experience for the first time.

"Usually, we have taken the non-conference portion of the schedule to let our younger players get more experience," said head coach Darren "Doc" Cahill. "But we felt this group needed that challenge brought forth to them. It was a good, fun group of teams."

When asked whether they would continue to play in the D1RT, Cahill said they had not decided yet. But the rest of non-conference has gone about as expected, going undefeated in those games (with one more game to go against rival Oakland City).

The returners are loaded with a lot of experience, not just with Reardon, Collins, and Mata, but 7-footer Juan Manuel Pizarro and 6'11" Phil Patterson step into the starting lineup, increasing the size of the lineup tremendously, while Rich "Glory Days" Hayes and Eric Means lead the bench unit. The bench unit also adds 5-star redshirt freshman Damon Kaye, and fellow redshirt freshmen Reggie Gill and Eddie Buchanan. Kaye appears to be an explosive force on offense, already notching a couple 30+ point games in his career, while Gill is a specialized 3-and-D wing and Buchanan is a stretch 3-and-D big man. Talented true freshmen Lloyd Bowser and Malcolm Slaughter will redshirt their first seasons on the team.

"We look to build on last year for sure," said captain Mata. "We know the conference is as tough as ever. But I think we're as good as last season, if not better."


Mar 30 2048: Year Ends in 8? Time to Celebrate! - by gards710 on November 13th, 2025

Ever since entering the Hardwood Universe in 2013, the name gards710 has been synonymous with consistency, winning, and above all else, community. That is now more true than ever thanks to winning the 2048 Division 1 title! Notching lucky wins over esteemed and up-and-coming programs and friends like Rollins, Wheelock, Northwest Missouri State, LA Tech, Methodist, and Prairie View A&M, it was a fantastic run.

Including the 2028 National Champion Cal Golden Bears, the person known as gards710 has been responsible for a national champion (2018 D2 too) in every year ending in 8 since joining. One might think now is a good time to hang em up. But we are here to announce...see you in 2058!


Nov 30 2047: DUCA 2048 Season Preview (Belated) - by gards710 on October 8th, 2025

Expectations are moderate entering the 2048 season thanks to a strong start as well as the hopes of building off last season's 4th place finish in top conference known as Legends. Yet a sour taste remains in the beaks of the Pingus after their first round exit in the national tournament at the hands of the Queens University of Charlotte. Nonetheless, DUCA continues its streak of Legends play and national tournament appearances, now both at 21 straight seasons. And after nearly sleepwalking through an undefeated non-conference portion of the 20248 schedule, the Dominican University of California Penguins have opened Legends conference play with a 3-1 heading into the first big matchup of the season hosting top-ranked Westfield State.

With the recent graduations of two of the best scorers in program history in all-time leading scorer Dan Egan two seasons ago, and #8 Glenn Blackburn last season, the 2048 edition is spearheaded by an odd triumvirate. Earl "Twirl" Turner appears to be the most talented player on the team, controlling the tempo like a conductor does a symphony, yet he is not the player taking the most shots. "Earl is such a nice player to have as the leader," said Doc Cahill, the 64-year old head coach now in his 23rd season with the team. "He affects the game in so many ways, whether that is to score when called upon or to set up teammates or to disrupt the opposing team."

With the magical twists and turns of Turner's game, he whirls the ball around to Frank "The Trash Man" Reardon and Les "The Alien" Collins, the two primary perimeter threats on the team. Both have displayed versatile offensive games, playing with profound efficiency and consistency. The group of wings is backed up by Rich Hayes and Phil Patterson, both of whom provide different skill sets to utilize at different times, as well as versatility. "Frank and Les are the real deal, perhaps next in line for greatness here at DUCA. Phil being 6'11" on the perimeter offers an awfully imposing presence, and Rich is a guy we can plug in many spots and count on him," said assistant Ricky Stanfield.

Down low is the big man Mauricio "Mountain Dew" Mata, the newest behemoth for DUCA. Mata's combination of size, athleticism, and accessory skills make him as underrated a big man that DUCA has ever had. On the other end lies the defensive wall, Leroy "Stakataka" Kelly, ready to stop any and all who attack the Penguin defense. Coming off the bench for the bigs are Juan Manuel Pizzaro and Eric Means, two more solidly built bigs. "This group of bigs has a nice rhythm going, each being able to contribute in different ways for different matchups. I can see each of them getting playing important minutes," said newly hired assistant Matt Turner.

Assistant coach Chester Wilkerson was in charge of recruiting mostly these past few years, and his latest group includes five-star freshman Damon Kaye out of Los Angeles, as well as two-star out-of-staters Eddie Buchanan (Massachussetts) and Reggie Gill (Missouri). It was a hot debate on whether to redshirt or play Kaye, as it is standard DUCA practice to not redshirt five-star recruits. But in the end, it has been planned and decided to hold Kaye back a season. "It was a tough decision, but I think it was best for everyone that Damon take the time to learn the system and develop. We also like the skills of Reggie and Eddie to fill specific roles on the team in the future."

And to the future the Penguins shall go.


Oct 31 2046: Penguins At Risk in 2046; Sharpen for 2047 - by gards710 on August 4th, 2025

2046: Close Call

The 2046 Legends Conference was one of the toughest in history. It wasn't until the final days that the groups for contenders and demoters were even hashed out, and the Penguins never really felt safe with a record of 14-16. Or so it would seem, except for a few tactical blunders that nearly put them under the red line for the first time since 2025. But luckily, the Pingus finished in 10th place by a beak's length, the Penguins escaped to live in Legends once again, which will be their 20th straight season in Legends.

Following their exit in the first round of the conference tournament to St. Thomas Aquinas, Dominican was able to nab a bid to the National Tournament, their 21st appearance in a row, thanks to a strong non-conference schedule buoying their metrics. From there, having taken a deep look at themselves and undergoing drastic tactical changes, they went on another run to the Elite 8, beating esteemed programs Western Michigan, an up-and-coming Trinity, and the familiar St. Thomas Aquinas, three teams that will be foes in Legends in 2047. Awaiting them were the giants of Prairie View A&M, who dispatched DUCA with their dominance of the paint.

Enviga-rate!

Everyone knew it. Dan "Enviga" Egan was trying to become the program's all-time leading scorer. He was well on pace coming into 2046, needing just 889 points to pass Marcus Choate. But there was one big problem. He couldn't stay out of foul trouble. For several stretches during the season, Egan would get too physical and find himself tied to the bench to preserve his play. The team would feed the ball to Egan as often as they could, but with him on the bench, other options needed to step up. Some, like junior star Glenn Blackburn, did. Others, like junior star Glenn Blackburn late in the season, did not. The run to the Elite 8 was necessary for Egan to pass Choate, as he his late season foul troubles put him well behind. But in the end, Egan not only led the team on a deep postseason run, he passed Choate for the scoring lead, became a three-time All-Legends selection, earned an All-Tournament honor, and was selected with the 13th overall pick to the pros. A resumé that brings him into consideration for the DUCA HOF.

Now the Penguins must ready themselves for the rocky waters ahead, on the backs of their defense, the perimeter trio's shooting and playmaking, and its developing and exciting youthful core.



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