Caleb Gilbert

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Caleb Gilbert
15 Caleb Gilbert
  • Height:
    6'7'
  • Weight:
    195
  • Hometown:
    Ventura, CA
  • Position:
    G/F
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Ventura
  • gp
    28
  • pts/g
    13.6
  • fg %
    53.0
  • 3pt %
    27.3
  • ft %
    59.5
  • reb/g
    8.1
  • a/g
    1.4
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 28 12
Games started 25 11
Minutes 789 319
Minutes per game 28.2 26.6
FG 158-298 69-135
FG Pct 53.0 51.1
3PT 21-77 8-30
3PT Pct 27.3 26.7
FT 44-74 18-30
FT Pct 59.5 60.0
Off rebounds 73 32
Def rebounds 153 63
Total rebounds 226 95
Rebounds per game 8.1 7.9
Personal fouls 61 27
Disqualifications 2 1
Assists 38 16
Turnovers 47 14
Assist to turnover ratio 0.8 1.1
Steals 27 18
Blocks 31 15
Points 381 164
Points per game 13.6 13.7
Points per 40 min 19.3 20.6
Recent results
Date Opponent Result
Feb 3 at Oxnard W, 81-68
Feb 7 Cuesta L, 67-54
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 72-71
Feb 14 at LA Pierce W, 85-45
Feb 17 at Santa Barbara W, 50-41
Feb 23 Allan Hancock W, 66-62
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Sep 15 at TBA - - - - - - - - -
Sep 16 at TBA - - - - - - - - -
Sep 17 at TBA - - - - - - - - -
Oct 26 at Santa Monica - - - - - - - - -
Oct 28 at Los Angeles City - - - - - - - - -
Nov 2 Riverside W, 76-65 1 37 5-12 41.7 1-7 14.3 1-3 33.3 12
Nov 3 Saddleback L, 73-55 1 31 3-7 42.9 1-4 25.0 0-3 0.0 7
Nov 4 San Diego Miramar L, 58-55 - 24 3-9 33.3 0-3 0.0 1-1 100.0 7
Nov 9 at Irvine Valley L, 71-53 1 25 4-7 57.1 1-1 100.0 1-2 50.0 10
Nov 11 vs. Canyons W, 82-72 1 33 3-4 75.0 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 7
Nov 15 at Porterville L, 70-59 - 1 6-8 75.0 0-0 - 2-4 50.0 14
Nov 22 LA Southwest W, 84-81 1 33 4-12 33.3 3-6 50.0 2-2 100.0 13
Dec 1 vs. Victor Valley W, 85-70 1 34 17-21 81.0 1-3 33.3 4-7 57.1 39
Dec 2 vs. Pasadena City L, 76-63 1 27 4-9 44.4 0-3 0.0 2-2 100.0 10
Dec 3 at Antelope Valley L, 107-98 1 33 9-17 52.9 1-4 25.0 0-0 - 19
Dec 6 vs. Saddleback L, 68-55 1 25 4-10 40.0 0-2 0.0 0-1 0.0 8
Dec 7 at Riverside W, 79-61 1 35 10-12 83.3 2-3 66.7 3-4 75.0 25
Dec 9 vs. San Bernardino Valley L, 82-76 1 36 6-10 60.0 2-5 40.0 5-5 100.0 19
Dec 13 at LA Valley L, 81-73 1 38 2-8 25.0 0-2 0.0 0-0 - 4
Dec 20 LA Harbor W, 87-58 1 26 5-12 41.7 0-2 0.0 2-4 50.0 12
Dec 29 at Riverside W, 80-74 1 32 4-5 80.0 0-0 - 3-6 50.0 11
Jan 10 Oxnard W, 91-72 1 31 11-19 57.9 2-5 40.0 2-2 100.0 26
Jan 13 at Cuesta W, 106-74 1 1 10-13 76.9 2-3 66.7 1-1 100.0 23
Jan 17 at Moorpark L, 72-68 1 32 3-10 30.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 6
Jan 20 LA Pierce W, 88-79 1 32 7-11 63.6 0-1 0.0 3-4 75.0 17
Jan 24 Santa Barbara W, 95-66 1 23 6-11 54.5 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 13
Jan 31 at Allan Hancock L, 78-50 1 26 0-2 0.0 0-1 0.0 2-2 100.0 2
Feb 3 at Oxnard W, 81-68 1 24 7-10 70.0 0-1 0.0 1-7 14.3 15
Feb 7 Cuesta L, 67-54 1 25 3-11 27.3 0-3 0.0 0-1 0.0 6
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 72-71 - 25 3-7 42.9 1-3 33.3 2-4 50.0 9
Feb 14 at LA Pierce W, 85-45 1 28 10-21 47.6 1-3 33.3 4-4 100.0 25
Feb 17 at Santa Barbara W, 50-41 1 32 4-8 50.0 0-3 0.0 2-2 100.0 10
Feb 23 Allan Hancock W, 66-62 1 40 5-12 41.7 1-4 25.0 1-3 33.3 12
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Sep 15 at TBA - - - - - - - - -
Sep 16 at TBA - - - - - - - - -
Sep 17 at TBA - - - - - - - - -
Oct 26 at Santa Monica - - - - - - - - -
Oct 28 at Los Angeles City - - - - - - - - -
Nov 2 Riverside W, 76-65 1 37 3 3 6 2 2 1 0
Nov 3 Saddleback L, 73-55 1 31 0 1 1 1 1 0 0
Nov 4 San Diego Miramar L, 58-55 - 24 3 1 4 1 0 0 0
Nov 9 at Irvine Valley L, 71-53 1 25 2 2 4 1 5 1 1
Nov 11 vs. Canyons W, 82-72 1 33 0 4 4 0 3 0 1
Nov 15 at Porterville L, 70-59 - 1 5 9 14 0 1 0 3
Nov 22 LA Southwest W, 84-81 1 33 4 6 10 0 0 1 0
Dec 1 vs. Victor Valley W, 85-70 1 34 7 9 16 1 1 0 0
Dec 2 vs. Pasadena City L, 76-63 1 27 0 8 8 2 2 1 2
Dec 3 at Antelope Valley L, 107-98 1 33 6 5 11 3 4 1 1
Dec 6 vs. Saddleback L, 68-55 1 25 1 3 4 1 0 0 2
Dec 7 at Riverside W, 79-61 1 35 3 2 5 4 2 1 1
Dec 9 vs. San Bernardino Valley L, 82-76 1 36 1 9 10 2 7 0 1
Dec 13 at LA Valley L, 81-73 1 38 1 14 15 2 1 0 0
Dec 20 LA Harbor W, 87-58 1 26 4 11 15 1 0 3 3
Dec 29 at Riverside W, 80-74 1 32 1 3 4 1 4 0 1
Jan 10 Oxnard W, 91-72 1 31 4 6 10 1 2 0 2
Jan 13 at Cuesta W, 106-74 1 1 1 6 7 0 0 4 1
Jan 17 at Moorpark L, 72-68 1 32 3 3 6 3 2 0 0
Jan 20 LA Pierce W, 88-79 1 32 2 9 11 4 1 3 2
Jan 24 Santa Barbara W, 95-66 1 23 4 1 5 2 0 0 1
Jan 31 at Allan Hancock L, 78-50 1 26 3 3 6 0 2 1 1
Feb 3 at Oxnard W, 81-68 1 24 3 9 12 3 3 0 0
Feb 7 Cuesta L, 67-54 1 25 3 4 7 0 0 1 1
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 72-71 - 25 1 7 8 1 1 0 2
Feb 14 at LA Pierce W, 85-45 1 28 5 10 15 1 2 0 1
Feb 17 at Santa Barbara W, 50-41 1 32 2 4 6 0 1 4 0
Feb 23 Allan Hancock W, 66-62 1 40 1 1 2 1 0 5 4
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Sep 15 at TBA - - - -
Sep 16 at TBA - - - -
Sep 17 at TBA - - - -
Oct 26 at Santa Monica - - - -
Oct 28 at Los Angeles City - - - -
Nov 2 Riverside W, 76-65 1 1 - 1.0
Nov 3 Saddleback L, 73-55 1 2 - 1.0
Nov 4 San Diego Miramar L, 58-55 - 3 - -
Nov 9 at Irvine Valley L, 71-53 1 4 - 0.2
Nov 11 vs. Canyons W, 82-72 1 5 1 0.0
Nov 15 at Porterville L, 70-59 - 1 - 0.0
Nov 22 LA Southwest W, 84-81 1 1 - -
Dec 1 vs. Victor Valley W, 85-70 1 3 - 1.0
Dec 2 vs. Pasadena City L, 76-63 1 1 - 1.0
Dec 3 at Antelope Valley L, 107-98 1 1 - 0.8
Dec 6 vs. Saddleback L, 68-55 1 2 - -
Dec 7 at Riverside W, 79-61 1 4 - 2.0
Dec 9 vs. San Bernardino Valley L, 82-76 1 0 - 0.3
Dec 13 at LA Valley L, 81-73 1 3 - 2.0
Dec 20 LA Harbor W, 87-58 1 0 - -
Dec 29 at Riverside W, 80-74 1 3 - 0.3
Jan 10 Oxnard W, 91-72 1 4 - 0.5
Jan 13 at Cuesta W, 106-74 1 0 - -
Jan 17 at Moorpark L, 72-68 1 5 1 1.5
Jan 20 LA Pierce W, 88-79 1 3 - 4.0
Jan 24 Santa Barbara W, 95-66 1 2 - -
Jan 31 at Allan Hancock L, 78-50 1 0 - 0.0
Feb 3 at Oxnard W, 81-68 1 4 - 1.0
Feb 7 Cuesta L, 67-54 1 3 - -
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 72-71 - 1 - 1.0
Feb 14 at LA Pierce W, 85-45 1 0 - 0.5
Feb 17 at Santa Barbara W, 50-41 1 2 - 0.0
Feb 23 Allan Hancock W, 66-62 1 3 - -
gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
Event
Total 28 28.2 5.6-10.6 0.8-2.8 1.6-2.6 13.6
Conference 12 26.6 5.8-11.2 0.7-2.5 1.5-2.5 13.7
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 11 29.7 5.0-11.2 0.9-3.6 1.3-2.5 12.2
Away 12 25.6 5.8-10.1 0.6-1.8 1.6-2.7 13.7
Neutral 5 31.0 6.8-10.8 0.8-3.0 2.2-3.0 16.6
Result
Wins 15 29.4 7.2-12.2 1.0-3.0 1.9-3.3 17.3
Losses 13 26.8 3.8-8.8 0.5-2.5 1.2-1.9 9.3
Month
November 7 26.3 4.0-8.4 1.0-3.3 1.0-2.1 10.0
December 9 31.8 6.8-11.6 0.7-2.7 2.1-3.2 16.3
January 6 24.2 6.2-11.0 0.8-2.2 1.3-1.5 14.5
February 6 29.0 5.3-11.5 0.5-2.8 1.7-3.5 12.8

Splits Stats: Shooting per game

gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 28 25 789 158-298 53.0 21-77 27.3 44-74 59.5 381
Conference 12 11 319 69-135 51.1 8-30 26.7 18-30 60.0 164
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 11 9 327 55-123 44.7 10-40 25.0 14-27 51.9 134
Away 12 11 307 69-121 57.0 7-22 31.8 19-32 59.4 164
Neutral 5 5 155 34-54 63.0 4-15 26.7 11-15 73.3 83
Result
Wins 15 15 441 108-183 59.0 15-45 33.3 29-49 59.2 260
Losses 13 10 348 50-115 43.5 6-32 18.8 15-25 60.0 121
Month
November 7 5 184 28-59 47.5 7-23 30.4 7-15 46.7 70
December 9 9 286 61-104 58.7 6-24 25.0 19-29 65.5 147
January 6 6 145 37-66 56.1 5-13 38.5 8-9 88.9 87
February 6 5 174 32-69 46.4 3-17 17.6 10-21 47.6 77

Splits Stats: Shooting totals

gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 28 789 28.2 8.0-15.1 1.1-3.9 27.3 2.2-3.8 19.3
Conference 12 319 26.6 8.7-16.9 1.0-3.8 26.7 2.3-3.8 20.6
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 11 327 29.7 6.7-15.0 1.2-4.9 25.0 1.7-3.3 16.4
Away 12 307 25.6 9.0-15.8 0.9-2.9 31.8 2.5-4.2 21.4
Neutral 5 155 31.0 8.8-13.9 1.0-3.9 26.7 2.8-3.9 21.4
Result
Wins 15 441 29.4 9.8-16.6 1.4-4.1 33.3 2.6-4.4 23.6
Losses 13 348 26.8 5.7-13.2 0.7-3.7 18.8 1.7-2.9 13.9
Month
November 7 184 26.3 6.1-12.8 1.5-5.0 30.4 1.5-3.3 15.2
December 9 286 31.8 8.5-14.5 0.8-3.4 25.0 2.7-4.1 20.6
January 6 145 24.2 10.2-18.2 1.4-3.6 38.5 2.2-2.5 24.0
February 6 174 29.0 7.4-15.9 0.7-3.9 17.6 2.3-4.8 17.7

Splits Stats: Shooting per 40 min

gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
Event
Total 28 2.6 5.5 8.1 1.4 1.7 1.0 1.1
Conference 12 2.7 5.3 7.9 1.3 1.2 1.5 1.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 2.6 4.5 7.2 1.3 0.6 1.3 1.4
Away 12 2.9 5.8 8.8 1.5 2.3 1.0 0.8
Neutral 5 1.8 6.6 8.4 1.2 2.6 0.2 1.2
Result
Wins 15 2.9 5.6 8.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.1
Losses 13 2.2 5.3 7.5 1.3 2.0 0.4 1.1
Month
November 7 2.4 3.7 6.1 0.7 1.7 0.4 0.7
December 9 2.7 7.1 9.8 1.9 2.3 0.7 1.2
January 6 2.8 4.7 7.5 1.7 1.2 1.3 1.2
February 6 2.5 5.8 8.3 1.0 1.2 1.7 1.3

Splits Stats: Ball control per game

gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 28 25 73 153 226 38 47 27 31
Conference 12 11 32 63 95 16 14 18 15
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 9 29 50 79 14 7 14 15
Away 12 11 35 70 105 18 27 12 10
Neutral 5 5 9 33 42 6 13 1 6
Result
Wins 15 15 44 84 128 21 21 22 17
Losses 13 10 29 69 98 17 26 5 14
Month
November 7 5 17 26 43 5 12 3 5
December 9 9 24 64 88 17 21 6 11
January 6 6 17 28 45 10 7 8 7
February 6 5 15 35 50 6 7 10 8

Splits Stats: Ball control totals

gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
Event
Total 28 3.7 7.8 11.5 1.9 2.4 1.4 1.6
Conference 12 4.0 7.9 11.9 2.0 1.8 2.3 1.9
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 3.5 6.1 9.7 1.7 0.9 1.7 1.8
Away 12 4.6 9.1 13.7 2.3 3.5 1.6 1.3
Neutral 5 2.3 8.5 10.8 1.5 3.4 0.3 1.5
Result
Wins 15 4.0 7.6 11.6 1.9 1.9 2.0 1.5
Losses 13 3.3 7.9 11.3 2.0 3.0 0.6 1.6
Month
November 7 3.7 5.7 9.3 1.1 2.6 0.7 1.1
December 9 3.4 9.0 12.3 2.4 2.9 0.8 1.5
January 6 4.7 7.7 12.4 2.8 1.9 2.2 1.9
February 6 3.4 8.0 11.5 1.4 1.6 2.3 1.8

Splits Stats: Ball control per 40 min

News mentions
Gilbert, Widerburg and Alexander Earn All-WSC Accolades
  • Article
  • March 18, 2024
Gilbert, Widerburg and Alexander Earn All-WSC Accolades

Three Pirates' men's basketball players earned All-Western State Conference honors in voting by the conference coaches following the 2023-24 regular season. Sophomores Caleb Gilbert and Carter Alexander along with freshman Reese Widerburg each were named first team All-WSC for their play in the conference season.

  • March 18, 2024
Pirate sophomore Caleb Gilbert led a balanced scoring attack with 12 points to go along with five steals and four blocked shots as VC upset No. 11-ranked Allan Hancock 66-62 Friday at the Athletic Event Center. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • February 23, 2024
VC Upsets Hancock in Season Finale

The Pirates' men's basketball team finished the regular season on a high note with a 66-62 upset win over state No. 11-ranked Allan Hancock at the Athletic Event Center. Caleb Gilbert led five players in double figures with 12 points to go along with five steals and four blocked shots. With the victory, VC (15-13, 8-4) cemented its third place standing in the Western State Conference North Division.

  • February 23, 2024
VC freshman Vernon Henry made nine of 10 free throws and scored 13 points to lead the Pirates' men's basketball team to a 50-41 victory in Santa Barbara on Saturday. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • February 17, 2024
Ventura Men Hold Off Santa Barbara

The Pirates' men's basketball team held off Santa Barbara Saturday afternoon for a 50-41 victory at the SBCC Sports Pavilion. Vernon Henry was 9-10 at the free throw line and scored 13 points to lead Ventura (14-13, 7-4) and Caleb Gilbert contributed 10 points. Derrick Young had eight points and a team-best eight rebounds in the victory.

  • February 17, 2024
Pirate sophomore Caleb Gilbert netted 25 points with 15 rebounds to lead Ventura to an 85-45 victory at LA Pierce Wednesday. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • February 14, 2024
Pirate Men Produce Big Win at Pierce

The VC men's basketball team turned in a dominant performance, defeating Los Angeles PIerce 85-45 Wednesday in Woodland Hills. Caleb Gilbert led the effort for VC (13-13, 6-4) with 25 points and 15 rebounds while Reese Widerburg and Carter Alexander recorded 17 and 16 points, respectively. Beckham Rutherford came off the bench to score 10 points and Dominik Contreras grabbed seven boards in a reserve role.

  • February 14, 2024
Pirate sophomore Reese Widerburg had 18 points to lead Ventura in its heartbreaking 72-71 loss against Moorpark Saturday at the AEC. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • February 10, 2024
Pirate Men Drop Heartbreaker in Closing Seconds

The VC men's basketball team battled back from a 10-point deficit in the final six minutes of play, only to see Moorpark sink a pair of free throws in the final seconds in the Pirates' 72-71 loss against the Raiders Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Reese Widerburg netted 18 points to lead VC (12-13, 5-4) and Carter Alexander scored 15. Dominik Contreras, Landreau Tate and Caleb Gilbert all had key scores in the final minutes in the Pirate effort.

  • February 10, 2024
VC sophomore Kai Johnson scored a team-high 13 points as the Pirates dropped a 67-54 decision to Cuesta Wednesday. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • February 07, 2024
Scoring Woes Cost Pirates Against Cuesta

Less than a month after hanging 106 points on Cuesta in San Luis Obispo, the Pirates men's basketball team could not find their shooting touch at home, dropping a 67-54 decision to the Cougars Wednesday at the Athletic Event Center. Kai Johnson led VC with 13 points and Reese Widerburg netted 10 in the setback. Landreau Tate and Caleb Gilbert each pulled in seven rebounds for VC (12-12, 5-3).

  • February 07, 2024
VC sophomore Caleb Gilbert posted a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds to help lead the Pirates to a 81-68 victory at Oxnard Saturday afternoon. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • February 03, 2024
Men's Basketball Back on Track with WIn at Oxnard

The Pirates' men's basketball team got back on track Saturday afternoon with an 81-68 victory at Oxnard. Reese Widerbrug scored 18 points with three assists to lead the way and Caleb Gilbert posted a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Carter Alexander added 14 points for Ventura (12-11, 5-2) as they began the final round of Western State Conference North Division play.

  • February 03, 2024
VC sophomore Caleb Geisendorfer had 12 points and eight rebounds to lead the Pirates in their setback at Allan Hancock Wednesday. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • January 31, 2024
Men's Basketball falls at Hancock

The Pirates' men's basketball team had a difficult night Wednesday, falling to conference-leading Allan Hancock College 78-50 in Santa Maria. Caleb Geisendorfer came off the bench for 12 points and eight rebounds and Kai Johnson also added a dozen in a reserve role to lead Ventura (11-11, 4-2).

  • January 31, 2024
VC's Reese Widerburg was one of three Pirates in double-figures as Ventura sailed past Santa Barbara 95-66 Wednesday at the AEC. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • January 24, 2024
Pirates Sail Past Santa Barbara, 95-66

Behind a strong team effort in which eight players scored eight or more points, the Ventura College men's basketball team sailed past Santa Barbara 95-66 Wednesday at the Athletic Event Center. Carter Alexander led the way with 22 points and seven rebounds and Caleb Gilbert added 13 points and five boards. Reese Widerburg was the third Pirate in double figures with 10.

  • January 24, 2024
Pirate sophomore Carter Alexander hit a season-best six 3-pointers en route to 28 points leading the Pirates' men's basketball team to an 88-79 victory over Los Angeles Pierce Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • January 20, 2024
Alexander Nets 28 to Push Ventura Past LA Pierce

Carter Alexander hit a season-best six 3-pointers en route to 28 points leading the Pirates' men's basketball team to an 88-79 victory over Los Angeles Pierce Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Dominik Contreras scored 22 points while Caleb Gilbert and Reese Widerburg added 17 and 11 points, respectively for Ventura (10-10, 3-1).

  • January 20, 2024
Pirate sophomore Kai Johnson had 13 points Wednesday as VC dropped a hard-fought 72-68 decision at Moorpark.
  • Article
  • January 17, 2024
VC Falls in Final Minute at Moorpark

The VC men's basketball team held a 68-67 advantage with 1:19 remaining in the game Wednesday at Moorpark before yielding the final five points of the contest in their narrow 72-68 defeat. The final five minutes of play had four lead changes and three ties between the evenly matched rivals. Carter Alexander led Ventura (9-10, 2-1) with 16 points and Kai Johnson netted 13. Reese Widerburg added 11 points while Landreau Tate contributed seven rebounds and four assists to the effort.

  • January 17, 2024
Pirate freshman Dominik Contreras totaled a career-best 32 points on 13-18 shooting, including 5-10 from beyond the 3-point line, as Ventura raced past Cuesta 106-74 Saturday in San Luis Obispo.
  • Article
  • January 13, 2024
Contreras Hits for 32, Ventura Easily Handles Cuesta in SLO

Pirate freshman Dominik Contreras scored a career-high 32 points as the VC men's basketball team easily handled their longest road trip of the Western State Conference season with a 106-74 triumph at Cuesta on Saturday. Caleb Gilbert netted 23 points and Reese Widerburg scored 11 as the Pirates evened their overall mark at 9-9 and moved to 2-0 in WSC play.

  • January 13, 2024
VC's Caleb Gilbert (15) scored 26 points with 10 rebounds to lead the Pirates past visiting Oxnard 91-72 Wednesday at the AEC. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • January 10, 2024
Men's Basketball Captures WSC Opener

Ventura's Caleb Gilbert netted a game-high 26 points with 10 rebounds and a pair of blocked shots to lead the Pirates' men's basketball team to a 91-72 victory over Oxnard to open their Western State Conference North Division schedule Wednesday at the Athletic Event Center. Vernon Henry and Caleb Geisendorfer each added 14 points to the effort as VC (8-9, 1-0) won its third consecutive game. Reese Widerburg scored 11 points in the victory.

  • January 10, 2024
VC's Reese Widerburg netted a team-best 18 points as the Pirates defeated Riverside for the third time this season 80-74 on the road Friday. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • December 29, 2023
Pirates Defeat Riverside in Final Non-Conference Contest

The Pirates' men's basketball team traveled to Riverside Friday, defeating the RCC 80-74 for their third victory against the Tigers this season. Reese Widerburg came in off the bench to drop 18 points and Carter Alexander scored 13. Caleb Gilbert netted 11 while Mykayle McCoy, Caleb Geisendorfer and Vernon Henry all added seven points in the balanced attack.

  • December 29, 2023
Pirate freshman Dominik Contreras scored eight points with seven rebounds in VC's 87-58 triumph over LA Harbor Wednesday at the Athletic Event Center.
  • Article
  • December 20, 2023
Balanced Attack Leads MBB in Rout of LA Harbor

The Pirates' men's basketball team had six players score between eight and 16 points Wednesday at the Athletic Event Center as they defeated Los Angeles Harbor 87-58. Caleb Gilbert had a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds and Carter Alexander totaled 16 points to lead the way for Ventura (6-9) in the victory. Dominik Contreras and Reese Widerburg each scored nine while Mykayle McCoy and Kai Johnson each scored eight.

  • December 20, 2023
Pirate sophomore Carter Alexander dropped 32 points Wednesday in VC's 81-73 setback at LA Valley. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • December 13, 2023
Alexander's 32 Not Enough for Ventura at Valley

Sophomore guard Carter Alexander posted a career-high 32 points Wednesday but it was not enough as the Pirates' men's basketball team dropped an 81-73 decision at Los Angeles Valley. The Camarillo high School product was 12-18 from the floor and 6-6 at the free throw line in the setback. Blake Berry added 10 points for the Pirates, who committed 24 turnovers against the Monarchs in the contest.

  • December 13, 2023
Freshman guard Blake Berry was one of four Pirates in double-figures Saturday with 15 points, but VC could not hold off a San Bernardino rally falling 82-76 at Riverside.
  • Article
  • December 09, 2023
Men's Basketball Can't Hold Off SBVC Rally

The VC men's basketball team had a 19-point lead early in the second half but could not hold off a San Bernardino Valley rally over the final 10 minutes of play in their 82-76 setback to the Wolverines on the final day of the Riverside Tournament. Caleb Gilbert led four Pirate players in double-figures with 19 points and Kai Johnson and Blake Berry each netted 15. Mykayle McCoy recorded 13 points off the bench in the effort.

  • December 09, 2023
Pirate sophomore Caleb Gilbert had 25 points Thursday to lead Ventura past Riverside 79-61 at the RCC Tournament.
  • Article
  • December 07, 2023
VC Runs Past Riverside in Tourney

The VC men's basketball team defeated Riverside for the second time this season Thursday, posting a 79-61 victory over the Tigers at the RCC tournament. Caleb Gilbert filled the net with 25 points on 10-12 shooting from the floor, 2-3 rom three, and 3-4 at the free throw line while Kai Johnson netted 20, including a 7-8 performance at the foul line. Derrick Young and Mykayle McCoy each pulled in nine rebounds to lead the Pirates (5-7).

  • December 07, 2023
VC freshman Reese Widerburg scored 11 points Wednesday in the Pirates' 68-55 setback against Saddleback on the opening day of the Riverside Tournament.
  • Article
  • December 06, 2023
Pirates on Short End WIth Saddleback at RCC Tourney

The VC men's basketball team came up short Wednesday against Saddleback, falling 68-55 on the first day of the Riverside City College Tournament. Kai Johnson came off the bench to score 12 points to lead the way while Carter Alexander and Reese Widerburg each contributed 11. Caleb Gilbert netted eight points for the Pirates, who had an off shooting day following the long trip to the Inland Empire.

  • December 06, 2023
Ventura's Carter Alexander made four 3-pointers and scored 24 points in the Pirates' 107-98 setback at Antelope Valley Sunday. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
  • Article
  • December 03, 2023
Ventura Drops Tourney Finale to Host AVC

The VC men's basketball team dropped its finale in the Gregg Anderson Memorial Tournament to host Antelope Valley Sunday afternoon, 107-98. Carter Alexander led the way for the Pirates with 24 points, including four made 3-pointers, and Kai Johnson netted 23 with seven assists. Caleb Gilbert posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds for VC (4-6).

  • December 03, 2023
VC sophomore Kai Johnson scored 18 points Saturday in the Pirates' 76-63 setback against Pasadena in Lancaster.
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  • December 02, 2023
Men's Basketball Falls in Tourney Semifinal

The VC men's basketball team dropped a 76-63 decision to Pasadena Saturday in the semifinals of the Gregg Anderson Memorial Tournament at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster. Caleb Geisendorfer led the Pirates (4-5) with a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds and Kai Johnson netted 18. Caleb Gilbert totaled 10 points with eight boards in the setback.

  • December 02, 2023
Ventura sophomore Caleb Gilbert dropped 39 points on 17-21 shooting from the floor Friday to lead the Pirates past Victor Valley 85-70 Friday in the opener of the Gregg Anderson Memorial Tournament at Antelope Valley. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
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  • December 01, 2023
Gilbert Drops 39 in Pirate Victory

VC's Caleb Gilbert dropped 39 points Friday, leading the Pirates' men's basketball team to an 85-70 triumph over Victor Valley on the opening day of the Gregg Anderson memorial Tournament at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster. The sophomore shot 17-21 from the floor, 1-3 from three and 4-7 at the free throw line in the victory. Kai Johnson had 21 points and Caleb Geisendorfer added 15 for Ventura (4-4).

  • December 01, 2023
Pirate guard Vernon Henry scored 11 points and dropped seven dimes in VC's 84-81 win over LA Southwest on Thanksgiving-Eve at the AEC.
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  • November 22, 2023
VC Holds Off LA Southwest for Pre-Holiday Victory

The VC men's basketball team held off the hard charging Los Angeles Southwest Cougars for an 84-81 victory at the Athletic Event Center on Thanksgiving-Eve. Ventura had five players in double figures led by Caleb Geisendorfer's 21 points and nine rebounds. Caleb Gilbert totaled a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards while Reese Widerburg contributed 15 points. Vernon Henry and Beckham Rutherford each tallied 11 points and Henry dished out seven assists.

  • November 22, 2023
VC sophomore Caleb Geisendorfer had a career day with 21 points and 12 rebounds leading Ventura to an 82-72 victory over Canyons Saturday in the Irvine Valley Classic.
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  • November 11, 2023
Pirates Rebound With Win Over Canyons

The VC men's basketball team rebounded Saturday with an 82-72 victory over Canyons in the 3rd Place game of the Irvine Valley Classic. Caleb Geisendorfer had a big game double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds and Kai Johnson scored 14. Vernon Henry netted 11 points with seven assists and Dominik Contreras was in double-figures with 10 in the triumph.

  • November 11, 2023
VC sophomore Caleb Gilbert had 10 points and four rebounds in the Pirates' 71-53 setback at Irvine Valley Thursday evening.
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  • November 09, 2023
Men's Basketball Drops Contest at Irvine Valley

Playing away from home for the first time this season, the Pirates' men's basketball team dropped a 71-53 decision at Irvine Valley Thursday night. Vernon Henry scored 12 points with nine assists to lead Ventura while Caleb Gilbert and Mykayle McCoy each netted 10 points. McCoy also grabbed a team-best seven rebounds in the opener of the Irvine Valley Classic.

  • November 09, 2023
Pirate freshman Mykayle McCoy had 11 points and nine rebounds Saturday in VC's 58-55 setback against San Diego Miramar in the finale of the We Play Hard Tournament.
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  • November 04, 2023
Men's Basketball Drops Close Decision in Tourney Finale

Playing for the third day in a row in the season-opening tournament, the VC men's basketball team and San Diego Miramar battled fatigue as well as each other as the Jest prevailed over the Pirates 58-55 Saturday afternoon at the Athletic Event Center. Reese Widerburg netted 12 points to lead VC while Mykayle McCoy added 11 points and nine rebounds to the effort.

  • November 04, 2023
Pirate sophomore Kai Johnson had 13 points, five rebounds and four assists as VC dropped a 73-55 decision against Saddleback on the second day of the We Play Hard Tournament.
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  • November 03, 2023
Men's Basketball Drops Game on Day 2 of WPH Tourney

On day two of the We Play Hard Tournament, the Pirtae men's basketball team dropped a 73-55 decision to visiting Saddleback. Reese Widerburg led VC (1-1) with 14 points and Kai Johnson totaled 13 points with five rebounds and four assists.

  • November 03, 2023
VC freshman Reese Widerburg (21) scored 16 points, 13 in the first half, to help lead the Pirates to a 76-65 opening night win over Riverside Thursday in the We Play Hard Tournament in Ventura.
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  • November 02, 2023
Men's Basketball Captures Opener of WPH Tournament

The VC men's basketball team built a big lead and made it stick in their opening game of the 2023-24 season in the We Play Hard Tournament in the Athletic Event Center. the Pirates defeated Riverside 76-65 Thursday evening. The Pirates led 48-20 at halftime and held off the Tigers in the second in the victory. Reese Widerburg scored 13 of his 16 points before intermission and Kai Johnson came off the bench to fill it up with 21 points to lead VC (1-0).

  • November 02, 2023