Mikey Magpayo

Fordham Head Coach, Formerly UCR, U of San Francisco, Campbell U, Columbia U, President @asiancoaches Former CEO of MSM, UCSB Grad, from Hacienda Heights

[Everything Fordham Hoops @fordhamhoopsfan]

📍Rose Hill Gymnasium.

Checking out what’s in store for year two under Mike Magpayo.

[NBL @NBL]

NBL25 champion Lachlan Olbrich has added another title to his resume, helping the Golden State Warriors claim the 2026 NBA Summer League championship 🏆

[Nick Lorensen @nlorensensports]

FANG.

[Charles Guthrie @ADGuthrie444]

👀 Things starting to shape up around @FordhamRams excited for the 26/27 campaign. Much appreciation to our VP Justin Bell and our facilities and ops team led by Therno Diallo for assisting with all the improvements. #Ramily

[Don Dwyer @DonnieDwyer128]

WE ARE BACK! Season 2 of Beyond the Baseline kicks off with @FordhamMBB summer workouts and my interview with @JBudzelek about the "High Hopes" for year two under Head Coach Mike Magpayo (@coachsonic)! #Ramily

Apple: https://t.co/3rIoabL4xj

Spotify: https://t.co/Bbug1ww4ts

[Joe Budzelek @JBudzelek]

Thanks to Don for having me back in Beyond the Baseline!

My favorite aspect about Don's coverage of Fordham hoops: his broadcast experience is evident -- he's always chasing the stories that bring out the humanity in sports.

Thanks again to Fordham for hosting me last week!

[Everything Fordham Hoops @fordhamhoopsfan]

Now on Substack: More on SFA transfer Lateef Patrick

🔗: https://t.co/i7N9Pm7Zev

[Joe Budzelek @JBudzelek]

"We have a lot of work to do, but I believe this team can compete at a very high level in the A-10."

Mike Magpayo reflects on Year 1, explains why culture was the priority, and shares why he's excited about this season's roster.

Full story: https://t.co/0h4qNC5yNA

#A10MBB

[Joe Budzelek @JBudzelek]

Last offseason, Fordham's staff was pleasantly surprised with the readiness and potential of now sophomore Roor Akhuar, and he impressed big time last season.

One freshman to keep an eye on: @step_basketball grad Hassan Koureissi.

More from Fordham HC Mike Magpayo:

[Joe Budzelek @JBudzelek]

Confirmed by Magpayo today that Vito Kucic will NOT suit up for Fordham this upcoming season.

With that being said, at the combo guard position, Miami transfer JJ Laboy has been praised by the staff for his work ethic and shooting ability.

[Joe Budzelek @JBudzelek]

A standout so far in today's @FordhamMBB practice: St. John's transfer Kelvin Odih.

Magpayo on Odih: He's the best athlete I've ever coached as a head coach, for sure. Great size, loves to defend, he can be a real impact player that can guard those athletic big wings in the A-10

[Joe Budzelek @JBudzelek]

Thinking of Fordham’s backcourt and the depth of flavors Coach Magpayo can pick from up and down the lineup.

[Joe Budzelek @JBudzelek]

Rams fans rejoice!

Injuries shortened the bookends of Fordham junior center Jack Whitbourn’s last season, but the seven-footer is back healthy and looking stronger than ever.

[Underdog @Underdog]

Mauricio Pochettino on Folarin Balogun suspension decision, via @tombogert:

"We were punished enough against Bosnia to play with 10 men for 30 minutes, in a decision that was unfair ... It’s not because I’m the head coach of the USA… I think 99.9% of people agree it was an unfair red card."

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

BREAKING: USMNT star Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium, according to a report from @TheAthletic.

Balogun's one-game red-card punishment has been suspended according to the report, FIFA and USMNT have yet to comment on the news.

[Fordham Athletics @FordhamRams]

Wishing the entire Fordham family a happy and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐏

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

.@notthefakeSVP on how sports bring Americans together 🇺🇸

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

The Best of U.S.

❤️ @balogun

[Men in Blazers @MenInBlazers]

The goals and sending-off won over countless American fans, but Flo Balogun's comments today should win over even more ❤️🤍💙

📸: @tombogert

[Sanjay Sujanthakumar @tha_Real_Kumar]

#USMNT striker Folarin Balogun on his immediate reaction to red card:

“I think it was just important to stay calm. I never want to react out of anger and out of emotion. There’s still lots of people we’re inspiring, little kids, boys and girls who are watching, and we have to show them the correct way to handle things, even when you think it's unjust.”

On shaking ref’s hand postgame:

“As said, you can feel like something, injustice can happen to you. It’s not an excuse to be disrespectful… I'm aware that the World Cup might be the first time a lot of American viewers are tuning in. So it's important just to show people, whether things happen to you, good or bad, just to continue to be yourself.”