RushTheCourt.com correspondent Ryan ZumMallen provides insight on the 2010-11 Big West men's basketball season, predicting a repeat championship for UC Santa Barbara.

The Gauchos return all five starters from last year's 20-10 club that won the Big West regular season and tournament championships, and participated in the NCAA Tournament.  Big West Player of the Year Orlando Johnson leads the charge as the rest of the league aims for the Gauchos.

To read ZumMallen's full RushTheCourt.com preview and see that publication's predicted order of finish, click on this link.

And remember to follow the Big West throughout the 2010-11 season all the way to Honda Center.


The Madness Begins In Anaheim

The 2011 Big West Basketball Tournament is moving to Honda Center. Action at Honda Center begins on March 10 with the men's quarterfinal games, and continues with the men's and women's semifinal and championship games on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12.

To purchase tickets, visit the basketball tournament championship page to download a ticket application. All-session tickets are available now at $64, which includes first round women's games on campus sites. There are also limited premium seating tickets available (first four rows along the court) for $144.