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DENVER – The Western Athletic Conference announced its men’s basketball preseason poll and all-WAC teams, as voted on by the eight head coaches in the league. Nevada was selected to win the WAC, while Nevada sophomore Deonte Burton was tabbed the league’s preseason Player of the Year.

Nevada received five first place votes and 46 points. New Mexico State captured second place with 41 points. Utah State took third place with 38 points and three first place votes. With 32 points, Hawai`i secured the fourth spot. Idaho (24) and Fresno State (18) followed closely behind in fifth and sixth place, respectively. San Jose State (14) and Louisiana Tech (11) finished seventh and eighth, respectively.

Burton, the coaches’ pick for preseason Player of the Year, was named the WAC’s Freshman of the Year last season after he led the Wolf Pack in assists (3.53) and ranked second on the team in scoring (13.7 ppg).

The coaches also voted on preseason first and second all-WAC teams. Burton led the list of first-teamers. Hawai`i senior center Vander Joaquim and senior guard Zane Johnson also earned spots on the preseason first team. New Mexico State senior forward Wendell McKines and Utah State senior guard Brockeith Pane round out the first team selections.

Second-team selections include Kyle Barone (Idaho), Dario Hunt (Nevada), Hernst Laroche (New Mexico State), Brady Jardine (Utah State) and Malik Story (Nevada).

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Fri, Mar 11	Pacific	Reno, Nev.	2:00 p.m.	10 - 6 (W) STATS NOTES
Sat, Mar 12	Pacific	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.	6 - 5 (W) STATS NOTES
Sun, Mar 13	Pacific	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.	9 - 4 (W) STATS NOTES
Tue, Mar 15	Saint Mary’s College	at Moraga,Calif.	2:00 p.m.	canceled rain STATS NOTES
Sat, Mar 19	UC Santa Barbara	at Santa Barbara, Calif.	12:00 p.m.	3 - 5 (L) STATS NOTES
Sat, Mar 19	UC Santa Barbara	at Santa Barbara, Calif.	3:00 p.m.	1 - 2 (L) STATS NOTES
Sun, Mar 20	UC Santa Barbara	at Santa Barbara, Calif.	1:00 p.m.	canceled NOTES
Mon, Mar 21	California	at Berkeley, Calif.	2:30 p.m.	0 - 2 (L) STATS NOTES
Tue, Mar 22	Saint Mary’s College	Reno, Nev.	2:00 p.m.	3 - 9 (L) NOTES
Fri, Mar 25	Washington	at Seattle, Wash.	5:00 p.m.	2 - 1 (W) STATS NOTES
Sat, Mar 26	Washington	at Seattle, Wash.	2:00 p.m.	3 - 4 (L) STATS NOTES
Sun, Mar 27	Washington	at Seattle, Wash.	1:00 p.m.	4 - 5 (L) STATS NOTES
Mon, Mar 28	Seattle	at Seattle, Wash.	12:30 p.m.	canceled field conditions NOTES
Fri, Apr 01	Utah Valley University	Reno, Nev.	6:00 p.m.	NOTES	Live Stats
Sat, Apr 02	Utah Valley University	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.	NOTES	Live Stats
Sun, Apr 03	Utah Valley University	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.	NOTES	Live Stats
Mon, Apr 04	UC Davis	Reno, Nev.	2:00 p.m.	NOTES
Aces Ballpark
Tue, Apr 05	Reno Aces	Reno, Nev.	6:05 p.m.
Fri, Apr 08	Seattle University	Reno, Nev.	6:00 p.m.
Sat, Apr 09	Seattle University	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.
Sun, Apr 10	Seattle University	Reno, Nev.	11:00 a.m.
Tue, Apr 12	San Francisco State	Reno, Nev.	2:00 p.m.
Fri, Apr 15	Fresno State *	at Fresno, Calif.	6:05 p.m.
Sat, Apr 16	Fresno State *	at Fresno, Calif.	2:00 p.m.
Sat, Apr 16	Fresno State *	at Fresno, Calif.	5:00 p.m.
Sun, Apr 17	Fresno State *	at Fresno, Calif.	1:05 p.m.
Thu, Apr 21	New Mexico State University *	Reno, Nev.	6:00 p.m.
Fri, Apr 22	New Mexico State University *	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.
Fri, Apr 22	New Mexico State University *	Reno, Nev.	4:00 p.m.
Sat, Apr 23	New Mexico State University *	Reno, Nev.	11:00 a.m.
Fri, Apr 29	Louisiana Tech *	at Ruston, La.	6:00 p.m.
Sat, Apr 30	Louisiana Tech *	at Ruston, La.	1:00 p.m.
Sat, Apr 30	Louisiana Tech *	at Ruston, La.	4:00 p.m.
Sun, May 01	Louisiana Tech *	at Ruston, La.	1:00 p.m.
Thu, May 05	Hawai’i *	Reno, Nev.	6:00 p.m.
Fri, May 06	Hawai’i *	Reno, Nev.	6:00 p.m.
Sat, May 07	Hawai’i *	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.
Sat, May 07	Hawai’i *	Reno, Nev.	4:00 p.m.
Fri, May 13	Sacramento State *	Reno, Nev.	6:00 p.m.
Sat, May 14	Sacramento State *	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.
Sat, May 14	Sacramento State *	Reno, Nev.	4:00 p.m.
Sun, May 15	Sacramento State *	Reno, Nev.	1:00 p.m.
Fri, May 20	San Jose State *	at San Jose, Calif.	6:00 p.m.
Sat, May 21	San Jose State *	at San Jose, Calif.	1:00 p.m.
Sat, May 21	San Jose State *	at San Jose, Calif.	4:00 p.m.
Sun, May 22	San Jose State *	at San Jose, Calif.	1:00 p.m.

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As a Reno/Sparks real estate professional, I encourage all questions and comments on the Reno/Sparks real estate market or any of the articles posted in this blog. Please feel free to use my back door to the MLS and search the houses available in the Reno/Sparks and most Northwest Nevada neighborhoods. I can be reached by email @ chance@ballard-company.comhttp://www.myspace.com/chancegates .  You can also follow me at http://www.twitter.com/chancegates .  If you are behind on your house payment and looking for a loan modification, go to making homes affordable For a free copy of my report   “5 Steps For Reno/Sparks Homeowners To Prevent Foreclosures” go to my about page http://chancegates.com/about and ask for more information on preventing foreclosures. or   to request a modification.  If the modification fails, contact your local real estate professional to help short sale your home.  To make sure there is no deficiency judgment a homeowner might find it necessary to hire an attorney.

If the ground shaking doesn’t scare you away here are a few of the amenities at Sommersett.

Great Room:  Basically a place to lounge and take it easy.  Has a fireplace, wireless network and an outdoor deck that overlooks the Canyon Nine Golf Course.

Media Room:  Has a 52” flat screen complimented by a state of the art audio and video system.

Aerobics Studio: Has cardio kick boxing, body sculpting, spinning, yoga and pilates classes.

Cardio-Weight Studio:  Comes with elliptical trainers, exercise bike, treadmills and a variety of Paramount strength training equipment.

Sports Court:  Has three basketball hoops, hardwood floors, community stage and NEC projector and pull-down screen.

Kids Corner:  Was designed to entertain children ages three to six.

Teen Club: Entertaining environment for teens with video games, board games and a pool table.

Arts and Crafts Studio:  This has ceramics kiln and two potter’s wheels.

Massage:  Shea butter body wrap, salt scrub or hot stone massages.

Locker Facilities:  Include day lockers, restrooms, showers, diaper changing tables, and cedar lined saunas.

Two Pools:  One an interactive pool with a 98 foot water slide.  The other one is a three lane junior Olympic pool.

Two Spas:  An adult-only and one for the entire family.

As a Reno/Sparks real estate professional, I encourage all questions and comments on the Reno/Sparks real estate market or any of the articles posted in this blog.  You can email me @  chance at ballard-company.com or http://www.myspace.com/chancegates

As the WAC tournament starts this week I feel this would be a great time to take a break from Reno/Sparks real estate and talk about the Nevada Wolf Pack. With two big wins to finish the regular season the Nevada Wolf  Pack secure the second seed in the WAC tournament.  The WAC Tournament starts March 10 and is being played in Reno this year.  The Nevada Wolf Pack is 15-1 at home this year with their only loss to Utah the Number 1 seed.

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Courtesy: Nevada
http://nevadawolfpack.com
The 2010 WAC Tournament is set for March 10-13 at Nevada’s Lawlor Events Center.

Link: WAC Tournament Information

The WAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament has returned to Reno for 2010.

The University of Nevada and the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority will play host to the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the 11,536-seat Lawlor Events Center on March 10-13, 2010.

Ticket Information
All-session and single-season tickets as well as a Nevada 3-Pack (same seat for all three Nevada men’s games) are atill available and on sale now. Click here for ticket information or call the Wolf Pack Ticket Office – 775-348-PACK (7225).

WAC Whiteout
Fans holding a ticket for the WAC Tournament can pick up a free One Community, One Pack t-shirt starting on Monday, March 8 at Fuddruckers in Sparks or Silver and Blue Outfitters at Meadowood Mall in Reno. Fans are encouraged to wear those shirts to Nevada’s men’s quarterfinals game with Idaho on Thursday at 6 p.m. to create a WAC Whiteout.

WAC Tournament Ticket Pricing

All Session Passes:

Can be purchased at Legacy Hall Only. Includes all games played for both Men and Women.

• $195 – Lower Bowl
• $145 – Upper Bowl Center
• $110 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Nevada 3– Pack:

Can be purchased online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling the Nevada 3-Pack)
All 3 games Nevada could be playing in. Same seat for every game.

• $15 discount from buying the 3 games separate.
• $150 – Lower Bowl (limited availability)
• $90 – Upper Bowl Center
• $60 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Single – Session Tickets (session and game information):

Can be purchased by calling 348-PACK option #1, online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling individual tickets)

• $55 – Lower Bowl Tickets (limited availability)
• $35 – Upper Bowl Center
• $25 – Upper Bowl Corner/End
• $20 – Upper Corner/End for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older and Active Military with Military ID. ($5 discount) A $10 discount available for the following groups: All Government, State, County and City workers including the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Washoe County School District, Nevada Alumni Association among others.

Group Tickets:

(15 tickets or more) Not available day of game, only available for first game Nevada plays in.

• $15 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $25) available in upper corners and end seats.
• Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905 mmontoya@unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat.

Women’s Sessions:

• $15 – General Admission
• $10 – for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older, Active Military with Military ID, * employees listed above. ($5 Discount, available in advance or day of game Lawlor Events Center only.)
• $10 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $15) Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905 mmontoya@unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat. Not available day of game.

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Men’s Bracket (download)

Thursday, March 11 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 3) – #8 Boise State vs. #1 Utah State	12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 3) – #5 Fresno State vs. #4 Louisiana Tech	2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 4) – #7 Idaho vs. #2 Nevada	6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 4) – #6 San Jose State vs. #3 New Mexico State	8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 6) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2	6:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 6) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4	8:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6	7:00 pm PST

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Women’s Bracket (download)

Wednesday, March 10 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 1) – #8 Hawai’i vs. #1 Fresno State	12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 1) – #5 New Mexico State vs. #4 Idaho	2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 2) – #6 Boise State vs. #3 Nevada	6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 2) – #7 Utah State vs. #2 Louisiana Tech	8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 5) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2	12:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 5) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4	2:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 (Session 7) – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6	1:00 pm PST

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I’m not a big basketball fan except for March Madness.   In college basketball, I love the fact a that you actually have a playoff and a real championship game.  This year I believe the Wolf Pack will be headed to the NIT again.  The only way the Reno/Sparks area will have the boys in the NCAA Tournament is if they get the automatic bid.  From what I here Louisiana Tech will be the favorite for that.  Sorry Utah and New Mexico fans.  However The “Pack” should have a good showing as they spread the floor well and can score from multiple points.   The biggest advantage for Nevada is the 2010 Wac tournament will be right here in Reno: March 10-12.  This will be a great time to take a day off from real estate and take the wife to a game.

As a Reno/Sparks real estate professional, I encourage all questions or comments on the Reno/Sparks real estate market or any of the articles posted.  I can be reached by email at  chance at ballard-company.com or http://www.myspace.com/chancegates