MBB: CSU Long Beach (17-14, 11-8) at UC Davis (17-13, 10-8) Sat., Mar. 4, 1:00 pm The rec hall opened in 77-78 my last year before graduating. Also, played many pickup games there before the team moved to the rec hall in 79-80. I remember a lot of great crowds and games in Hickey.
One of the best scorers in Aggien history was Mark Olson sweet perimeter shooter. I loved shooting in Hickey though. Seemed every shot went in. Soft touch led to nice rolls in the hoop. I loved shooting therr. But, played in the rec hall too, and it was close to Hickey, but the rims were a little firmer.
And a guard named Austin Thomas was quite a cool player too. I remember a shot between 3 defenders
to score a game winning bucket. And he was about 6'1 and the three defenders were all much taller. I could not believe he got the shot off. I know he remembers that shot.