Comments on: Basketball: Gutierrez’s parents arriving from Mexico to watch his final two games at Haas

By: SturdyGoldenBear

SturdyGoldenBear — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:31:57 +0000

I’m a huge Jorge fan. The guy’s such a hard worker and is so passionate. I spent a lot of 2008-2009 during my senior year playing basketball in the RSF and Jorge was often there during the day just shooting. Like people noted, at the time he was a great defender but not a strong offensive presence. But he worked really hard on his mid-range shot and really on all parts of his game and it’s paid off big time.

But I think my favorite memory of Jorge’s career was during the NCAA tourney in Kansas City in 2009, when we lost to Maryland. I was there with the Cal Band and what struck me was that, even as a freshman he played his heart out. He was all over the floor putting out more effort than anyone else on the court, and the tears coming down his face as the seconds slipped away confirmed that he was more than just a freshman with potential. He was destined to be a special player. He bleeds blue and gold.

I think he’s got a good shot at the NBA. He may not have some of the production in terms of numbers of guys around the country, but his work ethic and hustle should turn some heads in camps. Plus he’s got acceptable size (still upsets me that Randle hasn’t broken through yet, though the preseason stint with the Mavs is a promising step in the right direction) and solid fundamentals. As they say during pretty much every telecast, Jorge would start on almost every squad in the country, and every coach would LOVE to have him.

By: rollonubears

rollonubears — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:06:15 +0000

It’s going to be a great weekend, but like almost all cal teams, we never go deep in the tournament because we have no true big men. flip on espn any night and you’ll see what i mean. the freaking guys on the other teams (and in the other leagues) are huge. they box out and rebound. outside of princeton teams, we’re relegated to one or two and done every time because these guys also step up the d in the tourney, just like missouri did. we don’t get any open looks for 3 (which would be our only hope to compete), we panic, and then we lose. so sad.

By: Bear Down Rick

Bear Down Rick — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:55:12 +0000

I hope Jorge does make an NBA roster. He’s one of those Danny Ainge kind of players that plays smart and aggressive, and does all of the little things that help his team win.

I’ve enjoyed watching him grow over the past four seasons, and this year he’s been terrific. If Cal had one more ball handler (other than Cobbs, but I’m not trying to dog him) to complement Jorge – and allow him to go out without the offense going stagnant – I think the Bears could make a good run in the NCAA tourney.

By: Gobears49

Gobears49 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:23:01 +0000

I’ve been saying it for several months on these blog — Jorge will be Pac 12 player of the year and will make a final cut NBA squad next year as a point guard.

By: BlakeStreetBear

BlakeStreetBear — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:31:38 +0000

If I was AD, I’d retire his #2 jersey Saturday night.

By: wehofx

wehofx — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:30:23 +0000

I tried to work it to get back up to the Bay just so I could go to one/both of the games to applaud JG and HK. It was a pleasure watching them play and, more importantly, improve their game. Thank you!

I hope I’m wrong but I don’t see a future in the nba for either of them. Regardless, you know they will lead productive lives and rep for Cal in the best way.

Pack Haas. Sweep the O’s. Go Bears!

By: Boaltblue

Boaltblue — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:10:33 +0000

Jorge and all of the Cal BB players, you are family members of all Cal fans. Thank you very much for many wonderful, memorable times at Haas Pavilion. See you in the NBA next season!

By: ConcordBear

ConcordBear — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:39:45 +0000

These two games are huge, I hope the students have something special planned and pack their sections.
Can’t wait to send Jorge and Harper off right.
Will have to pay respect to both sets of parents, they raised winners!

By: Juancho

Juancho — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:24:35 +0000

Con ganas guey, as one might say.

Rob Bear are you telling me there are two folks of Mexican descent on this blog – you and I ?

Gutierrez has had an unreal level of growth as a player. I’d be hard pressed to think of another guy who got so much better in his time at Cal.

I remember his freshman year he was a defensive stopper who couldn’t dribble. He’s a complete player now. I hope he gets a good shot at the NBA. Warriors could use someone like that.

By: rob bear

rob bear — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:44 +0000

VIVA Gutierrez (Our Golden Bear), VIVA Chihuahua (My Parents’ Birthplace), VIVA CAL (My Alma Mater), VIVA a second PAC 10 / 12 Title of the past three years! GOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEARSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Beat the Quacks & Beavers WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE! Give the paternal unit a show to be proud of Jorge. Con GANAS!