Basketball: Mulloy appears to be content at Oxnard

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Kevin Mulloy‘s possible transfer from Oxnard has created quite a stir out in Ventura County this summer, with the rumors essentially starting when longtime Yellowjackets Coach Henry Lobo decided to retire following the 2008 season after 17-plus years at the helm of the program.

Hopefully, this blog will clear up some of the misconceptions about the whole situation, and perhaps finally put an end to all of the posts flooding message boards across the Southland. Apparently, Mulloy isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. The 6-foot-6 wing will, in fact, be back at Oxnard for his junior year.

‘I’ve spoken to Kevin plenty of times over the past couple of months and he will be in a Yellowjacket uniform next season. This is the place for him,’’ new Coach Jeff Staniland said. ‘People always speculate, they always gossip. But that’s just what it was -- gossip. If I’ve learned one thing, it is you can’t believe everything you hear.’

For those unfamiliar with Mulloy, here’s a quick introduction. He started for Oxnard as a freshman, played an even bigger role a season ago and could end up as captain of the Yellowjackets once things get started in December. Division I programs such as Fresno State, Pepperdine and San Jose State have been in contact with him.

‘Scouts have picked up on the fact that Kevin creates a lot of mismatch problems. They seem to think he can do it at the next level and I couldn’t agree more,’’ Staniland said. ‘He’s going to have a big year for us. He’s a stud. He’s going to emerge as one of the best recruits to ever come out of this school by the time he’s a senior.’

-- Sean Ceglinsky