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Ex-Cd’A, L-C State star Orlandi

named assistant coach at LCSC

LEWISTON — Two-time NAIA All-American guard Caelyn Orlandi was hired as assistant women’s basketball coach at Lewis-Clark State College, Warrior coach Brian Orr announced.

Orlandi led the Warriors to a 35-2 mark this past season and a runner-up finish in the NAIA national tournament.

Orlandi replaces Aubree Henrie, who spent two years on the Warrior bench but recently accepted an assistant coach position at Utah Valley University, an NCAA Division 1 program and member of the Western Athletic Conference.

“We are really excited to have Caelyn join our coaching staff,” Orr said. “She brings a ton of real-life experience which she can share with our team. Her personal growth and success as a player are invaluable. The fact that she knows our system and expectations is a huge advantage and will enable her to make a quicker impact with the development of our players.”

Orlandi had an outstanding career at LCSC, capped by being an NAIA first-team All-American. She finished the season leading the NAIA in total assists (261), assists per game (7.05), and assist to turnover ratio (3.6:1). She also broke the school record for most assists during a season and in a career (634).

She finished her career with 1,766 points, which ranks fifth on the LCSC all-time scoring list. Her 13.1 points-per-game-average is fourth on the all-time list, and her 622 total field goals are fifth. She made 199 3-pointers (sixth all-time), 323 free throws (seventh all-time), and shot 84.8 percent at the free-throw line (third all-time).

Idaho opens with Santa Clara

at Great Alaska Shootout

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The full schedule isn’t out yet, but a handful of games are officially on the record for Idaho’s men’s basketball team in 2017-18 with the announcement of the Great Alaska Shootout bracket.

The Vandals open up against Santa Clara on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Pacific. The winner will face the winner of the CSU Bakersfield-Alaska Anchorage contest that tips off at 9.

The Big Sky Conference schedule is also out, with Idaho beginning on the road at defending champion North Dakota on Dec. 29 and Northern Colorado on Dec. 31. The Vandals return home to take on Sacramento State and Portland State on Jan. 4 and 6.