STUDENT-ATHLETE FEATURE

How Family, Community, & Basketball Converged for USD Guard

When Adrian McIntyre transferred to the University of San Diego, he was not just looking for his next basketball opportunity. He was searching for a place where his one-year-old daughter could explore and grow, where his girlfriend could build community, and where he could develop a future beyond the final buzzer. What he discovered at USD far surpassed McIntyre’s expectations. He found a home at San Diego. 

The 6-foot-3 graduate guard from Sylmar, California, arrived at USD after stops at Ventura College and Westmont College. His journey through junior college and Division II basketball prepared him to compete, but nothing prepared him for what USD would mean to him personally.

What makes USD special? For McIntyre, it starts with the people.

"It's life-changing," McIntyre says about the support he's received from the Olé Foundation and USD's community. "It's like a breath of fresh air knowing that I have the support of my coaches, the academic staff, but also the donors, knowing that they support me just as much, even if it's not on a face-to-face, day-to-day basis."

On the court, his role centered on scoring at Ventura and Westmont.
But at the Division I level, McIntyre has evolved and discovered something deeper.

"I've just seen basketball in a different light to where there's a lot of little things that go into the game outside of scoring that help our team succeed," McIntyre says.

But ask McIntyre about his teammates and he'll tell you about real connections. His partnership with point guard Ty-laur Johnson and Alejandro Aviles opens up the floor. 

"I love everybody on the team,” McIntyre says. “If I was locked in a room with anybody on the team, I'm sure we'd have a great time."

The support of the USD community has allowed McIntyre to grow, to live, and to move in ways he couldn't have imagined before. It's given him opportunities that extend far beyond the basketball court. And it's inspired something deeper in him.

"When I'm in a situation later in life, I wanna help out how I was helped out," McIntyre says. "I don't think you'll commonly find the way that the Olé Foundation shows that love and support to the student athletes."

This is what your generosity creates. Not just a roster spot, but a place where a graduate student athlete can grow on campus with family by his side.

"I knew the University of San Diego was gonna be the place we wanted to be," McIntyre reflects. "And now that it's getting closer to that time, the University of San Diego is going to be the place that I don't want to leave."

SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES

2026 Spring Sports Campaign is Live!

Spring is coming to San Diego, and our student athletes need your support! The 2026 Olé Foundation Spring Sports Campaign allows you to directly impact your favorite USD teams and players as they compete for conference championships and beyond.

In today's competitive collegiate landscape, NIL support has become essential for programs that want to retain elite talent and attract the best student-athletes. Your contribution ensures our Toreros can focus on excellence in the classroom and on the field without the burden of financial stress.

Your donation directly supports:

• 🏠 Living expenses and housing costs in San Diego

• 🍽️ Nutritional needs and meal plans

• 📚 Academic materials and supplies

• 🚗 Transportation and daily necessities

• 💼 Professional development opportunities

Select your preferred team and make your gift today. Whether you support an individual athlete or an entire roster, your generosity creates opportunities for Toreros to thrive both on and off the field!

FIRST PITCH WEEKEND

Celebrate Back-to-Back Champions: USD Baseball Returns to Cunningham Field

The defending West Coast Conference Champions are ready for 2026, and you're invited to celebrate! Join USD Baseball for First Pitch Weekend, featuring a championship ring ceremony, fundraising dinner, and alumni game before the season begins.

⚾️ FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH: FIRST PITCH DINNER

Honor our back-to-back WCC Champions with a ring ceremony and an inside look at the 2026 season. Hear from Athletic Director Kimya Massey and Head Coach Brock Ungricht while enjoying dinner with the team.

Blue Table Sponsor: $1,500 (Seats 8) – Includes 1 custom USD glove per table, 1 USD baseball hat per person, and 8 tickets to an opening weekend game.

White Table Sponsor: $1,000 (Seats 4) – Includes 1 USD baseball hat per person and 4 tickets to an opening weekend game.

🎓️ SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST: ALUMNI GAME

Alumni, dust off those cleats and return to Cunningham Field. Spectators watch free from the stands.

Schedule: 9:30 AM – Alumni Check-In 10:00 AM – Current Team Batting Practice 10:50 AM – Alumni Batting Practice 12:30 PM – Game Begins Post-Game – Family-Style BBQ

‼️ REGISTER TO PLAY

All proceeds support USD Baseball and provide our student athletes with the resources they need to compete at the highest level.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RECAP

Toreros Tennis Programs Swinging into Opener Victories

USD Tennis opened the 2026 season with a statement, as both programs secured victories at the Hogan Tennis Center to kick off their championship pursuits.

🎾 WOMEN'S TENNIS: USD 5, UC SAN DIEGO 2

USD women's tennis opened its spring schedule with a 5-2 victory over crosstown rival UC San Diego at the Hogan Tennis Center! After dropping the doubles point, the Toreros responded emphatically in singles play with Maria Shmakova, Vilma Krebs Hyllested, and Hannah Read each winning in straight sets. Charlotte Keitel clinched the match with an impressive 7-5 victory in the deciding set, while freshman Ines Leon made her Torero debut in a competitive three-set effort.

🎾 MEN'S TENNIS: NO. 8 USD 5, NO. 16 BAYLOR 2

Eighth-ranked USD men's tennis kicked off 2026 with a gritty ranked victory over No. 16 Baylor at home. The Toreros captured the doubles point behind wins from Adrien Berrut and Lambert Ruland, plus the Dutch duo of Stian Klaassen and Manvydas Balciunas. Freshman Balciunas earned his first collegiate win over ITA No. 44 Alexandru Chirita, while All-American Klaassen upset No. 17 Connor Van Schalkwyk in a third-set tiebreaker. Senior captain Ollie Tarvet, returning from pro opportunities, clinched the match with a three-set victory over No. 8 Devin Badenhorst.