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Valpo Basketball / Maui Invitational
August 11, 2023, 11:32:47 AM #2
General VU Discussion / The Valparaiso Police Department is currently searching for Rosemarie Stith
July 16, 2023, 07:48:56 PM
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Valpo Basketball / Yo AI. How did Gonzaga become so successful as a mid-major program?
July 16, 2023, 11:18:24 AM
Gonzaga's transformation from a small mid-major program to a powerhouse in Division I men's basketball is indeed an impressive and unique story. The program's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including leadership, vision, support from various stakeholders, and a commitment to excellence. Here's an outline of their journey to success:
Early Years (Late 19th Century - Early 1990s):
Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, established its basketball program in the late 19th century.
Throughout much of its early history, Gonzaga's basketball team was considered a mid-major program, achieving some success regionally but not on the national stage.
Hiring of Dan Fitzgerald (1985):
In 1985, Gonzaga hired Dan Fitzgerald as the head coach of the men's basketball team.
Fitzgerald's leadership and coaching abilities laid the groundwork for the program's future success.
Mark Few's Appointment (1999):
In 1999, Mark Few, an assistant coach under Fitzgerald, was promoted to head coach after Fitzgerald's retirement.
Few's appointment marked a turning point in Gonzaga's basketball program.
NCAA Tournament Success (Late 1990s - Early 2000s):
Under Mark Few's leadership, Gonzaga began to gain national attention with consistent appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
Notable successes in the tournament, including deep runs and upsets, helped raise the program's profile.
Investment in Facilities and Resources:
To compete at a higher level, Gonzaga invested in state-of-the-art facilities for its basketball program.
This included upgrading their arena, practice facilities, and investing in recruiting resources.
Recruiting and Player Development:
Gonzaga's coaching staff, led by Mark Few, excelled in identifying and recruiting talented players both domestically and internationally.
The program developed a reputation for player development, turning underrated recruits into NBA-caliber talents.
Consistent Success and Media Exposure:
Gonzaga's sustained success in the NCAA Tournament and regular-season dominance garnered significant media attention.
Increased media exposure helped attract even more talented players to the program.
Support from University Leadership and Donors:
The success of Gonzaga's basketball program received strong support from the university's leadership, including the president, board of directors, and athletic director.
Donors and alumni also played a crucial role by providing financial support, allowing the program to grow and maintain its competitiveness.
Conference Realignment (2011):
In 2011, Gonzaga and several other schools formed the West Coast Conference (WCC), a mid-major conference, for basketball.
Despite being in a mid-major conference, Gonzaga's national success and strength as a program attracted significant attention, leading many to consider them a high-major program within the mid-major conference.
Continued Dominance and National Recognition:
Gonzaga's consistent excellence in both the regular season and the NCAA Tournament cemented their reputation as a basketball powerhouse.
Despite being in a mid-major conference, they consistently competed and defeated high-major programs, further solidifying their status as a major player in college basketball.
In conclusion, Gonzaga's rise from a mid-major program to a basketball powerhouse can be attributed to strong leadership, a clear vision, investment in facilities and resources, effective recruiting and player development, consistent success in the NCAA Tournament, and unwavering support from the university's leadership and donors. This combination of factors allowed Gonzaga to achieve what many other universities have struggled to replicate, making them a notable success story in the world of Division I men's basketball.
Having the support of the university's president, board of directors, and athletic director was crucial for Gonzaga's vision of becoming a major player in Division I men's basketball. Here's why their support is of paramount importance:
Financial Investment: The vision to elevate a mid-major program to national prominence requires significant financial investment. Facilities need upgrading, recruiting budgets need to expand, and coaching staff salaries need to be competitive. The president, board of directors, and athletic director can allocate funds and approve budgets to ensure that the necessary resources are available for the basketball program to thrive.
Long-term Strategic Planning: Transforming a program takes time and a well-thought-out strategy. The university's president, board of directors, and athletic director can provide the necessary long-term planning, setting goals and benchmarks for the program's development. They can collaborate with the coaching staff to create a roadmap for success and adjust it as needed based on progress and challenges.
Institutional Reputation: A successful basketball program can significantly enhance the reputation of the entire university. When the president and the board publicly support the vision for Gonzaga's basketball program, it signals to the community, potential donors, and recruits that the university is committed to excellence in both academics and athletics. This can attract more talented students, faculty, and staff and foster a sense of pride and unity within the campus community.
Recruiting and Retention of Talent: Top-tier coaches, staff, and players are more likely to commit to a program that has strong institutional support. Knowing that the president and the board are behind the program's vision adds credibility and stability, making it easier to attract and retain high-quality personnel. Additionally, they can offer competitive compensation packages and incentives to keep the coaching staff and players motivated.
Supporting Student-Athletes: The commitment to becoming a major player in college basketball goes beyond just winning games. It involves supporting student-athletes in their academic pursuits, personal growth, and overall well-being. The university's leadership can ensure that academic resources, counseling services, and other support systems are in place to help student-athletes succeed both on and off the court.
Navigating Challenges: Building a powerhouse basketball program will undoubtedly face challenges and obstacles along the way. Having the president, board of directors, and athletic director on board means that they will be there to support the program during tough times, providing guidance, encouragement, and necessary resources to overcome difficulties.
Brand and Marketing: A successful basketball program can elevate the university's brand and increase its visibility in the media and among potential students, donors, and partners. The president, board of directors, and athletic director can play a crucial role in marketing and promoting the program's achievements, creating a positive image for the university as a whole.
In conclusion, the support of the university's president, board of directors, and athletic director is essential for Gonzaga's vision to become a major player in Division I men's basketball. Their financial backing, strategic planning, commitment to student-athletes, and overall support contribute to the program's success and its positive impact on the university's reputation and community. With their unified vision, Gonzaga has been able to achieve what many others have not and solidify their position as a basketball powerhouse.
Early Years (Late 19th Century - Early 1990s):
Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, established its basketball program in the late 19th century.
Throughout much of its early history, Gonzaga's basketball team was considered a mid-major program, achieving some success regionally but not on the national stage.
Hiring of Dan Fitzgerald (1985):
In 1985, Gonzaga hired Dan Fitzgerald as the head coach of the men's basketball team.
Fitzgerald's leadership and coaching abilities laid the groundwork for the program's future success.
Mark Few's Appointment (1999):
In 1999, Mark Few, an assistant coach under Fitzgerald, was promoted to head coach after Fitzgerald's retirement.
Few's appointment marked a turning point in Gonzaga's basketball program.
NCAA Tournament Success (Late 1990s - Early 2000s):
Under Mark Few's leadership, Gonzaga began to gain national attention with consistent appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
Notable successes in the tournament, including deep runs and upsets, helped raise the program's profile.
Investment in Facilities and Resources:
To compete at a higher level, Gonzaga invested in state-of-the-art facilities for its basketball program.
This included upgrading their arena, practice facilities, and investing in recruiting resources.
Recruiting and Player Development:
Gonzaga's coaching staff, led by Mark Few, excelled in identifying and recruiting talented players both domestically and internationally.
The program developed a reputation for player development, turning underrated recruits into NBA-caliber talents.
Consistent Success and Media Exposure:
Gonzaga's sustained success in the NCAA Tournament and regular-season dominance garnered significant media attention.
Increased media exposure helped attract even more talented players to the program.
Support from University Leadership and Donors:
The success of Gonzaga's basketball program received strong support from the university's leadership, including the president, board of directors, and athletic director.
Donors and alumni also played a crucial role by providing financial support, allowing the program to grow and maintain its competitiveness.
Conference Realignment (2011):
In 2011, Gonzaga and several other schools formed the West Coast Conference (WCC), a mid-major conference, for basketball.
Despite being in a mid-major conference, Gonzaga's national success and strength as a program attracted significant attention, leading many to consider them a high-major program within the mid-major conference.
Continued Dominance and National Recognition:
Gonzaga's consistent excellence in both the regular season and the NCAA Tournament cemented their reputation as a basketball powerhouse.
Despite being in a mid-major conference, they consistently competed and defeated high-major programs, further solidifying their status as a major player in college basketball.
In conclusion, Gonzaga's rise from a mid-major program to a basketball powerhouse can be attributed to strong leadership, a clear vision, investment in facilities and resources, effective recruiting and player development, consistent success in the NCAA Tournament, and unwavering support from the university's leadership and donors. This combination of factors allowed Gonzaga to achieve what many other universities have struggled to replicate, making them a notable success story in the world of Division I men's basketball.
Having the support of the university's president, board of directors, and athletic director was crucial for Gonzaga's vision of becoming a major player in Division I men's basketball. Here's why their support is of paramount importance:
Financial Investment: The vision to elevate a mid-major program to national prominence requires significant financial investment. Facilities need upgrading, recruiting budgets need to expand, and coaching staff salaries need to be competitive. The president, board of directors, and athletic director can allocate funds and approve budgets to ensure that the necessary resources are available for the basketball program to thrive.
Long-term Strategic Planning: Transforming a program takes time and a well-thought-out strategy. The university's president, board of directors, and athletic director can provide the necessary long-term planning, setting goals and benchmarks for the program's development. They can collaborate with the coaching staff to create a roadmap for success and adjust it as needed based on progress and challenges.
Institutional Reputation: A successful basketball program can significantly enhance the reputation of the entire university. When the president and the board publicly support the vision for Gonzaga's basketball program, it signals to the community, potential donors, and recruits that the university is committed to excellence in both academics and athletics. This can attract more talented students, faculty, and staff and foster a sense of pride and unity within the campus community.
Recruiting and Retention of Talent: Top-tier coaches, staff, and players are more likely to commit to a program that has strong institutional support. Knowing that the president and the board are behind the program's vision adds credibility and stability, making it easier to attract and retain high-quality personnel. Additionally, they can offer competitive compensation packages and incentives to keep the coaching staff and players motivated.
Supporting Student-Athletes: The commitment to becoming a major player in college basketball goes beyond just winning games. It involves supporting student-athletes in their academic pursuits, personal growth, and overall well-being. The university's leadership can ensure that academic resources, counseling services, and other support systems are in place to help student-athletes succeed both on and off the court.
Navigating Challenges: Building a powerhouse basketball program will undoubtedly face challenges and obstacles along the way. Having the president, board of directors, and athletic director on board means that they will be there to support the program during tough times, providing guidance, encouragement, and necessary resources to overcome difficulties.
Brand and Marketing: A successful basketball program can elevate the university's brand and increase its visibility in the media and among potential students, donors, and partners. The president, board of directors, and athletic director can play a crucial role in marketing and promoting the program's achievements, creating a positive image for the university as a whole.
In conclusion, the support of the university's president, board of directors, and athletic director is essential for Gonzaga's vision to become a major player in Division I men's basketball. Their financial backing, strategic planning, commitment to student-athletes, and overall support contribute to the program's success and its positive impact on the university's reputation and community. With their unified vision, Gonzaga has been able to achieve what many others have not and solidify their position as a basketball powerhouse.
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Valpo Basketball / Points Production Trend: Transfers vs. High School Recruits
July 09, 2023, 10:50:52 AM #5
General VU Discussion / Valpo’s First Basketball Game of Season in 1921
June 08, 2023, 05:53:41 PM
December 10, 1921
Valparaiso University basketball team opened the season at university gym last evening by defeating Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, 29 to 3. The score at half time was 10 to 3, Valpo. The visitors failed to score a point in the second half.
Valparaiso University basketball team opened the season at university gym last evening by defeating Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, 29 to 3. The score at half time was 10 to 3, Valpo. The visitors failed to score a point in the second half.
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Sports Talk / Norlander's Top 25 for 2024
May 05, 2023, 10:05:57 AM
Top 25 And 1 rankings
BIGGEST MOVERS
6 KANSAS 2 UCLA
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KANSAS This ranking is based on the Jayhawks returning two starters - Dajuan Harris and K.J. Adams - from a team that won the Big 12 regular-season title before securing a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Bill Self has reshaped the roster with a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by former Michigan All-American Hunter Dickinson, former Towson sharpshooter Nick Timberlake, former McDonald's All-American Arterio Morris and five-star freshman Elmarko Jackson. 6 28-8
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UCONN This ranking is based on the Huskies returning four of the top six scorers from a team that won the 2023 NCAA Tournament - specifically everybody except Jordan Hawkins and Adama Sanogo, both of whom are expected to remain in the 2023 NBA Draft. That core combined with a top-five recruiting class should have UConn as a real contender to win back-to-back national championships. 1 31-8
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PURDUE This ranking is based on the Boilermakers returning six of the top seven scorers - everybody except Brandon Newman - from a team that won the Big Ten regular-season title and the Big Ten Tournament before securing a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. CBS Sports National Player of the Year Zach Edey has a decision to make, obviously, but for now I'm projecting him to return to Purdue. 1 29-6
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MARQUETTE This ranking is based on the Golden Eagles returning every relevant player from a team that won the Big East regular-season title and the Big East Tournament before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Tyler Kolek and Kam Jones should provide Shaka Smart with a core capable of competing for a national championship. 1 29-7
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DUKE This ranking is based on the Blue Devils returning the top four scorers - Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell - from a team that finished 10-1 in its final 11 games and won the ACC Tournament. Duke is also enrolling a top-two recruiting class and will be among the most talented teams in the country, per usual. 1 27-9
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FAU This ranking is based on the Owls returning all five starters from a team that won the C-USA regular-season title and the C-USA Tournament before advancing to the 2023 Final Four. FAU should be the AAC favorite in its first season in its new conference. 1 35-4
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ALABAMA This ranking is based on the Crimson Tide returning four of the top seven scorers - everybody except Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney and Jaden Bradley - from a team that won the SEC regular-season title and the SEC Tournament before securing the No. 1 overall seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Alabama should be the favorite to repeat as SEC champions. 1 31-6
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MICHIGAN ST. This ranking is based on the Spartans returning five of the top six scorers - everybody except Joey Hauser -- from a team that advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Michigan State will combine that core with a top-five recruiting class headlined by five-star prospects Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears. -- 21-13
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HOUSTON This ranking is based on the Cougars returning five of the top eight scorers - Jamal Shead, J'Wan Roberts, Emanuel Sharp, Ja'Vier Francis and Terrance Arceneaux - from a team that won the AAC regular-season title before securing a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The addition of Baylor transfer LJ Cryer should have Houston competing for a league title in its first season in the Big 12. -- 33-4
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ARKANSAS This ranking is based on the Razorbacks returning five of the top eight scorers - Trevon Brazile, Davonte Davis, Jordan Walsh, Makhi Mitchell and Jalen Graham - from a team that advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Five-star prospects Baye Fall and Layden Blocker, plus transfers Tramon Mark and Khalif Battle, will combine with that core and give Eric Musselman a chance to make a fourth straight Sweet 16. -- 22-14
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CREIGHTON This ranking is based on the Bluejays returning everybody except Ryan Nembhard and Arthur Kaluma from a team that won 24 games and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The addition of Steven Ashworth, a transfer from Utah State, is significant considering he's a point guard who averaged 16.2 points per game for a team that made the 2023 NCAA Tournament. -- 24-13
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GONZAGA This ranking is based on the Zags returning four of the top seven scorers - Anton Watson, Malachi Smith, Nolan Hickman and Ben Gregg - from a team that shared the West Coast Conference title with Saint Mary's before making the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Mark Few will combine that core with a recruiting class headlined by transfers Ryan Nembhard (Creighton), Graham Ike (Wyoming) and Steele Venters (Eastern Washington) and have a chance to finish in the top 25 at KenPom for the 13th straight season. -- 31-6
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MIAMI This ranking is based on the Hurricanes returning three starters - Nijel Pack, Norchad Omier and Wooga Poplar - from a team that shared the ACC regular-season title with Virginia and advanced to the 2023 Final Four. That should be enough for the Hurricanes to compete at or near the top of the ACC once again. -- 29-8
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KENTUCKY This ranking is based on the Wildcats enrolling the nation's top-ranked recruiting class featuring four five-star prospects - among them Justin Edwards, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw -- to pair with a returning core headlined by two-time All-American Oscar Tshiebwe. It's a roster that could give John Calipari a realistic chance to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2015. -- 22-12
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SAN DIEGO ST. This ranking is based on the Aztecs returning four of the top six scorers - everybody except Matt Bradley and Keshad Johnson - from a team that won the Mountain West Conference regular-season title and the Mountain West Tournament before advancing to the championship game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Another MWC title seems likely for San Diego State. -- 32-7
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TENNESSEE This ranking is based on the Vols returning three of the top four scorers - Santiago Vescovi, Zakai Zeigler and Josiah-Jordan James - from a team that secured a No. 4 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament and made the Sweet 16. Chris Ledlum, a transfer from Harvard, should slide into the starting lineup beside Uros Plavsic and have the Vols in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year. -- 25-11
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USC This ranking is based on the Trojans returning five of the top seven scorers - Boogie Ellis, Kobe Johnson, Tre White, Joshua Morgan and Vincent Iwuchukwu - from a team that won 22 games and secured a No. 10 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. USC is also enrolling a top-15 recruiting class highlighted by five-star guard Isaiah Collier, who is the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports. -- 22-11
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TEXAS A&M This ranking is based on the Aggies returning four starters - everybody except Dexter Dennis - from a team that won 25 games and secured a No. 7 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. A second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament is a likely scenario for Texas A&M. -- 25-10
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TEXAS This ranking is based on the Longhorns returning two of the top five scorers - Tyrese Hunter and Dylan Disu - from a team that won the Big 12 Tournament before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The enrollment of Max Abmas, a transfer from Oral Roberts who has scored 2,562 points in four years of college, is a big addition. -- 29-9
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BAYLOR This ranking is based on the Bears returning three of the top six scorers - Jalen Bridges, Langston Love and Jonathan Tchamwa-Tchatchoua - from a team that won 23 games and secured a No. 3 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The loss of Adam Flagler (NBA Draft), Keyonte George (NBA Draft) and LJ Cryer (transfer portal) will be tough to overcome but should be somewhat offset by the arrival of top-45 freshmen Ja'Kobe Walter, Yves Missi and Miro Little. 3 23-11
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ARIZONA This ranking is based on the Wildcats returning two of the top four scorers - Oumar Ballo and Pelle Larsson - from a team that won the Pac-12 Tournament before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. If Kylan Boswell and Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley have breakthrough sophomore seasons, Arizona should compete for the Pac-12 title. 3 28-7
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UCLA This ranking is based on the Bruins returning three of the top seven scorers - Jaylen Clark, Adem Bona and Dylan Andrews - from a team that won the Pac-12 regular-season title before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. That core combined with a top-15 recruiting class highlighted by four-star guard Sebastian Mack should allow UCLA to be a Pac-12 contender again. 2 31-6
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SAINT MARY'S This ranking is based on the Gaels returning four of the top five scorers - everybody except Logan Johnson - from a team that shared the West Coast Conference title with Gonzaga before securing a No. 5 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Aidan Mahaney should return as one of the best point guards in the country. 2 27-8
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AUBURN This ranking is based on the Tigers returning the top seven scorers from a team that won 21 games and advanced to the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Johni Broome is the best of the projected returnees after averaging a team-high 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds as a sophomore. 2 21-13
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IOWA ST. This ranking is based on the Cyclones returning five of the top nine scorers - Tamin Lipsey, Tre King, Robert Jones, Hason Ward and Demarion Watson - from a team that started 13-2 and secured a No. 6 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Iowa State is also enrolling a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Omaha Biliew.
BIGGEST MOVERS
6 KANSAS 2 UCLA
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KANSAS This ranking is based on the Jayhawks returning two starters - Dajuan Harris and K.J. Adams - from a team that won the Big 12 regular-season title before securing a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Bill Self has reshaped the roster with a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by former Michigan All-American Hunter Dickinson, former Towson sharpshooter Nick Timberlake, former McDonald's All-American Arterio Morris and five-star freshman Elmarko Jackson. 6 28-8
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UCONN This ranking is based on the Huskies returning four of the top six scorers from a team that won the 2023 NCAA Tournament - specifically everybody except Jordan Hawkins and Adama Sanogo, both of whom are expected to remain in the 2023 NBA Draft. That core combined with a top-five recruiting class should have UConn as a real contender to win back-to-back national championships. 1 31-8
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PURDUE This ranking is based on the Boilermakers returning six of the top seven scorers - everybody except Brandon Newman - from a team that won the Big Ten regular-season title and the Big Ten Tournament before securing a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. CBS Sports National Player of the Year Zach Edey has a decision to make, obviously, but for now I'm projecting him to return to Purdue. 1 29-6
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MARQUETTE This ranking is based on the Golden Eagles returning every relevant player from a team that won the Big East regular-season title and the Big East Tournament before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Tyler Kolek and Kam Jones should provide Shaka Smart with a core capable of competing for a national championship. 1 29-7
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DUKE This ranking is based on the Blue Devils returning the top four scorers - Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell - from a team that finished 10-1 in its final 11 games and won the ACC Tournament. Duke is also enrolling a top-two recruiting class and will be among the most talented teams in the country, per usual. 1 27-9
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FAU This ranking is based on the Owls returning all five starters from a team that won the C-USA regular-season title and the C-USA Tournament before advancing to the 2023 Final Four. FAU should be the AAC favorite in its first season in its new conference. 1 35-4
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ALABAMA This ranking is based on the Crimson Tide returning four of the top seven scorers - everybody except Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney and Jaden Bradley - from a team that won the SEC regular-season title and the SEC Tournament before securing the No. 1 overall seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Alabama should be the favorite to repeat as SEC champions. 1 31-6
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MICHIGAN ST. This ranking is based on the Spartans returning five of the top six scorers - everybody except Joey Hauser -- from a team that advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Michigan State will combine that core with a top-five recruiting class headlined by five-star prospects Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears. -- 21-13
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HOUSTON This ranking is based on the Cougars returning five of the top eight scorers - Jamal Shead, J'Wan Roberts, Emanuel Sharp, Ja'Vier Francis and Terrance Arceneaux - from a team that won the AAC regular-season title before securing a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The addition of Baylor transfer LJ Cryer should have Houston competing for a league title in its first season in the Big 12. -- 33-4
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ARKANSAS This ranking is based on the Razorbacks returning five of the top eight scorers - Trevon Brazile, Davonte Davis, Jordan Walsh, Makhi Mitchell and Jalen Graham - from a team that advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Five-star prospects Baye Fall and Layden Blocker, plus transfers Tramon Mark and Khalif Battle, will combine with that core and give Eric Musselman a chance to make a fourth straight Sweet 16. -- 22-14
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CREIGHTON This ranking is based on the Bluejays returning everybody except Ryan Nembhard and Arthur Kaluma from a team that won 24 games and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The addition of Steven Ashworth, a transfer from Utah State, is significant considering he's a point guard who averaged 16.2 points per game for a team that made the 2023 NCAA Tournament. -- 24-13
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GONZAGA This ranking is based on the Zags returning four of the top seven scorers - Anton Watson, Malachi Smith, Nolan Hickman and Ben Gregg - from a team that shared the West Coast Conference title with Saint Mary's before making the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Mark Few will combine that core with a recruiting class headlined by transfers Ryan Nembhard (Creighton), Graham Ike (Wyoming) and Steele Venters (Eastern Washington) and have a chance to finish in the top 25 at KenPom for the 13th straight season. -- 31-6
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MIAMI This ranking is based on the Hurricanes returning three starters - Nijel Pack, Norchad Omier and Wooga Poplar - from a team that shared the ACC regular-season title with Virginia and advanced to the 2023 Final Four. That should be enough for the Hurricanes to compete at or near the top of the ACC once again. -- 29-8
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KENTUCKY This ranking is based on the Wildcats enrolling the nation's top-ranked recruiting class featuring four five-star prospects - among them Justin Edwards, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw -- to pair with a returning core headlined by two-time All-American Oscar Tshiebwe. It's a roster that could give John Calipari a realistic chance to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2015. -- 22-12
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SAN DIEGO ST. This ranking is based on the Aztecs returning four of the top six scorers - everybody except Matt Bradley and Keshad Johnson - from a team that won the Mountain West Conference regular-season title and the Mountain West Tournament before advancing to the championship game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Another MWC title seems likely for San Diego State. -- 32-7
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TENNESSEE This ranking is based on the Vols returning three of the top four scorers - Santiago Vescovi, Zakai Zeigler and Josiah-Jordan James - from a team that secured a No. 4 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament and made the Sweet 16. Chris Ledlum, a transfer from Harvard, should slide into the starting lineup beside Uros Plavsic and have the Vols in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year. -- 25-11
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USC This ranking is based on the Trojans returning five of the top seven scorers - Boogie Ellis, Kobe Johnson, Tre White, Joshua Morgan and Vincent Iwuchukwu - from a team that won 22 games and secured a No. 10 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. USC is also enrolling a top-15 recruiting class highlighted by five-star guard Isaiah Collier, who is the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports. -- 22-11
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TEXAS A&M This ranking is based on the Aggies returning four starters - everybody except Dexter Dennis - from a team that won 25 games and secured a No. 7 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. A second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament is a likely scenario for Texas A&M. -- 25-10
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TEXAS This ranking is based on the Longhorns returning two of the top five scorers - Tyrese Hunter and Dylan Disu - from a team that won the Big 12 Tournament before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The enrollment of Max Abmas, a transfer from Oral Roberts who has scored 2,562 points in four years of college, is a big addition. -- 29-9
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BAYLOR This ranking is based on the Bears returning three of the top six scorers - Jalen Bridges, Langston Love and Jonathan Tchamwa-Tchatchoua - from a team that won 23 games and secured a No. 3 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The loss of Adam Flagler (NBA Draft), Keyonte George (NBA Draft) and LJ Cryer (transfer portal) will be tough to overcome but should be somewhat offset by the arrival of top-45 freshmen Ja'Kobe Walter, Yves Missi and Miro Little. 3 23-11
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ARIZONA This ranking is based on the Wildcats returning two of the top four scorers - Oumar Ballo and Pelle Larsson - from a team that won the Pac-12 Tournament before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. If Kylan Boswell and Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley have breakthrough sophomore seasons, Arizona should compete for the Pac-12 title. 3 28-7
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UCLA This ranking is based on the Bruins returning three of the top seven scorers - Jaylen Clark, Adem Bona and Dylan Andrews - from a team that won the Pac-12 regular-season title before securing a No. 2 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. That core combined with a top-15 recruiting class highlighted by four-star guard Sebastian Mack should allow UCLA to be a Pac-12 contender again. 2 31-6
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SAINT MARY'S This ranking is based on the Gaels returning four of the top five scorers - everybody except Logan Johnson - from a team that shared the West Coast Conference title with Gonzaga before securing a No. 5 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Aidan Mahaney should return as one of the best point guards in the country. 2 27-8
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AUBURN This ranking is based on the Tigers returning the top seven scorers from a team that won 21 games and advanced to the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Johni Broome is the best of the projected returnees after averaging a team-high 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds as a sophomore. 2 21-13
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IOWA ST. This ranking is based on the Cyclones returning five of the top nine scorers - Tamin Lipsey, Tre King, Robert Jones, Hason Ward and Demarion Watson - from a team that started 13-2 and secured a No. 6 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Iowa State is also enrolling a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Omaha Biliew.
#7
Valpo Basketball / What if Powell's First Year is Horrible? Would that be a Failure?
April 28, 2023, 11:01:11 AM
Coming from someone who told ML that I thought his hire of Lottich was a good decision, it took a few years of the same old same old to realize I was wrong. But I waited to see the evidence.
An Olympic athelete responded to a question asking "do you view this season as a failure?" His response exempifies, in my view, how we should view an unsuccessful first season, or even an "unsuccessful" season the first two or three years.
https://twitter.com/willmaup/status/1651816167470952451
An Olympic athelete responded to a question asking "do you view this season as a failure?" His response exempifies, in my view, how we should view an unsuccessful first season, or even an "unsuccessful" season the first two or three years.
https://twitter.com/willmaup/status/1651816167470952451
#8
Valpo Basketball / JUCO Recruit
April 19, 2023, 12:14:57 AM
Received offer from Valpo.
https://www.loganvols.com/sports/mbkb/2022-23/players/isaiahstaffordxr8f
https://www.loganvols.com/sports/mbkb/2022-23/players/isaiahstaffordxr8f
#9
Sports Talk / Portal Action in College Basketball
April 16, 2023, 06:07:06 PM #10
Valpo Basketball / Is This The Future of College Basketball Recruiting?
April 13, 2023, 09:45:16 PM
How Nielsen Sports Is Changing the Game of College Recruiting
https://frontofficesports.com/how-nielsen-sports-is-changing-the-game-of-college-recruiting/
Will mid-majors be interested in this? Anyone else have any insight about this metric, a quantification of the market value of competing universities? Duke has signed off as a partner in this endeavor. I'm not sure this will ever get off the ground. Interesting idea though. Big boys will likely be the firstest with the mostest regarding participation if it takes off.
https://frontofficesports.com/how-nielsen-sports-is-changing-the-game-of-college-recruiting/
QuoteWhile NIL deals are changing the stakes for student-athletes, Nielsen Sports is changing the whole recruiting game. Their newest innovation, the Nielsen Impact Score (NIS), quantifies the marketing value of each major athletic program in the country, equipping college coaches with a powerful new tool to tell their school's full story to recruits around the country.
The Nielsen Impact Score is a marketing value index built from Nielsen's best-in-class proprietary audience data that compares college athletic programs along three key inputs: National Exposure, Local Market Impact, and Social Media Engagement.
With one clear ranking metric, athletic programs can tell prospective student-athletes a clear success story while standing out from rival programs that recruit from the same region or vie for the same on-court accolades. The Nielsen Impact Score rankings provide greater context for comparing schools while providing athletic departments of every size and scale with a cutting-edge platform to reach high schoolers, junior college players, and college students entering the transfer portal.
When two teams face off on the floor, the final score is the only metric that matters. But when it comes to recruiting, it's all about telling the right story to a student-athlete who is eager to shine both on and off the court.
The NIS helps settle the score between schools, provides the data to translate potential in value, and gives every program in the country a powerful new opportunity to tell a rich, complete story. Success breeds success, and the NIS helps schools lay a foundation for future star players to build a winning program.
Will mid-majors be interested in this? Anyone else have any insight about this metric, a quantification of the market value of competing universities? Duke has signed off as a partner in this endeavor. I'm not sure this will ever get off the ground. Interesting idea though. Big boys will likely be the firstest with the mostest regarding participation if it takes off.
#11
Sports Talk / Miami Coach L.
March 28, 2023, 09:36:51 AM #12
Sports Talk / How Penn St. Lost Shrewsberry to Notre Dame and NIL Purity
March 25, 2023, 11:25:22 AM #13
General Off Topic / AI Super genetic gene transfer from HAL. HAL's Great-Great Grandson GPT-4
March 21, 2023, 09:57:33 AM #14
Valpo Basketball / Big Brother Scott
March 15, 2023, 03:28:24 PM #15
Valpo Basketball / MVC Tournament Odds
February 27, 2023, 11:16:43 AM #16
Valpo Basketball / MVC NET Rankings
January 21, 2023, 10:34:36 AM
Top 8 in Conference
https://bracketologists.com/compare/bradley-braves;drake-bulldogs;southern-illinois-salukis;indiana-state-sycamores;missouri-state-bears;belmont-bruins;murray-state-racers;northern-iowa-panthers
Bottom 4 in Conference
https://bracketologists.com/compare/illinois-state-redbirds;uic-flames;valparaiso-beacons;evansville-purple-aces
https://bracketologists.com/compare/bradley-braves;drake-bulldogs;southern-illinois-salukis;indiana-state-sycamores;missouri-state-bears;belmont-bruins;murray-state-racers;northern-iowa-panthers
Bottom 4 in Conference
https://bracketologists.com/compare/illinois-state-redbirds;uic-flames;valparaiso-beacons;evansville-purple-aces
#17
Valpo Basketball / Speculate on Valpo's Final Ranking: Colley’s "What If" Tool
January 15, 2023, 12:53:38 PM
A neat little tool to see where Valpo will end up in the rankings by assuming wins (or losses or both) against the remaining schedule.
The results show a column for Valpo's current rank and all other teams as well as a column for all the teams including Valpo after the changes you make.
Here is Colley's tool:
https://www.colleyrankings.com/hplaygod.html
The results show a column for Valpo's current rank and all other teams as well as a column for all the teams including Valpo after the changes you make.
Here is Colley's tool:
https://www.colleyrankings.com/hplaygod.html
#18
Valpo Basketball / Let’s Speculate! Potential Valparaiso head basketball coach candidates
January 14, 2023, 07:40:03 AM
https://www.coachesdatabase.com/lets-speculate-valparaiso-head-basketball-coach-candidates/
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QuoteDane Fife – former Indiana, Michigan State assistant
Fife left his alma mater after one season as an assistant, but still has love for the Hoosiers and the state of Indiana. Before he spent ten seasons under Tom Izzo at Michigan State, Fife was one of the youngest head coaches in the country at IPFW where he went 82-97 in six seasons (34-27 in the last two). Other mid-majors have courted Fife over the years and he nearly took the Duquesne job back in 2017, but Valpo provides an opportunity to back onto the sidelines in a state he is familiar with (and is very familiar with him!).
Bryce Drew – Grand Canyon head coach
Valpo should at least try to bring Drew home. His Grand Canyon salary isn't public but it is very possible (likely?) that he is the highest paid coach in the WAC and might have to take a pay cut to come back. Drew has a good thing going at GCU and could be holding out for a better job, but if the financials work out it would be hard to count out the alma mater.
Chris Lowery – Northwestern associate head coach
It's been more than 10 years since his last head coaching gig, but Lowery has spent that time as a right hand man at the highest level, first for Bruce Weber at Kansas State and now for Chris Collins and the resurgent Northwestern Wildcats. Lowery's tenure at SIU stagnated after a hot start in which he went to three-straight NCAA Tournaments (with the Salukis' third-ever trip to the Sweet Sixteen in 2007. He was fired in 2012 after going 8-23 but finished with an overall record of 145-115. The 50-year old is an Indiana-native and has plenty of MVC experience.
Billy Donlon – Clemson associate head coach
Donlon is in his first season at Clemson after a three-year tenure as head coach at Kansas City which just wasn't the right fit. He was successful in his six-year tenure at Wright State and his firing in 2016 was a shock in CBB circles, as he had just completed his third 20-win season in four years and finished 2nd in the Horizon. Donlon originally hails from the Chicago suburbs and has spent much of his coaching career in the Midwest.
#19
Around the Valley / Lunardi on Missouri St./No. Iowa Game Significance.
February 20, 2022, 01:15:23 PM
#20
Sports Talk / NCAA Tourney Decisions: More Metrics, Less of the Eye Test.
February 18, 2022, 03:42:11 PM #21
Sports Talk / Selection Committee Gives a Peek Saturday
February 14, 2022, 04:57:54 PM #22
Sports Talk / NET: NCAA Director Clarifies Purpose and Composition of
February 10, 2022, 06:46:46 PM #23
Sports Talk / Conference Payout To Member Schools
February 10, 2022, 05:52:14 PM
https://twitter.com/AP_Top25/status/1491916791416823809
QuoteCommissioner Greg Sankey said Thursday that the league divided $764.4 million of total revenue among the members, not including $13.4 million retained by universities that participated in bowl games during the 2020-21 football season to cover expenses.
The total distribution amount is comprised of revenue generated from television agreements, bowl games, the College Football Playoff, the SEC football championship game, the SEC men's basketball tournament, NCAA championships and a supplemental surplus distribution.
#24
Around the Valley / Northwestern to MVC?
February 08, 2022, 09:29:15 PM #25
Sports Talk / Another Div 1 Indiana Team
February 08, 2022, 01:22:37 PM #26
Around the Valley / Strength of Schedule in MVC: Two Measures
February 07, 2022, 08:39:54 PM
The first ranking shown is the straight-up Win% of all Div1 opponents played to date.
TEAM.......................Opponents Win%
1 Indiana St. 53.14%
2 Loyola Chicago 53.14%
3 Northern Iowa 52.67%
4 Missouri St. 51.24%
5 Illinois St. 50.79%
6 Valparaiso 50.12%
7 Bradley 48.89%
8 Evansville 48.51%
9 Drake 48.21%
10 Southern Illinois 47.93%
The second ranking is the adjusted efficiency margin of every Div 1 opponent played to date: (KenPom)
TEAM...........................AdjEM
1 Indiana St. +4.64
2 Northern Iowa +2.76
3 Evansville +2.48
4 Loyola Chicago +2.43
5 Bradley +1.08
6 Valparaiso +0.82
7 Illinois St. +0.75
8 Drake +0.63
9 Missouri St. +0.53
10 Southern Illinois -.091
TEAM.......................Opponents Win%
1 Indiana St. 53.14%
2 Loyola Chicago 53.14%
3 Northern Iowa 52.67%
4 Missouri St. 51.24%
5 Illinois St. 50.79%
6 Valparaiso 50.12%
7 Bradley 48.89%
8 Evansville 48.51%
9 Drake 48.21%
10 Southern Illinois 47.93%
The second ranking is the adjusted efficiency margin of every Div 1 opponent played to date: (KenPom)
TEAM...........................AdjEM
1 Indiana St. +4.64
2 Northern Iowa +2.76
3 Evansville +2.48
4 Loyola Chicago +2.43
5 Bradley +1.08
6 Valparaiso +0.82
7 Illinois St. +0.75
8 Drake +0.63
9 Missouri St. +0.53
10 Southern Illinois -.091
#27
Sports Talk / Latest Top Win Streaks in Div1
February 05, 2022, 10:34:49 PM
Current Win Streaks
1 Auburn 19
2 Wagner 13
3 Murray State 12
3 South Dakota State 12
3 Vermont 12
6 Gonzaga 11
6 Houston 11
8 Longwood 10
9 Arkansas 8
9 Bryant 8
9 Iona 8
9 Long Beach State 8
9 Montana State 8
9 North Texas 8
1 Auburn 19
2 Wagner 13
3 Murray State 12
3 South Dakota State 12
3 Vermont 12
6 Gonzaga 11
6 Houston 11
8 Longwood 10
9 Arkansas 8
9 Bryant 8
9 Iona 8
9 Long Beach State 8
9 Montana State 8
9 North Texas 8
#28
Valpo Basketball / Valpo Coach KenPom Rank Since 1997
February 01, 2022, 03:55:01 PM
KenPom only goes back to 1997
1. Homer Drew, 14 years. Average Rank 135, High 226 in 2009; Low 47 in 2002.
2. Scott Drew, 1 year. Rank: 93 in 2003.
3. Bryce Drew, 5 years. Average Rank 94.4; High 163 in 2014; Low 42 in 2016.
4. Matt Lottich, 6th year. Average Rank 170.83; High 220 in 2019; Low 104 in 2017.
1. Homer Drew, 14 years. Average Rank 135, High 226 in 2009; Low 47 in 2002.
2. Scott Drew, 1 year. Rank: 93 in 2003.
3. Bryce Drew, 5 years. Average Rank 94.4; High 163 in 2014; Low 42 in 2016.
4. Matt Lottich, 6th year. Average Rank 170.83; High 220 in 2019; Low 104 in 2017.
#29
Sports Talk / Wyoming vs Colorado St. Storming the Court
January 31, 2022, 11:43:12 PM #30
Sports Talk / SOS Raw Numbers
January 31, 2022, 10:44:39 AM
Random selection of teams, raw numbers only:
Team SOS Rank Opp Record Opp Win Percent
Alabama 0.6618 1 284 - 109 0.7226
Arizona 0.542 85 182 - 154 0.5417
Arizona State 0.5926 17 204 - 127 0.6163
Auburn 0.5871 21 236 - 157 0.6005
Baylor 0.5608 45 219 - 171 0.5615
Duke 0.5498 70 211 - 160 0.5687
Gonzaga 0.5428 84 194 - 156 0.5543
Houston 0.5453 79 195 - 164 0.5432
Illinois 0.5676 36 212 - 157 0.5745
Indiana 0.5304 107 195 - 180 0.52
Iowa State 0.5404 86 212 - 175 0.5478
Kansas 0.6261 2 244 - 126 0.6595
Kentucky 0.5604 46 224 - 164 0.5773
LSU 0.6084 6 249 - 136 0.6468
Michigan 0.5824 24 193 - 130 0.5975
Michigan State 0.5949 15 219 - 136 0.6169
North Carolina 0.5664 37 235 - 164 0.589
Ohio State 0.6001 9 203 - 121 0.6265
Purdue 0.5645 42 223 - 166 0.5733
Tennessee 0.5977 13 238 - 145 0.6214
Texas 0.52 124 192 - 183 0.512
Texas Tech 0.5475 73 214 - 171 0.5558
UCLA 0.5646 41 184 - 139 0.5697
USC 0.5122 137 180 - 187 0.4905
Villanova 0.5942 16 234 - 146 0.6158
Virginia 0.5272 113 211 - 187 0.5302
Wisconsin 0.6067 7 236 - 136 0.6344
Xavier 0.6095 5 233 - 131 0.6401
Ranked by toughest SOS
Team SOS Rank Opp Record Opp Win Percent
Alabama 0.6618 1 284 - 109 0.7226
Kansas 0.6261 2 244 - 126 0.6595
LSU 0.6084 6 249 - 136 0.6468
Xavier 0.6095 5 233 - 131 0.6401
Wisconsin 0.6067 7 236 - 136 0.6344
Ohio State 0.6001 9 203 - 121 0.6265
Tennessee 0.5977 13 238 - 145 0.6214
Michigan State 0.5949 15 219 - 136 0.6169
Arizona State 0.5926 17 204 - 127 0.6163
Villanova 0.5942 16 234 - 146 0.6158
Auburn 0.5871 21 236 - 157 0.6005
Michigan 0.5824 24 193 - 130 0.5975
North Carolina 0.5664 37 235 - 164 0.589
Kentucky 0.5604 46 224 - 164 0.5773
Illinois 0.5676 36 212 - 157 0.5745
Purdue 0.5645 42 223 - 166 0.5733
UCLA 0.5646 41 184 - 139 0.5697
Duke 0.5498 70 211 - 160 0.5687
Baylor 0.5608 45 219 - 171 0.5615
Texas Tech 0.5475 73 214 - 171 0.5558
Gonzaga 0.5428 84 194 - 156 0.5543
Iowa State 0.5404 86 212 - 175 0.5478
Houston 0.5453 79 195 - 164 0.5432
Arizona 0.542 85 182 - 154 0.5417
Virginia 0.5272 113 211 - 187 0.5302
Indiana 0.5304 107 195 - 180 0.52
Texas 0.52 124 192 - 183 0.512
USC 0.5122 137 180 - 187 0.4905
USC has played the easiest schedule among these teams. Sorry usc4valpo. Perhaps this is the reason why USC hasn't been given the rankings respect you thought they should be given, especially when they were undefeated. Plus they lost to Stanford twice.
Stanford 0.5991 12 220 - 126 0.6358
Team SOS Rank Opp Record Opp Win Percent
Alabama 0.6618 1 284 - 109 0.7226
Arizona 0.542 85 182 - 154 0.5417
Arizona State 0.5926 17 204 - 127 0.6163
Auburn 0.5871 21 236 - 157 0.6005
Baylor 0.5608 45 219 - 171 0.5615
Duke 0.5498 70 211 - 160 0.5687
Gonzaga 0.5428 84 194 - 156 0.5543
Houston 0.5453 79 195 - 164 0.5432
Illinois 0.5676 36 212 - 157 0.5745
Indiana 0.5304 107 195 - 180 0.52
Iowa State 0.5404 86 212 - 175 0.5478
Kansas 0.6261 2 244 - 126 0.6595
Kentucky 0.5604 46 224 - 164 0.5773
LSU 0.6084 6 249 - 136 0.6468
Michigan 0.5824 24 193 - 130 0.5975
Michigan State 0.5949 15 219 - 136 0.6169
North Carolina 0.5664 37 235 - 164 0.589
Ohio State 0.6001 9 203 - 121 0.6265
Purdue 0.5645 42 223 - 166 0.5733
Tennessee 0.5977 13 238 - 145 0.6214
Texas 0.52 124 192 - 183 0.512
Texas Tech 0.5475 73 214 - 171 0.5558
UCLA 0.5646 41 184 - 139 0.5697
USC 0.5122 137 180 - 187 0.4905
Villanova 0.5942 16 234 - 146 0.6158
Virginia 0.5272 113 211 - 187 0.5302
Wisconsin 0.6067 7 236 - 136 0.6344
Xavier 0.6095 5 233 - 131 0.6401
Ranked by toughest SOS
Team SOS Rank Opp Record Opp Win Percent
Alabama 0.6618 1 284 - 109 0.7226
Kansas 0.6261 2 244 - 126 0.6595
LSU 0.6084 6 249 - 136 0.6468
Xavier 0.6095 5 233 - 131 0.6401
Wisconsin 0.6067 7 236 - 136 0.6344
Ohio State 0.6001 9 203 - 121 0.6265
Tennessee 0.5977 13 238 - 145 0.6214
Michigan State 0.5949 15 219 - 136 0.6169
Arizona State 0.5926 17 204 - 127 0.6163
Villanova 0.5942 16 234 - 146 0.6158
Auburn 0.5871 21 236 - 157 0.6005
Michigan 0.5824 24 193 - 130 0.5975
North Carolina 0.5664 37 235 - 164 0.589
Kentucky 0.5604 46 224 - 164 0.5773
Illinois 0.5676 36 212 - 157 0.5745
Purdue 0.5645 42 223 - 166 0.5733
UCLA 0.5646 41 184 - 139 0.5697
Duke 0.5498 70 211 - 160 0.5687
Baylor 0.5608 45 219 - 171 0.5615
Texas Tech 0.5475 73 214 - 171 0.5558
Gonzaga 0.5428 84 194 - 156 0.5543
Iowa State 0.5404 86 212 - 175 0.5478
Houston 0.5453 79 195 - 164 0.5432
Arizona 0.542 85 182 - 154 0.5417
Virginia 0.5272 113 211 - 187 0.5302
Indiana 0.5304 107 195 - 180 0.52
Texas 0.52 124 192 - 183 0.512
USC 0.5122 137 180 - 187 0.4905
USC has played the easiest schedule among these teams. Sorry usc4valpo. Perhaps this is the reason why USC hasn't been given the rankings respect you thought they should be given, especially when they were undefeated. Plus they lost to Stanford twice.
Stanford 0.5991 12 220 - 126 0.6358
#31
Sports Talk / Remember E'Twaun in High School Playing Against Hummel from Valpo High?
January 30, 2022, 10:36:05 AM
Note on the TV about Jon Diebler
https://twitter.com/CBSSportsCBB/status/1487787692016422912
https://twitter.com/CBSSportsCBB/status/1487787692016422912
#32
Around the Valley / Top 5 Players in MVC
January 29, 2022, 11:20:45 AM
Missouri Valley Conference
all-kenpom.com
Rank Player
1 Isiaih Mosley, Missouri St. (Jr)
2 Terry Roberts, Bradley (Jr)
3 Gaige Prim, Missouri St. (Sr)
4 Lucas Williamson, Loyola Chicago (Sr)
5 Marcus Domask, Southern Illinois (Jr)
all-kenpom.com
Rank Player
1 Isiaih Mosley, Missouri St. (Jr)
2 Terry Roberts, Bradley (Jr)
3 Gaige Prim, Missouri St. (Sr)
4 Lucas Williamson, Loyola Chicago (Sr)
5 Marcus Domask, Southern Illinois (Jr)
#33
Valpo Basketball / Must Play 25 Games to be Eligible for Dance per NCAA
January 28, 2022, 08:21:55 AM
I read this somewhere. Can't recall where. Is this true? If so, some teams who cancelled rather than postponed some games may not be eligible to be in the tournament.
EDIT
https://www.on3.com/news/ncaa-tournament-selection-committee-sets-minimum-game-requirement-for-eligibility/
EDIT
https://www.on3.com/news/ncaa-tournament-selection-committee-sets-minimum-game-requirement-for-eligibility/
#34
Around the Valley / Conference Rank AdjEM
January 25, 2022, 05:14:55 PM
KenPom AdjEM [Adjusted Efficiency Margin (OE-DE)] for games played only in the MVC. If KenPom ranked only these 10 teams rather than 358 teams, this is what his ranking would show to date. Only 6-8 games have been played though depending on the team.
1. Loyola Chicago +12.90
2. Missouri St. +11.00
3. Northern Iowa +7.70
4. Bradley +5.70
5. Drake +2.40
6. Illinois State +1.60
7. So. Illinois -0.50
8. Indiana St. -7.30
9. Valparaiso -9.10
10. Evansville -27.70
1. Loyola Chicago +12.90
2. Missouri St. +11.00
3. Northern Iowa +7.70
4. Bradley +5.70
5. Drake +2.40
6. Illinois State +1.60
7. So. Illinois -0.50
8. Indiana St. -7.30
9. Valparaiso -9.10
10. Evansville -27.70
#37
Sports Talk / Hoops Head Coach Forgets He's at a Press Conference
January 21, 2022, 08:36:22 AM #38
Sports Talk / Which Team had #1 Recruiting Class in 2021?
January 21, 2022, 08:27:25 AM #39
Around the Valley / MVC Seed Probabilities
January 21, 2022, 08:16:13 AM #40
Sports Talk / Indiana Upsets Purdue
January 20, 2022, 08:49:15 PM
Wow. The placed was packed with students. And they stormed the court keeping six feet apart of course. Wiggle room only.
No attendance issues with Indiana.
No attendance issues with Indiana.
#41
Sports Talk / Bracket Based Solely on NET
January 20, 2022, 05:03:31 PM #42
Sports Talk / You Tell em Coach
January 20, 2022, 12:51:27 PM #43
Around the Valley / NET Ranking MVC To Date
January 19, 2022, 11:42:58 AM
RK TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 :JAN 19, 2022
18 Loyola Chicago 1-2 2-0 3-0 7-0
86 Missouri St. 0-2 1-0 6-3 5-1
99 Drake 0-2 0-3 2-0 9-0
109 UNI 0-2 2-3 2-1 4-1
128 Bradley 0-2 0-2 2-4 5-2
145 Southern Ill. 0-1 1-2 1-3 6-2
165 Indiana St. 0-4 0-2 1-1 4-1
197 Illinois St. 0-1 0-3 2-2 5-2
210 Valparaiso 0-1 0-3 2-4 4-2
18 Loyola Chicago 1-2 2-0 3-0 7-0
86 Missouri St. 0-2 1-0 6-3 5-1
99 Drake 0-2 0-3 2-0 9-0
109 UNI 0-2 2-3 2-1 4-1
128 Bradley 0-2 0-2 2-4 5-2
145 Southern Ill. 0-1 1-2 1-3 6-2
165 Indiana St. 0-4 0-2 1-1 4-1
197 Illinois St. 0-1 0-3 2-2 5-2
210 Valparaiso 0-1 0-3 2-4 4-2
#44
Valpo Basketball / Transfer Portal
January 18, 2022, 05:07:52 PM #45
Valpo Basketball / ESPN NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge
January 18, 2022, 07:30:28 AM
Last year, ESPN reported:
Each person can enter up to 25 different brackets.
In the group "Fans of Valparaiso" an entrant named "Michael1291 16Michael1291" ended up in the 99.9th percentile in one of his/her brackets. If this person enters this year with the same name and joins the "Fans of Valparaiso" board, we will see if last year was just luck.
The overall winner, "chrizzlybear 10chrizzlybear" was in the 100th percentile. This does not mean that he/she had a perfect bracket, he/she did not.
For fun last year, I selected two brackets based solely on Pomeroy's and Sagarin's final rankings before the Thursday first round.
Sagarin placed in the 84.5th percentile.
KenPom placed in the 76.6th percentile.
Sign up on the ESPN bracket challenge. It's the best one online and it's free. You can join "Fans of Valparaiso" group which keeps track of everyone separately from the overall competition. So you can track your place both overall as well as in the Valpo Fan Group. Use your valpofanzone handle if you dare.
I have Valpo as a 10 seed this year and finally making it to the elite 8.
Jay Bilas picks: 73rd percentile.
Rece Davis: 73rd percentile.
BPI Autofill: 66th percentile.
Seth Greenberg: 63rd percentile
Max Kellerman: 56th percentile
Keyshawn Johnson: 22nd percentile
2022 March Madness: Men's NCAA tournament complete schedule
Selection Sunday: March 13.
First Four: March 15-16.
First round: March 17-18.
Second round: March 19-20.
Sweet 16: March 24-25.
Elite Eight: March 26-27.
Final Four: April 2.
NCAA championship game: April 4.
QuoteThere were 14.7 million brackets entered in ESPN's Tournament Challenge prior to the start of the NCAA tournament
Each person can enter up to 25 different brackets.
In the group "Fans of Valparaiso" an entrant named "Michael1291 16Michael1291" ended up in the 99.9th percentile in one of his/her brackets. If this person enters this year with the same name and joins the "Fans of Valparaiso" board, we will see if last year was just luck.
The overall winner, "chrizzlybear 10chrizzlybear" was in the 100th percentile. This does not mean that he/she had a perfect bracket, he/she did not.
For fun last year, I selected two brackets based solely on Pomeroy's and Sagarin's final rankings before the Thursday first round.
Sagarin placed in the 84.5th percentile.
KenPom placed in the 76.6th percentile.
Sign up on the ESPN bracket challenge. It's the best one online and it's free. You can join "Fans of Valparaiso" group which keeps track of everyone separately from the overall competition. So you can track your place both overall as well as in the Valpo Fan Group. Use your valpofanzone handle if you dare.
I have Valpo as a 10 seed this year and finally making it to the elite 8.
Jay Bilas picks: 73rd percentile.
Rece Davis: 73rd percentile.
BPI Autofill: 66th percentile.
Seth Greenberg: 63rd percentile
Max Kellerman: 56th percentile
Keyshawn Johnson: 22nd percentile
2022 March Madness: Men's NCAA tournament complete schedule
Selection Sunday: March 13.
First Four: March 15-16.
First round: March 17-18.
Second round: March 19-20.
Sweet 16: March 24-25.
Elite Eight: March 26-27.
Final Four: April 2.
NCAA championship game: April 4.
#46
Sports Talk / Greatest Motivator of All by Bobby Knight
January 11, 2022, 01:27:33 PM #47
Sports Talk / Why Undefeated USC is Doomed in the Tourney
January 11, 2022, 01:23:14 PM #48
Valpo Basketball / Acting Head Coach Jake Diebler
January 09, 2022, 11:40:27 AM #49
Sports Talk / KenPom Picks Winner and Score
January 08, 2022, 01:31:34 PM
Actual Score:
5 Purdue 74,
72 Penn St. 67 [62]
MVP: Trevion Williams (21p/9r/2a/1b)
Predicted Winner and Score: Purdue 74-67 (73%)
5 Purdue 74,
72 Penn St. 67 [62]
MVP: Trevion Williams (21p/9r/2a/1b)
Predicted Winner and Score: Purdue 74-67 (73%)
#50
Sports Talk / Top 10 Most Balanced Teams Offensively and Defensively
January 07, 2022, 08:21:00 PM
1. Houston
2. Baylor
3. Arizona
4. Kentucky
5. Xavier
6. Wisconsin
7. Michigan St.
8. Memphis
9. Providence
10. USC
2. Baylor
3. Arizona
4. Kentucky
5. Xavier
6. Wisconsin
7. Michigan St.
8. Memphis
9. Providence
10. USC