My nephew plays basketball in Latvia, so I spend some time on eurobasket.com. I found this recap of Valpo players
http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4 (http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4)
One that popped up on this list was Chris Halvorsen, who left Valpo after his freshman year to go to Minnesota. I remember at the time a bunch of vitriol about how poorly he was treated and how he deserved more playing time. So I looked at his stats: After sitting out a year for the transfer, his stats to date show he has 11 minutes total for the season and scored 1 point. I don't know if he has been injured or if there is some other reason, but once again I'm reminded of the effective evaluation of talent by Homer Drew.
Sometimes, an effective player transfers for an opportunity to play more or play professionally and that player remains effective (think Brandon Wood), but I can't think of a case where an average or end of the bench player has transferred and turned out to be a star.
Clearly, not all high school recruits will turn out as good as they are hyped, and some future college stars are are missed, but that is a different story.
Aris Williams wasn't a star, but received a lot of playing time at South Florida.
I spend a lot of time on those websites as well, checking in on our former players. I didn't know they broke it down by schools, so I appreciate the link!!
Perhaps the most successful transfer to leave Valpo was Kareem Abdul Jabbar Jr. He averaged 8 pts 6 rbs at Western Kentucky, before spending many years in the USBL and CBA.
By the way, I think I read somewhere that Chris Ensminger was an All-Star this year in the German League he plays in. He has had a long, solid career in Europe.
Quote from: valpo95 on February 03, 2012, 02:26:52 PM
One that popped up on this list was Chris Halvorsen, who left Valpo after his freshman year to go to Minnesota. I remember at the time a bunch of vitriol about how poorly he was treated and how he deserved more playing time. So I looked at his stats: After sitting out a year for the transfer, his stats to date show he has 11 minutes total for the season and scored 1 point. I don't know if he has been injured or if there is some other reason, but once again I'm reminded of the effective evaluation of talent by Homer Drew.
Sometimes, an effective player transfers for an opportunity to play more or play professionally and that player remains effective (think Brandon Wood), but I can't think of a case where an average or end of the bench player has transferred and turned out to be a star.
Clearly, not all high school recruits will turn out as good as they are hyped, and some future college stars are are missed, but that is a different story.
He isn't injured, just firmly on the end of the bench as a WALK-ON. Hard to understand as he clearly didn't leave because he wanted more playing time. Probably as simple as being home sick for a girl friend or whatever.
One that wasn't on that list was Omar Sylla who transferred to Richmond and played some decent minutes for a very good set of Richmond teams.
Yes, Oumar, who came in the same year as Moussa, but received some advice from AAU coaches to come back closer to the D.C. area, where he would get more playing time. One of the reasons that I dislike AAU coaches, they don't let high school and college coaches coach the players they have.
I think it's neat that the pop land brothers are playing together on the same team in Europe. I thought one of them transferred from valpo early in him career. (can someone confirm that?). I didn't see kikus on that list. I know he logged some minutes for Angola against the US team in the last Olympics.
Quote from: oklahomamick on February 04, 2012, 11:27:39 AM
I think it's neat that the pop land brothers are playing together on the same team in Europe. I thought one of them transferred from valpo early in him career. (can someone confirm that?). I didn't see kikus on that list. I know he logged some minutes for Angola against the US team in the last Olympics.
Mike Oppland transferred after his red-shirt freshman year, I believe, to a D-II or NAIA school that ended up playing an exhibition game against Valpo. Kikas is Joaquim Gomes and he's on the list.
Mike Oppland played at Calumet College after leaving Valpo.
Quote from: oklahomamick on February 04, 2012, 11:27:39 AM
I didn't see kikus on that list. I know he logged some minutes for Angola against the US team in the last Olympics.
http://www.africabasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=ANG&PlayerID=9286 (http://www.africabasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=ANG&PlayerID=9286)
There's Kikas with his beard and dreadlocks. He has played in Holland, Germany and Angola.
Kikas represents Angola at each tournament very well. He is always their most interviewed player, as he is the only one who speaks English.
Several of our ex-players from other countries represent their national teams: Mike Rogers, Stalin Ortiz, Ali Berdiel, Antti Nikkila, Shawn Huff, Samuel Haanpaa, Lubos Barton, Joaquim Gomes (Kikas, nicest guy in the world), Raitis Grafs, and maybe a few others.
Sylla actually started at Richmond each of the years he was there, as a 6'7" PG.
Is there one of these for the girls??!? :bowdown:
Just saw this terrific article about former VU basketball player, Gregg Parris, who did not go on to pro ball but was just named Person of the Year by his community newspaper in Muncie for all his wonderful work:
"As the older brother of two sisters, the future pastor was often looked to as a role model. But it was not until he was a basketball player at Valparaiso University that he began to see his leadership abilities shine. For Parris that meant letting go and letting God. 'God tends to use us all in ways allowing us to live a bountiful life. For me, God has tended to use me in leadership positions,' he said. 'Those skills work well as a pastor, but it took me a while to figure that out. Serving in the ministry has been God's idea. I just had to learn to trust God with the next steps in my life.' After graduating from Valparaiso in 1977, Parris attended Asbury Theological Seminary, where he received a master's degree in divinity in 1981...."
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120208/NEWS01/120204006/2011-Person-Year-Gregg-Parris (http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120208/NEWS01/120204006/2011-Person-Year-Gregg-Parris)
I just received the Valpo alumni news and there is a great article on Jon Kedrowski. After playing at Valpo, he went on and got his PhD in mountain geography. Not sure what he is doing with that (probably teaching), but that is a great academic/professional accomplishment. He also is an avid mountain climber that eventually wants to climb Everest.
I saw Milo Stovall and Chris Artis at an AAU event in Merrillville last summer.
Milo is in Grand Rapids and working a youth program. Chris is a teacher in East Chicago and at the time was living in Valpo.
lowposter
Reaching New Heights
Valpo Friendship Fuels Mountain Adventure
When Jon Kedrowski '02 and Chris Tomer '02 were enjoying life as friends on the Valparaiso University campus, they never imagined they would be climbing mountains together just a few years later. And not just any old mountains, but some of the highest peaks in Colorado.
(continued on page 14)
"I think Valpo offers just the right campus setting to put motion behind emotion, and brings folks together with common values."
- Jon Kedrowski '02
During the summer of 2011, over a period of 95 days from June through September, Kedrowski climbed to the summit of the 58 highest peaks in the Rocky Mountain State, all greater than 14,000 feet, and slept on the summit of each from sunset to sunrise. Tomer, now a meterologist with Denver television station KDVR, supplied the weather forecasts and joined in the climb of 20 of the summits.
For Kedrowski, the passion for climbing 14,000-plus foot peaks began early.
"Growing up in Colorado, I began climbing '14-ers' in the early 1990s as a teenager," Kedrowski said. "I used the peaks as a training tool for football and basketball seasons in high school, then again during my time at Valpo."
Normally, dangerous weather could prevent most climbers and adventurers from ever attempting a feat like this. In mountains this tall, the altitude bars most from even trying the feat. But that challenge was the lure for Kedrowski and Tomer.
The two had a unique partnership when it came to monitoring weather patterns and storms, using their educational backgrounds to strategize their climbs. Kedrowski was a geography major at Valpo and later earned a PhD in mountain geography. Tomer was a meterology major and is now a certified meteorologist.
"It was awesome teamwork," Kedrowski said. "Chris updated me constantly with text messages about current and future weather conditions ~~ at times when I was heading up the peak, he would forecast my weather windows with extreme accuracy, even pinpointing lightning and giving me 'safe' time frames."
Even with the forecasting, planning, and strategy, the adventures still had their heart-pounding moments. Once during the project, Kedrowski had a sense to jump out of his tent when he felt charges of energy building, and he escaped from the summit of Harvard mountain only moments before lightning zapped his tent.
"The strike was powerful enough to not only scare me, but toss me onto my side and burn my tent to a crisp," Kedrowski said.
A majority of Kedrowski's climbs were solo, but he credits Tomer with making them a safe success. When he was alone, he would call on his cell phone from the high ridges, and from the weather center at KDVR-TV in Denver, Tomer would confirm the storm systems that Kedrowski was seeing. On the high summits, he could track the flow of clouds and storms with the naked eye, but Tomer had the ability to pull up radar and high-definition satellite imagery as well as forecast models, and zoom in directly to Kedrowski's location.
"This resulted in many times when I was able to stay on the summit, because I could be confident in that detailed forecast that the storm was not going to hit me," Kedrowski said. "There were always storms in the area during the height of monsoon season, so the technology and educated interpretation were key components of success."
This teamwork and friendship were actually born on the Valpo campus.
"I met Jon while walking from breakfast one early morning my freshman year," Tomer said. "I remember thinking that very few students like to get up early, but here's this guy walking the same path as me."
And that path turned out to be much longer and more meaningful than Tomer might have expected.
"I knew right away that Jon wasn't afraid of hard work," Tomer said. "We hit it off quickly and seemed to hold similar values and work ethics. Our friendship continued to grow from that point."
Kedrowski joined the men's basketball team, and Tomer joined the scout team for the women's basketball team. The duo also played intramural basketball and numerous basketball tournaments around Valparaiso, and attended classes together in the Department of Geology and Meteorology.
"We both came from out-of-state with strong values and a strong sense of direction that initially drew us together," Kedrowski said. "I think Valpo offers just the right campus setting to put motion behind emotion, and brings folks together with common values."
"When you come to a place like Valpo, you make friendships that last a lifetime; it's just the kind of place that fosters those types of friendships. It is now 10 years later, and Chris and I are still climbing mountains together in winter and summer."
Both Kedrowski and Tomer feel that Valpo gave them not only the personal foundation for this success, but also an academic one.
"In mountainous environments, geography and meteorology are often the two most important areas of knowledge," Tomer said. "The training I received at Valpo is second to none, and this is a fact I've proven to myself during my career as a television meteorologist. My professors at Valpo were top-notch in their fields and gave me the tools to thrive."
Kedrowski said the combination of leadership from his professors and coaches provided him with a roadmap for success in life.
"My geography professors Ron Janke and Jon Kilpinen were key influences, but also Homer Drew, Scott Drew, and Bryce Drew were all a big part of the basketball success that I now take with me into the mountains," Kedrowski said. "These values led me to earn my PhD in Mountain Geography, and also have the opportunity to climb some of the highest mountains in the world."
The friendship of these Valpo graduates continues now in their next adventure, taking them to new heights. In early 2012, they plan to travel to Nepal to climb Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.
Pictures and videos from their adventures can be found online at jonkeverest.org.
Quote from: lowposter on February 09, 2012, 10:57:14 AM
I saw Milo Stovall and Chris Artis at an AAU event in Merrillville last summer.
Milo is in Grand Rapids and working a youth program. Chris is a teacher in East Chicago and at the time was living in Valpo.
lowposter
He coaches at Calumet College still too. I believe he coached Mike Oppland when he was there.
Anthony Allison remains to date my favorite Crusader ever. He was a killer!
Kedrowski was such a nice guy to play against in pick-up games, as was Milo when he would play in the offseason. As a matter of fact, all of the Valpo players were fun to play against while we got killed :). That is one of my favorite memories outside of my baseball games, in getting to play pick-up games against our D-1 men's basketball team, making the NCAA tourney each year. Not many students can say that they are able to do that at other schools.
Quote from: valpotx on February 09, 2012, 11:50:24 AM
Kedrowski was such a nice guy to play against in pick-up games, as was Milo when he would play in the offseason. As a matter of fact, all of the Valpo players were fun to play against while we got killed :). That is one of my favorite memories outside of my baseball games, in getting to play pick-up games against our D-1 men's basketball team, making the NCAA tourney each year. Not many students can say that they are able to do that at other schools.
EXACTLY. I thought that was extremely cool of them.
Mike Rogers with a dunk and a three-pointer:
Erreá Sport Cantabria te ofrece las mejores jugadas del CD Estela Santander - Deportes Ferrer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSeWt_jPCao#ws)
I assume the crowd we are hearing must be on the camera side of the view, as they are non-existent on the side we are viewing :). Where is he playing and what level?
Quote from: valpotx on March 05, 2012, 03:52:52 PM
I assume the crowd we are hearing must be on the camera side of the view, as they are non-existent on the side we are viewing :). Where is he playing and what level?
He is playing in Spain. Here is the team's website:
http://www.cdestela.com/ (http://www.cdestela.com/)
Former assistant coach Matt Bowen named the University of Minnesota Duluth's head men's basketball coach:
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news.php?id=6655 (http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news.php?id=6655)
Congrats, Matt! We should have a VU coaching tree genealogy!
Also, on the list in the link from the original post...HARRY BELL! Did anyone else see that he had 6 years on a team in Germany--through 2005?
Our "original D1 star"--still playing to just shy of 40! Wow.
http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4 (http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4)
Also...anyone else notice that it lists Bryce as being both American and Italian? (Among a couple of others listed with dual nationality/citizenship). (Note: it's not saying he played in Italy--I know he did--but that he IS Italian--
Finally--Sam Haanpaa...not on the list. On their site, but not our list. Interesting.
Congrats to Matt. He made a wise decision to capitalize on the most successful year Bemidji's ever had, to move to a better program. It also shows the difference in coaching salaries between D-1 and D-2, as it states he will be making only $78k/year
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on May 04, 2012, 10:02:39 PM
http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4 (http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4)
Also...anyone else notice that it lists Bryce as being both American and Italian? (Among a couple of others listed with dual nationality/citizenship). (Note: it's not saying he played in Italy--I know he did--but that he IS Italian--
Finally--Sam Haanpaa...not on the list. On their site, but not our list. Interesting.
And yet look who is listed as a former Crusader player
Hamga Beas 6'11'' (210) C 88 Cameroonian 2012 UAB (NCAA1)
Quote from: KL31NY on May 05, 2012, 10:33:10 AM
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on May 04, 2012, 10:02:39 PM
http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4 (http://www.usbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=USA&Team=758&Page=4)
Also...anyone else notice that it lists Bryce as being both American and Italian? (Among a couple of others listed with dual nationality/citizenship). (Note: it's not saying he played in Italy--I know he did--but that he IS Italian--
Finally--Sam Haanpaa...not on the list. On their site, but not our list. Interesting.
And yet look who is listed as a former Crusader player
Hamga Beas 6'11'' (210) C 88 Cameroonian 2012 UAB (NCAA1)
surprising, considering he never played a game in a valpo uniform, while haanpaa played two years.
Quote from: valpopal on May 04, 2012, 09:39:25 PM
Former assistant coach Matt Bowen named the University of Minnesota Duluth's head men's basketball coach:
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news.php?id=6655 (http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news.php?id=6655)
Congrats to Matt. His bio doesn't mention it, but I believe he is also the grandson of former Indiana Governor Bowen, who is still doing well at 94. Matt is also a great-grandson of a VU grad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Bowen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Bowen)
Quote from: covufan on May 07, 2012, 01:22:30 PMCongrats to Matt. His bio doesn't mention it, but I believe he is also the grandson of former Indiana Governor Bowen, who is still doing well at 94. Matt is also a great-grandson of a VU grad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Bowen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Bowen)
Looks like a step up from my vantage point so my congratulations are extended to Matt also.
Doc Bowens name had recently come up in conversation and all of us thought he was dead, glad to learn otherwise. A solid respected conservative before conservatism was the in thing, it is ironic that in todays republican party he might also face a challenge from the right much like Dick Lugar will face tomorrow. How the world has changed!
I remember when Governor Bowen drove up from Indy because he was on the Valpo board of directors. I ran into one of his state troopers, not in uniform but a suit, standing inside a door at Christ College. I started to pull on the door that I knew would be locked so that this tall black big guy would let me in. He opened the door but said he couldn't let me in and that the building was closed for the evening. I remember getting upset and asking who he thought he was telling me I couldn't get into the building. He showed me his badge and said he was with Governor Bowen who was in the building attending a meeting. I cowardly walked away and headed for my car.
We all have those moments.
I know someone had reported on the basketball career of Andrew Ferry (he now calls himself Drew) who played his freshman year at Valpo. He transferred to Cornell and didn't finish too bad.
http://www.cornellbigred.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=23335 (http://www.cornellbigred.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=23335)
2011-12
A team co-captain, Ferry started all 28 games for the Big Red and averaged 11.3 points to rank second on the team. He led the Ivy League in 3-pointers (84), ranking 10th in the country with his average of 3.0 per game. Ferry also averaged career highs of 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and set a career-best with his 22 steals. Ferry scored in double figures 12 times with three 20-point games and became the 17th player in Big Red history to hit at least 100 3-pointers in a career. Ferry scored a career-high 26 points against Albany in an overtime win and had 20 points against both Lehigh and Penn State. Ferry recorded 17 points and six rebounds at Penn and notched 14 points and four rebounds in the win at Brown. His 164 career 3-pointers ranks sixth all-time in Big Red history, while his .390 shooting sits sixth.
2010-11
In his first season with the Big Red, Ferry averaged 11.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals. He was first on the team with 80 3-point field goals, as well as second in both scoring average and minutes per game (29.0). After going 4-of-21 from beyond the arc in his first three contests (19 percent), Ferry hit 76-of-184 in his last 25 (41 percent). Ferry shot 39 percent from 3-point range and led the team in free-throw percentage at 87 percent. After coming off the bench in his first five games, Ferry broke into the starting lineup with a career-high 22 points, including six 3-pointers, in a loss at Boston University. Ferry averaged 11.5 points while hitting 7-of-19 3-pointers in road games at nationally ranked Syracuse and Minnesota. He was named to the all-tournament team at the Richmond Marriott Holidays on the Hardwood tournament at VCU, averaging 18.0 points in the two contests. Ferry notched a career-high 25 points on 8-of-9 field goal shooting, including 7-of-8 from 3-point range, in the win over Southern Conference champion Wofford. He scored a game-high 18 points with four rebounds against Buffalo and scored 11 points with two rebounds, two assists and two steals in the win over Stony Brook. Ferry connected on seven 3-pointers en route to 23 points at Columbia then hit three 3-pointers in a comeback win against Brown. On Senior Day against Yale, Ferry had a team-high 15 points.
Quote from: bbtds on June 22, 2012, 12:27:04 AMHe transferred to Cornell and didn't finish too bad.
I'd say that might be a little bit of an understatement.
I like to casually follow guys that leave our program at some point, and he definitely had the better career of any that I know. I wouldn't say that Wood did better at MSU than at Valpo, only because he was not their main option like he was here. Aris Williams didn't do much at South Florida, Oumar Sylla started a lot of games, but didn't produce much of anything besides turnovers at Richmond (as a 6'7" PG), Vincent Humphrey did well enough at Northern Kentucky (though at the lower D-2 level), DeAndre Haskins did decent at Chaminade, etc.
I will be very interested to see what Richie Edwards and Jay Harris produce at ASU and Wagner though.
Quote from: bbtds on June 22, 2012, 12:27:04 AM
I know someone had reported on the basketball career of Andrew Ferry (he now calls himself Drew) who played his freshman year at Valpo. He transferred to Cornell and didn't finish too bad.
http://www.cornellbigred.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=23335 (http://www.cornellbigred.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=23335)
2011-12
A team co-captain, Ferry started all 28 games for the Big Red and averaged 11.3 points to rank second on the team. He led the Ivy League in 3-pointers (84), ranking 10th in the country with his average of 3.0 per game. Ferry also averaged career highs of 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and set a career-best with his 22 steals. Ferry scored in double figures 12 times with three 20-point games and became the 17th player in Big Red history to hit at least 100 3-pointers in a career. Ferry scored a career-high 26 points against Albany in an overtime win and had 20 points against both Lehigh and Penn State. Ferry recorded 17 points and six rebounds at Penn and notched 14 points and four rebounds in the win at Brown. His 164 career 3-pointers ranks sixth all-time in Big Red history, while his .390 shooting sits sixth.
2010-11
In his first season with the Big Red, Ferry averaged 11.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals. He was first on the team with 80 3-point field goals, as well as second in both scoring average and minutes per game (29.0). After going 4-of-21 from beyond the arc in his first three contests (19 percent), Ferry hit 76-of-184 in his last 25 (41 percent). Ferry shot 39 percent from 3-point range and led the team in free-throw percentage at 87 percent. After coming off the bench in his first five games, Ferry broke into the starting lineup with a career-high 22 points, including six 3-pointers, in a loss at Boston University. Ferry averaged 11.5 points while hitting 7-of-19 3-pointers in road games at nationally ranked Syracuse and Minnesota. He was named to the all-tournament team at the Richmond Marriott Holidays on the Hardwood tournament at VCU, averaging 18.0 points in the two contests. Ferry notched a career-high 25 points on 8-of-9 field goal shooting, including 7-of-8 from 3-point range, in the win over Southern Conference champion Wofford. He scored a game-high 18 points with four rebounds against Buffalo and scored 11 points with two rebounds, two assists and two steals in the win over Stony Brook. Ferry connected on seven 3-pointers en route to 23 points at Columbia then hit three 3-pointers in a comeback win against Brown. On Senior Day against Yale, Ferry had a team-high 15 points.
Thanks for the info. Wasn't he a walk-on his freshman year?
Yes he was a walk-on at Valpo. His father is the President of Concordia University Wisconsin (LCMS) and interviewed for Valpo's Presidency which ultimately went to Mark Heckler.
Quote from: vu72 on June 25, 2012, 12:38:51 PM
Yes he was a walk-on at Valpo. His father is the President of Concordia University Wisconsin (LCMS) and interviewed for Valpo's Presidency which ultimately went to Mark Heckler.
Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry, Drew Ferry's dad, is president of Concordia University Wisconsin which is in the Milwaukee suburb of Mequon. CUW's enrollment is larger than Valpo's at 7,400, although 3,100 of those are post graduate students. CUW was founded in 1881 and was part of the 10 school Concordia University system run by the LCMS until 1990 when the CUW board of regents petitioned the LCMS for full university status which was granted. Noted alumni of CUW are Andre' Carson, congressman from the city of Indianapolis and a muslim, Rev. Walt Wangerin Jr., Valpo professor of literature, theology and creative writing who has authored over 30 novels, Rev. Martin E. Marty, theological scholar and philosopher and Rev. Ken Klaus, former speaker of the Lutheran Hour. CUW has a pharmacy school and nursing school.
Quote from: bbtds on June 25, 2012, 01:17:33 PM
Quote from: vu72 on June 25, 2012, 12:38:51 PM
Yes he was a walk-on at Valpo. His father is the President of Concordia University Wisconsin (LCMS) and interviewed for Valpo's Presidency which ultimately went to Mark Heckler.
Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry, Drew Ferry's dad, is president of Concordia University Wisconsin which is in the Milwaukee suburb of Mequon. CUW's enrollment is larger than Valpo's at 7,400, although 3,100 of those are post graduate students. CUW was founded in 1881 and was part of the 10 school Concordia University system run by the LCMS until 1990 when the CUW board of regents petitioned the LCMS for full university status which was granted. Noted alumni of CUW are Andre' Carson, congressman from the city of Indianapolis and a muslim, Rev. Walt Wangerin Jr., Valpo professor of literature, theology and creative writing who has authored over 30 novels, Rev. Martin E. Marty, theological scholar and philosopher and Rev. Ken Klaus, former speaker of the Lutheran Hour. CUW has a pharmacy school and nursing school.
The 7400 number is pretty disceptive as they have 11 locations including St. Louis. I'm pretty sure Valpo's 4000 students in one location is much bigger than the number of students at their main campus. Part of our growth plan includes openning other locations like the recently announced location in Chicago.
The 7400 has to be just Concordia Mequon. As you noted there are quite a few "Concordias," and I have to believe that they average out to more than 700 students per campus.
I drive by the campus on I-43 semi-frequently. It is a hybrid residential/commuter/graduate/extension type of school -- therefore, the high enrollment numbers. I have a cousin from New Mexico who lives on campus and I also see large parking lots filled with WI-registered cars at practically any hour of the day. There are multiple billboards around Milwaukee similar to the University of Phoenix. I'd guess the core undergraduate resident and full-time commuter enrollment to be in the 3,000 range -- the 7400 then addresses the PT/Grad add-ons. Dr. Ferry must be commended on the aggressive approach he has taken to grow the university. But, on the other hand, CUW is located in a suburb of a metropolitan area that, within a 30 minute drive, will connect with a million people. Being 40 (?) miles from downtown Chicago, Valpo is different in that regard.
Below is the Wikipedia graph of enrollment. It reflects a go-get'em approach to increasing enrollment. Cool, but not in the Valpo model.
CUW Daily Chapel 5/11/12 Pres. Rev. Dr Patrick Ferry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfXox7r-gVw#ws)
Here is a youtube video of the Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry giving the Chapel talk at the 5/11/12 Chapel service at CUW's Chapel of Christ Triumphant (I appreciated that Dr. Ferry calls the school C-U-dubbly blessed).
Hrvoje Vucic started his first game for Div. II Walsh against mighty Ohio State University tonight and had 8 points, 7 rebounds in only 21 minutes (even tried a 3-pointer) as Walsh surprisingly led much of the first half and only lost by 12 points (83-71). Of course, the reason he only played 21 minutes was because he fouled out!
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/103012aaa.html (http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/103012aaa.html)
Awesome, good for Hrvoje. He should do well in D-2
Quote from: valpotx on October 31, 2012, 11:53:56 AM
Awesome, good for Hrvoje. He should do well in D-2
Given that he now has the opportunity to play as many minutes as he can handle, I would think that Hrvoje will make great strides towards proficiency. By the end of this season he may have developed into a genuine mid-level, mid-major (200 to 140 RPI) type center which is exactly what we where looking for at the time that we found him. The improvement in talent that surrounded him at Valpo from the time of his recruitment to today has been pretty remarkable, and in that light both he and even a fully healthy Tommy Kurth might have been largely left behind.
Something I noticed about Valpo's recruiting class 2009 (which included Vucic):
Ryan Broekhoff
Matt Kenney
Tommy Kurth
Chris Halvorsen
Brandon Wood (JUCO)
Milos Milosevic (JUCO)
Hrvoje Vucic (redshirt in 2009-10)
Only 2 of these 7 players completed their eligibility at Valpo. However, this is still one of the more successful recruiting classes of recent, as Wood was a star for 2 years, and Rowdy and Kenney have played big minutes throughout their career.
Quote from: vubballfan10 on November 01, 2012, 03:13:26 PM
Something I noticed about Valpo's recruiting class 2009 (which included Vucic):
Ryan Broekhoff
Matt Kenney
Tommy Kurth
Chris Halvorsen
Brandon Wood (JUCO)
Milos Milosevic (JUCO)
Hrvoje Vucic (redshirt in 2009-10)
Only 2 of these 7 players completed their eligibility at Valpo. However, this is still one of the more successful recruiting classes of recent, as Wood was a star for 2 years, and Rowdy and Kenney have played big minutes throughout their career.
I think technically Brandon completed his eligibility at Valpo as he graduated, although I understand your point. From a NCAA point of view graduating is the important issue.
vu72, Brandon completed his undergrad at Valpo, but due to medical redshirt at SIU, he still had a year left that allowed him to take advantage of the grad school year of eligibility under the new transfer rule.
What ever happened to Griffyn? (He was a walk on from Triton - I think). ???
Quote from: Smj on November 02, 2012, 08:09:29 AM
What ever happened to Griffyn? (He was a walk on from Triton - I think). ???
He's playing golf at Bethel College. http://www.bethelcollegepilots.com/roster/10/5/1982.php (http://www.bethelcollegepilots.com/roster/10/5/1982.php)
Good for Harvey!
Versatile Big Man Leads Walsh
NORTH CANTON — Don't let Hrvoje Vucic's height fool you. The 7-foot-1 Croatian can pop in a 3-pointer or two as well as mix it up inside. Wilberforce found that out Tuesday night. Vucic hit a pair of 3s and finished with a team-high 20 to help lead Walsh to a 106-73 victory over the Bulldogs at Alumni Arena. He finished 2-of-4 from outside the arc and was effective in the paint for the Cavaliers, who posted a second straight easy win....
http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x1107413319/Versatile-big-man-leads-Walsh-men-over-Wilberforce (http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x1107413319/Versatile-big-man-leads-Walsh-men-over-Wilberforce)
Awesome. He will put up big numbers in D-2
Happy for Hrvoje.... He was a good kid. I always felt bad for him because of some of the not so nice stuff people said. At a D-2 he will be a star on campus...
Smj, Vujic will be the BMOC-"BIG Man On Campus", not too many 7-footers at D-II schools.
Dave Redmon, one of my favorite players to watch in high school and at VU. In fact, the first time I saw him play was when he was in middle school and hit a shot that he took from nearly half court. He could make shots from anywhere at anytime!
http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/small-business-spotlight-bath-planet-valparaiso/article_adb3c9ce-0d70-5349-8763-afe254979c39.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/small-business-spotlight-bath-planet-valparaiso/article_adb3c9ce-0d70-5349-8763-afe254979c39.html)
I'm sure my fellow longtime followers will remember Scott Blum. This is from today's Plymouth, IN newspaper:
OD to hang Scott Blum's, Todd Blair's uniforms Wednesday
December 4, 2012
HAMLET — Oregon-Davis will commemorate two of its best and brightest from the Class of 1988 when the school hangs the uniforms of Scott Blum and Todd Blair in the gymnasium Wednesday.
Blum's and Blair's uniforms were retired on Dec. 2 1988, and the uniforms will be hung in a ceremony following the Bobcats' junior varsity contest with South Bend Riley Wednesday at The Den, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST.
During his basketball career at OD, Blum scored 1,576 points, including 518 his senior year, when he averaged 20.4 points and 5.7 rebounds to help lead the Bobcats to the sectional championship.
He was selected to play on one of the greatest Indiana All-Star teams ever assembled and was recently named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's Silver Anniversary Team.
He went on to play two years at Valparaiso University before transferring to Grace College, where he was an NAIA All-American and the Pete Maravich NCCAA player of the year.
Blum was the first OD player to have his jersey retired and is now the women's basketball coach at Grace, where he helped guide the team to its winningest season ever last year at 20-15.
Blair is a former OD cross country runner who helped lead the 1987 team to an undefeated 13-0 dual meet record and second-place finishes in the New Prairie Invitational and at sectional. The Bobcats went on to finish fourth at regional before closing out their season at semistate.
Blair advanced to the state finals as an individual and placed 10th, earning him a selection on the 1987 Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches' All-State team.
I believe Grace won NAIA D2 national title when Scott was there. He has done quite well...ran into him 3 years ago and was happy to be coaching.
lowposter
Did anyone happen to notice Ivan Vujic on the Northwestern bench Tuesday night in the Wildcats' upset win at Baylor?
Ivan has been on Bill Carmody's staff since he went back to school to finish up his degree program, and stayed on the coaching staff.
Quote from: wh on December 05, 2012, 03:16:09 PM
I'm sure my fellow longtime followers will remember Scott Blum. This is from today's Plymouth, IN newspaper:
OD to hang Scott Blum's, Todd Blair's uniforms Wednesday
December 4, 2012
HAMLET — Oregon-Davis will commemorate two of its best and brightest from the Class of 1988 when the school hangs the uniforms of Scott Blum and Todd Blair in the gymnasium Wednesday.
Blum's and Blair's uniforms were retired on Dec. 2 1988, and the uniforms will be hung in a ceremony following the Bobcats' junior varsity contest with South Bend Riley Wednesday at The Den, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST.
During his basketball career at OD, Blum scored 1,576 points, including 518 his senior year, when he averaged 20.4 points and 5.7 rebounds to help lead the Bobcats to the sectional championship.
He was selected to play on one of the greatest Indiana All-Star teams ever assembled and was recently named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's Silver Anniversary Team.
He went on to play two years at Valparaiso University before transferring to Grace College, where he was an NAIA All-American and the Pete Maravich NCCAA player of the year.
Blum was the first OD player to have his jersey retired and is now the women's basketball coach at Grace, where he helped guide the team to its winningest season ever last year at 20-15.
Blair is a former OD cross country runner who helped lead the 1987 team to an undefeated 13-0 dual meet record and second-place finishes in the New Prairie Invitational and at sectional. The Bobcats went on to finish fourth at regional before closing out their season at semistate.
Blair advanced to the state finals as an individual and placed 10th, earning him a selection on the 1987 Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches' All-State team.
Thanks for sharing and congratulations to Scott! Most people believe the '87-'88 team was the best in the school's 50 year history. Here's a story about them from the Chicago Trib. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1988-01-17/sports/8803230138_1_junior-center-indiana-basketball-legend-high-school-basketball (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1988-01-17/sports/8803230138_1_junior-center-indiana-basketball-legend-high-school-basketball) They were also featured in the NY Times and on ABC's Nightline with Ted Koppel. After being ranked as high as #6 in the state, they ended the year with two losses ... by 4 at Concord (state runner up) and by 3 to Portage at the Michigan City Regional. http://etpearlsta.homestead.com/od80s.html (http://etpearlsta.homestead.com/od80s.html)
I believe Scott's uniform has been in the trophy case for a while ... caught my eye since it was the same number I wore a few years before. :o It will be nice to see old #44 hanging in The Bobcat Den!!
I realize this is old news now, but my son just sent a follow up story from the Plymouth Pilot on Scott Blum event. Congrats again to him!
http://www.thepilotnews.com/content/od-commemorates-%E2%80%9888-championship-team (http://www.thepilotnews.com/content/od-commemorates-%E2%80%9888-championship-team)
Bad form - Wagner.... At least take some new photos. (I understand for the first little while or maybe even during off season but get some pictures of him.)
http://www.wagnerathletics.com/news/2012/6/1/MBB_0601124749.aspx (http://www.wagnerathletics.com/news/2012/6/1/MBB_0601124749.aspx)
Quote from: Smj on January 28, 2013, 07:51:56 AM
Bad form - Wagner.... At least take some new photos. (I understand for the first little while or maybe even during off season but get some pictures of him.)
http://www.wagnerathletics.com/news/2012/6/1/MBB_0601124749.aspx (http://www.wagnerathletics.com/news/2012/6/1/MBB_0601124749.aspx)
Not sure I see your point ... most schools use old photos when announcing a new player is transferring to their program.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2011-12/11727/chadwick-to-join-valpo-mens-basketball-program/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2011-12/11727/chadwick-to-join-valpo-mens-basketball-program/)
http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2011-12/11762/rossi-to-join-valparaiso-mens-basketball-program/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2011-12/11762/rossi-to-join-valparaiso-mens-basketball-program/)
http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2012-13/12311/keith-carter-joins-crusader-mens-basketball-program/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2012-13/12311/keith-carter-joins-crusader-mens-basketball-program/)
Am I missing something?
Jay's in their team photo.
http://www.wagnerathletics.com/roster.aspx?path=mbball& (http://www.wagnerathletics.com/roster.aspx?path=mbball&)
#1, front row, 2nd from the left.
Quote from: Smj on January 28, 2013, 07:51:56 AMBad form - Wagner....
yes.
Quote from: EddieCabot on January 28, 2013, 08:32:22 AMAm I missing something?
again, yes. for one thing, we don't make a freakin' montage of them in their old jersey. secondly, VU cites their source for the photo in all cases. wagner does not.
as a creative-type, that's offensive. more offensive than jay's game, perhaps ;)
I guess i just feel like - make the announcement and then get them in your own colors. looks like it is a common practice but i don't like it... It is like saying -this player did not like it at "-_-_-_" so we pulled him away from that place. Also - what an opportunity to have pictures of your own colors... Market your school!
:twocents:
. . . Mike Rogers:
Michael Rogers Full Spain Highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF7RKyVVoY#ws)
Saw this in Sid Hartman's column in the Minneapolis Star Tribune today (April 25, 2013).
"Chris Halvorsen, who was one of two Gophers basketball players who made 2013 All-Academic Big Ten, is transferring to another school."
Halvorsen was at VU in 2009/10 and averaged something like 1 ppg on average and transferred to be a walk-on at Minnesota. After sitting out a year, he scored a total of 5 points in his two years at Minnesota. He was a high school teammate of Wisconsin's Mike Bruesewitz.
Quote from: valpo95 on April 25, 2013, 04:15:24 PM
Saw this in Sid Hartman's column in the Minneapolis Star Tribune today (April 25, 2013).
"Chris Halvorsen, who was one of two Gophers basketball players who made 2013 All-Academic Big Ten, is transferring to another school."
Halvorsen was at VU in 2009/10 and averaged something like 1 ppg on average and transferred to be a walk-on at Minnesota. After sitting out a year, he scored a total of 5 points in his two years at Minnesota. He was a high school teammate of Wisconsin's Mike Bruesewitz.
Wow!! That is unbelievable. Now first,m I have to say that I thought he had some potential at Valpo but was way wrong. His father thought he was getting screwed and that Homer Drew had changed his personality as after Chris committed, he became mean spirited. so he transfers back home (where his father was a prof--so undoubtedly he effectively retained his full ride) so he could tell people he once "played" for the Gophers. this isn't all bad and actually a good move if your future is based in the Twin Cities.
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So now he is invoking the grad/eligibility rule to seek his "playing time" elsewhere.
Well, he now can say he once received a "full ride" to a D1 school as well as being able to say he "once "played" for the gophers. And now, can say he played at...
fill in the blank___________ ???
http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/21179356-556/hutton-new-nwi-prep-school-offers-second-shot-at-college-hoops.html (http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/21179356-556/hutton-new-nwi-prep-school-offers-second-shot-at-college-hoops.html)
Although the article is poorly written, it appears that former Crusader Chris Artis is leaving his position as Asst. Coach at Calumet High School to become the Asst. Coach at the new NWI Prep School:
Chris Artis was so intrigued by MEPA that he left his job as an assistant at Calumet after nine seasons. Artis teaches sixth grade at East Chicago. He played basketball at Andrean and Valparaiso University. He knows what these kids need and he wants to be there for them.
Artis was the go-to guy for Talley when he was trying to sort through his options.
"I want to help these kids out," he said. "Many of them fall through the cracks. They just don't have the guidance they need to get there."
Note that the article does not state what position he is going to fill. I am surmising Asst. Coach, since there is an earlier reference to another guy becoming head coach.
wh, from reading this article, Glenn Heffermann is going to be the head coach, and Artis will be his assistant.
Outstanding...Chris Artis is one of the "good guys" in the game. Minor correction. He was Assistant coach at Calumet College in Whiting, not Calumet High School.
Regarding Zoran Talley...this is one talented young man. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in the 6'8" range. The young man can flat out shoot the ball. This is a great opportunity for him...let's hope he gets those grades up, puts on 20 pounds, grows 2 inches and has the opportunity to play at the next level. He will certainly have a great mentor in Coach Artis.
Zoran's sister is quite a player at MHS and only a sophomore.
lowposter
Apparently Urule Igbavboa and Benjamin Fumey are playing on the same team in Germany now:
http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4 (http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4)
A good year for Brandon Wood:
http://kokomotribune.com/sports/x1996077373/Wood-lays-solid-foundation-for-career (http://kokomotribune.com/sports/x1996077373/Wood-lays-solid-foundation-for-career)
stay hungary, young man
...although, who are we kidding? he'll change teams like a kardashian changes husbands.
It appears Urule may have replaced Fumey on the German team, which incidentally must play in the same league with the team for which Lubos has been playing recently. And there may be other Valpo players in that league as well.
iven that he now has the opportunity to play as many minutes as he can handle, I would think that Hrvoje will make great strides towards proficiency. By the end of this season he may have developed into a genuine mid-level, mid-major (200 to 140 RPI) type center which is exactly what we where looking for at the time that we found him. The improvement in talent that surrounded him at Valpo from the time of his recruitment to today has been pretty remarkable, and in that light both he and even a fully healthy Tommy Kurth might have been largely left behind.
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[/size]Hrvyjoe has certainly turned out to be good player in last few seasons.. but there is still lot to prove
Hmm, Hrvoje is Dan Foster? ;)
It's always so fun/funny to see Ali update his Facebook with his music, especially knowing him:
ALI - LA PROPUESTA (OFFICIAL VIDEO) FT. Yomo & Oneill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKO8pKY65Lc#ws)
Always felt sorry for Ali, being only 6'6" and having movie star looks. Must need a bunch of dating sites. :'(
tx, I never heard Ali sing before, was he really this promising in college, or is this a figment of audio work to make him sound good?
He didn't sound exactly like that, but he was pretty good. He didn't really get going until after college though, and has several songs out over the last few years. In regards to dating, he dated one girl for almost the entirety of his Valpo years, and she was a looker :)
Yeah, I remember the girl you're talking about, tx. She definitely was.
Forwarded it to my sister for comment and got:
Quote"We just watched the Ali Berdiel video. I don't remember him but I do remember the name. I think I would remember someone so hottt they require 3 Ts"
I didn't tell her that 3 Ts would have gotten him ejected 1 T ago ;)
Oh, and my own reaction:
--as a VU fan, kinda proud, I guess.
--as a video watcher, impressed with the effort and expense that went into it
--as a professional musician, throughly unimpressed. auto-tune, man, auto-tune. like finding a bra full of kleenex, Animal-House-style.
LUBOS BARTON with the buzzer-beating 3 as the Czech Republic beats Poland 69-68 in EuroBasket.
Comment from a Wizards blogger:
"The guy who hit the game-winning shot, Barton, looks almost exactly like Robert LaSardo"
?
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on September 06, 2013, 08:22:17 AMlooks almost exactly like Robert LaSardo
um....no. God, no.
Unless Lubos has just completely gone to pot (both literally and figuratively).
(http://img.fdb.cz/galerie/e/e7db5b19402f34bd73089002d2.jpg)
(http://www.euroleague.net/resourceserver/17826/26bd4481-b158-4149-974c-6a6a43c9d5e0/04c/rglang/iv/filename/lubos-barton-regal-fc-barcelona.jpg) (http://arxiu.fcbarcelona.cat/web/thumbnails/199_150/Imatges/2008-2009/basquet/noticies/Jugadors/Barton/barton.JPG) (http://estaticos04.marca.com/imagenes/2011/04/01/baloncesto/acb/1301677931_0.jpg)
Greatest Czech national team player. Constantly proving that he is much better than Welsch...
well, Eurobasket started like
(http://www.fibaeurope.com/files/%7B35B9AAC0-B2BE-4986-8D76-0BD2426E21C5%7Dflexible.jpg)
but ended...well...like this
(http://www.fibaeurope.com/files/%7BB0F7923B-0924-455E-A35B-A214ED2B06B4%7Dflexible.jpg)
losing 70-53 to Croatia. Winner went to the 2nd round.
Lubos the leading rebounder for the team ...tx, compare his stats to Welsch's
http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.pageID_K,TeEUToI4Ql1ia-Qgbu-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8722.teamID_2612.html (http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.pageID_K,TeEUToI4Ql1ia-Qgbu-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8722.teamID_2612.html)
If Welsch had hit Lubos 43.8% on 2-pointers he would have had 7 more 2-pointers for 14 points. If Jiri had hit his 4 missed free throws, like Lubos, that's 4 more points for a total of 18. And the difference in the score was.........
Former Valpo player Ron Howard was signed as a free agent by the Indiana Pacers today. :clap:
Hopefully that doesn't mean that he will just be in the NBDL again, as he deserves at least 1 game in the NBA! He has done pretty well down there, only to be passed up all of the time.
great news indeed.
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130910/SPORTS04/309100060/Pacers-sign-two-free-agents-from-D-League (http://www.indystar.com/article/20130910/SPORTS04/309100060/Pacers-sign-two-free-agents-from-D-League)
Huff, Haanpaa, and Nikkila all contribute in Finland games:
http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.gameID_8731-F-2-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8731.teamID_.html (http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.gameID_8731-F-2-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8731.teamID_.html)
Vashil averaged a little over 1 mpg in the Americas tourney:
http://www.fibaamericas.com/en/torneos_roster.asp?t=GWXNEOLEOJ&team=308&n=Jamaica&c=JAM&xtab=3 (http://www.fibaamericas.com/en/torneos_roster.asp?t=GWXNEOLEOJ&team=308&n=Jamaica&c=JAM&xtab=3)
Quote from: valpotx on September 12, 2013, 05:35:27 PMHuff, Haanpaa, and Nikkila all contribute in Finland games: http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.gameID_8731-F-2-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8731.teamID_.html (http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.gameID_8731-F-2-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8731.teamID_.html)
Shawn Huff
(http://www.fibaeurope.com/files/%7BAAB5FC47-203F-4B0B-AF86-51C1D97CC0A6%7Dmedium_v.jpg)
Antti Nikkila
(http://www.basket.fi/@Bin/15771008/kuva0_suuri-60562.jpeg)
Sam Haanpaa
(http://www.basket.fi/@Bin/215893/Haanpaa_Samuel-tok-03.jpg) (https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRy-k9Bm1srY4XeJfvxw6jbGJVBiwWuZfW9t5M97xsA4Iy2CnGZ)
(http://www.eurobasket.com/Finland/Photos/nt13.jpg)
Can you pick out the three former Crusaders on the Finnish team?
Not to preempt bbtds, but our boys in blue "Finnish Strong At Eurobasket 2013".
Despite not making the quarterfinals, they did make the 2nd round for the second straight time.
Shawn Huff with the postgame interview!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoMeeE61sSc&feature=player_embedded#t=8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoMeeE61sSc&feature=player_embedded#t=8)
Stats:
http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.pageID_K,TeEUToI4Ql1ia-Qgbu-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8722.teamID_281.html (http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.pageID_K,TeEUToI4Ql1ia-Qgbu-1.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8722.teamID_281.html)
Shawn Huff #2 on team in MP, pts, 3rd in rebounds, etc. But shot 57.6% from downtown in the qualifiers, while just half that (29.4%) in the actual Euro.
Antti only 6 games of the 16 (qualifiers + Euro) and only 43 minutes total. Did block a shot, of course, and grab 10 boards.
Haanpää didn't play in the qualifiers and logged the 9th most minutes (12 per game) on the team. Only shot 31% from deep.
OR
Finnishing off Slovenia at EuroBasket.
The National team nicknamed the Wolfpack has the whole nation excited. Beating the Slow-venes in Ljubljana was the icing on the rink (little hockey humor, very little). The Wolfpack feel they are a force to be reconned with come Helsinki or Hyvinkaa water.
Good updates on former players! Anyone else notice the error in who Angola would have played in the championship game? lol
http://valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2013-14/12949/crusader-mens-basketball-summer-roundup/ (http://valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2013-14/12949/crusader-mens-basketball-summer-roundup/)
Quote from: valpotx on September 23, 2013, 01:24:26 PMAnyone else notice the error in who Angola would have played in the championship game? lol
Hm? Is it now fixed?
yeah, i don't get it either...
It originally said that Angola beat Brazil in the Africa Basketball championship game
Quote from: valpotx on September 24, 2013, 09:44:56 AMIt originally said that Angola beat Brazil in the Africa Basketball championship game
1-0, b/c obviously a forfeit once they realized they were playing on the wrong continent
Update on all ex-Valpo players:
http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4 (http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4)
Interesting that it lists Buggs as playing for Monaco
Interesting note on buggs... I didn't see anything about him getting picked up... Hope he did.
Quote from: valpotx on September 24, 2013, 03:45:41 PM
Update on all ex-Valpo players:
http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4 (http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4)
Interesting that it lists Buggs as playing for Monaco
Nice place - lifestyles of the rich and famous, great weather, almost no crime (other than organized), ZERO personal income tax.
Quote from: valpotx on September 24, 2013, 03:45:41 PM
Update on all ex-Valpo players:
http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4 (http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4)
Interesting that it lists Buggs as playing for Monaco
Are you sure it didn't say he was playing in a pick up game for a Dodge Royal Monaco? ;D
finally, a place his own size
Mike Oppland update:
http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/mike-oppland-signs-with-black-star/ (http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/mike-oppland-signs-with-black-star/)
Quote from: wh on October 01, 2013, 08:08:37 PM
Mike Oppland update:
http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/mike-oppland-signs-with-black-star/ (http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/mike-oppland-signs-with-black-star/)
It seems Mike is still trying to keep up with his brother, Dan, but just hasn't been able to master the same level of basketball. Which is much like his time and subsequent departure from Valpo.
Auf wiedersehen, haben Sie eine gute Reise!
I find it interesting that it lists him as Valparaiso '06, as he did not graduate from our school. I believe that it was Calumet College? Also, he has been playing professional basketball for 7 years so far, and has probably made some good money doing so. You can say that regardless of being in Dan's shadow, he has made a good living!
Quote from: valpotx on October 02, 2013, 01:34:24 PMYou can say that regardless of being in Dan's shadow, he has made a good living!
true, and impressive. pretty cool that they were teammates last year!
Seem like Buggs played for Monaco (presumably AS Monaco?) in some kind of a (US-based?) Eurobasket summer league.
I don't immediately see any evidence that they picked him up on an ongoing basis.
http://www.asmonacobasket.com (http://www.asmonacobasket.com)
Still, good for him!
Ouch... ASU coach interview - the coach discusses the team and forgets to mention Richie Edwards
http://www.thesundevils.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30300&DB_OEM_ID=30300&DB_OEM_ID=30300
(video: mens basketball - "Catching up with Herb Sendek")
The problem for Richie is that Arizona State was pretty decent last year, whereas the team he was coming to was horrible after his Valpo season. He was probably hoping to play a lot of minutes for a bad Pac-12 team, that improved quite a bit last year instead.
Edit: ASU was 22-13 in 2012-2013, while 10-21 in 2011-2012.
According to Eric Buggs Twitter over the weekend, he would attending tryouts with the Ft Wayne Mad Ants of the CBA. How about an all-Valpo backcourt there with Ron Howard.
I remember some of their fan discussions about Richie when ASU announced his transfer (they were not very nice). I thought he was a decent player that would get some playing time at ASU. If he is an after thought by the coach now it may not look good for him this year. (still wish him luck)
Also saw a Wagner University video for their season kickoff and was wondering what type of playing time Harris will end up with. Always thought he had potential but seemed like his head was a little too big for what he was bringing to the team. He just rarely seemed happy in his role... (hope it is a good move for him)
Quote from: valpo84 on October 15, 2013, 11:39:17 AM
According to Eric Buggs Twitter over the weekend, he would attending tryouts with the Ft Wayne Mad Ants of the CBA. How about an all-Valpo backcourt there with Ron Howard.
Aren't they in the NBA Development League instead? Here's hoping that it is NOT an all-Valpo backcourt for Ft. Wayne, as I am hanging on to the very slim hope that Ron makes the Pacers roster in being given that opportunity.
Edit: Speaking of Ron Howard, it looks like he actually received a few minutes in the Pacers' last exhibition against Houston, after not playing in their first game against the same team. Might this have been his first ever appearance in an NBA game, even though it was an exhibition? I believe that when his contract was purchased a few years ago, he didn't appear in anything.
http://www.nba.com/games/20131013/INDHOU/gameinfo.html (http://www.nba.com/games/20131013/INDHOU/gameinfo.html)
http://www.nba.com/games/20131010/HOUIND/gameinfo.html?ls=slt (http://www.nba.com/games/20131010/HOUIND/gameinfo.html?ls=slt)
Quote from: valpotx on October 15, 2013, 01:44:22 PM
Quote from: valpo84 on October 15, 2013, 11:39:17 AM
According to Eric Buggs Twitter over the weekend, he would attending tryouts with the Ft Wayne Mad Ants of the CBA. How about an all-Valpo backcourt there with Ron Howard.
Aren't they in the NBA Development League instead? Here's hoping that it is NOT an all-Valpo backcourt for Ft. Wayne, as I am hanging on to the very slim hope that Ron makes the Pacers roster in being given that opportunity.
Edit: Speaking of Ron Howard, it looks like he actually received a few minutes in the Pacers' last exhibition against Houston, after not playing in their first game against the same team. Might this have been his first ever appearance in an NBA game, even though it was an exhibition? I believe that when his contract was purchased a few years ago, he didn't appear in anything.
http://www.nba.com/games/20131013/INDHOU/gameinfo.html (http://www.nba.com/games/20131013/INDHOU/gameinfo.html)
http://www.nba.com/games/20131010/HOUIND/gameinfo.html?ls=slt (http://www.nba.com/games/20131010/HOUIND/gameinfo.html?ls=slt)
Darn! I forgot to flip the channel and look in on the Pacers' game while watching the Red Sox/Tigers and WashingtonNFLteam/Cowboys games. Wish I had thought of it and seen Ron Howard get some time in with the Pacers.
Quote from: valpotx on October 15, 2013, 01:44:22 PMEdit: Speaking of Ron Howard, it looks like he actually received a few minutes in the Pacers' last exhibition against Houston, after not playing in their first game against the same team. Might this have been his first ever appearance in an NBA game, even though it was an exhibition? I believe that when his contract was purchased a few years ago, he didn't appear in anything.
I may be wrong about this, but I believe Ron was with the Knicks in the pre-season a few years ago and went to China with them. Thought he might have gotten a few minutes while there, but not sure.
Sports Digest: Pacers cut VU grad Howard
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/recreation/sports-digest-pacers-cut-vu-grad-howard/article_7f3e2bd6-df10-515b-89d9-001188708fa7.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/recreation/sports-digest-pacers-cut-vu-grad-howard/article_7f3e2bd6-df10-515b-89d9-001188708fa7.html)
Too bad. Probably his last chance at making an NBA roster.
Jarryd Loyd: http://highlandpark.suntimes.com/sports/professional_athlete_to_coordinate_park_district_b-HPN-10222013:article (http://highlandpark.suntimes.com/sports/professional_athlete_to_coordinate_park_district_b-HPN-10222013:article)
Buggs getting ready for the D League draft November 1
http://instagram.com/p/foVSU6KpNZ/# (http://instagram.com/p/foVSU6KpNZ/#)
https://twitter.com/EBuggsHoops (https://twitter.com/EBuggsHoops)
Sounds pretty serious.
And, don't miss his (new?) website
http://www.ebuggshoops.com/ (http://www.ebuggshoops.com/)
Good for him! Best of luck.
Which is more prestigious, Turkey, or the D league?
The D League is more prestigious because it is affiliated with the NBA. However, he would make more money playing in Turkey or elsewhere in Europe. The one thing he has that teams want is the ability to penetrate and defend. He doesn't need to be able to shoot lights out if he is on a team that can do it for him.
Edit: Where do they get his stats from on his website?? They don't seem quite accurate in regards to ppg, FG%, and the claimed '3-to-1 assist/turnover ratio.'
QuoteLoyd also played professionally in Italy, Latvia, Poland, Romania and New Zealand, all at the age of 24.
...that...is a busy year. a lot of 10-day contrax?
as for BuggStats...yeah...maybe he means conference games?
last year:
7.0 ppg, highest of his career (7.2)
3.7 apg, highest of his career (4.5)
1.6 spg, highest of his career (2.3)
FG% 54.2% (64%) ... minus 3FG, though, 63.6%, or 64%
POINT BUGGYAst-To 125-86, or 1.45 ("3 to 1")...he's never even had a season above 2 to 1
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Erik-Buggs-16650/stats/ (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Erik-Buggs-16650/stats/)
http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/player/valparaiso/erik-buggs (http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/player/valparaiso/erik-buggs)
so...
If he can improve his shooting to become mediocre he can play in the NBA.
He's got speed, he can finish, he can pass, and he's an outstanding defender. If he improves on shooting I think he could possibly be playing with the big boys in a few years.
I think Buggs was the best player on the team last season. Especially down the stretch, he would score 10+ points a game and be very dangerous.
Wish Buggs the best of luck and I hope to watch him on ESPN in the future!
Quote from: classof2014 on October 24, 2013, 05:48:49 PM
If he can improve his shooting to become mediocre he can play in the NBA.
He's got speed, he can finish, he can pass, and he's an outstanding defender. If he improves on shooting I think he could possibly be playing with the big boys in a few years.
I think Buggs was the best player on the team last season. Especially down the stretch, he would score 10+ points a game and be very dangerous.
Wish Buggs the best of luck and I hope to watch him on ESPN in the future!
Erik Buggs is going to play as many NBA games as James Eayrs ((http://www.letsgovikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/james-eayrs.jpg)).
It's not because Buggs wasn't a great player for Valpo, it's because Erik Buggs isn't an NBA-caliber player. He's quick and is a good defender/passer, but his shooting isn't something that's going to improve over a couple of Europe seasons. An undrafted undersized mid major point guard who didn't get invited to any summer league teams? Not going into the NBA.
It appears that Ron Howard is contemplating a trip overseas, perhaps giving up on the dream of playing in the NBA. Howard uncertain about return to Mad Ants (http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131022/SPORTS/131029876/0/SEARCH) It appears that Ron realizes that the overseas money may be the best thing for his family.
Speaking of money, and I hate to put this on our board, but former Butler nemesis Gordon Hayward is set to receive a lot of money:
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9875928/gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-talks-contract-extension (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9875928/gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-talks-contract-extension)
Quote from: FWalum on October 24, 2013, 10:42:52 PM
It appears that Ron Howard is contemplating a trip overseas, perhaps giving up on the dream of playing in the NBA. Howard uncertain about return to Mad Ants (http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131022/SPORTS/131029876/0/SEARCH) It appears that Ron realizes that the overseas money may be the best thing for his family.
I also wanted to say the Ron has really been a class act here in Fort Wayne and has represented VU extremely well during his time here.
Update on Alex Rossi:
http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/former-division-i-players-rossi-nelson-feel-welcome-with-titans/article_29474e64-3d33-11e3-87fe-0019bb2963f4.html (http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/former-division-i-players-rossi-nelson-feel-welcome-with-titans/article_29474e64-3d33-11e3-87fe-0019bb2963f4.html)
Quote from: valpopal on October 27, 2013, 04:43:18 PMUpdate on Alex Rossi:
QuoteIWU will hold an intrasquad Green-White game Saturday at 9 a.m. at Shirk Center.
"We'll have three 20-minute halves," Rose said.
The VU DIFFERENCE:(http://teamendeavour.wikispaces.com/file/view/maths.gif/80893911/293x113/maths.gif)
Have you all even seen erik shoot lately? jw because he looks like a total beast. Drills or not he couldve never done that at valpo. He certainly has improved his vertical since hes left. Im just amazed how much hate you all are giving him and havent even seen him shoot. Do me a favor and just check out his instagram videos.
pointing out that his stats aren't accurate is hardly "hate". We all love Erik, and I'm sure he has improved, but if it's as much as you say, then why did he do that in a few months and not over the 5 years in Valpo?
From Bloomington Pantagraph story on Rossi:
QuoteRossi was ranked as the No. 36 shooting guard in the nation out of New Trier High School and signed with California. After sitting out the 2010-11 season as a redshirt, Rossi played one year at Cal before moving to Valparaiso.
He saw action in nine games but his season ended with a collapse in practice.
"I had an irregular heartbeat," said Rossi. "Everything got really bright and I got really dizzy. I thought I was going to die.
"I had an irregular heartbeat. I had surgery for that, not open heart. They zapped the node that was broken. I'm doing a lot better now. My heart is supposed to be fine so I'm not worried about that."
Once Rossi was cleared for activity, he heard from two friends in Titan basketball player Eric Dortch and football player Alex Garvey.
"I never visited. I knew those guys were here and they had a good basketball program," Rossi said. "After the last surgery, I was mentally just done. I took a lot of time off. Coach Rose called and gave me a second chance."
Were these details of Alex Rossi's heart issue ever revealed?
Why did Rossi not want to come back to Valpo if his heart was okay? Why was IWU coach Ron Rose giving Rossi a second chance? Did Bryce tell Alex that his Div. I basketball career was over?
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on October 27, 2013, 08:04:53 PM
pointing out that his stats aren't accurate is hardly "hate". We all love Erik, and I'm sure he has improved, but if it's as much as you say, then why did he do that in a few months and not over the 5 years in Valpo?
I second this. No one dislikes Erik at all, we are very appreciative of him. All we were doing was pointing out inconsistencies on his website in regards to his stats. I would imagine that everyone on here hopes he has a successful pro career.
Draft is tonight.
http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/draft_eligible_players_2013_10_31.html (http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/draft_eligible_players_2013_10_31.html)
I notice one Milwaukee player listed also. I don't immediately remember him.
Quote from: valpotx on October 25, 2013, 11:06:57 AM
Speaking of money, and I hate to put this on our board, but former Butler nemesis Gordon Hayward is set to receive a lot of money:
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9875928/gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-talks-contract-extension (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9875928/gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-talks-contract-extension)
Apparently they didn't reach a deal.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9910816/no-new-deals-gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-eric-bledsoe-phoenix-suns (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9910816/no-new-deals-gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-eric-bledsoe-phoenix-suns)
So, he may get paid the $$$, but I guess not until July at earliest. And maybe not in Utah.
Quote
In Hayward's case, sources told ESPN.com that the former Butler star was not seeking the four-year max but did push for a deal commensurate with his standing as the face of Utah's rebuilding effort.
Quote from: agibson on November 01, 2013, 08:24:13 AM
Draft is tonight.
http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/draft_eligible_players_2013_10_31.html (http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/draft_eligible_players_2013_10_31.html)
I notice one Milwaukee player listed also. I don't immediately remember him.
And 2 from UIC
I saw 3 from UIC on this list. 2 I never heard of, and then Gary Talton.
I wonder what the significance is of the draft. Is it a guaranteed invite to a D-league training camp?
Quote
More than 180 players will be eligible to be selected in the 2013 NBA Development League Draft, which will be conducted using Cisco's WebEx Meeting Center at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 1 from the league's New York headquarters.
Players selected in the eight-round Draft will join NBA affiliate, returning, and local tryout players at each NBA D-League team's training camp, which begin no earlier than Nov. 7.
No trades will be permitted during the Draft and only players signed to an NBA D-League Standard Player Contract are eligible to be selected. The first six rounds of the Draft are mandatory, while teams may opt not to select players in the seventh and eighth rounds.
By my count there are barely more than 180 players. Maybe 182 or so. So, six mandatory rounds, 30 teams, means basically everybody gets drafted?
The D-League only has 17 teams.
Quote from: vusupporter on November 01, 2013, 02:58:35 PMThe D-League only has 17 teams.
So true. Fort Wayne has 6 NBA teams that are affliated with it. Bobcats, Pacers, Pistons, Grizzlies, Bucks and Magic.
Somebody has to follow up on this.
I'm 'live-tweeting' this as i go.
Scott Drew with the #4 overall pick (Pierre Jackson)
Frank Gaines (IPFW) the first pick in the second round
the 12th pick of the 3rd round (still not making this up): Chief Kickingstallionsims, of Alabama St. (which makes the guy four picks later, Orion Outerbridge, seem normal). Speaking of the 3rd round, Scoop Jardine (Syracuse). whoops.
4th Round #16 pick, Gary Talton (UIC)! Another for the ALL-NAME TEAM: Longar Longar, of OU. Can't take this much...
5th round, Salim Stoudamire of AZ. See thoughts above on Jardine.
BLAST FROM THE PAST, Top 6: DJ Smedley, UIC. If you don't remember him it's because he last played for them in 2007. Weird.
Bummer. No Buggy. :(
Wow, that is a surprise that anyone from UIC got drafted into the Development League. I am assuming that DJ Smedley was playing overseas, and had to enter the draft as he never had before??
Quote from: valpotx on November 07, 2013, 12:04:05 AMI am assuming that DJ Smedley was playing overseas, and had to enter the draft as he never had before??
Yes. The Internet Never Forgets: there is video of him posting a triple-double in Spain.
He was a JUCO who played 18 one year and only 4 the next for them.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on November 07, 2013, 05:35:56 AM
Quote from: valpotx on November 07, 2013, 12:04:05 AMI am assuming that DJ Smedley was playing overseas, and had to enter the draft as he never had before??
Yes. The Internet Never Forgets: there is video of him posting a triple-double in Spain.
He was a JUCO who played 18 one year and only 4 the next for them.
http://www.uicflames.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/smedley_dj00.html (http://www.uicflames.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/smedley_dj00.html)
http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/DJ_Smedley/Denmark/Team_FOG_Naestved/90858 (http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/DJ_Smedley/Denmark/Team_FOG_Naestved/90858)
It seems Smedley also played in Denmark in 2010-11.
Hrvoje Vucic mentioned in SportingNews on Wednesday relating to the new hand checking rules.
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-11-05/ncaa-rule-change-fouls-rules-committee-tom-izzo-larry-eustachy-chris-mack (http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-11-05/ncaa-rule-change-fouls-rules-committee-tom-izzo-larry-eustachy-chris-mack)
Great article. Personally, I like the new changes. As much as I love college basketball, I have grown so tired of all the pushing, shoving, hand checking, arm bars, tripping, kneeing, holding, and most of all the ridiculous sliding/falling/flopping. The worst offender in the HL by far - Cleveland State. I suspect they are going to have to completely reinvent themselves on defensive. A couple of others - WSU and GB - also come to mind, just not to the same extent.
We chatted with the officials before one of the exhibition games and they are a bit concerned about the "flow" of the games with a ton of fouls and free throws... I didn't really see a change in our two games... but the scores were up, but lighting up a dozen threes on our side and a 38-point game from the other guys will tend to do that. It'll be fun to see if any of the long-time officials in the HL have issues calling a tighter game. At the RMU game, we had three officials who had never been to the ARC, and I thought they called a solid, consistent game.
Given the number of fouls expected, I hope that the number of the player called for the foul along with the number of fouls will be posted. I don't know why this has stopped. John, sometimes I don't hear what you have to say, and it would be nice to have that information. The suspended school board Is too far behind to be of use for this.
Quote from: humbleopinion on November 08, 2013, 06:07:37 AMGiven the number of fouls expected, I hope that the number of the player called for the foul along with the number of fouls will be posted. I don't know why this has stopped. John, sometimes I don't hear what you have to say, and it would be nice to have that information. The suspended school board Is too far behind to be of use for this.
Yes, yes! This must change!
Either keep the video board stats up to the second or leave the # and the player's number of personal fouls on the end line scoreboards. Why did the athletic dept think people wouldn't notice this?Of course this also goes back to the PA system problems.
Quote from: humbleopinion on November 08, 2013, 06:07:37 AMThe suspended school board Is too far behind to be of use for this.
hence this (admittedly not great) idea (https://sites.google.com/site/valposchoolboard/)
Darn auto-fill!
Jay Harris played 36 minutes in Wagner's opening game loss against Penn State. He was 1-8 from the field, including 0-6 from 3-pt. range. He did have 5 assists.
Quote from: talksalot on November 07, 2013, 09:23:50 PM
We chatted with the officials before one of the exhibition games and they are a bit concerned about the "flow" of the games with a ton of fouls and free throws... I didn't really see a change in our two games... but the scores were up, but lighting up a dozen threes on our side and a 38-point game from the other guys will tend to do that. It'll be fun to see if any of the long-time officials in the HL have issues calling a tighter game. At the RMU game, we had three officials who had never been to the ARC, and I thought they called a solid, consistent game.
Wasn't able to watch the exhibitions, but the Murray State game was plenty enjoyable to watch and most of my disappointment during that game had to do with missed shots and turnovers, not increase in whistles.
If refs are "concerned" about this, it sounds like the new point of emphasis will not last very long -- and I will have no confidence whatsoever that I should be happy about that.
Quote from: humbleopinion on November 08, 2013, 06:07:37 AM
Given the number of fouls expected, I hope that the number of the player called for the foul along with the number of fouls will be posted. I don't know why this has stopped. John, sometimes I don't hear what you have to say, and it would be nice to have that information. The suspended school board Is too far behind to be of use for this.
The scoreboards suddenly started showing foul info today. :thumbsup:
Richie Edwards only received 12 minutes of playing time in ASU's first game, a 35 point win. If he is only getting 12 minutes in a game like this, his playing time for the year doesn't project well.
http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf (http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf)
Nelson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wtNOkuHo#)
Quote from: agibson on November 01, 2013, 08:25:24 AM
Quote from: valpotx on October 25, 2013, 11:06:57 AM
Speaking of money, and I hate to put this on our board, but former Butler nemesis Gordon Hayward is set to receive a lot of money:
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9875928/gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-talks-contract-extension (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9875928/gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-talks-contract-extension)
Apparently they didn't reach a deal.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9910816/no-new-deals-gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-eric-bledsoe-phoenix-suns (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9910816/no-new-deals-gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-eric-bledsoe-phoenix-suns)
So, he may get paid the $$$, but I guess not until July at earliest. And maybe not in Utah.
Quote
In Hayward's case, sources told ESPN.com that the former Butler star was not seeking the four-year max but did push for a deal commensurate with his standing as the face of Utah's rebuilding effort.
An extension would have been for '14-'15 and beyond ... his '13-'14 salary is set at $3.45 million. Unless he gets hurt, he should be in line for a good deal after the season. He's currently averaging close to 20 ppg and had 18 in the 1st half tonight.
Given that Phoenix (Hornacek) and Boston (Stevens) will have cap space after the year, I think Hayward will get a nice deal after the season.
Quote from: valpotx on November 11, 2013, 03:46:16 PM
Richie Edwards only received 12 minutes of playing time in ASU's first game, a 35 point win. If he is only getting 12 minutes in a game like this, his playing time for the year doesn't project well.
http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf (http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf)
Ouch... I was thinking he'd get some playing time there. Might not end up to be a great transfer situation for him.
Quote from: Smj on November 11, 2013, 10:20:45 PM
Quote from: valpotx on November 11, 2013, 03:46:16 PM
Richie Edwards only received 12 minutes of playing time in ASU's first game, a 35 point win. If he is only getting 12 minutes in a game like this, his playing time for the year doesn't project well.
http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf (http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf)
Ouch... I was thinking he'd get some playing time there. Might not end up to be a great transfer situation for him.
Not sure what to think about 12 minutes in a 35-point win? It could be that Sendak is going to use him more, but this game wasn't going to benefit Richie's development.
I hope he gets a good amount of playing time because i think he is a good player that could benefit a program. I do remember reading an article that said ASU has a lot more talent than last year.
And - more importantly during an interview about this year his coach forgot that Richie was even on his team. (I thought I posted a link to it already but maybe not.)
Quote from: Smj on November 12, 2013, 06:45:51 AMmore importantly during an interview about this year his coach forgot that Richie was even on his team.
yeah you did. that was...i mean, wow, right? worst case scenario: your coach talks about the upcoming year and doesn't even mention you.
Quote from: valporun on November 12, 2013, 01:31:34 AM
Quote from: Smj on November 11, 2013, 10:20:45 PM
Quote from: valpotx on November 11, 2013, 03:46:16 PM
Richie Edwards only received 12 minutes of playing time in ASU's first game, a 35 point win. If he is only getting 12 minutes in a game like this, his playing time for the year doesn't project well.
http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf (http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf)
Ouch... I was thinking he'd get some playing time there. Might not end up to be a great transfer situation for him.
Not sure what to think about 12 minutes in a 35-point win? It could be that Sendak is going to use him more, but this game wasn't going to benefit Richie's development.
If you look at the box score, the starters all played 25+ minutes. Richie received the 7th most minutes, so he is probably second to last in an 8 man rotation in a normal game.
After LAA mentioned Hrvoje Vucic in a different thread I thought that I should catch up on his progress at Walsh. Last years numbers were not too impressive but he looks to have played well in short minutes against Houghton and Wilberforce (both were blowouts). Against Ohio State in early November he was 2 of 8 from the floor, 2 of 5 from 3, 5 rebounds, 5 turnovers, and 2 assists in 25 minutes and he managed not to foul out.
I thought that Walsh was going to D-I this year but their schedule still looks to be D-II. What is that all about?
I saw that Rossi had 15 points in 15 minutes in Illinois Wesleyan's regular season opener:
http://www.iwusports.com/boxscore.aspx?id=2471&path=mbball (http://www.iwusports.com/boxscore.aspx?id=2471&path=mbball)
Thanks for the Rossi update. I Bet he will be the best player in their conference.
Stefanie Lang is averaging 36 points & 21 rebounds per game for Olivet College: In a two-game tournament she had 28 points and 27 rebounds in the championship game after getting 43 points and 15 rebounds in the opener, and she was named the tournament MVP:
http://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20131116tetom9 (http://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20131116tetom9)
Great for her!
BTW I poked around the Olivet Athletic website and checked out facilities (as I usually do) -- gorgeous football/track facility all revamped since 2004-2207. 1152 students, D-III, 22 M&W sports. Facilities would make Valpo proud.
http://www.olivetcomets.com/facilities/CutlerField/index (http://www.olivetcomets.com/facilities/CutlerField/index)
Good for her! It just shows how large of a difference there is in talent in women's basketball. Even at the D-1 level, seeing us lose by 50 to ND, but our team would probably beat Olivet by 30+ as well.
Looks like Brandon Wood has a new team. And is tearing it up, averaging 22.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.3 apg. And, Firenze seems like a great place to live. And traveling around Italy to play can't be bad. But... they're in the Italian third division? Maybe even fourth? That seems like it's got to be a step down from Hungary?
Quote from: agibson on November 18, 2013, 02:45:09 PM
Looks like Brandon Wood has a new team. And is tearing it up, averaging 22.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.3 apg. And, Firenze seems like a great place to live. And traveling around Italy to play can't be bad. But... they're in the Italian third division? Maybe even fourth? That seems like it's got to be a step down from Hungary?
Imagine what Brandon is going through. When Washington got hit by the tornado Alec could drive home. Brandon is in Europe and Kokomo took some bad damage too.
Unfortunately Brandon might want to stop in Chicago too.
From twitter, his family's apparently no longer in Kokomo - but, certainly, it's good to keep the storm-affected in IN in mind as well as those in IL.
His Italian league seems to put up a bunch of streaming video - live and archived. So, if you want to get your BWood fix...
http://webtv.legapallacanestro.com (http://webtv.legapallacanestro.com)
Quote from: agibson on November 18, 2013, 04:27:24 PM
From twitter, his family's apparently no longer in Kokomo - but, certainly, it's good to keep the storm-affected in IN in mind as well as those in IL.
His Italian league seems to put up a bunch of streaming video - live and archived. So, if you want to get your BWood fix...
http://webtv.legapallacanestro.com (http://webtv.legapallacanestro.com)
Ask LAA, it's not whether you still live there or not but the friends you left behind.
Ron Howard apparently re-upped with the Mad Ants:
http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/roster/ (http://www.nba.com/dleague/fortwayne/roster/)
Quote from: bbtds on November 18, 2013, 05:05:33 PMAsk LAA, it's not whether you still live there or not but the friends you left behind.
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ALSO CHRISTIAN LAETTNER IS THEIR ASSISTANT COACH!?!?!
Quote from: bbtds on November 18, 2013, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: agibson on November 18, 2013, 04:27:24 PM
From twitter, his family's apparently no longer in Kokomo - but, certainly, it's good to keep the storm-affected in IN in mind as well as those in IL.
Ask LAA, it's not whether you still live there or not but the friends you left behind.
The actual twitter quote was "my fam dont even live there no mo but yea everybody else is coo from what ive seen"
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/402409189747986432
obligatory
Barbara Billingsly speaks jive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=190iqepL-G4#ws)
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on November 18, 2013, 06:57:42 PMALSO CHRISTIAN LAETTNER IS THEIR ASSISTANT COACH!?!?!
Remember when Christian Laettner visited Valpo his senior year of HS? We were this close...
...what? you're making that up. i would've heard about such a thing. the world would've.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on November 19, 2013, 03:09:47 PM
...what? you're making that up. i would've heard about such a thing. the world would've.
Not kidding. He visited more than once during his HS years! Would have been a good get for Smith, and for Homer to have on the roster his first four years.
Quote from: covufan on November 19, 2013, 03:33:41 PMWould have been a good get for Smith, and for Homer to have on the roster his first four years.
:)
(http://cdn.zmescience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/captain-obvious-5-nobrain1.jpg)
OK, maybe I embellished the story a wee bit. He was never at Valpo for a recruiting visit.
The answer is here:
http://www.valpoathletics.com/media/basketball-women/Media%20Guide%20Info/All-Time%20Roster.pdf (http://www.valpoathletics.com/media/basketball-women/Media%20Guide%20Info/All-Time%20Roster.pdf)
...visiting his sister?
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on November 19, 2013, 07:16:53 PM
...visiting his sister?
Yes. I used to tell people, especially when Christian was at Duke or the NBA, that he visited Valpo. Everyone is a non-believer.
well, most people who aren't Christian would have to BE non-believers.
After the first five games of the season Jay Harris leads Wagner in minutes played per game at 33. His scoring average is 9 points per game. However, his three-point percentage is only at 32% (7-22), which is fourth among his teammates and would be eighth on the Valpo team thus far, only ahead of Jordan Coleman. In fact, Valpo as a team is shooting an excellent 43% from the three-point line.
I don't miss Jay and his 40 foot 3-pointers at all...
Since we were talking about recruits exceeding expectations, how about the ones that most fell short?
Obviously Harris is in the conversation.
I thought Milo Stovall--while a very sharp player--was not up to the hype and early promise. Maybe that's just me.
I liked Milo, and thought he brought a different dimension to our game. We had our bigs who were true post players, and slashers in Milo and Stalin. Then again, I have no idea how much hype Milo had before he came to Valpo, as he was a SO when I was a FR.
Chris Sparks @CoachSparks5 23 Nov
I have accepted an Assistant Coach position w Utah Valley Univeristy. A D1 school w 35,000 students in the WAC conference Please come visit!
Congrats to him! They have had several successful seasons in the past as an Independent, and will do well in the 'WAC'
Quote from: valpotx on November 11, 2013, 03:46:16 PM
Richie Edwards only received 12 minutes of playing time in ASU's first game, a 35 point win. If he is only getting 12 minutes in a game like this, his playing time for the year doesn't project well.
http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf (http://www.thesundevils.com/pdf9/2562100.pdf)
Watching ASU-MQ and Richie hasn't seen the floor in the first half. Ouch.
Yep, he didn't play in a game that mattered, and is averaging 8.8 minutes per game in playing 4 out of 6. It looks like his hopes of playing at a bad BCS school changed last year when they turned the tide and started to play good basketball :lol:.
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=400504475 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=400504475)
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/9/arizona-state-sun-devils (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/9/arizona-state-sun-devils)
Quote from: EddieCabot on November 25, 2013, 08:58:25 PMWatching ASU-MQ and Richie hasn't seen the floor in the first half. Ouch.
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Who the heck is Alec Peterson? He is listed on this normally reliable website for past Valpo players. Maybe they confused him with Alec Peters??
http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4 (http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4)
Slightly off topic here. A former player(I won't say his name but i'm sure some of you have read the rant) took to Facebook to voice his displeasure with not being able to get a free ticket to attend a game anymore. Apparently former players have been told that if they want to attend an occasional game, they have to pay like everyone else. No more freebies. I don't have an opinion on this either way as I see both sides of the coin. You want to come back? Support the program like us fans...........or........this is a slap in the face to those who've put in the work to represent the program. What are your thoughts on this?
Quote from: hoopfan22 on November 27, 2013, 11:54:52 AM
Slightly off topic here. A former player(I won't say his name but i'm sure some of you have read the rant) took to Facebook to voice his displeasure with not being able to get a free ticket to attend a game anymore. Apparently former players have been told that if they want to attend an occasional game, they have to pay like everyone else. No more freebies. I don't have an opinion on this either way as I see both sides of the coin. You want to come back? Support the program like us fans...........or........this is a slap in the face to those who've put in the work to represent the program. What are your thoughts on this?
They should get a discount that is some variable to the amount of minutes the player played per game. Anyone transferring out does not get the discount (LOOKING AT YOU BRANDON WOOD).
I think that they should have to pay just like everyone else, unless they were invited by the Athletics Department for some type of event. You received a free education (unless they were a walk-on), and now you want free games? I understand trying to encourage them to come back, but I wouldn't mind paying to see any baseball games whenever I come back to Valpo (even though they are free).
I bet Brandon Wood doesn't pay to go to any MSU games.
To clarify, I don't think they were asking to go to every game free. One maybe a year or every other year.
I don't have any experience as a collegiate athlete, but here's what my high school did. Every senior (male and female) who earned a letter in any sport received a 1-year athletic pass for the following school year. It was good for free admission to any athletic event. The passes were awarded at the various sports banquets. After that everyone was on their own. Truthfully, I don't think they were ever used much. The only exception was for athletic hall of fame members, who were awarded lifetime passes.
Quote from: hoopfan22 on November 27, 2013, 01:38:09 PM
I bet Brandon Wood doesn't pay to go to any MSU games.
I would be shocked if BW ever went to a Michigan State game.
Quote from: valpospartan on November 27, 2013, 10:33:54 PM
Quote from: hoopfan22 on November 27, 2013, 01:38:09 PM
I bet Brandon Wood doesn't pay to go to any MSU games.
I would be shocked if BW ever went to a Michigan State game.
Probably hard to do from Eastern Europe lol
Ritchie is playing well in the ASU vs Creighton game on ESPN2 tonight. Probably had 7 points in the first half.
Congratulations and good luck to Erik Buggs on signing to play pro ball in Switzerland! (It looks like he will be playing on the same team with Cory Johnson.)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/mbldab.jpg)
Cory Johnson's team in the Swiss League is Massagno. One of nine teams in their top league. I noticed another player in the Swiss "A" League for Neuchatel is Quinton Day who played at UMKC through 2006-07.
http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Switzerland/Energy_Investments_Massagno/1428?Page=0 (http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Switzerland/Energy_Investments_Massagno/1428?Page=0)
Congrats Buggs! He will have a good pro career, as speed at the PG position can keep you around for years
Congrats to Erik Buggs! One of the most selfless, hard-working basketball players I have ever seen.
http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Erik_Buggs/Switzerland/Energy_Investments_Massagno/163118 (http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Erik_Buggs/Switzerland/Energy_Investments_Massagno/163118)
Interesting reading...thanks for the link, bbtds. I see Buggsy moved over to this team after 4 games with Team Monaco 7.5 ppg, 3.8 assists and 4 rebounds pergame .... and he is on the same team with Corey Johnson.... who appears to be one of the stars of the team; even if they are 2-9 on the year and 1 game out of the basement. Details on this Massagno: Massagno has a population (as of December 2012) of 5,942. As of 2008, 38.6% of the population are resident foreign nationals. This is a "suburb" or "region" of Lugano, which is right on the Italian border. SwissAir will fly you round Trip from Chicago for a mere $1,264 over 17 hours connecting through Amsterdam and Zurich, if you are interested in watching to of Valpo's European alumni ... Oh Santa!?
I feel sorry for the kid:
AILING ROSSI LEAVES IWU BASKETBALL
BLOOMINGTON — Alex Rossi has terminated his junior season with the Illinois Wesleyan basketball team after four games.
Rossi, who had previously played with Division I programs Valparaiso and California, had been impressive in a Titan uniform but had not played since Nov. 23 because of an abdominal strain.
"My body is not in a place really I feel comfortable playing right now," Rossi said Saturday. "It's been four years of struggling to play, and my body just keeps getting worse. I really just want to do my rehab and be healthy."
Rossi had scored 44 points and grabbed nine rebounds in four Wesleyan games. He shot 57 percent both overall and from 3-point range (8 of 14).
"Alex has been concerned he was not physically able to make it through a college season," Wesleyan coach Ron Rose said. "He feels like this is the best time to step away....
http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/ailing-rossi-leaves-iwu-basketball-team/article_829bcb7e-5f94-11e3-be92-0019bb2963f4.html (http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/ailing-rossi-leaves-iwu-basketball-team/article_829bcb7e-5f94-11e3-be92-0019bb2963f4.html)
Poor kid--I can't imagine.
I mean, sure, "he'll live", but to have something you love taken away from you...I remember when Chris Barron (lead singer of the Spin Doctors) was told he'd never be able to sing again (he can now), but thinking, what do you do with a life that is suddenly missing its biggest part?
Good thing he's such a bright kid there's a solid future. And a GREAT thing he wasn't added to the list headed by Hank Gathers!
But it's still hard.
Kudos to the Valpo coaching staff and training staff for seeing the situation for what is eventually turned out to be. I don't blame Alex for giving it a go but the notion that a lower division would be easier on the body is just a fantasy. At least it wasn't less stressful enough for Rossi's body.
My sincere prayer for Alex is that he is extremely successful in his career and can possibly show up at Valpo as an opposing coach or join the coaching staff at Valpo. That is one way to stay active in something you love.
Sad to see, and I wish him the best
Quote from: valpopal on December 10, 2013, 09:04:34 AM
I feel sorry for the kid:
AILING ROSSI LEAVES IWU BASKETBALL
BLOOMINGTON — Alex Rossi has terminated his junior season with the Illinois Wesleyan basketball team after four games.
Rossi, who had previously played with Division I programs Valparaiso and California, had been impressive in a Titan uniform but had not played since Nov. 23 because of an abdominal strain.
"My body is not in a place really I feel comfortable playing right now," Rossi said Saturday. "It's been four years of struggling to play, and my body just keeps getting worse. I really just want to do my rehab and be healthy."
Rossi had scored 44 points and grabbed nine rebounds in four Wesleyan games. He shot 57 percent both overall and from 3-point range (8 of 14).
"Alex has been concerned he was not physically able to make it through a college season," Wesleyan coach Ron Rose said. "He feels like this is the best time to step away....
http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/ailing-rossi-leaves-iwu-basketball-team/article_829bcb7e-5f94-11e3-be92-0019bb2963f4.html (http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/ailing-rossi-leaves-iwu-basketball-team/article_829bcb7e-5f94-11e3-be92-0019bb2963f4.html)
Sad to hear this. Wish him well in his future.
Thoughts and prayers for Alex.
Just a dirty darn shame. Get well Alex.
Quote from: valpo84 on December 10, 2013, 01:52:57 PM
Thoughts and prayers for Alex.
I'll second this. I fully understand the frustration that comes with recurring injuries. I have a kid who had two shoulder surgeries (both shoulders a year apart), went through two 6 to 9 month rehabs, only to get hurt again the first week of practice and miss an entire senior season this year. Could redshirt and come back, but has had enough and is ready to move on. I'm sure Alex feels the same way after what he's been through. Best of luck to him in his future and God bless.
I also pray that the Lord look after and keep Alex and bless him, be it in basketball, family, education or some other service to God and man. I am sure he has a bright future in front of him.
Erik Buggs played his first professional game, and it looks like he may have started, playing 34 minutes and scoring 12 points. He had a typical game for Buggs: 5-5 on 2-point shots; 0-2 from the 3-point line; 2-6 from the free throw line; 4 fouls, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 turnovers. Cory Johnson is on the same team and leads them with a 20 point per game average. Cory is shooting 92% from the free throw line so far this season (33-36): perhaps he could give Erik lessons from the charity stripe.
Jay Harris' stats at Wagner through 11 games:
GP MIN PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FG% FT% 3P%
Jay Harris 10 30.6 10.6 2.6 2.3 1.0 0.0 2.0 .410 .882 .404
abridged version of Jay Harris' season for short attention spans:
(http://i.imgur.com/36G14Bk.gif)
After having to deal with an injury, Rowdy is back to health and had his best game as a pro this week. He scored 18 points in 25 minutes of play and only 7 shots. He also had 5 rebounds to go with 2 steals. Good to see him showing his true form!
Chris Ensminger honored upon retirement after 14 years in pro ball:
http://www.valpolife.com/sports/college-pro/38274-former-crusader-ensminger-honored-by-bbl (http://www.valpolife.com/sports/college-pro/38274-former-crusader-ensminger-honored-by-bbl)
Interesting video of Ryan Broekhoff's team in action. Though his team wins, the video was apparently made as a highlight film for the opposing team, and there are only a few brief glimpses of Rowdy (#10 in white), but the atmosphere of the game seems fairly exciting:
http://youtu.be/PmCEryNYvKU (http://youtu.be/PmCEryNYvKU)
Quote from: valpopal on January 23, 2014, 11:07:45 PM
Interesting video of Ryan Broekhoff's team in action. Though his team wins, the video was apparently made as a highlight film for the opposing team, and there are only a few brief glimpses of Rowdy (#10 in white), but the atmosphere of the game seems fairly exciting:
http://youtu.be/PmCEryNYvKU (http://youtu.be/PmCEryNYvKU)
Eli Holman actually leads the Turkish league in rebounds per game. I don't speak Russian, otherwise I'd try to find out if they've ever played against each other (again).
great Bruce Lindner article from John Mutka
http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/25201506-556/mutka-lindner-recalls-high-octane-days-with-bartow.html (http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/25201506-556/mutka-lindner-recalls-high-octane-days-with-bartow.html)
Quote from: bbtds on December 02, 2013, 08:09:16 PM
http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Erik_Buggs/Switzerland/Energy_Investments_Massagno/163118 (http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Erik_Buggs/Switzerland/Energy_Investments_Massagno/163118)
I'm slow to the news, but this is great! Buggd and Johnson together, in Ticino! Fun for them, I hope to have Italy (and the alps) in their back yard.
The Geneva team, in their league, plays about 15 minutes from where we lived (tgey actuall play in Meyrin, or used to). We took the kids to game at least once. No Valpo players in the league at the time, I think. (And I think Geneva wasnt first division at the time).
Funny to think that, in slightly different circumstances, we could have seen two valpo players.
Looks like Buggs has done pretty well since joining, in a starting spot and putting up some numbers.
Looks like Holman and Broekhoff played each other in November.
http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Turkey/2013/1116_10198_1035.asp (http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Turkey/2013/1116_10198_1035.asp)
Small world.
Walsh is having a good season. Vucic seems to be fitting in well. way to go!
http://www.walsh.edu/uploads/wu-hcm-11544.htm
Quote from: valpopal on January 21, 2014, 01:24:38 PM
Chris Ensminger honored upon retirement after 14 years in pro ball:
http://www.valpolife.com/sports/college-pro/38274-former-crusader-ensminger-honored-by-bbl (http://www.valpolife.com/sports/college-pro/38274-former-crusader-ensminger-honored-by-bbl)
MUTKA: German all-star Chris Ensminger helped launch Valpo hoopshttp://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/colleges/25334380-556/mutka-german-all-star-chris-ensminger-helped-launch-valpo-hoops.html (http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/colleges/25334380-556/mutka-german-all-star-chris-ensminger-helped-launch-valpo-hoops.html)
Interesting comment wanting his sons to follow in his footsteps and go to Valpo. Does anyone know if the men's basketball program has ever had a second generation player?
Tom Smith's son, Todd comes to mind.
Did Tom play for us?
From the Hall of Fame induction speech from 2012:
Among the winningest coaches in college basketball history, Tom Smith both played and coached at Valparaiso University.
During his playing days he was an Associated Press Honorable Mention Little All-American in 1966, the same season he was named the team's Most Valuable Player. The captain of the 1965-1966 squad, Smith helped guide the Crusaders to the NCAA Midwest Regional tournament under coach Gene Bartow.
Tom Smith and Dick Jones played together. They made a might fine guard tandem.
Thanks for that! Great to know.
His wikipedia page says he's at Missouri Western, but they seem to think someone else is coaching them these days according to their site.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on February 06, 2014, 12:32:14 PMHis wikipedia page says he's at Missouri Western, but they seem to think someone else is coaching them these days according to their site.
It appears that he retired last March, but was then picked up as the Women's Tennis coach. His wife was a former tennis coach as well, and she is currently an Associate AD.
http://www.gogriffons.com/coaches.aspx?rc=54&path=mbball (http://www.gogriffons.com/coaches.aspx?rc=54&path=mbball)
His record the first 15 years there was good - the last 10 not quite so good.
Quote from: covufan on February 06, 2014, 01:12:50 PMthe last 10 not quite so good
probably because they can't spell "griffin"
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on February 06, 2014, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: covufan on February 06, 2014, 01:12:50 PMthe last 10 not quite so good
probably because they can't spell "griffin"
Personally, I prefer "Gryphon".
http://gryphons.ca/index.aspx?path=mbball (http://gryphons.ca/index.aspx?path=mbball)
From a Paul Oren tweet:
Wagner men's basketball's Jay Harris suspended for remainder of the season
http://www.silive.com/colleges/index.ssf/2014/02/wagner_mens_basketballs_jay_ha.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.silive.com/colleges/index.ssf/2014/02/wagner_mens_basketballs_jay_ha.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Quote from: wh on February 11, 2014, 10:14:31 PMFrom a Paul Oren tweet: Wagner men's basketball's Jay Harris suspended for remainder of the season http://www.silive.com/colleges/index.ssf/2014/02/wagner_mens_basketballs_jay_ha.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.silive.com/colleges/index.ssf/2014/02/wagner_mens_basketballs_jay_ha.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Wagner may be playing Fairleigh Dickinson next but Jay's actions seem to have turned out fairly ridiculous. It sure doesn't put a good light on Valpo.
Quote from: historyman on February 11, 2014, 10:32:43 PMIt sure doesn't put a good light on Valpo.
how exactly? i think it just doesn't put HIM in a good light.
also, note that their "senior star" and leading scorer had been coming off the bench for them. interesante.
I'd say Valpo comes out smelling like roses for letting, probably encouraging, him leave.
Hopefully it isn't anything remotely similar in offense to what Jimmie Miles got caught up in. Maybe the school is like Baylor, and doesn't allow opposite sex visitors after a certain hour ;)
Arizona State upset Arizona in 2 OT!
aka
50 minutes played and no Richie Edwards sightings.
At least he'll get to tag along to the Dance.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on February 15, 2014, 09:37:18 PM
Arizona State upset Arizona in 2 OT!
aka
50 minutes played and no Richie Edwards sightings.
At least he'll get to tag along to the Dance.
Don't understand the transfer to ASU in terms of a basketball perspective. He probably wanted to party it up and little ol' Valpo wasn't good enough.
Quote from: classof2014 on February 15, 2014, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on February 15, 2014, 09:37:18 PM
Arizona State upset Arizona in 2 OT!
aka
50 minutes played and no Richie Edwards sightings.
At least he'll get to tag along to the Dance.
For whatever reason, he wasn't comfortable at Valpo.
Don't understand the transfer to ASU in terms of a basketball perspective. He probably wanted to party it up and little ol' Valpo wasn't good enough.
People forget that 2 seasons ago, they were TERRIBLE. When he left Valpo, he was probably figuring that he could get PT there. They ended up good last year and this year, thus a bad decision in retrospect
It almost never works out, it seems, when a high quality mid-major players jumps into the bigger pond. I think if Wood wanted to play in the NBA he would've been better off at Valpo putting up huge numbers, than being a good player at Michigan State. Not saying he would've made it to the NBA at Valpo but I think average 22 points a game, a couple assists, and rebounds, and being the best player in the league would've given him a better shot at the NBA than going to MSU. Yes, if he would've been the best player on MSU he would've been drafted but he wasn't.
Saw the same thing with Julius Mays of Wright State two seasons back. He was a great player, went to Kentucky and was a good player, not a great player.
If Norris Cole would've transferred to Ohio State from Cleveland St after his sophomore or junior year, he probably would've never won two NBA championships. He probably would've been good at Ohio State, but not great like he was in the HL.
Sometimes you're better off being a big fish in a medium sized pond, like the Horizon League.
I see that Chris Halvorsen is a 5th year senior on the Concordia basketball team. His bio says he graduated from MN with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and is now working on his MBA. Good to see he's doing well.
http://cugoldenbears.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=907 (http://cugoldenbears.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=907)
Quote from: wh on February 19, 2014, 09:34:45 PMGood to see he's doing well.
except for free throws 21 of 55 38.2 percent YE GODS i'd take vashil in a PKs situation
started 13 of 22 games. averages 18.5 mpg
Good to see Buggy playing well overseas. He has worked hard to get where he is now. Highlights of his recent game:
23 Points
10/11 FG
2/2 3 Pts
8 Assists
5 Rebounds
2 Steals
Erik Buggs Highlights Vs. Union Neuchatel 3/8/14 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnKR9986JBo#ws)
Quote from: valpopal on March 09, 2014, 11:19:15 AM
Good to see Buggy playing well overseas. He has worked hard to get where he is now. Highlights of his recent game:
23 Points
10/11 FG
2/2 3 Pts
8 Assists
5 Rebounds
2 Steals
Erik Buggs Highlights Vs. Union Neuchatel 3/8/14 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnKR9986JBo#ws)
Impressive to see him playing so well on grass.
Quote from: a3uge on March 09, 2014, 12:24:07 PMImpressive to see him playing so well on grass.
DANGIT YOU BEAT ME TO IT although I was going to make a "team handball" comment
Since Erik has got his shot falling he really has become the complete point guard package. Although there were a few games where Erik did hit some three pointers that made him really look good. The fact that the opposing team was not laying off of Buggs like they did when he was playing at Valpo says volumes about his new shot making ability. Too bad it never happened a lot while he played at Valpo.
Didn't know that Matt Bowen is now in his second season as a HC at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, leaving Bemidji State after 6-7 seasons:
http://umdbulldogs.com/coaches.aspx?rc=50&path=mbball (http://umdbulldogs.com/coaches.aspx?rc=50&path=mbball)
Quote from: valpotx on March 26, 2014, 03:26:13 PM
Didn't know that Matt Bowen is now in his second season as a HC at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, leaving Bemidji State after 6-7 seasons:
http://umdbulldogs.com/coaches.aspx?rc=50&path=mbball (http://umdbulldogs.com/coaches.aspx?rc=50&path=mbball)
Dwayne Toatley would make a good asst coach for Matt Bowen at Dwayne's other alma mater. By the way, basketball never leaves someone's blood. Mr. Toatley was playing for El-Amin's Fish House in the Twin Cities in 2007-08.
http://stevenssports.blogspot.com/2008/07/el-amins-fish-house-taking-on-and.html (http://stevenssports.blogspot.com/2008/07/el-amins-fish-house-taking-on-and.html)
Dwayne Toatley also stepped up and hits some big shots late in the half. The Fish did cut the lead to 3-points at the half.
I don't know if it is mentioned in this thread, but Jared Nuness is a coach on Scott Drew's staff
Quote from: valpotx on March 27, 2014, 01:52:53 AM
I don't know if it is mentioned in this thread, but Jared Nuness is a coach on Scott Drew's staff
Nice!
Quote from: historyman on April 03, 2014, 01:02:10 PMhttp://indianahsbasketball.homestead.com/files/boyslogs208.htm (http://indianahsbasketball.homestead.com/files/boyslogs208.htm)
Marquette HS boys basketball schedule
While looking at the MC Marquette HS schedule I noticed that the previous boys basketball coach for the Blazers was former Valpo MBB player, Jason Hawkins. He was at Marquette up till 2010. Jason has been the head coach at IU Northwest in Gary since 2011.
http://www.iunredhawkathletics.com/coach/11/1.php (http://www.iunredhawkathletics.com/coach/11/1.php)
Didn't he just recently lose his coaching position at IUN?
Google is our friend :):
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/indiana-northwest/hawkins-out-after-three-seasons-at-iu-northwest/article_ffab41de-6761-5a8d-a748-db1ab5e9099b.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/indiana-northwest/hawkins-out-after-three-seasons-at-iu-northwest/article_ffab41de-6761-5a8d-a748-db1ab5e9099b.html)
hey lay off my friend he's historyman not recentpastman
In reading the article, looks like the AD at IUN was more recent than Hawkins, and was the former head coach at PNC, so they'd known each other. I would guess the AD wanted to coach again, and with the losing record, and J-Hawk's contract ended, it was the right time for Kris Schnatz to take over the reigns again. I hope Hawk finds a better fit, sometimes the commuter/community colleges are a hard route to get started in the right direction, as administrations change at these schools with the weather and lack of money to keep a good administration happy.
Abby Scharlow "resigns" from FGCU top assistant job:
http://www.news-press.com/story/sports/college/fgcu/2014/04/24/fgcu-womens-hoops-lead-recruiter-scharlow-resigns/8123075/ (http://www.news-press.com/story/sports/college/fgcu/2014/04/24/fgcu-womens-hoops-lead-recruiter-scharlow-resigns/8123075/)
Congrats to Ron Howard, named a 2014 NBA Development League MVP: http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/ron_howard_othyus_jeffers_nba_dleague_MVP_2014_04_24.html (http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/ron_howard_othyus_jeffers_nba_dleague_MVP_2014_04_24.html)
Season highlights! (if the first play doesn't hook you i don't know what will.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HwR3BxnXd0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HwR3BxnXd0#ws)
Fun fact #1--first ever D-league MVP none other than Ansu Sesay.
Fun fact #2--Howard's in the finals! Best of 3, and they took the 1st game on the road tonight @ Santa Cruz Warriors. Next game in FW, and 3rd too if necessary. Howard played 41 min, went 10-20 for 23 pts, 8 reb, 8 ast. Team won by 10 but was +25 with him on the floor!
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/bb/bbc38f5cabc840e7dcc94a8d233d84353aecfbc02de515dd7b2787d763a90488.jpg)
Great article on Ron posted on cnnsi and apparently will be in SI. Proud to say he is a Valpo alum.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140425/ron-howard-nba-dleague-scoring-record-fort-wayne-mad-ants/?sct=obinsite (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140425/ron-howard-nba-dleague-scoring-record-fort-wayne-mad-ants/?sct=obinsite)
Well, at least YOU were proud enough to say it. SI didn't mention it, and they DID mention Marquette. egads.
loved the first comment:
QuoteGreat article, thanks. This was the kind of story SI the magazine use to run a decade ago and make for great and interesting reading before they started just running generic sports stories like "Secrets of the NFL Scheduling", "Peter King's Love Affair with Brett Favre", etc. You should be running SI. Thanks again for the great story and you now have a regular SI reader.
IN HAPPIER NEWS HE'S A CHAMP!!!
http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/mad_ants_win_title_2014_04_27.html (http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/mad_ants_win_title_2014_04_27.html)
QuotePotter and Howard have been the constants in a franchise that, prior to last season, had never made the Playoffs. In all, the Mad Ants racked up five consecutive losing seasons prior to 2012-13, and it wasn't until this season that the team won a Playoff series.
...
No player, however, was able to pen his story more so than Howard. Always one of the most respected and well-liked players in the league, Howard's place as the league's predominant figure went from circumstantial to concrete in just a few months. In March, the seven-year vet became the league's all-time leading scorer and this past week he was named 2014 Co-MVP, in large part due to his ability to lead Fort Wayne's to its best season ever.
...
In fact, after the majority of the crowd had cleared out and the arena staff was sweeping away the confetti from the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum floor, only two members of the team -- Howard and Potter -- remained to savor the victory just a few minutes longer.
WATCH RON HOWARD'S CLUTCH SHOT AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS VIDEO OR YOU ARE NOT REALLY A FAN
Champions! Ron Howard & Tony Mitchell clinch title for Mad Ants (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YrWbRNytDQ#ws)
http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/27300855-556/osipoff-kelly-komara-nets-dream-job.html#.U2tuz15swkE (http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/27300855-556/osipoff-kelly-komara-nets-dream-job.html#.U2tuz15swkE)
interesting:
QuoteCoincidentally, Komara has taken the last two positions that Christy Smith has vacated. When Smith left Valparaiso for Purdue in 2011 after three seasons, Komara joined the Crusaders; when Smith left Purdue for Arkansas — her alma mater — after three seasons, Komara rejoined the Boilermakers.
The beginnings in Division I for the Crusaders: "Ken Rochlitz remembers the growing pains when he took over the Valparaiso University men's basketball program. Rochlitz took over for Bill Purden in 1975-76 as the program transitioned from NCAA Division II to Division I...."
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/valparaiso-university/where-are-they-now-ken-rochlitz-remembers-taking-vu-hoops/article_7fe0d9b8-076e-5f62-b17a-dd5f69b42203.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/valparaiso-university/where-are-they-now-ken-rochlitz-remembers-taking-vu-hoops/article_7fe0d9b8-076e-5f62-b17a-dd5f69b42203.html)
Great article--thanks for posting!
DEAR LORD i did not know this:
QuoteRochlitz still remembers the fate of the Purple Aces basketball team on Dec. 13, 1977, when all but one player from the team perished in a plane crash.
It hit close to home.
"We were supposed to have that charter, but we got switched at the last minute," Rochlitz recalled. "We took another charter to Columbia, Mo., to play Missouri. I remember how bad the weather was that day.
"Everyone thought it was Valpo's plane that went down. What confusion it caused. The pastor actually came to my front door to console my family."
Also:
QuoteRochlitz said the Crusaders did what mid-level football and basketball programs do, and that was get a payday for making trips to big-time programs.
"We never got a return game, but we got some money and our kids played against some top opponents," Rochlitz said.
The more things change...
Inside the Valparaiso/Evansville connection...
http://www.nwitimes.com/blogs/sports/valparaiso-university/valparaiso-s-connection-to-evansville-tragedy/article_d3513b52-522f-11e3-b622-0019bb2963f4.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/blogs/sports/valparaiso-university/valparaiso-s-connection-to-evansville-tragedy/article_d3513b52-522f-11e3-b622-0019bb2963f4.html)
Wow/yowsers. Thanks, Paul--sorry I missed that the first time.
Quote from: Pgmado on May 21, 2014, 08:59:05 PMInside the Valparaiso/Evansville connection... http://www.nwitimes.com/blogs/sports/valparaiso-university/valparaiso-s-connection-to-evansville-tragedy/article_d3513b52-522f-11e3-b622-0019bb2963f4.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/blogs/sports/valparaiso-university/valparaiso-s-connection-to-evansville-tragedy/article_d3513b52-522f-11e3-b622-0019bb2963f4.html)
I did some further reading about the accident. There was only one member of the basketball team who was not on the plane. However, two weeks later he was killed by a drunk driver.
Seriously? That's...that's so awful. Lord have mercy.
God bless all those that have to board a plane for their team.
UPI story on David Furr
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19771229&id=1RczAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kjIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=2981,6347604 (http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19771229&id=1RczAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kjIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=2981,6347604)
David Furr and his 16 year old brother's, Byron, obituary on the East Richland HS (Olney, IL) alumni page:
http://www.erhsalumni.net/class_profile.cfm?member_id=4489754 (http://www.erhsalumni.net/class_profile.cfm?member_id=4489754)
http://www.illini-nation.net/forum/index.php?topic=5696.0 (http://www.illini-nation.net/forum/index.php?topic=5696.0)
David Furr of Olney, IL, had injured his ankle trying out as a walk-on for the Aces. He was still hoping to make the team, but didn't make the Dec. 13 road trip. Dec. 28th 15 days later almost to the hour, he and his 16-year-old brother died in a car wreck between Newton, IL and Effingham, IL driving home from a holiday high school basketball tournament held in Charleston, IL.
oh my. if that had happened in a movie, no one would have taken the rest of it seriously. how awful for his parents.
thinking of austin hatch, the UM b-ball recruit (via FW Canterbury then LA) who has survived 2 plane crashes, the first of which took his mother, and the second of which, his father and stepmother. ye gods...the odds?
Ryan Broekhoff has been named to the Australian 2014 FIBA World Cup basketball team. It looks to be a good squad. Congrats, Rowdy!
http://www.basketball.net.au/stars-headline-boomers-squad-world-cup-camp/ (http://www.basketball.net.au/stars-headline-boomers-squad-world-cup-camp/)
That's awesome. Ryan will eventually surface as a go-to guy as things progress. He has always risen to the level that is expected of him.
BTW, Can we get that 17 year old, Ben Simmons to sign with VU? Koala -- talk some sense into that young man Simmons! Valpo is a great palce to spend 4 years in the US of A.
And here's the VU link:
http://valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2014-15/13778/broekhoff-called-into-boomers-camp/ (http://valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2014-15/13778/broekhoff-called-into-boomers-camp/)
Thank you for remembering Rowdy, we all still hold Valpo in such high regard and still wear all our Valpo gear around town. We are excited for him and hope he makes the Aussie team :)
I wish I could get Ben Simmons to Valpo he would be a fantastic signing but alas I don't know the young man or family which is a shame :(
Koala, were you at the ARC when Ryan hit the 3 at the gun to beat Green Bay in the tournament semi-final? I don't think you ever shared how you felt at that moment.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m9x2BFYpOXs&feature=kp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9x2BFYpOXs#ws)
Hopefully he makes it, so that he can meet several other Valpo alums!
I believe that Antti Nikkila, Shawn Huff, and Samuel Haanpaa have represented Finland over the years since leaving, and are still on the team. It looks like our Finns have definitely elevated their program, as I can't remember them competing in a world tournament such as this, as they never qualified for past iterations. Joaquim Gomes is the face of Angola each tournament they play in. Interesting to note that we always had Kikas at 6'9", but has been shown to be 6'7" since that time. Ali Berdiel has represented Puerto Rico, but most likely won't be on the roster for a major tournament such as this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland_national_basketball_team (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland_national_basketball_team)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola_national_basketball_team (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola_national_basketball_team)
Yes I was at that game wh but I ashamed to say I had my head in my hands praying so hard that the team wouldn't go out like that so I didn't see the shot live :lol: Thank goodness for the large screen and all the youtube clips that I have been able to watch it over and over with such pride not only of Ryan but the whole team for never giving up even though it didn't look good with so few seconds left on the clock.
Being at Valpo to watch Ryan's last few games as a senior was wonderful but also bittersweet knowing his time at Valpo was coming to an end. We sure do miss the place and still watch every Valpo game when it's shown live.
Quote from: koala on July 15, 2014, 01:39:21 AM
Being at Valpo to watch Ryan's last few games as a senior was wonderful but also bittersweet knowing his time at Valpo was coming to an end. We sure do miss the place and still watch every Valpo game when it's shown live.
This seems a good place to view again one of the favorite photos I took on senior night, Rowdy with a kiss for Koala:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/16it7xl.jpg)
Quote from: valpopal on July 15, 2014, 08:35:31 AM
Quote from: koala on July 15, 2014, 01:39:21 AM
Being at Valpo to watch Ryan's last few games as a senior was wonderful but also bittersweet knowing his time at Valpo was coming to an end. We sure do miss the place and still watch every Valpo game when it's shown live.
This seems a good place to view again one of the favorite photos I took on senior night, Rowdy with a kiss for Koala:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/16it7xl.jpg)
We miss you too, Koala.
Interesting message from Paul Oren:
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How funny. I assume that it is a graduate transfer? It will be fun to watch him jack up 40 footers and clank them off the backboard again...
What goes around comes around?
I guess in a sense Harris takes the scholarship spot vacated by Pat Birt, who was on the HL All-Freshman team but left UIC at the end of the season. Oddly, Birt had a 3-star Rivals ranking and has just joined the South Plains (JUCO) program rather than transfer to another D-I school.
I'm assuming this is a graduate school dealio?
I assume that Huff, Nikkila, and Haanpaa will make the Finland squad based on recent games played. Antti appears to be the only Center on their roster, so even if he comes off the bench, he should be a lock. Our former players will get the honor of being the first team in this tournament to get completely spanked by the USA :). DeMarcus Cousins or Andre Drummond vs. Antti anyone? Gordon Hayward vs. Haanpaa or Huff?
Koala, we are all hoping that Rowdy makes the team, and if he does, make sure that he introduces himself to Joaquim 'Kikas' Gomes from Angola in their group stage! Kikas is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet, and would be happy to meet other Valpo alums.
How cool is it that we have the potential of 5 former Valpo players in this tournament? Not many schools can say such a thing!
Quote from: valpopal on July 17, 2014, 04:34:01 PMInteresting message from Paul Oren:
He does have to get a waiver, since it's his third school in a four-year period (cf. the McKnight case).
I love how certain things just SAIL THRU the NCAA and others get hung up. They're like a Brazilian goalie sometimes.
Quote from: valpotx on July 18, 2014, 04:36:02 AMI assume that Huff, Nikkila, and Haanpaa will make the Finland squad based on recent games played. Antti appears to be the only Center on their roster, so even if he comes off the bench, he should be a lock. Our former players will get the honor of being the first team in this tournament to get completely spanked by the USA . DeMarcus Cousins or Andre Drummond vs. Antti anyone? Gordon Hayward vs. Haanpaa or Huff?
Now, I'm NOT trying to say that Shawn Huff is as good as Gordon Hayward, but did want to look up some stats.
Here are Hayward's college stats:
Season GP MPG PPG FG% 3FG% FT% APG RPG BPG SPG
2009-10 37 33.5 15.5 46.4 29.4 82.9 1.7 8.2 0.8 1.1
2008-09 32 32.7 13.1 47.9 44.8 81.5 2.0 6.5 0.9 1.5
Final year: FG 46% 3FG% 29.4 15.5 PPG 8.2 RPG in 33.5 minutes
Here are Shawn's stats from his last two years:
SEASON TEAM MIN FGM-FGA FG% 3PM-3PA 3P% FTM-FTA FT% REB AST BLK STL PF TO PTS
2007-08 VALP 31.4 4.3-8.7 .487 2.5-5.3 .479 1.6-1.9 .838 4.5 1.6 0.5 0.3 2.1 2.1 12.6
2006-07 VALP 31.0 3.8-8.8 .434 1.5-4.2 .364 2.2-2.5 .870 3.7 1.7 0.5 0.5 2.5 2.4 11.4
Final year: FG% 48.7 3FG% 47.9 12.6 PPG 4.5 RPG in 31.4 minutes
Somehow I would expect Shawn to represent Valpo fairly well in a matchup. Love to see it.
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on July 18, 2014, 07:40:12 AM
Quote from: valpopal on July 17, 2014, 04:34:01 PMInteresting message from Paul Oren:
He does have to get a waiver, since it's his third school in a four-year period (cf. the McKnight case).
I love how certain things just SAIL THRU the NCAA and others get hung up. They're like a Brazilian goalie sometimes.
You raise an interesting point. Short of some extenuating circumstance that I can't imagine, why would he get a waiver? Moreover, I'm guessing that when he was given his release from Valpo, he was precluded from transferring to another HL program. I don't know for sure, but It would surprise me if he could get around that by going to Wagner first. If there's any gray here, Valpo should fight this tooth and nail.
I hope valpo doesn't fight it. ... Would enjoy watching us shut him down - on the court. (Also, he is just a kid trying to find his way)
Quote from: wh on July 18, 2014, 05:58:43 PMIf there's any gray here, Valpo should fight this tooth and nail.
Eh, I think that might be too much. Kid has been gone two years.
If he really wanted to go to UIC--if that was the game plan all along--2 years on Staten Island seems like too much purgatory for coming back "a short distance correctly", as Albee would put it. That's attributing a little too much planning to him. If all he wanted was to play back home, he could have gone other places. Like Chicago State.
...on second thought, maybe Staten Island would be preferable.
...Thinking some more, don't forget (I had) that the last we heard of him was when he got suspended in February.
http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=1745.0 (http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=1745.0)
Like FUN he was going to spend his last year there. He simply had to get out, and where better than home? Ish.
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/17/uic-announces-addition-of-wagner-graduate-transfer-jay-harris/ (http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/17/uic-announces-addition-of-wagner-graduate-transfer-jay-harris/)
Let's also not forget that playing for UIC (remember FLAMEOUT 2014?) may or may not be worse than just plain being suspended.
Would you enjoy watching him shoot us down? There's a reason players aren't allowed to transfer to other schools in the same conference. It's a situation that's better avoided for everyone involved. As far as trying to make his way, he has literally hundreds of other D-1 programs to choose from besides UIC, including several in his home state.
...quite frankly, I'm not worried about ANYBODY from UIC shooting us down as long as Coach Moore is running the show.
Of course, this season could be Howard's End.
Quote from: wh on July 18, 2014, 07:29:01 PM
Would you enjoy watching him shoot us down? There's a reason players aren't allowed to transfer to other schools in the same conference. It's a situation that's better avoided for everyone involved. As far as trying to make his way, he has literally hundreds of other D-1 programs to choose from besides UIC, including several in his home state.
Anyway, I think this is an application of the Favre rule. He went to the Jets first, then could get around any restrictions on going to the Vikes. Same here, i believe. Wagner doesn't give a hoot about UIC and that is the new transfer of record.
He's a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility left - he doesn't need a waiver. It's just like any other fifth-year graduate transfer.
Makes even more sense.
Quote from: vusupporter on July 22, 2014, 09:10:07 AMHe's a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility left - he doesn't need a waiver. It's just like any other fifth-year graduate transfer.
Absolutely not true.
For one, graduate transfers need waivers if the conference requires it (cf. McKnight being denied by the SEC).
But even if HL doesn't, he still needs a waiver from the NCAA because he's at his third different four-year school.
QuoteBecause your son has already transferred once between Div. I schools, he will have to sit out a year if he transfers to a third Div. I school, even if he graduates. Graduating would, however, give him a chance to be immediately eligible at a Div. II school.
http://www.informedathlete.com/athletic-scholarships-transfer-issues (http://www.informedathlete.com/athletic-scholarships-transfer-issues)
Here's the long version:
QuoteGraduate Transfer Waiver
The graduate transfer waiver is now typically used by athletes who have previous transferred once before and so cannot use the one-time transfer exception (even as a graduate student).
A letter from the previous school saying it does not object to the student-athlete being eligible;
Documentation that the student-athlete has been accepted into a specific graduate degree program;
Documentation about whether that degree program is offered by the previous school;
A student-athlete statement including the reasons for the transfer; and
A statement from the previous institution about the student-athlete's status on the team.
Generally the heart of the waiver is the three middle bullets. The NCAA wants to see that the student-athlete transferred in order to continue his or her academic career by pursuing a graduate degree not offered at the previous school.
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/ncaa-transfer-exceptions.htm (http://www.athleticscholarships.net/ncaa-transfer-exceptions.htm)
Thought you'd all like to know that Ryan was selected in the Australian Boomers team to play at the World Championships in Spain :thumbsup:
After the heart break of being the last player cut for the London Olympics we are so happy and proud of him for never giving up and chasing his dream ;D
Great news: congratulations to Rowdy!
Couldn't happen to a more deserving young man! Congratulations!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
We'll be following his exploits with a great measure of pride ourselves.
Please express my congratulations to Ryan also. He was one of the players who impressed when he got to Valpo but he also kept working hard and made his skill graph line go up all four years he was at Valpo. He got Valpo back to the NCAA tournament which I think was a great example of accomplishment and hard work.
Congrats to Rowdy! Hopefully he gets a chance to meet the other former Valpo players previously mentioned!
He will, they travel to Finland and play a practise match and Angola is in their World Champs pool :)
Update on Bobby C:
http://www.valpolife.com/business/staff-development/44344-steiner-homes-a-family-business-putting-good-families-in-good-family-homes (http://www.valpolife.com/business/staff-development/44344-steiner-homes-a-family-business-putting-good-families-in-good-family-homes)
As a Regionite, it's nice to see that Bobby is staying in NWI. I believe Bobby and the Steiners attend the same church (Calvary). Calvary is also Bryce's church (and Vashil's, who my son tells me is my grandson's Sunday School teacher).
Saw him in the Stacks Friday night. Almost went up and thanked him for grounding Air Anderson.
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4th pick in the 2nd round (12th overall).
Anyone know anything about the NBL Canada?
I hope he can look back fondly on his time here.
http://m.thestar.com/#/article/business/sportonomics/2013/12/02/nbl_canada_can_hoop_dreams_come_true_for_mississauga_power.html (http://m.thestar.com/#/article/business/sportonomics/2013/12/02/nbl_canada_can_hoop_dreams_come_true_for_mississauga_power.html)
The pay in the NBLC is low – the league's salary cap is $150,000 per team, per season – but the level of play his high enough to attract fans in mid-sized Canadian markets that lack big-time pro sports. The Brampton franchise averages more than 900 fans, and last year's champions, the London Lightning, drew 7,000 spectators to their home opener.
I wonder why he wouldn't try for a European league, instead? He would get better pay in some of those leagues, and they can't be much different in competition level (Baltics, Finland, etc). Congrats to him regardless, and it only helps us to have more pictures on our wall of professionals!
I wonder if Jordan didn't get many looks from European teams because his numbers were small, and he didn't play up to a level that European teams were comfortable with? I mean I didn't really see anything in Jordan's game that screamed European leagues right out of college, so why not go to Canada, work on the things that will help him get better chances for looks from European teams, and keep trying to get there?
The 2014 NBL-C draft
http://nblcanada.ca/p/14513/nr/100266-nblbrampton/2014-nbl-canada-draft-results (http://nblcanada.ca/p/14513/nr/100266-nblbrampton/2014-nbl-canada-draft-results)
I hope Jordan enjoys those January bus rides across the Maritime Provinces for 7 hours then 5 hours across Quebec where in the smaller towns in all night diners the waitresses don't try and speak English. Then a few more hours into Ontario to the Toronto area where they dress in cold hockey dressing rooms and play on courts put over ice and get fast food to eat. When the games over they go to dive motels in bad neighborhoods in London or Windsor before they make the 20-25 hour bus ride back to the Maritimes where the only friends they will have will be the other players. They will stay in small dumpy apartments in Charlottetown where the sun goes down between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. After a few days sleeping and a few nights playing they will get on the bus for another road trip in the middle of winter in Canada. And that probably isn't the worst of it.
I'm sure he'll have the time of his life.
By the way both the Montreal and Ottawa franchises have folded in the last two years.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_Storm (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_Storm)
I noticed Shawn Vanzant formerly of Butler played for the Storm last season.
Living in the Maritimes as far as weather isn't so bad. It's finding things to do that is so tough. I hope Jordan likes fish.
The Eastlink Centre has hosted numerous concerts over the years, including The Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams, The Guess Who, Willie Nelson, The White Stripes, George Jones, & Girlicious on their first tour. On November 3, 2009, magician David Copperfield performed there.
Those are the ones they promote.
Wow. We honeymooned in PEI. What a wonderful island. We've contemplated getting a summer place there, actually.
But winter...yeesh. I don't even know.
Yeah. Good luck, Jordan! Not too many California kids that far away.
If he can make it there, he'll make it anywhere :)
Ryan had a really nice game against Mexico today. 25 Min on 4/9 shooting (4 of 7 from 3-PT) 4 rebounds and 3 assists and only one turnover! Did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter and really broke the game open for Australia.
Australia accused of losing on purpose
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2187346-goran-dragic-claims-fiba-world-cup-game-between-australia-and-angola-was-fixed (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2187346-goran-dragic-claims-fiba-world-cup-game-between-australia-and-angola-was-fixed)
In looking at the video highlights from the article, it does look like the Boomers were playing "matador defense." :)
matador defense (mat'-uh-dor' de'-fens) noun. A lackluster, low-effort form of defense in which the defender simply reaches for the ball and then quickly pulls his hand away -- similar to how a matador pulls his cape out of the way of a charging bull -- as the offensive player drives by him for an easy shot at the hoop.
Quote from: wh on September 04, 2014, 10:38:54 PM
Australia accused of losing on purpose
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2187346-goran-dragic-claims-fiba-world-cup-game-between-australia-and-angola-was-fixed (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2187346-goran-dragic-claims-fiba-world-cup-game-between-australia-and-angola-was-fixed)
In looking at the video highlights from the article, it does look like the Boomers were playing "matador defense." :)
matador defense (mat'-uh-dor' de'-fens) noun. A lackluster, low-effort form of defense in which the defender simply reaches for the ball and then quickly pulls his hand away -- similar to how a matador pulls his cape out of the way of a charging bull -- as the offensive player drives by him for an easy shot at the hoop.
and the purpose of this "effort" was??
Quote from: vu72 on September 04, 2014, 10:54:06 PM
Quote from: wh on September 04, 2014, 10:38:54 PM
Australia accused of losing on purpose
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2187346-goran-dragic-claims-fiba-world-cup-game-between-australia-and-angola-was-fixed (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2187346-goran-dragic-claims-fiba-world-cup-game-between-australia-and-angola-was-fixed)
In looking at the video highlights from the article, it does look like the Boomers were playing "matador defense." :)
matador defense (mat'-uh-dor' de'-fens) noun. A lackluster, low-effort form of defense in which the defender simply reaches for the ball and then quickly pulls his hand away -- similar to how a matador pulls his cape out of the way of a charging bull -- as the offensive player drives by him for an easy shot at the hoop.
and the purpose of this "effort" was??
This better explains why they would "let" Angola win:
From the Sydney Morning Herald
Boomers' World Cup loss to minnow Angola enables them to miss USA side of drawRead more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/boomers-world-cup-loss-to-minnow-angola-enables-them-to-miss-usa-side-of-draw-20140905-10cqy0.html#ixzz3CPWQE87e (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/boomers-world-cup-loss-to-minnow-angola-enables-them-to-miss-usa-side-of-draw-20140905-10cqy0.html#ixzz3CPWQE87e)
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/boomers-world-cup-loss-to-minnow-angola-enables-them-to-miss-usa-side-of-draw-20140905-10cqy0.html (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/boomers-world-cup-loss-to-minnow-angola-enables-them-to-miss-usa-side-of-draw-20140905-10cqy0.html)
By the way, I have no problem whatsoever with what they did. The coach's job is to put his team in a position for the best possible outcome in the tournament - period.
Yeah, in this pool play setup, I don't mind when a team tanks a win to get a better medal round matchup in the tournament.
I had wondered why all of the starters played minimal minutes.
I wonder how Rowdy and Kikas each individually felt about this. It really goes against my constitution to ever not play my best in a sporting competition.
Stalin Ortiz set a Colombian basketball league record of 42 points in a game, several months back:
http://elblogdelbaloncestero.com/2014/05/01/stalin-ortiz-recibio-un-reconocimiento-por-sus-42-puntos-con-guerreros-de-bogota/ (http://elblogdelbaloncestero.com/2014/05/01/stalin-ortiz-recibio-un-reconocimiento-por-sus-42-puntos-con-guerreros-de-bogota/)
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Looks like his twitter feed...he was expecting something to happen Oct 9, which didn't, and so then he packed his bags for Canada? Anyone know more?
I suppose if Canada can send us two hoopers, the Law of Conservation of Ballers means we had to send them two back.
Very interesting. I can understand Jordan Coleman playing in Canada, but LaVonte should have been able to secure a much better league in Europe. Congrats to him, but he is better than that league
Checking on former Crusaders playing pro ball, I came across an article in Spain today that reports (if my skill to read Spanish is still functioning) Kevin Van Wijk suffered a broken hand this week and will be out of action for about 8 weeks. Remembering how much of a warrior Kevin was at Valpo, I wouldn't be surprised to see him back sooner.
It'd be cool if KVW gets regular time with The Netherlands national basketball team, so that he and Hammink can improve them, just like our 3 Finnish players!
Ali Berdiel is selected to the Puerto Rican national team for the Central American and Caribbean games in Veracruz per his Facebook:
http://www.elnuevodia.com/seissembradosenelequiponacional-1876703.html (http://www.elnuevodia.com/seissembradosenelequiponacional-1876703.html)
Here is the English conversion from Freetranslation.com (not the best, but gives you an idea):
Larry Ayuso, Christian Dalmau, Carlos Rivera, Jorge Bryan Díaz, Alamo and Miguel Angel Ali Berdiel are confirmed between the 12 basketball prodigies that will play on the National Team in Veracruz 2014, reported this morning by acting leader.
Carlos Calcaño, leader of the National Selection in Veracruz, appointed to those players following the completion of the first practice of the preselection occurred this morning in the colosseum Mario 'Don Quixote' moral.
Their appointments show that there are six vacant spaces to fill the list of 12 players that the Olympic Committee of Puerto Rico (Proc) has asked the Basketball Federation of Puerto Rico (FBPR) for the Central American and Caribbean Games Veracruz 2014.
Of those nominated, only Rivera was absent this morning to practice. The management of the team reported that Rivera was excused. The shipowner was active with the selection in the past world.
If they were in practice, even though they were not appointed by Calcaño, players like David Cortes, Danny Vassallo, Alex Galindo, Javier Mojica and Andres Torres.
Vassallo, Galindo and Mojica and FBPR are in talks because the players would have conflict with attend Veracruz 2014 if they arrive at an agreement to play at the level of clubs on the outside.
The manager of the selection, Alfredo 'Piranha' Morales, reported that Tyler Polo and Kevin Young will be invited to practice with the selection that will travel to Veracruz. These players are outside of Puerto Rico.
Brandon Wood signs with Alba in Hungary. Is this a top Euro level team??
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thirdyearpro?source=feed_text&story_id=3450061168005 (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thirdyearpro?source=feed_text&story_id=3450061168005)
Quote from: valpotx on October 21, 2014, 03:03:53 AMThe shipowner was active with the selection in the past world.
Indeed.
LaVonte Dority scored 12 points in his first exhibition game as a pro; however, nine other players on his team also scored in double figures as they won with a final score of 160-122. Apparently there wasn't much of an emphasis on defense.
http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports-story/4926670-a-s-light-up-the-scoreboard-in-exhibition-win/ (http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports-story/4926670-a-s-light-up-the-scoreboard-in-exhibition-win/)
So LaVonte's team won against the USA All-Stars, who are players from Toronto...
Hungary is not a top division in Europe. However, they did win their league in the 2012-2013 season, and were the first Hungarian team to play in the EuroCup in 9 years (went 2-8 and were last place in their EuroCup group). They followed that season up with a 5th place finish in Hungary in 2013-2014. It looks like they had Eloy Vargas on their team, who many would remember from Kentucky, but it doesn't look like he actually played for them in 2013-2014:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alba_Feh%C3%A9rv%C3%A1r (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alba_Feh%C3%A9rv%C3%A1r)
http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Hungary/Alba_Fehervar/633 (http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Hungary/Alba_Fehervar/633)
http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/competition/teams/showteam?clubcode=VSZ (http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/competition/teams/showteam?clubcode=VSZ)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloy_Vargas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloy_Vargas)
The President of the team is a former player who logged 109 games in the NBA, and is the only Hungarian to have played in the NBA (Cavaliers, Bulls, Raptors, Pistons). I don't remember the guy, but maybe some of you do since he played for Midwest teams:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn%C3%A9l_D%C3%A1vid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn%C3%A9l_D%C3%A1vid)
I think Kornel David was on some of either the Tim Floyd or Bill Cartwright Bulls teams, but I do recall the name.
Nice article with video about Ryan Broekhoff's current play in Eurocup and Euroleague action: http://pickandroll.com.au/euroview-euroleague-round-2/ (http://pickandroll.com.au/euroview-euroleague-round-2/)
A post on Facebook from Valpo Athletics states that LaVonte Dority signed a pro contract to play in Germany! This is much more appropriate for his talent level, versus him signing in the Canadian league!
Also, it is good to see Rowdy doing well against top competition in the Euro Cup! If he keeps playing this well, he has the potential to make an NBA roster in the next few years, especially after impressing at the World Cup.
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Anyone know why Jay Harris did not play last night for UIC?
Quote from: Smj on November 07, 2014, 07:23:46 AM
Anyone know why Jay Harris did not play last night for UIC?
He is suspended 3 games for violating team rules (via Valpowikileaks)
Quote from: Smj on November 07, 2014, 07:23:46 AM
Anyone know why Jay Harris did not play last night for UIC?
I think this kid would have been a bunch of trouble if he had stayed at Valpo and probably why he left. He was suspended while at Wagner as well.
A note in the newspaper indicated Harris and a freshman both were suspended three games for violating team rules.
More than suspended at Wagner, wasn't he dismissed from the team? Similar to Mondy from Oakland - in trouble wherever he went. And, please spare me the "they're just kids" and "were you perfect at their age" excuses. These "kids" have their hands held by more positive adult influences - coaching staffs, tutors, etc. - than any other student in college, yet they still do the wrong thing. Repeated bad behavior is selfish and a slap in the face to everyone supporting them and working their butts off to help them be successful.
Hard to imagine that Harris played with Brandon Wood, Corey Johnson, Michael Rogers, Howard Little etc... He was a bigger name recruit when Valpo got him and looked like he was a keeper after being a regular in the 2010/11 season. Unfortunately for him that was the highlight of his career, he was mediocre his sophomore season but guys like Kenney, Buggs, Rowdy, KVW all stepped up and well all he did was shoot lights out from the free-throw line.
There were times that I thought he didn't try as hard as he could have, he would look defeated, and never showed emotion. So I wasn't surprised when he decided to transfer and went to a smaller school in Wagner, where he was putting himself a good season together when he got suspended for violating team rules. After one season at Wagner he transferred once again, coming closer to home, to an even worse off UIC squad, that is poor at best. Before even suiting up he is once again suspended. I wish him the best and hope he gets his act together, he's 22, on his third team, and has been suspended twice.
Makes you wonder if he was basically asked to leave Valpo due to run-ins with the law. Crazy to think that he is the final link that Valpo has to the 10/11 team, seems so long ago.
Nice story on Clay Yeo, who is apparently very happy being the center of attention again. Good for him!
http://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/basketball/college-basketball-yeo-is-back-to-ruling-the-court/article_bf466e7f-0d6d-57ca-b69d-6bfd96f9ce0b.html (http://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/basketball/college-basketball-yeo-is-back-to-ruling-the-court/article_bf466e7f-0d6d-57ca-b69d-6bfd96f9ce0b.html)
Interesting that all their games show an attendance of "0" !! ???
Interesting observation from the article:
"During his one season at Valpo, Yeo's mind was so cluttered with questions — Why didn't he play more? Could he play at that level? Should he transfer? — that it clouded his ability to play with an all-important free mind. Not now. These days, there are no worries."
It appears there was a self-questioning confidence thing going as well as discomfort/impatience about having to wait, improveg and adjust to D-I BB. He very well might have grown to be the shooter he is at Bethel, but in D-I that would have to have evolved. At Bethel he's back right away to being the big fish in a much smaller pond. That's fine for him.
Quote from: VULB#62 on November 14, 2014, 11:54:34 AM
Interesting observation from the article:
"During his one season at Valpo, Yeo's mind was so cluttered with questions — Why didn't he play more? Could he play at that level? Should he transfer? — that it clouded his ability to play with an all-important free mind. Not now. These days, there are no worries."
It appears there was a self-questioning confidence thing going as well as discomfort/impatience about having to wait, improveg and adjust to D-I BB. He very well might have grown to be the shooter he is at Bethel, but in D-I that would have to have evolved. At Bethel he's back right away to being the big fish in a much smaller pond. That's fine for him.
Man I hope he does well at Bethel, but after that Oakland game I saw big things coming for him. He absolutely shut down Bader and he was about as clutch as Robert Horry with his shots.
Nothing surprising here. He was a developing D-1 player with potential, playing down several levels. He spent a year being coached up by an excellent coaching staff dedicated to helping him reach his full potential, and played and practicied against athletes better than anyone he will face this entire season. Most of all, I'm happy that this huge investment in Clay is paying dividends somewhere else.
Bethel's Clay Yeo Earns Crossroads League Player of the Week (http://www.bethelcollegepilots.com/article/3699.php)
Looks like he's doing well as the big fish. Also when did valpopal start doing graphics for other schools?
Quote from: Kyle321n on November 17, 2014, 02:07:19 PMBethel's Clay Yeo Earns Crossroads League Player of the Week (http://www.bethelcollegepilots.com/article/3699.php) Looks like he's doing well as the big fish. Also when did valpopal start doing graphics for other schools?
I'm wondering if Greg Tonagel and his National Champion Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats will find some way to shut down Yeo at Bethel on Nov. 25, next Tue. or Jan. 24 in Marion.
By the way, Bethel plays IU-S.Bend at IU-SB tomorrow, Tue, at 7:00 p.m. EDT
(Bethel has radio coverage http://www.audiosportsonline.net/2014winter/bethel/ (http://www.audiosportsonline.net/2014winter/bethel/))
Using this thread (apologies if necessary) to put out an APB for:
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I think what I will do is reach out via DM to each of them and tell them they are missed, ask if they're ok, etc. If you want to too, so they know it's not just me, that might be nice too?
VHS thumps Hobart (again).
Thought old-timers like me (shudder to think) might enjoy this update:
Quote[VHS coach Matt] Thomas used several young players late in the game, including freshman Curtis Jones, son of former Wheeler coach Mike Jones. He swished his first varsity shot, a 3-pointer from the right corner, and finished with eight points to go along with two rebounds.
"It's not a secret that Curtis is mature beyond his years," Thomas said. "But he's also humble, willing to learn and a great team player."
I don't think Kimmel or even Hummel and Martin played varsity as freshmen, did they? Certainly as sophomores. Only freshman guard I can remember is...B-Drew. (Although BD did more than play late game...)
EDIT: here's a picture. no doubt whose kid this is, right?
(http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/nwitimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/c8/6c8292e2-705f-5663-8683-e7785b317caa/547a9096bb900.preview-620.jpg)
Found this (https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jim-ford/50/760/7a0) and loved it. Two things:
1) love that he has a shaved head when one of the things I always tried was to mimic his hairstyle
2) HE WAS A MATH MAJOR PEOPLE
How about this former Valpo basketball player who also happens to be bald.
http://www.bbpmag.com/2010s/10bio/Kipfer-max-10.php (http://www.bbpmag.com/2010s/10bio/Kipfer-max-10.php)
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on November 27, 2014, 07:40:51 AMUsing this thread (apologies if necessary) to put out an APB for:
Thanks for the concern!
A little funny, in retrospect, that I was gone so long. I was following Rowdy reasonably closely in the FIBA, and definitely following VUMSO and, admittedly in somewhat bandwagon style, VUWSO. But, fell out of the habit of dropping in here. I did follow VU basketball less than usual in the off season. But, have definitely been following on the radio and streaming. Finally to the ARC tomorrow.
Anyone else see that a Little was at the game yesterday? I was going to say hi to him but he was in chair back section and I was behind the team. my wife thought he would think i was weird but I think a player coming back would want to be remembered. ...
Quote from: Smj on December 07, 2014, 09:38:58 AM
Anyone else see that a Little was at the game yesterday? I was going to say hi to him but he was in chair back section and I was behind the team. my wife thought he would think i was weird but I think a player coming back would want to be remembered. ...
I assume you mean Howard Little and that deserves a replay of his famous moment against Futler. Remember they went to the National Championship that year in 2010-2011.
When my DVR crapped out my biggest disappointment was losing the recording of that game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XiVuZX6f0U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XiVuZX6f0U#)
EDIT: I was so engrossed in watching the video I forgot to take out the "s" on the end of the "https." (period inside the quotation marks--I'm not bl**dy British)
Thanks for posting. I smiled through that entire video. ........
Going to embed for bbtds because that should be here forever.
I miss Rowdy too :/
Valpo Crusaders (MBB) vs. Butler 1/29/2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XiVuZX6f0U#)
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Sports/2014-10-24/article-3915824/Storm-trade-Cayole-to-Brampton/1 (http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Sports/2014-10-24/article-3915824/Storm-trade-Cayole-to-Brampton/1)
Jordan Coleman got cut like 6 weeks ago. And we didn't notice :/
I have to think that he has enough talent to play in a lower tier league in Europe or Oceania. He should try playing in Australia's league, or somewhere like a Slovakia/Slovenia.
Quote from: valpotx on December 09, 2014, 01:17:10 AM
I have to think that he has enough talent to play in a lower tier league in Europe or Oceania. He should try playing in Australia's league, or somewhere like a Slovakia/Slovenia.
Does he? The NBL in Australia and the Extraliga in Slovakia are pretty top of the world leagues. Yes, their top players play in America but that makes the home leagues that much better when some of those players come back home to play when their time in the NBA is exhausted.
Ok, how about Japan then? Calum MacLeod was even able to play in that league.
Jay Harris put in 32 as UIC beat UCF last night.
anybody else looking forward to Thursday January 8th? Flames Visit the ARC
We better shut him down. ... Every weakness the coaching staff knows should be exploited. (outside of us playing him - hope he had a good year. )
Quote from: Smj on December 12, 2014, 03:46:24 PM
We better shut him down. ... Every weakness the coaching staff knows should be exploited. (outside of us playing him - hope he had a good year. )
Jay's problem is he doesn't allow himself to play enough. Transferring and behavioral issues have cut him down way too much. He'll probably get in trouble again the night before UIC's first Valpo game. (Jan.8 & Jan.31)
Just let him shoot from half court, like he did at Valpo...
Maybe not (4-9) -- and don't foul him.
FG 3PT FT PTS MIN
HARRIS, Jay g 9-16 4-9 10-12 32 35
Quote from: historyman on November 17, 2014, 09:58:49 PMQuote from: Kyle321n on November 17, 2014, 02:07:19 PMBethel's Clay Yeo Earns Crossroads League Player of the Week (http://www.bethelcollegepilots.com/article/3699.php) Looks like he's doing well as the big fish. Also when did valpopal start doing graphics for other schools?
I'm wondering if Greg Tonagel and his National Champion Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats will find some way to shut down Yeo at Bethel on Nov. 25, next Tue. or Jan. 24 in Marion. By the way, Bethel plays IU-S.Bend at IU-SB tomorrow, Tue, at 7:00 p.m. EDT (Bethel has radio coverage http://www.audiosportsonline.net/2014winter/bethel/ (http://www.audiosportsonline.net/2014winter/bethel/))
Indiana Wesleyan knocked off Bethel for the Pilots only loss of the season so far. Yeo had 22 points while Schauss had 25. Final score 78-73 in Mishawaka.
I don't think I recall seeing this very "newsy" interview with Dan Oppland from Sept.:
https://germanhoops.wordpress.com/2014/09/05/dan-opplandrent4office-basketball-is-at-a-very-high-level-in-germany-so-i-have-always-wanted-to-come-back/
Dan certainly has had a terrific professional career - and still going strong at 30.
Thanks wh... great article... and what a great interview with Dan.
Saw Rob Cavanaugh down here with his whole family in tow (all five, although I was shocked to find the eldest is a HS jr, considering she had just finished 2nd grade when I left Valpo) today, visiting his parents.
Made sure his sons are learning the Valpo Free Throw : )
Greg Tonagel's Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats lost their first game of the season at Marian U in Indy, 78-72 on Jan. 3rd, Saturday. It was the former Valpo player coaching against the former Butler coach, Todd Lickliter. I hate to see a Valpo guy lose to a Butler guy in any game!
Currently the IWU Wildcats are 16-1 after rebounding for a win against Huntington U of Huntington, IN on Tuesday, Jan. 6th.
The Wildcats kept their hold on the #1 ranking in NAIA Div.II after the loss to Marian.
<a href="http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/basketball/college/indiana-wesleyan-s--game-winning-streak-snapped/article_0a508f47-6035-5412-9b65-31d44dfac4a8.html">
Indiana Wesleyan's 20-game winning streak snapped</a>
Lickliter? NAIA? Huh?
Quote from: agibson on January 10, 2015, 10:45:48 PM
Lickliter? NAIA? Huh?
<a href="http://www.muknights.com/coach/0/1.php">
Todd Lickliter--Marian University Indianapolis head men's basketball coach</a>
Lickliter came to Marian University from the Miami University (Ohio) where he served as an assistant coach. Prior to Miami, Lickliter amassed a 169-119 career record as a head coach at the University of Iowa (2007-10) and Butler University (2001-07). He also served two stints as assistant coach at Butler (1988-89 and 1999-2001) and a stint as an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan University (1997-99).
In three seasons at the University of Iowa, Lickliter went 38-58 (.396) with the Hawkeyes before working in 2011-12 season with Charlie Coles at Miami University (Ohio).
In six seasons at Butler, Lickliter earned a 131-61 (.682) record and led the Bulldogs to four post-season basketball tournament berths, including trips to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2003 and 2007. He was named the 2006-07 Division I Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and was recognized as the High-Major Coach of the Year by collegehoops.net. He was also named 2007 Horizon League Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year after guiding the Bulldogs to a school and league-record 29 victories.
He led Butler to the regular season championship in the Horizon League in 2007. The Bulldogs advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament before falling to eventual national champion Florida (65-57). Butler, in 2008, repeated as Horizon League champions.
In posting a 29-7 record in 2006-07 Butler led the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.5), ranked fifth in scoring defense (57.1), seventh in free throw percentage (76%), 13th in won-loss percentage (.806), 17th in scoring margin (10.5) and 20th in three-point field goals per game (8.9).
Butler was ranked in the national top 25 for 16 consecutive weeks during the 2006-07 season and became the first team in the history of the Horizon League to be ranked in the top 10. The Bulldogs won three games over top 25 opponents (Tennessee, Gonzaga, Maryland) and recorded eight victories over teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament.
Butler averaged 22 wins in six seasons under Lickliter, winning league titles in 2002, 2003 and 2007. The Bulldogs won four in-season tournaments, including the 2006 NIT Season Tip-Off and the 2006 Wooden Classic.
Along with winning at least 20 games in four of six seasons at Butler, Lickliter's student-athletes also excelled in the classroom. Butler's graduation rate of 82% for men's basketball in Lickliter's final season ranked best among all Sweet Sixteen teams in the 2007 NCAA Tournament. Butler also held the top graduation rate among NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams when the Bulldogs advanced past Mississippi State and Louisville in the 2003 NCAA Tournament.
Lickliter's 2006-07 team captured the Midwest Region title of the NIT Season Tip-Off with back-to-back victories over Notre Dame and Indiana. The Bulldogs continued their roll in New York, defeating 22nd-ranked Tennessee and 23rd-ranked Gonzaga to capture the pre-season NIT.
The Bulldogs began the 2006-07 season with 10 straight victories, including a triumph over Purdue in the Wooden Tradition. The 10 wins matched the second-fastest start in school history and the fifth-longest winning streak in school annals. Butler cracked the "Top 25" on Nov. 27 and was nationally-ranked for a school and league record 16 consecutive weeks. Lickliter's club became the first team in Horizon League history to break into the nation's "Top 10" on Feb. 5.
At mid-season Lickliter was named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year, presented by Collegeinsider.com. He also earned the mid-season Hugh Durham Award, which at mid-season recognizes the top coach at the mid-major level.
The 2006-07 Bulldogs became the first team in league history to record 20 wins before February and the first Horizon League team to win 26 regular season games. Butler had three wins over teams that were ranked in the "Top 25" and eight victories over squads that advanced to the NCAA Tournament.
Lickliter became the first coach in Horizon League history to be honored by the NABC as Coach of the Year. He owns three of the top single-season win totals in Butler history, including 29 wins in 2007, 26 in 2002 and 27 in 2003. The Bulldogs also won 20 games in 2004.
Lickliter ranks fourth on Butler's all-time list for basketball coaching victories. He ranks second among Butler head coaches with at least three seasons in winning percentage (.682) and second in number of 20-win seasons (four). He became the first Butler coach to reach 50 career wins in just two seasons and the first to achieve 100 victories in five seasons. And, he's one of just four coaches in the history of the Horizon League to guide a team to the NCAA "Sweet Sixteen".
Lickliter led the Bulldogs to an unbeaten home record (12-0) in 2002-03, and mentored Butler to a 70-12 (.854) home mark in his six seasons. Lickliter also directed Butler to 61 victories away from Hinkle Fieldhouse. His Bulldog teams were 6-5 against teams ranked in the "Top 25" in the nation.
In 2005-06, Butler's men's basketball program earned the Horizon League Outreach Award, compiling the highest number of community service hours among all teams at Butler University. In his six seasons as the head coach at Butler, 19 of 20 seniors earned their degree.
In his first season as Butler's head coach, Lickliter guided the Bulldogs to a then school-record 26 victories and a third consecutive Horizon League regular season title. He led Butler to regular season tournament championships at the Top of the World Classic in Alaska and Indiana's Hoosier Classic. The win at the Top of the World Classic marked Butler's first regular season tournament title in 41 years. The victory at the Hoosier Classic ended Indiana's streak of 19 consecutive titles in the 20-year history of the event.
Lickliter was the first basketball coach in Butler history to win his first 13 games, and he became the first coach to lead Butler to more than 20 regular season wins. He set school and conference records for most wins by a first-year coach, and he led the Bulldogs to the third-highest single season win total in league history. He had Butler ranked in the "Top 25" for the first time in 53 years, and guided the Bulldogs to their first-ever unbeaten non-conference record.
Lickliter guided the 2003 Bulldogs to an even more impressive season in his second year. He led Butler to a 27-6 record, breaking the single-season mark for victories for a second consecutive year. His squad earned a second straight Horizon League regular season title and returned to post-season play for the second consecutive year. Butler earned its first "at-large" bid to the NCAA Tournament since 1962, and the Bulldogs went on to reach the Sweet Sixteen with upset victories over fifth-seeded Mississippi State and fourth-seeded Louisville.
Lickliter began his collegiate coaching career at Butler in 1988-89 under Joe Sexson, his former college coach. He left Butler after one year to accept a head coaching job at Danville Community High School, where he remained for three seasons. He returned to the collegiate ranks in 1996 as an administrative assistant on Collier's staff at Butler. Lickliter accepted an assistant coaching position at Eastern Michigan in 1997 and remained on the Eagles' staff for two seasons before returning to Butler in 1999. In six Division I seasons, he contributed to teams that won three conference regular season championships, four conference tournament titles, made four NCAA Tournament appearances, and compiled a 106-73 record.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Lickliter had high school head coaching stints at Park Tudor High School in Indianapolis (1979-87) and Danville High School (1987-88, 1989-92). He also coached a partial season in Saudi Arabia with the Ah Ahli Sports Club-Jeddah.
Lickliter has had a presence in Indiana basketball dating back to his days as a three-year starting guard at North Central High School in Indianapolis, where he played for his father, Arlan. He began his college career at North Carolina-Wilmington before transferring to Central Florida Community College. He played one season at Central Florida, earning his associate degree in 1977, and then transferred to Butler, where he played his final two collegiate seasons, 1977-79. He earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Butler in 1979.
Lickliter was born April 17, 1955. He and his wife, Joez, have three sons, Ry, Garrett and John, and a daughter-in-law, Molly. Ry graduated from Marian University in 2006 and Garrett graduated in 2007. John serves as an assistant coach with the MU program.That is quite a history for an NAIA coach. I wonder how many NAIA coaches have coached a Big Six school (Iowa in the B1G). You can see that the Lickliter family has quite a history with Marian University so it made sense for Todd to end up coaching there.
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Too funny..... I just joked in another thread because I thought my post was too long and then I came to this thread and saw this. .. Actually LOL.
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You should be called "Mr. Wall of Text."
Come on. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2040.msg51292#msg51292 (http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2040.msg51292#msg51292)
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http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2008.msg50074#msg50074 (http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2008.msg50074#msg50074)
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And that is only back to November.
I enjoy reading every post from both of you. Oh, and we're 16-3; aren't we supposed to be having fun? ;)
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That's fantastic news! It seemed like, for a while, he was getting a lot of playing time in European competition but not much in the Turkish league - maybe something to do with restrictions on the number of non-Turks that could appear. And, I'd noticed more recently that it seems like he was a regular starter even for the domestic stuff.
But, I didn't see this coming (OK - I'm not following _so_ closely), really terrific news!
Hopefully they can turn it around in the European competition. They're through to the 2nd stage, but got off to a bad start (against a Turkish opponent, actually).
Anybody know the details from Turkey? How the European vs. Asian teams are split up, how the voting works, that sort of thing? I wonder if he could have gotten an international assist on the voting;not that he needed it!
Looks like his club coach is coaching.
agibson, Google Turkish Basketball League and you should be able to find out some news on it.
The teams are picked as to where the teams are situated either on the European side of Turkey or the Asian side.
The fans vote for the players they want to play in the game and for Ryan to be chosen is a huge honor being he is from the Southern Hemisphere and only into his second year in the league. He is definitely a fan favorite which is fantastic :)
The game is this Sunday so it should be a lot of fun for everyone involved.
Thanks for still remembering him :thumbsup:
Quote from: koala on January 15, 2015, 08:18:52 PMThanks for still remembering him
How could we forget! Congratulations!
Quote from: koala on January 15, 2015, 08:18:52 PM
agibson, Google Turkish Basketball League and you should be able to find out some news on it.
The teams are picked as to where the teams are situated either on the European side of Turkey or the Asian side.
The fans vote for the players they want to play in the game and for Ryan to be chosen is a huge honor being he is from the Southern Hemisphere and only into his second year in the league. He is definitely a fan favorite which is fantastic :)
The game is this Sunday so it should be a lot of fun for everyone involved.
Thanks for still remembering him :thumbsup:
Koala, we'll always "barrack" hard for Rowdy wherever he plays! ;)
Koala - As Valpo basketball addicts, we could never forget one of the top 2 or 3 players to ever don a Valpo uniform. You never forget a player that leads you to 2 HL championships and a return to the NCAA tourney after a several year absence, who won the leave MVP award (and should have won 2), and who hit the 2nd biggest shot in Valpo basketball history. At our last home game my 5th grade grandson asked me if anyone on the team wears a mouth guard. After giving it a little thought I said I don't think so. He said, "Well, Ryan Broekhoff always did." :)
Thank you wh that's really nice to know. None of us will ever forget Valpo either and we still keep an eye on how the team is going :thumbsup:
Tell your gorgeous grandson that Ryan still wears his mouth guard to protect his mouth and teeth. He listens to his mum who always worries about errant elbows :o
And thank you valpopal, covufan, FWalum, nkvu :)
That is a really cool honor. Would love to see him in the NBA someday :)
Bryan Broekhoff? Hmm, never heard of the guy.
I didn't trivially find a box score, but looks like Rowdy picked up 5 points, 2 boards, and 2 assists in 138-130 victory for his "Europe" team.
Clay Yeo named NAIA Div 2 college basketball national POTW
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html (http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html)
Yeo definitely belongs in D1. Glad to see he's succeeding though.
Quote from: wh on January 27, 2015, 04:09:27 PM
Clay Yeo named NAIA Div 2 college basketball national POTW
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html (http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html)
On top of Clay getting National POTW in NAIA Div. II, the Bethel Pilots knocked off Greg Tonagel's Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats in their second meeting of the season, 88-85, in Marion on Saturday.
Indiana Wesleyan had one final shot to send the game into overtime as they trailed 88-85. IWU got the ball past midcourt and called a timeout with 4.3 seconds left. Bob Peters (SO/Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) inbounded the ball to the far end of the court to Lane Mahurin (SO/Rockville, Ind.) who immediately found DJ Bettinger (SR/Richfield, Ohio). Bettinger was able to get a solid look at the basket but his shot just missed as Bethel escaped with the three point victory.
"They won the game," said Indiana Wesleyan head coach Greg Tonagel. "I wasn't disappointed with our effort today."
The game featured 13 ties and 23 lead changes. Neither team led by more than six points the entire game. The final two minutes of the game witnessed two ties and six lead changes.
"It was a very good game," continued Tonagel. "That's a good basketball team. It was a good challenge today and we have a lot we can learn from it."http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/4166.php (http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/4166.php)
That is only the second lost of the season for Indiana Wesleyan, 20-2. The Wildcats had previously lost to the Knights of Todd Lickliter's Marian University.
Wonder if Greg had visions of his shot against Notre Dame?
Quote from: sliman on January 27, 2015, 05:21:01 PMWonder if Greg had visions of his shot against Notre Dame?
oh man...thanks for bringing back THAT memory.
Who else here was there? Everybody? Good.
ouch! Too Soon!... that was less than 20 years ago and it still hurts!
Quote from: wh on January 27, 2015, 04:09:27 PM
Clay Yeo named NAIA Div 2 college basketball national POTW
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html (http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html)
Congrats to him and Bethel. Wish him well.
Quote from: bbtds on January 27, 2015, 04:56:28 PM
Quote from: wh on January 27, 2015, 04:09:27 PM
Clay Yeo named NAIA Div 2 college basketball national POTW
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html (http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/schools/bethel-college/2015/01/27/Bethel-s-Yeo-named-national-Div-2-college-basektball-player-of-the-week-by-NAIA.html)
On top of Clay getting National POTW in NAIA Div. II, the Bethel Pilots knocked off Greg Tonagel's Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats in their second meeting of the season, 88-85, in Marion on Saturday.
Indiana Wesleyan had one final shot to send the game into overtime as they trailed 88-85. IWU got the ball past midcourt and called a timeout with 4.3 seconds left. Bob Peters (SO/Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) inbounded the ball to the far end of the court to Lane Mahurin (SO/Rockville, Ind.) who immediately found DJ Bettinger (SR/Richfield, Ohio). Bettinger was able to get a solid look at the basket but his shot just missed as Bethel escaped with the three point victory.
"They won the game," said Indiana Wesleyan head coach Greg Tonagel. "I wasn't disappointed with our effort today."
The game featured 13 ties and 23 lead changes. Neither team led by more than six points the entire game. The final two minutes of the game witnessed two ties and six lead changes.
"It was a very good game," continued Tonagel. "That's a good basketball team. It was a good challenge today and we have a lot we can learn from it."
http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/4166.php (http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/4166.php)
That is only the second lost of the season for Indiana Wesleyan, 20-2. The Wildcats had previously lost to the Knights of Todd Lickliter's Marian University.
I wonder if Greg is interested in moving up to Division I, either as a head coach (lower tier teams) or assistant at a major or mid-major program? I'm sure he'll get some looks come March's coaching carousel season.
I wouldn't be shocked if there are a few openings in the HL.
Both Slocum and Moore should be gone, Moore definitely, and there have been rumblings about Jeter as well. YSU has been a death sentence for just about every coach and UIC has had success in the recent past. If Jeter is gone chances UWM will go with a low-major coach or an assistant at a mid to high major program.
Perhaps Greg can go to a YSU or UIC type?
Slocum's impending departure has been mentioned a number of times (not sure by how many different people) this season.
Any reason to think they're eager to get rid of him?
YSU's only had like nine seasons, out of 34 now in D1, with winning conference records. Across the OVC, MidCon, and Horizon League.
Slocum's done better in the Horizon League than the last guy. Even taking YSU to the "postseason"... for the first time since their NAIA days in the 40's and 50's?
Slocum's won a zillion games in his career, and surely is on that graphic they always used to show for Homer, and even seem to show for Coach K, etc. Not sure why they calculate it this way, but they always seem to show "total career wins for active coaches currently coaching in D1, and we'll throw in any non-D1 wins they have too". And Slocum's top 10, like Homer used to be. And has passed Homer by now. What's he now, 8th on the list? Behind Rick Pitino, and maybe just got passed by Byrd at Belmont. More wins than Homer Drew, more wins than Gene Bartow. More wins than John Wooden! Sure, it's a longevity award in part. But, still.
I don't know the circumstances of the last YSU coach's, John Robic's, departure - but he seems to have landed more or less OK. Assistant at Memphis and now at Kentucky.
Any reason to think that YSU's eager to get rid of Slocum? That they're all of a sudden eager for a higher level of basketball achievement than they've managed... in the last 30 years?
Quote from: agibson on January 28, 2015, 11:45:35 AM
Slocum's impending departure has been mentioned a number of times (not sure by how many different people) this season.
Any reason to think they're eager to get rid of him?
YSU's only had like nine seasons, out of 34 now in D1, with winning conference records. Across the OVC, MidCon, and Horizon League.
Slocum's done better in the Horizon League than the last guy. Even taking YSU to the "postseason"... for the first time since their NAIA days in the 40's and 50's?
Slocum's won a zillion games in his career, and surely is on that graphic they always used to show for Homer, and even seem to show for Coach K, etc. Not sure why they calculate it this way, but they always seem to show "total career wins for active coaches currently coaching in D1, and we'll throw in any non-D1 wins they have too". And Slocum's top 10, like Homer used to be. And has passed Homer by now. What's he now, 8th on the list? Behind Rick Pitino, and maybe just got passed by Byrd at Belmont. More wins than Homer Drew, more wins than Gene Bartow. More wins than John Wooden! Sure, it's a longevity award in part. But, still.
I don't know the circumstances of the last YSU coach's, John Robic's, departure - but he seems to have landed more or less OK. Assistant at Memphis and now at Kentucky.
Any reason to think that YSU's eager to get rid of Slocum? That they're all of a sudden eager for a higher level of basketball achievement than they've managed... in the last 30 years?
I was going to say he might retire, but he's only 63. I would have pegged him for high 60s-low 70s. He looks 100. Maybe Tressel wants to improve the money sports, I mean they did just get rid of the FB coach, but he was sub par for YSU standards in football (Imagine, a winning record is still sub par, how much would we kill for a winning record in FB?)
Quote from: Kyle321n on January 28, 2015, 02:58:59 PMMaybe Tressel wants to improve the money sports
Got to think that a sports minded president like Tressel isn't going to put up with this below mediocre basketball program. Hiring him as president has got to be seen as a mandate to improve the "money" sports at YSU. The league desperately needs some coaching changes just to add some interest and changes in style. Kampe has certainly added some interest in the HL coaching ranks :).
Quote from: FWalum on January 28, 2015, 03:33:48 PMHiring him as president has got to be seen as a mandate to improve the "money" sports at YSU. The league desperately needs some coaching changes just to add some interest and changes in style. Kampe has certainly added some interest in the HL coaching ranks
Here I wasn't even sure if basketball _was_ a money sport at YSU. I figured football might be king, and mediocrity might be relatively acceptable in basketball.
Quote from: agibson on January 28, 2015, 03:57:09 PMHere I wasn't even sure if basketball _was_ a money sport at YSU. I figured football might be king, and mediocrity might be relatively acceptable in basketball.
I concede that Basketball surely isn't the same as Football at YSU, but come on, certainly Tressel won't let this continue.
Slocum has been terrible. That's why they are going to get rid of him. They should have canned him 4 years ago. His record is astonishingly horrible at YSU. If there was ever a case for a coach to get fired, it would be Slocum.
I didn't realize this until looking it up but the last coaching change in the Horizon League was when Bryce Drew took over for his dad in 2011. That is some stability for the Div.I college coaching ranks.
Here are the head men's basketball coaches and the year they started
Bryce Drew--Valpo--2011
Billy Donlon--Wright State--2010
Howard Moore--UIC--2010
Brian Wardle--Green Bay--2010
Ray McCallum--Detroit--2008
Gary Waters--Cleveland State--2006
Rob Jeter--Milwaukee--2005
Jerry Slocum--Youngstown State--2005
Greg Kampe--Oakland--1984 (before OU became Div. I)
Excellent article by Oren about 1940s Valpo basketball and the World's Tallest Team:
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/basketball/college/crusaders-following-in-the-footsteps-of-world-s-tallest-team/article_4350f1ec-51e3-586c-b2a6-d1342d4a7d13.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/basketball/college/crusaders-following-in-the-footsteps-of-world-s-tallest-team/article_4350f1ec-51e3-586c-b2a6-d1342d4a7d13.html)
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on January 27, 2015, 07:42:22 PM
Quote from: sliman on January 27, 2015, 05:21:01 PMWonder if Greg had visions of his shot against Notre Dame?
oh man...thanks for bringing back THAT memory.
Who else here was there? Everybody? Good.
Is this when we lost a close one at the United Center?
Quote from: bbtds on January 28, 2015, 09:16:04 PM
I didn't realize this until looking it up but the last coaching change in the Horizon League was when Bryce Drew took over for his dad in 2011. That is some stability for the Div.I college coaching ranks.
Here are the head men's basketball coaches and the year they started
Bryce Drew--Valpo--2011
Billy Donlon--Wright State--2010
Howard Moore--UIC--2010
Brian Wardle--Green Bay--2010
Ray McCallum--Detroit--2008
Gary Waters--Cleveland State--2006
Rob Jeter--Milwaukee--2005
Jerry Slocum--Youngstown State--2005
Greg Kampe--Oakland--1984 (before OU became Div. I)
Greg Kampe is the third longest tenured coach in DI basketball. Behind Coach K and Jim Boeheim
Quote from: valpotx on January 29, 2015, 01:47:15 AM
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on January 27, 2015, 07:42:22 PM
Quote from: sliman on January 27, 2015, 05:21:01 PMWonder if Greg had visions of his shot against Notre Dame?
oh man...thanks for bringing back THAT memory.
Who else here was there? Everybody? Good.
Is this when we lost a close one at the United Center?
Yes. We had the last possession down two and set up Greg for a three to win.It was during Scott's only year as head coach. Greg missed. Yes, I was there... :(
From where I sat, I swore it was going down...was already calling it "The Shot II" in my head.
Gah.
valpotx, it was the game at the United Center. If recall, it was the weekend students returned to campus from Thanksgiving break. I know met a friend to ride to Chicago to be in the pep band for this game. It was fun being courtside for this game, and that missed 3 by Greg left a bruise for a few days, but the team got things back together for a good conference run, and postseason play.
Quote from: vu72 on January 29, 2015, 08:39:48 AMQuote from: valpotx on January 29, 2015, 01:47:15 AMQuote from: LaPorteAveApostle on January 27, 2015, 07:42:22 PMQuote from: sliman on January 27, 2015, 05:21:01 PMWonder if Greg had visions of his shot against Notre Dame?
oh man...thanks for bringing back THAT memory. Who else here was there? Everybody? Good.
Is this when we lost a close one at the United Center?
Yes. We had the last possession down two and set up Greg for a three to win.It was during Scott's only year as head coach. Greg missed. Yes, I was there... :(
I was also present.
Was at the ND game as well. Ugh.
For Tonagel's IWU team, 2 of the three players listed are from the Akron region. He's recruiting well here, maybe Tressel should hire him....
Ditto, including my wife, my 3 married children and their spouses, and my nephew and his wife. Most memorable part of the day - paying the bill for dinner and drinks after at Greek Islands. Of course, this was after supplying all the tickets. Ol' Dad was an easy touch in those days. ;)
Yep, I was there too. Overwhelming majority was Crusaders fans. That was the game that ND didn't help promote, so they didn't share in the profits.
Another former VU spieler doing fantastisch in Deutschland coaching. Warning article is in German but assume most read enough to understand.... :)
http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/ (http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/)
Here is the translation:
http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/ (http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/)
Quote from: vu72 on January 30, 2015, 07:56:26 AMHere is the translation:
i admit, i fell for that one, even though the weblinks were identical.
EDIT: here you go.
VON FANS, FÜR FANShttp://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/&prev=search (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/&prev=search)
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like MJ, not exactly at his playing weight any moreQuoteAfter the treaty of the American in Bamberg in 2008 was not renewed
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Quote from: valpo84 on January 29, 2015, 08:48:25 PM
Another former VU spieler doing fantastisch in Deutschland coaching. Warning article is in German but assume most read enough to understand.... :)
http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/ (http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/)
I wonder if he could make it to the NBA someday as an assistant coach?
Quote from: vu72 on January 30, 2015, 07:56:26 AMHere is the translation: http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/ (http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/)
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on January 30, 2015, 02:13:33 PMQuote from: vu72 on January 30, 2015, 07:56:26 AMHere is the translation:
i admit, i fell for that one, even though the weblinks were identical.
EDIT: here you go.
VON FANS, FÜR FANS
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/&prev=search (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/&prev=search)
Well, vu72 never said it was an English translation. He just said it was a translation. ;)
Quote from: historyman on January 30, 2015, 08:01:06 PM
Quote from: vu72 on January 30, 2015, 07:56:26 AMHere is the translation: http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/ (http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/)
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on January 30, 2015, 02:13:33 PMQuote from: vu72 on January 30, 2015, 07:56:26 AMHere is the translation:
i admit, i fell for that one, even though the weblinks were identical.
EDIT: here you go.
VON FANS, FÜR FANS
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/&prev=search (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://courtreview.de/2015/01/gothas-erfolg-hat-einen-namen-chris-ensminger/&prev=search)
Well, vu72 never said it was an English translation. He just said it was a translation. ;)
Well, I am a good German Lutheran, through and through! Unfortunately, that's as far as the German goes!!
In the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" dept., he'd've been a senior this year...
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/leagueid/CRO/ot//pid/6039054/season/2013/tid/6009073/playerview.html (http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/leagueid/CRO/ot//pid/6039054/season/2013/tid/6009073/playerview.html)
Wonderful article about Rowdy and his soaring success in Turkey (koala even gets a mention!): Ryan Broekhoff: On being a Boomer, Turkish All-Star, and what lies beyond (http://pickandroll.com.au/ryan-broekhoff-interview/)
So happy to see him doing well overseas! I hope he gets the opportunity to make it in the NBA some day.
I know - I am a basketball dork but this was fun to watch. I just sort of stumbled onto the link while watching some Valpo Athletics' links... (number 25 has a great game)
1993 Boys Basketball Valparaiso vs Merrillville:
http://youtu.be/xR0XcumBci0
BTW Jim Stueve was in attendance at the Wright State game. I wouldn't have recognized him without his name tag. As far as I know, there were no fights.
I didn't see it mentioned anywhere that Ryan Broekhoff was back on this side of the Pacific and nearby, as he was invited to the Toronto Raptors mini-camp for NBA free agents this past week. Rowdy finished his pro season this year in Turkey with an average of 11.5 pts. & 6.2 rebs. per game, and he shot 41.6% from the 3-point line. I hope he gets a look from a few NBA teams, especially with a fellow Aussie making news in the NBA finals.
Quote from: valpopal on June 14, 2015, 04:32:14 PMespecially with a fellow Aussie making news in the NBA finals.
Do you really think that Dellavedova's sudden notoriety due to the NBA finals is gaining Broekhoff some momentum for an NBA trial with the Raptors?
Raptors: If it's working for the Cavs to get a player from down under maybe we should try it. Bring in some Aussie players! I see there is a Broekhoff who played at Valpo and has done well in Turkey. Let's bring him in. There's something nice about getting a Boomer on our team.
Rowdy can be a 10-15 minute per game guy in the NBA. He has that kind of talent and specialty in regards to 3 pt shooting, that many teams covet.
Quote from: bbtds on June 14, 2015, 10:58:01 PM
Quote from: valpopal on June 14, 2015, 04:32:14 PMespecially with a fellow Aussie making news in the NBA finals.
Do you really think that Dellavedova's sudden notoriety due to the NBA finals is gaining Broekhoff some momentum for an NBA trial with the Raptors?
Raptors: If it's working for the Cavs to get a player from down under maybe we should try it. Bring in some Aussie players! I see there is a Broekhoff who played at Valpo and has done well in Turkey. Let's bring him in. There's something nice about getting a Boomer on our team.
I was joking. I guess I should have added a ;)
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Always good to see that former players keep Valpo close to their heart. Ali Berdiel still mentions Valpo fairly often every college basketball season, based on the updates I get from Facebook.
Kevin VanWijk, what can you say... a player who absolutely made the most out of the physical gifts he was given. I haven't seen anyone any better at using his body and getting into perfect post position, he should make a training video.
Great News: Ryan Broekhoff is playing summer league with the Nuggets.
http://pickandroll.com.au/aussies-nba-broekhoff-nuggets-vegas-summer-league/
Other Horizon League alumns in summer league so far:
Nick Minnerath aka Macklemore: Bucks
Keifer Sykes: Cavaliers
All of the Vegas Games are on the NBA Channel...I have no idea how they seed teams after only 3 games... but here's the schedule for Denver
NBA Summer League 2015 Game Schedule
> All Times listed are CENTRAL
Friday, July 10
Cox Pavilion
7 p.m. PT -- Atlanta vs. Denver (Game 3)
Sunday, July 12
Cox Pavilion
7 p.m. PT -- Sacramento vs. Denver (Game 19)
Monday, July 13
Cox Pavilion
7 p.m. PT -- Miami vs. Denver (Game 27)
Wednesday, July 15
Cox Pavilion
3 p.m. PT -- #24 Seed vs. #9 Seed (Game 37)
5 p.m. PT -- #22 Seed vs. #11 Seed (Game 39)
7 p.m. PT -- #20 Seed vs. #13 Seed (Game 41)
9 p.m. PT -- #18 Seed vs. #15 Seed (Game 43)
Thomas & Mack
3:30 p.m. PT -- #23 Seed vs. #10 Seed (Game 38)
5:30 p.m. PT -- #21 Seed vs. #12 Seed (Game 40)
7:30 p.m. PT -- #19 Seed vs. #14 Seed (Game 42)
9:30 p.m. PT -- #17 Seed vs. #16 Seed (Game 44)
Thursday, July 16
Cox Pavilion
3 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 37 vs. #8 Seed (Game 45)
5 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 39 vs. #6 Seed (Game 47)
7 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 41 vs. #4 Seed (Game 49)
9 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 43 vs. #2 Seed (Game 51)
Thomas & Mack
3:30 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 38 vs. #7 Seed (Game 46)
5:30 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 40 vs. #5 Seed (Game 48)
7:30 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 42 vs. #3 Seed (Game 50)
9:30 p.m. PT -- Winner of Game 44 vs. #1 Seed (Game 52)
Friday, July 17
Cox Pavilion
3 p.m. PT -- Game 37 Loser vs. Game 38 Loser (Game 53)
5 p.m. PT -- Game 41 Loser vs. Game 42 Loser (Game 55)
7 p.m. PT -- Game 45 Loser vs. Game 46 Loser (Game 57)
9 p.m. PT -- Game 49 Loser vs. Game 50 Loser (Game 59)
Thomas & Mack
3:30 p.m. PT -- Game 39 Loser vs. Game 40 Loser (Game 54)
5:30 p.m. PT -- Game 43 Loser vs. Game 44 Loser (Game 56)
7:30 p.m. PT-- Game 47 Loser vs. Game 48 Loser (Game 58)
9:30 p.m. PT -- Game 51 Loser vs. Game 52 Loser (Game 60)
Saturday, July 18
Thomas & Mack
3 p.m. PT -- Game 46 Winner vs. Game 51 Winner (Game 61)
5 p.m. PT -- Game 47 Winner vs. Game 50 Winner (Game 62)
7 p.m. PT -- Game 45 Winner vs. Game 52 Winner (Game 63)
9 p.m. PT -- Game 48 Winner vs. Game 49 Winner (Game 64)
Sunday, July 19
Thomas & Mack
5 p.m. PT -- Game 61 Winner vs. Game 62 Winner (Game 65)
7 p.m. PT -- Game 63 Winner vs. Game 64 Winner (Game 66)
Monday, July 20
Thomas & Mack
8 p.m. PT -- Game 65 Winner vs. Game 66 Winner (Game 67)
Congrats to him, and I hope that he impresses! We haven't had anyone play in an NBA game since Bryce, though we did have Ali Berdiel and Ron Howard play in summer league games.
Quote from: valpopal on June 14, 2015, 04:32:14 PM
I didn't see it mentioned anywhere that Ryan Broekhoff was back on this side of the Pacific and nearby, as he was invited to the Toronto Raptors mini-camp for NBA free agents this past week. Rowdy finished his pro season this year in Turkey with an average of 11.5 pts. & 6.2 rebs. per game, and he shot 41.6% from the 3-point line. I hope he gets a look from a few NBA teams, especially with a fellow Aussie making news in the NBA finals.
Did anyone follow his contract situation at Besiktas? It seems like, last I saw, his social media fans were encouraging him to re-sign. Was that around the time of his All-Star appearance?
With Ryan working hard and earning his way on a Summer league team, I couldn't help but wander what ever happened to Brandon Wood? I dont wander enough to look it up myself, just kind of a passing thought.
Quote from: HC on July 07, 2015, 11:54:17 AM
With Ryan working hard and earning his way on a Summer league team, I couldn't help but wander what ever happened to Brandon Wood? I dont wander enough to look it up myself, just kind of a passing thought.
He has been playing in Europe and doing very well. He is now married and has his own Foundation helping kids in his native Kokomo, IN. Here are his highlites from the 2015 season:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxuA5Heinf8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxuA5Heinf8)
Quote from: vu72 on July 07, 2015, 12:14:56 PM
Quote from: HC on July 07, 2015, 11:54:17 AM
With Ryan working hard and earning his way on a Summer league team, I couldn't help but wander what ever happened to Brandon Wood? I dont wander enough to look it up myself, just kind of a passing thought.
He has been playing in Europe and doing very well. He is now married and has his own Foundation helping kids in his native Kokomo, IN. Here are his highlites from the 2015 season:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxuA5Heinf8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxuA5Heinf8)
Playing the point? Seems to really have the mid-range jumper working.
updated schedule and link to watch Rowdy starting Friday 7/10...
http://www.nba.com/summerleague/2015/teams/nuggets/#schedule (http://www.nba.com/summerleague/2015/teams/nuggets/#schedule)
Fri 07/10/2015 8:00 PM ET Atlanta Hawks +
Sun 07/12/2015 8:00 PM ET Sacramento Kings +
Mon 07/13/2015 8:00 PM ET Miami Heat +
I can't wait to watch Ryan again. I have only been able to see him play a couple times since Valpo ... Just checked and I get NBA TV so it looks like I will be able to see him as he makes his way to a regular spot in the NBA.... ;)
Always wishing the best for 1 of my all-time favorite Crusaders who returned the Crusaders to basketball glory, hit the second greatest shot in Valpo history and, most importantly, is a great young man.
None of the three scheduled games are available on NBA TV, it looks like - which means the only option to watch would be purchasing the NBA Summer League Pass option online. We'll have to wait and see if any of the Nuggets' bracket round games get picked up by NBA TV.
Good start Ryan.... dunk and then a steal.....
They offered one free night... so I watched...
http://www.nba.com/games/20150710/ATLDEN/gameinfo.html (http://www.nba.com/games/20150710/ATLDEN/gameinfo.html)
nice box for Rowdy... Best +/- on the team ... nice stroke on that deep 3 from the right elbow...
It was good to watch Ryan play well in his first NBA summer league game. He is no longer the skinny kid who played at Valpo, but has bulked up and strengthened quite a bit. He had 5 pts. on only 4 shots, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, a blocked shot, and a game-leading +/- of +19 in just 18 minutes of play off the bench. Only drawback is that Ryan is still a team player who doesn't look to take shots for himself, which doesn't help show off his scoring skill in games like these.
In addition, it was great to see him wearing his old Valpo #45.
Here is a link to video of Rowdy's dunk: https://vine.co/v/evbZVagvWDp (https://vine.co/v/evbZVagvWDp)
http://www.denverstiffs.com/2015/7/10/8931497/summer-league-game-1-preview-atlanta-hawks-vs-denver-nuggets (http://www.denverstiffs.com/2015/7/10/8931497/summer-league-game-1-preview-atlanta-hawks-vs-denver-nuggets)
I'd have to agree on the "team player" comment. I can remember two plays where he should have taken the shot. However, his play looked really good and it was so nice to see him play.
Rowdy played well, despite only scoring 5 points. His shot still looks great, and he looked comfortable on D. He's a long shot to make any team, especially with other summer league players chucking to make an impression.
and his line score for game 2: He STARTED... but played only the first 5:35 of the game... 0-1 shooting with a turnover....that's it. Denver did win big to go 2-0, with Miami Heat tomorrow night. A bunch of Nugget players got a DNP tonight... my guess is Ryan will get that tomorrow. they have a huge roster and some of those others need some playing time.
Ryan aggravated an injury tonight. Said it was cautious to sit. Expects to play tomorrow.
Quote from: talksalot on July 12, 2015, 08:55:42 PM
and his line score for game 2: He STARTED... but played only the first 5:35 of the game... 0-1 shooting with a turnover....that's it. Denver did win big to go 2-0, with Miami Heat tomorrow night. A bunch of Nugget players got a DNP tonight... my guess is Ryan will get that tomorrow. they have a huge roster and some of those others need some playing time.
^ Shoulder injury.
But hope he starts again tonight.
I'll be the first in line to buy a Broekhoff nba jersey if he makes it.
I think a team will eventually give him a contract. He's a deadly and consistent shooter that's 6-7 and has good overall skills.
Nice article about Rowdy:http://www.sportal.com.au/nba/mile-high-climb-broekhoff-buoyed-by-foreign-legion/8ct5d5b87yb61094e6j9r82uk (http://www.sportal.com.au/nba/mile-high-climb-broekhoff-buoyed-by-foreign-legion/8ct5d5b87yb61094e6j9r82uk)
Obviously I'm hopeful Rowdy makes it into the NBA... Aren't we all?
It'll be interesting to watch him though and what the Nuggets want on their team. To me its more important to get somebody that isn't selfish and knows when to take the right shot not somebody that will try to cut to the basket every opportunity they get. If you are playing in the NBA summer league that usually means you don't have the talent level yet to create a ton of opportunities.
Are the Nuggets looking for a lengthy forward that is a great 3 point shooter that can occasionally cut to the basket and score? If that's the case I like his chances. If the Nuggets are looking for a power forward, a guard, or some other style of play then it might not pan out this year. I believe Rowdy has the talent to make it to the NBA, will the right opportunity present itself is more or less the question to whether or not he gets a chance at the NBA.
I wish him the best of luck and am rooting for him to make it to the NBA. It'll give me a reason to tune in to some games just to get an opportunity to watch him play. I for one can't stand the NBA and haven't watched a game in years but if Rowdy makes it; I'll at least pay attention to him and what he does. As I do with both Norris Cole and Ray McCallum.
Congrats to Erik Buggs, who just signed to play in Chile!
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Good to see that he is getting to see the world playing a game he enjoys.
Quote from: agibson on June 30, 2015, 03:43:56 PM
Did anyone follow his contract situation at Besiktas? It seems like, last I saw, his social media fans were encouraging him to re-sign. Was that around the time of his All-Star appearance?
To answer my own question, I saw some info recently. He did resign with Besiktas, not sure on length or salary, but the source (Australian blog maybe? or maybe it's the podcast I'll mention in a minute) did mention that it had exit clauses for the NBA or for a certain kind of higher level European club (maybe playing in the top level of European competition? or top two levels? Since Besiktas missed the playoffs, maybe they won't be playing in Europe at all next year).
I did also finally get around to listening to the ~30 minute interview with Rowdy on the "Believe the Hype" podcast. The audio quality was poor, at least the way I was interfacing my iPod with my car speakers. But, great to hear him, and a fun, informative piece.
Best of luck to him this summer with Denver, and the Boomers (they play... olympic qualifiers?... at least some game with New Zealand, with Rowdy likely to start with Ingles out.. before Turkey's season begins?).
Jamieson Welsh catches up with Ryan Broekhoff to chat about his Summer League experiences
https://soundcloud.com/believethehypenba/bthype-catches-up-with-ryan-broekhoff
Quote from: agibson on July 15, 2015, 04:36:18 PMHe did resign with Besiktas,
Isn't English grand? Here I meant re-sign, of course. Maybe you rarely "sign" for the same type of positions you "resign" from.
Rowdy turned down a Russian team:
http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html (http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html)
Quote from: valpotx on July 24, 2015, 09:30:11 PM
Rowdy turned down a Russian team:
http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html (http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html)
Just across the sea from Istanbul, it seems.
The locomotives. That could be a decent theme for an athletic team... Crossroads of America and all that. Maybe Purdue's already got it sown up.
Former Valpo player Ron Howard and the Alumni Ants are in the final four of The Tournament for a $1 million. They won last night and it was fun seeing Ron advance the team on the "bracket board." They play August 1 in the semis in NYC (Fordham). Interesting tourney format -- alumni of various schools or guys putting together teams (like ND alums, Syracuse alums). Maybe in the future we will have a Valpo team.
http://www.journalgazette.net/blog/mad-antics/Mad-Ants-alumni-keep-on-winning-7923885 (http://www.journalgazette.net/blog/mad-antics/Mad-Ants-alumni-keep-on-winning-7923885)
http://www.thetournament.com/ (http://www.thetournament.com/)
I watched the game, and Howard sealed the victory with four free throws in the closing minute. Also, it was interesting to see they used familiar officials that usually are assigned Horizon League games during the season.
Quote from: valpo84 on July 26, 2015, 07:51:08 PM
Former Valpo player Ron Howard and the Alumni Ants are in the final four of The Tournament for a $1 million. They won last night and it was fun seeing Ron advance the team on the "bracket board." They play August 1 in the semis in NYC (Fordham). Interesting tourney format -- alumni of various schools or guys putting together teams (like ND alums, Syracuse alums). Maybe in the future we will have a Valpo team.
http://www.journalgazette.net/blog/mad-antics/Mad-Ants-alumni-keep-on-winning-7923885 (http://www.journalgazette.net/blog/mad-antics/Mad-Ants-alumni-keep-on-winning-7923885)
http://www.thetournament.com/ (http://www.thetournament.com/)
Quote from: valpotx on July 24, 2015, 09:30:11 PM
Rowdy turned down a Russian team:
http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html (http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html)
Former mid major star Nate Wolters just signed with Rowdy's team - should be a pretty good team this year.
Quote from: a3uge on July 27, 2015, 04:19:40 PM
Quote from: valpotx on July 24, 2015, 09:30:11 PM
Rowdy turned down a Russian team:
http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html (http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/170338/ryan-broekhoff-turned-down-a-proposal-from-lokomotiv-kuban.html)
Former mid major star Nate Wolters just signed with Rowdy's team - should be a pretty good team this year.
Wow, that's a lot of scoring. That should definitely open things up for Rowdy on Wolters' dribble drives.
Ali showing his acting chops:
https://www.facebook.com/ali.berdiel/videos/10100304193126739/
Mike Oppland has retired from playing and is taking over as a head coach in Luxembourg:
http://www.basketlux.lu/2016/06/03/oppland-we-want-to-fulfill-our-potential/
Nice place to live! One of the coolest public playgrounds I've ever seen.
Look who Vashil ran into at IMG:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdDQFHtJs0/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richie_Edwards_(basketball)
I always wondered what happened to him after he transferred. I thought he was good but maybe didn't fit in at valpo.
Quote from: valpotx on June 17, 2016, 11:28:11 AM
Look who Vashil ran into at IMG:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdDQFHtJs0/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richie_Edwards_(basketball)
Thanks, I as wondering who that was! Does look familiar, I think, now that you say it.
Rowdy bumped into Jordan Coleman.
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Good for Jordan to be playing in Australia!
Looks like Ron Howard has made Fort Wayne a family base of operations. Kids must be attending school here while he plays in various places. Nice article and video of hiim being principal for a day here in FW.
Principal for a Day activities at Fairfield Elementary (http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/Fun-part-of-Principal-for-a-Day-activities-at-Fairfield-Elementary)
I might have missed it, but did anyone else notice that E Victor Nickerson is on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants?
http://dleague.nba.com/player/e-victor-nickerson/
Yup, he was also in the ARC tonight.
E will be a guest on Union Street Hoops for a bit this coming week.
Today is final cut day in the D League. Fort Wayne opened camp with 15 players. They have cut 2 so far but apparently only carry 10 into the season. E Victor is among the 13 remaining. Looking at their roster he is a long shot but keeping my fingers crossed.
Jay Harris was cut recently by the Delaware 87ers (yes they are a 76ers affiliate).
Quote from: IndyValpo on November 10, 2016, 07:36:23 AMJay Harris was cut recently by the Delaware 87ers (yes they are a 76ers affiliate).
http://delaware.dleague.nba.com/
http://dleague.nba.com/schedule/
What has become of Keith Carter, I could not find him in the overseas sites. Thanks
Quote from: IndyValpo on November 10, 2016, 07:36:23 AMhave cut 2 so far but apparently only carry 10 into the season. E Victor is among the 13 remaining.
they cut another... he's in the final 12.
E. Victor is on the final roster in one of the 2 inactive slots. D-League rosters are very fluid with call ups and players getting other contracts, he will be come active when other slots become available and will continue to practice with the team.
http://fortwayne.dleague.nba.com/news/mad-ants-waive-three-finalize-2016-17-roster/ (http://fortwayne.dleague.nba.com/news/mad-ants-waive-three-finalize-2016-17-roster/)
Quote from: FWalum on November 11, 2016, 07:53:47 AM
E. Victor is on the final roster in one of the 2 inactive slots. D-League rosters are very fluid with call ups and players getting other contracts, he will be come active when other slots become available and will continue to practice with the team.
http://fortwayne.dleague.nba.com/news/mad-ants-waive-three-finalize-2016-17-roster/ (http://fortwayne.dleague.nba.com/news/mad-ants-waive-three-finalize-2016-17-roster/)
Complicated! Hopefully practice is good for his development, and he gets on the floor sometime soon.
Only try-out player to make the final 12 too. Rest were returnees or held a more desirable status. Congrats EVN on bucking those odds.
Excellent interview with Bryce and his loyalty to Valpo.
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/valparaiso-university/bryce-drew-slowly-transitioning-to-new-post-at-vanderbilt/article_6d73b25e-5ff3-53ce-9c2f-3a7963e0e543.html
It is worth noting that both Vashil and EVN are starting to get more minutes in the NBADL:
http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/1628041/gamelogs/
http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/1627996/gamelogs/
Scott Blum. 13 years as head coach for the Women at Grace College. They will be in the ARC Saturday 12/10 1:30 tip. They are 8-5
http://gclancers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=265&path=wbball
In high school, Blum scored 1,576 career points at Oregon-Davis and became the only player to have his number retired in school history. He then played two seasons at NCAA Div. I Valparaiso University before transferring to Grace for his final two seasons, where he led the Lancers to a 59-11 record. Blum graduated from Grace in 1993.
Valpo was a combined 9-46 in his two seasons:
1989-90 2-11 at home, 1-11 on the road, 1-2 neutral sites
1990-91 3-8 at home, 2-13 on the road, 0-1 neutral sites
1989-90 home wins: Indiana Wesleyan and Western Illinois
1990-91 home wins: Air Force, Youngstown and UIC.
From the Valpo Game notes:
Is the Grace College Women all-time winningest coach.
Took over a program that averaged less than two league wins per year and turned it into a team that consistently hits double digits wins in the Crossroads League.
E Victor played 18 minutes last night in the Mad Ant's loss in overtime to the Maine Red Claws. 0-3 from the field, 0-2 from 3, 3 rebounds, 0 assists and 4 fouls. The announcers were not to happy with E and kept saying he was forcing things and not getting the ball to the real scorers, made some very untimely fouls, but it was good to see him get some minutes.
Wow. 124-121 in (single) OT. That's a lot of points.
Ft. Wayne falls to 7-2 on the season.
#55... Bruce Comer. 1976-1977
So...I had some family business to attend to in Tampa this week, and I was in the Tampa Airport on Friday afternoon, wearing a Valpo Basketball shirt of course. I get a tap on the shoulder. Hey, is Valpo playing down here this week? I said no, I'm hoping to beat the storm up for the game tomorrow night. He said, oh yeh, Indiana State... So... I had to ask... you follow the Crusaders? Well, I did play for them in 1976 and 1977...and my last game was a loss to Indiana State. That was 39 years ago! and he asked me to say hi to Rod Moore! (which I did pass along tonight)
I had to look that up...the 1976-77 teeam was coached by Ken Rochlitz and Joe Otis...Comer was on with Tim Hostetler, Darryl Ashby, Nolan Petties, Max Kipfer and Pete Schmelzer. Highlights were an OT win over Tulane 79-76 followed by 83-80 win over Evansville both in Hilltop.
Just a reminder... Wear the Valpo Brown and Gold !
Congrats to Tarrance on his return to Valparaiso!
From the NWI Times:
VALPO PARKS ANNOUNCES HIRES
Tarrance Price has been hired as the recreation superintendent and will start Jan. 3.
Price is a Valparaiso University graduate and played basketball at VU for Coach Homer Drew and played on two NCAA tournament teams in 1999 and 2000. He returned to VU in 2006 and served as a graduate assistant and director of basketball operations while he worked on his master's degree.
Price was born in Georgia, but grew up in Junction City, Kansas. He is currently working for the Kentwood,Michigan, Parks Department.
Price said he hopes to add some variety to the recreation programs offered by the parks and will look at adding programs like cooking and art classes.
"The more diversity in your offerings the more you connect with your communities," Price said. "I enjoy life and I work hard. I look forward to just trying to be asset to the community and impact the lives of youth."
Valparaiso parks director John Seibert said he's looking forward to working with Price.
"Amongst a great pool of candidates applying for this position, we believe Tarrance has exceptional experience, skills and work ethic combined with extraordinary leadership qualities and a selfless approach to service that we believe will be a wonderful fit with our staff and our community," Seibert said.
You all need too subscribe to the Loko basketball you tube channels.
Lots of Ryan.... such a great kid.
Here is one of them.
https://youtu.be/hBh3naE3WJA
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Quote from: Smj on January 09, 2017, 09:59:13 AM
You all need too subscribe to the Loko basketball you tube channels.
Lots of Ryan.... such a great kid.
Here is one of them.
https://youtu.be/hBh3naE3WJA
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They have video highlights as well as full games. :thumbsup:
The D League is having a showcase with something like 8 games on NBA TV this week.
Fort Wayne got run out of the gym by Windy City (EVN is not currently among the 11 playing).
Sioux Falls beat Reno, Fernandez played 6 minutes, 5 rebounds, 5 fouls. He did not make much of a showcase. I watched most of the second half and I have to be honest it was pretty dreadful basketball by both teams and the refs.
Quote from: valpopal on December 18, 2016, 01:29:50 PMTarrance Price has been hired as the recreation superintendent and will start Jan. 3.
I didn't make the connection at first, but, is this Phil Blasko's old job? Or is it maybe one level above that?
Quote from: IndyValpo on January 20, 2017, 12:54:11 PMFort Wayne got run out of the gym by Windy City (EVN is not currently among the 11 playing).
He didn't play Thursday, but got a couple of minutes in each of the two games before that. Averaging 10 MPG over a dozen games, something like that. Maybe a recent down tick, but it seems like he's been playing a role.
Quote from: valpopal on December 18, 2016, 01:29:50 PMPrice said he hopes to add some variety to the recreation programs offered by the parks and will look at adding programs like cooking and art classes.
Ands, to pick on him slightly: these are not bad ideas. But aren't they already offered through the Parks? At Discovery Cottage. Or maybe he's talking about classes for adults.
I believe Phil was replaced by a lady, I can't remember her name but I think she was there either as an intern or in a different position previously.
I've not watched the full set, but nice to see that Austin Peters is keeping in touch with Vashil!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tirxrSIXoyo#t=4.976163
He continues to develop: Seems more agile, more forceful to the basket, and is showing some new offensive moves in the paint. Good for Vashil!
Quote from: VULB#62 on January 31, 2017, 12:45:19 PM
He continues to develop: Seems more agile, more forceful to the basket, and is showing some new offensive moves in the paint. Good for Vashil!
And maybe will benefit from the NBA's slightly more liberal interpretation of traveling? ;) (even though it was also supposedly a point of emphasis to reduce traveling in the NBA this year)
vashil Skyforce on NBA TV now ... He's on the bench.. Deàçtivated on January 31.
Quote from: talksalot on February 05, 2017, 12:16:14 PMvashil Skyforce on NBA TV now ... He's on the bench.. Deàçtivated on January 31.
Man I hope he gets back into the lineup. Skyforce come to OKC Feb 22 and I planned on making the 1.5 hour drive from Tulsa to see Vashil.
Looks like Brandon Wood and his team won some sort of Swiss Cup Championship over the weekend. Congrats!
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30 (https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30)
http://m.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/basketball/clay-yeo-s-return-to-bethel-basketball-way-to-honor/article_bc30aaac-7405-5d24-b817-6fe19a56cc56.html (http://m.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/basketball/clay-yeo-s-return-to-bethel-basketball-way-to-honor/article_bc30aaac-7405-5d24-b817-6fe19a56cc56.html)
Clay Yeo's return to Bethel basketball way to honor his coach
I didn't realize you was an All-American at that level. He was a good player and would be 3 point specialist this year for us. He was part of the Alex, Jubril, Lexus, class. That was a good group of freshman the staff brought in.
Quote from: oklahomamick on February 06, 2017, 11:01:29 AM
http://m.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/basketball/clay-yeo-s-return-to-bethel-basketball-way-to-honor/article_bc30aaac-7405-5d24-b817-6fe19a56cc56.html (http://m.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/basketball/clay-yeo-s-return-to-bethel-basketball-way-to-honor/article_bc30aaac-7405-5d24-b817-6fe19a56cc56.html)
Clay Yeo's return to Bethel basketball way to honor his coach
I didn't realize you was an All-American at that level. He was a good player and would be 3 point specialist this year for us. He was part of the Alex, Jubril, Lexus, class. That was a good group of freshman the staff brought in.
I think you forgot the tie-in to Valpo Basketball. Who did Mike Lightfoot play for and take over for as Bethel coach?
Quote from: oklahomamick on February 06, 2017, 11:01:29 AMHe was a good player and would be 3 point specialist this year for us. He was part of the Alex, Jubril, Lexus, class. That was a good group of freshman the staff brought in.
I hated to see Clay go. Last season he would have been our backup 2 and 3 and could have played a better backup point than either EVN or Shane. Great kid and a great class of recruits.
Any Cleo sightings this year at the ARC?
Enjoy!
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Quote from: valpopal on February 14, 2017, 09:54:57 AM
Enjoy!
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Wonder when he lands in the NBA? Fantastic shooter.
Need a forum poll:
Who will play in the NBA first:
Alex Peters or Ryan Broekhoff?
Quote from: valpo84 on February 14, 2017, 10:27:22 AM
Need a forum poll:
Who will play in the NBA first:
Alex Peters or Ryan Broekhoff?
Alec Peters (not Alex) will play in the NBA first. Just my gut feeling.
Quote from: bbtds on February 14, 2017, 11:33:04 AMQuote from: valpo84 on February 14, 2017, 10:27:22 AMNeed a forum poll: Who will play in the NBA first: Alex Peters or Ryan Broekhoff?
Alec Peters (not Alex) will play in the NBA first. Just my gut feeling.
I think Ryan has one more year on his contract, that any NBA team that would draft would have to pay off. So I say Alec will go before him.
Listening to the video... I've been mispronouncing rrrrrrrryan bbrrrrrrokoff all along. Pretty Cool!
QuoteNeed a forum poll:
Who will play in the NBA first:
Alex Peters or Ryan Broekhoff?
My guess is Peters because he'll get drafted so he's more likely to secure a roster spot by next season, but thats no slight against Rowdy. Rowdy is a stud. He's played in the summer league and is playing at an All-Star Euro League level.
He actually just played in the all star game.
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/830710643854413826
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/831531347646697472
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQf2hlKBVmG/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQaBU72B3TX/?taken-by=rbroekhoff45
A very cool recognition of Ron Howard here in Fort Wayne. Howard's Jersey will soon hang in Coliseum (http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/madants/Howard-s-jersey-will-soon-hang-in-Coliseum-17930928)
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Pretty cool, and congrats to Ron. It is a shame that he never played in an NBA game, as he was invited to quite a few training camps.
Quote from: valpotx on February 23, 2017, 08:49:26 PM
Pretty cool, and congrats to Ron. It is a shame that he never played in an NBA game, as he was invited to quite a few training camps.
Has the NBA developed the pay in the D league to where players like Ron can make carriers without giant sacrifices?
I read somewhere a few years back, that they make around $40k-$50k per season. Does that sound accurate, for anyone in the know? Obviously, if someone is tied to an NBA team/contract, that number is much higher, versus someone signed by the DL team.
Broekhoff!!!
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Amazing!!
I am thinking the link above probably was about this but it won't open for me so I am adding this link....
https://youtu.be/iCcPDInq8Lk
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Quote from: Smj on February 25, 2017, 09:44:11 AM
I am thinking the link above probably was about this but it won't open for me so I am adding this link....
https://youtu.be/iCcPDInq8Lk
I love the opposing coach's reaction.
I do not have the link but Fernandez was released by Sioux Falls this week.
:(
Quote from: VULB#62 on February 28, 2017, 06:40:17 PM
:(
Here's one link
http://espn991.com/sioux-falls-skyforce-land-nba-big-off-waiver-wire/
On Instagram it looks like he and the family are moving house. I'm not sure how all of this works for Vashil.
By contrast, E Vic got 5 minutes a few nights ago for Ft Wayne in his first game in about six weeks.
Vashil has a career in Europe ahead of him. Don't feel sorry for him. He really needs to fine tune his offensive game in order to be an NBA player.
Quote from: agibson on February 28, 2017, 10:46:30 PM
By contrast, E Vic got 5 minutes a few nights ago for Ft Wayne in his first game in about six weeks.
Fort Wayne just had Providence's Ben Bentil sign a 10 day contact with Dallas. Additionally the Pacers have some frontcourt depth issues due to injury so both Rakeem Christmas and Georges Niang who have spent a good bit of time in Fort Wayne are currently with the Pacers freeing up some minutes for EV.
It is a crazy league, Bentil left earlier this year for China then returned. This week their starting PG Julian Stone signed to play in Italy. Christmas and Niang go up and down regularly.
Quote from: IndyValpo on March 01, 2017, 10:58:26 AMChristmas and Niang go up and down regularly.
Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. And, I rather expected that there could be players on the bottom margin of a D league roster.
I guess I expected that they'd still stick around. Maybe still practice. Maybe even still have a job.
I'm sure Vashil will land OK - it was the instagrams of his whole family moving house that surprised me. I didn't imagine that life would be so transient _during_ the season. Unless maybe you were bouncing up and down with the NBA, which would be a good kind of transient.
Vashil has been playing with the Greensboro Swarm over the last 2 weeks, which is tied to the Hornets. He has played in 4 games during that time.
https://twitter.com/BasketballAus/status/849921878349062145
Scraped this off Todd's Twitter feed:
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Ok, here's a fun off-season topic. Which player from the pre-winning record era would you have liked to have seen get a chance to play on one of our current-era teams? We had a number of good players back then who nevertheless spent four years on some lousy squads. Who most deserved a shot to play on a championship-level VU team?
For me, it's: Harry Bell, John Meyne and Jim Ford. (And yes, yes, I know, all three of those guys would all likely be mere role players in the current era. This is a hypothetical exercise. Don't @ me, as they say on the Twitter.)
Quote from: valpotx on April 01, 2017, 10:20:44 AM
Vashil has been playing with the Greensboro Swarm over the last 2 weeks, which is tied to the Hornets. He has played in 4 games during that time.
Nice! Played a few minutes a game (up to seven) for those four games, the last of their season. I don't see a press release or anything from them.
E Vic got minutes on Feb 25, March 1, and April 1 for the Mad Ants.
This Valpo Alumni Dream-Team would be awesome!
https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/870731940390989826
https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/870737718090895360
https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/870738180047339521
https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/870740711808937984
https://twitter.com/thetournament/status/870738625838952448
https://twitter.com/ImJustEB5/status/872154461380239361
https://twitter.com/ToddIckow/status/872168122807074816
https://twitter.com/ImJustEB5/status/872168931477381120
When I was watching LBJ and Durant the other night, I thought these two are 6'8 and 6'10 respectively playing like guards.
E. Victor was a 6'8 guard for us. Very rare in college. Will Valpo ever have a 6"8 guard again? E. Victor was a top 10 Valpo favorite for me. He seemed like a great teammate during his redshirt year. He overcame several surgeries.
Quote from: oklahomamick on June 07, 2017, 06:25:20 AM
When I was watching LBJ and Durant the other night, I thought these two are 6'8 and 6'10 respectively playing like guards.
E. Victor was a 6'8 guard for us. Very ware in college. Will Valpo ever have a 6"8 guard again? E. Victor was a top 10 Valpo favorite for me. He seemed like a great teammate during his redshirt year. He overcame several surgeries.
E was great.
Never say never. 6'8" guys with athleticism and skills are very very rare.
Interestingly Coach Lottich said he doesn't even know what position Mileek McMillan is going to play. He said he may play some 4 & 5 and maybe some 3 (if he develops his skill set). Seems like you'd only want to use Mileek at the 5 if the other bigs were in foul trouble. He play out of position his senior year.
41:57 if you want to listen Coach Lottich's thoughts on him.
http://www.nwitimes.com/digital/audio/union-street-hoops/podcast-union-street-hoops-episode/audio_c0d3c7b6-47d5-11e7-874c-afc072e48d5f.html
Height: 6'8"/Wingspan: 7'2" & and guard a guard & versatile.
Mileek is a kid who moves really well for a guy who is 6'8". He had that late growth spurt so he has some ball handling skills and he can step back and hit a 3 also.
Shane Hammink had a workout with the Bulls today!
https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/872592253503582210
https://twitter.com/FauxmerDrew/status/872648472658415617
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/872645829575749646
I have chosen to stick this here instead of starting a "Believe IT Or Not" thread. Anyway Jerry Hoover now rumored to have taken another coaching job this time at Blackford.
Ho Hum, :snore: so what- you say? Well the gentleman is now 82 years old and if he hasn't held a HS or College coaching job near you then you are probably just too young to remember him having been there. I am not sure that anybody has covered this state like he has. If we had $100.00 for every gym he has coached in we could probably renovate the ARC with money to spare. :thumbsup:
Me- I am just glad that he is still in the game.
It doesn't surprise me that Shane is getting workouts. I said during the season that he was getting exposure to NBA scouts because of Alec (similar to Tevonn), who had to notice his athleticism. His 3-pt shot improved steadily in the second half of the season, and he can get to the basket. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on a D-League roster next season.
https://twitter.com/PickandRollAU/status/890515685901836288
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/890593277392683010
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/890568172792950787
Quote from: VU2014 on July 27, 2017, 10:54:36 AM
https://twitter.com/PickandRollAU/status/890515685901836288
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/890593277392683010
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/890568172792950787
Here is the link:
http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=20169633
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/892059031182946304
This really is an impressive number over a long period. I wonder how many programs of similar size and stature can match this.
https://twitter.com/DonBoscoHoops/status/894566288663642113
Huh, does homer and Bruce know that Hawkins coaches at bosco? Same organization that lost us skara?
Yeah. You can't blame Hawkins for that mess.
It wasn't his decision to try and strong-arm Valpo. It was Maravilla who was calling the shots and making the demands.
It's called br
Quote from: VU2014 on August 07, 2017, 06:21:46 PMYeah. You can't blame Hawkins for that mess. It wasn't his decision to try and strong-arm Valpo. It was Maravilla who was calling the shots and making the demands.
It's called break up of association. Learned it from George Costanza
Congrats to Lexus and his fiancée Chazz!!
https://twitter.com/smooveLex/status/895718879573549056
That's the way to do it!
Looks like Ron Howard is staying in Fort Wayne for a while.
"Mr. Mad Ant" Ron Howard joins team's front office (http://wane.com/2017/08/09/mr-mad-ants-ron-howard-joins-teams-front-office/)
Howard joins Ants' front office (http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/20170810/howard-joins-ants-front-office)
https://twitter.com/CDBILBAOBASKET/status/897460294938763269
A interesting question.
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/898274775281410048
https://twitter.com/SBNationCBB/status/898267375052611585
In my time as a fan I'd say:
-Matt Kenney (Broekhoff era)
-Tommy Kurth may have been that guy if he didn't deal with the injuries. Tommy was the leader of those teams on & off the court & was really intense.
-Nick Davidson (Alec Peters era)
Prediction for this current era: John Kiser
Quote from: VU2014 on August 18, 2017, 10:51:11 AM
A interesting question.
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/898274775281410048
In my time as a fan I'd say:
-Matt Kenney (Broekhoff era)
-Tommy Kurth may have been that guy if he didn't deal with the injuries. Tommy was the leader of those teams on & off the court & was really intense.
-Nick Davidson (Alec Peters era)
Prediction for this current era: John Kiser
I tend to agree with chef that 'cult hero' and 'underappreciated' are different.
https://twitter.com/ToddIckow/status/898301657951473664
My votes (in no particular order):
Harry Bell (great player, bad era)
Greg Tonagel
Jake Diebler
Tommy Kurth
Cult hero: Kevin Van Wijk, Haanpaa, Vashil.
Underappreciated: Howard Little
Watching HGTV with my wife this morning and it was good to find former assistant coach Will Phipps with his wife and daughters buying and renovating a house in Waco on Chip and Joanna Gaines' Fixer Upper. Will, a Texas native who attended Baylor as a student, apparently is Executive Director and President of the Greater Waco Sports Commission. The episode will be rerun Sept. 4 & Sept. 13, or if you have On Demand I guess you can watch it anytime.
Great call on Harry Bell.
Vashil definitely fits the bill, as well, though I don't know if he was underappreciated.
I don't think Zoran Viskovic was appreciated as much as he should have been, but the cult favorite on that era's team was definitely Marko Punda.
Quote from: bigmosmithfan1 on August 22, 2017, 04:18:22 PM
Great call on Harry Bell.
Vashil definitely fits the bill, as well, though I don't know if he was underappreciated.
I don't think Zoran Viskovic was appreciated as much as he should have been, but the cult favorite on that era's team was definitely Marko Punda.
Mar...ko Pun...da.
https://twitter.com/Win_THEAgency/status/900335210398699521
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/900366731901771776
Congrats to Vashil. I've had the pleasure of speaking with him a few times and he has always been a fine ambassador for Valpo.
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/900766044528275456
Quote from: valpopal on August 20, 2017, 11:25:27 AM
Watching HGTV with my wife this morning and it was good to find former assistant coach Will Phipps with his wife and daughters buying and renovating a house in Waco on Chip and Joanna Gaines' Fixer Upper. Will, a Texas native who attended Baylor as a student, apparently is Executive Director and President of the Greater Waco Sports Commission. The episode will be rerun Sept. 4 & Sept. 13, or if you have On Demand I guess you can watch it anytime.
Interesting side note that Chip Gaines was on my brother's HS baseball team :)
Quote from: valpotx on August 24, 2017, 07:40:21 PM
Quote from: valpopal on August 20, 2017, 11:25:27 AM
Watching HGTV with my wife this morning and it was good to find former assistant coach Will Phipps with his wife and daughters buying and renovating a house in Waco on Chip and Joanna Gaines' Fixer Upper. Will, a Texas native who attended Baylor as a student, apparently is Executive Director and President of the Greater Waco Sports Commission. The episode will be rerun Sept. 4 & Sept. 13, or if you have On Demand I guess you can watch it anytime.
Interesting side note that Chip Gaines was on my brother's HS baseball team :)
Would love to know what kind of shenanigans Chip pulled on teammates or in practice.
https://twitter.com/jordan2coleman/status/902008134306217984
Come on man. Be a little more informative for those of of us who are not clairvoyant. Jordan Coleman, right? But what the....
Yep its Jordan Coleman. He's playing competitively overseas. This was in a tournament over in Australia I believe.
Its a smaller tournament called the Big V in Melbourne.
http://www.bigv.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Documents/2017/Wraps/Finals_Aug_26_27/D1M_FW5_Recap.pdf
Game 2: Keilor 81 - Chelsea 69: Jordan Coleman (21pts)
Game 3: Keilor 65 - Chelsea 60: Jordan Coleman (15pts)
https://www.facebook.com/BigVBasketball/videos/vb.296581053688887/1795947570418887/?type=2&theater
http://www.bigv.com.au/
https://twitter.com/daltonsaber31/status/901888844944916480
https://www.facebook.com/BigVBasketball/photos/a.335445519802440.102017.296581053688887/1796821390331505/?type=3&theater
Cool. Good for Jordan. Another international professional on Valpo's list.
https://twitter.com/DenHelderSuns/status/902891914176933894
Translation: Also the second SUNS American is welcome, Lavonte arrived safely!
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/900081196645982208
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/904040475505590272
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/904044163141955584
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/904048015123591169
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/904049393510354944
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/904071499920924672
https://twitter.com/CBPenasHuesca/status/904078812010438656
Good to see that both KVW and Jubril will be getting strong minutes for their team. KVW was 2/4 on 3's!! :o
Yeah I don't remember Kevin ever stepping back beyond the arc and shooting 3s for us. His bread & butter was his motor and being in the post. Maybe he added that element to his game after he graduated.
Brandon Wood had a try out for the Suns G League team today.
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/906692067811745792
https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/907373258911215616
AP is looking good and ready for the Suns up coming pre-season. Looks like he was back home in Central Illinois this weekend.
https://twitter.com/illinois_irish/status/909496308616040448
Side Note: also pictured is Taylor Bruninga who Valpo flirted with in recruitment but never ended offering. He took an unofficial last year and he was at one of valpo's games. He eventually signed with Illinois State. I'm hoping that one doesn't turn into a "the one that got away" situation with us being in the same Conference. There was a rumor that he really liked Valpo but never got an offer. He and Alec played on the same AAU team and their family's are close. Somewhat similar measurables and games. Both around 6'8"-6'9" stretch 4s who have great jump shots. AP has a better frame, imo which helps when operating in the post. Although Taylor handles the ball better for a guy that size. (Former PG his FR/So yrs. he had a major growth spurt in High School). Just something I'll be watch for during Conference play.
https://twitter.com/jschoon33/status/910592994604208129
I don't see a #23 on their roster, so he COULD switch back... if he wanted to...
Quote from: VU2014 on September 09, 2017, 08:49:49 PM
Brandon Wood had a try out for the Suns G League team today.
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/906692067811745792
He also has been working out with the Bulls.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200787426505730&set=a.1081256269363.2026597.1164990040&type=3&theater
Quote from: talksalot on September 21, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
I don't see a #23 on their roster, so he COULD switch back... if he wanted to...
I think his days of recognizing Jubril's plight are past (if that is what you mean). Both are on to professional careers in their own right.
NBA media Day
https://twitter.com/jschoon33/status/912443040198950912
Interesting article suggesting Alec could see time with the Suns as soon as the start of the season:
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2017/9/23/16347874/dont-expect-mike-james-and-alec-peters-to-head-straight-to-the-g-league-phoenix-suns (https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2017/9/23/16347874/dont-expect-mike-james-and-alec-peters-to-head-straight-to-the-g-league-phoenix-suns)
Quote from: valpopal on September 25, 2017, 08:57:59 PM
Interesting article suggesting Alec could see time with the Suns as soon as the start of the season:
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2017/9/23/16347874/dont-expect-mike-james-and-alec-peters-to-head-straight-to-the-g-league-phoenix-suns (https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2017/9/23/16347874/dont-expect-mike-james-and-alec-peters-to-head-straight-to-the-g-league-phoenix-suns)
For Alec Peters, Alan Williams' knee injury makes it even more likely that Peters could join the Suns rather than the NAZ at the beginning of the season, although that decision is also going to depend on how well he plays in preseason. With Alan possibly out of the rotation for several months, Peters could be needed as a third power forward especially if Marquese Chriss or Dragan Bender need to be pressed into extended service at the 5 spot at some point. With a soon to be 35 year old Tyson Chandler and the often inconsistent Alex Len now the Suns' main options at center, don't be surprised if Earl Watson turns to Chriss or Bender to play center more often in certain situations. Even if both Chandler and Len play well, a simple sprained ankle to either on any given night could create an instant need for another big in the rotation that Peters could fill.
https://twitter.com/BrianSommer5/status/913594962025025536
Alec Peters sees his first NBA action tonight in a scrimmage.
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https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/914563038954606593
Who is the other guy?
https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/916704320950886400
Headlines:
Basketball is my rescue/salvation.
US game maker Levonte Dority has to take responsibility at Den Helder Suns.
Brandon Wood just announced he will be playing for the Chicago Bull's G League affiliate, The Windy City Bulls!! Congrats to him. One step closer! :clap:
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/917428476172529670
Big Horizon League presence on Windy City roster with Alec Brown and McKinnie from Green Bay and JJ Panoske from Milwuakee.
Wasn't Panoske the guy Tevonn postered in Milwaukee?
Quote from: VULB#62 on October 09, 2017, 06:27:57 PM
Wasn't Panoske the guy Tevonn postered in Milwaukee?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXcGMHpctGM
I was there for that and it blew me away. I must have jumped 3' in the air.
What I saw in those few seconds made me realize what this kid is capable of. This year, this is his team and I look forward to many moments like this.
Alec's first game tonight.
https://twitter.com/jpetersfamily/status/917568753138679808
Austin Peters landed his first coaching gig at Shenandoah University. Congrats to Austin! He has a bright future.
https://twitter.com/jpetersfamily/status/917588952931999744
Alec gets 7 pts. 3 rebs. 2 assts. in 14 minutes of play. :thumbsup:
Nice all around spread for the first appearance.
Pretty cool moment!
https://twitter.com/annepeters25/status/917599362900828160
Awesome! The first Crusader to appear in an NBA preseason game since Ron Howard. He will become the first Crusader player since Bryce Drew to play in an NBA game soon, as well :)
That Vashil guy appeared in one last year...
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/918205404236124162
https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/918155073892610049
Quote from: vusupporter on October 11, 2017, 01:43:09 PM
That Vashil guy appeared in one last year...
Was that Summer League or actual NBA preseason?
https://twitter.com/Suns/status/917944341640781825
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/918082922812452865
https://twitter.com/annepeters25/status/918330334713753600
https://twitter.com/annepeters25/status/918332754944606208
Alec and Zach Collins of Gonzaga have become good friends since going through the draft process together.
https://twitter.com/jpetersfamily/status/917982223185448966
https://twitter.com/annepeters25/status/917986353928908801
Alec with a buzzer-beating three-point shot:
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Proud to witness the well-rounded persons Valpo produces, individuals who do well on the court, in the classroom, and with the community. Alec Peters already making his presence felt in the Phoenix community:
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The Chicago Bulls just picked up Kay Felder off waivers. I would love to see him on an NBA court with Alec one of these days!
Quote from: valpopal on October 16, 2017, 05:44:28 PMThe Chicago Bulls just picked up Kay Felder off waivers.
Does that mean I will have to jump ship and become a Piston fan?
https://twitter.com/pnmbb/status/920400560733540352
NBA prospect, nearly 'elite' chemistry have Boise State men's basketball ahead of game
BY RACHEL ROBERTS
rroberts@idahostatesman.com
Williams, who graduated from Valparaiso with a degree in accounting, averaged 22.9 minutes per game last season as the Crusaders went 24-9 and earned a berth in the NIT. The Chicago native will challenge for a spot as the Broncos' starting point guard.
"I'm the type of player that really tries to do anything to win," Williams said.
Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-basketball/article177998056.html#storylink=cpy
Good catch. Hoping Lexus has a great year.
Quote from: wh on October 17, 2017, 08:29:34 PMNBA prospect, nearly 'elite' chemistry have Boise State men's basketball ahead of game
BY RACHEL ROBERTS
rroberts@idahostatesman.com
Williams, who graduated from Valparaiso with a degree in accounting, averaged 22.9 minutes per game last season as the Crusaders went 24-9 and earned a berth in the NIT. The Chicago native will challenge for a spot as the Broncos' starting point guard.
"I'm the type of player that really tries to do anything to win," Williams said.
Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-basketball/article177998056.html#storylink=cpy
My opinion remains that one of our primary goals for this season is to properly prepare for the following 18-19 version. From that perspective this becomes a win for Lexus, a win for Boise St, and a draw or win for Valpo as well. Pretty rare when that can be said from this type of move.
I don't know about you folks but I will be watching some Bronco basketball this year. :thumbsup: Go Lexus!
http://windycity.gleague.nba.com/news/windy-city-bulls-release-2017-18-training-camp-roster/
Brandon Wood is one of 10 guards in camp with the Windy City Bulls
Quote from: IndyValpo on October 23, 2017, 08:16:39 PM
http://windycity.gleague.nba.com/news/windy-city-bulls-release-2017-18-training-camp-roster/
Brandon Wood is one of 10 guards in camp with the Windy City Bulls
Couldn't the WC Bulls have, at least, put Brandon's school designation as Valparaiso/Michigan State instead of just Michigan State. That says a lot about how the G League teams feel about players from mid-majors. It's almost like being a second class citizen.
Quote from: bbtds on October 25, 2017, 06:29:57 AM
Quote from: IndyValpo on October 23, 2017, 08:16:39 PM
http://windycity.gleague.nba.com/news/windy-city-bulls-release-2017-18-training-camp-roster/
Brandon Wood is one of 10 guards in camp with the Windy City Bulls
Couldn't the WC Bulls have, at least, put Brandon's school designation as Valparaiso/Michigan State instead of just Michigan State. That says a lot about how the G League teams feel about players from mid-majors. It's almost like being a second class citizen.
At the professional level, they look more at the last school attended, not the cumulative number of schools. We have to remember, Wood's undergrad was Valpo, but "grad school" was Michigan State.
He graduated from Valpo ....... and he earned which graduate degree at MSU?
I wouldn't say 2nd class citizen. It's more like having dual-citizenship. Brandon Wood graduated with his bachelors from Valparaiso and earned his masters at MSU. I don't take it as a slight.
Quote from: VU2014 on October 25, 2017, 09:05:01 AM
I wouldn't say 2nd class citizen. It's more like having dual-citizenship. Brandon Wood graduated with his bachelors from Valparaiso and earned his masters at MSU. I don't take it as a slight.
Did he? For sure? He was there to play basketball for Izzo's eat-them-up-and-spit-them-out, high pressure program and then pursued a pro career. He had the time? If he managed that, that's an accomplishment.
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Quote from: VU2014 on October 25, 2017, 09:05:01 AM
I wouldn't say 2nd class citizen. It's more like having dual-citizenship. Brandon Wood graduated with his bachelors from Valparaiso and earned his masters at MSU. I don't take it as a slight.
Did he? For sure? He was there to play basketball for Izzo's eat-them-up-and-spit-them-out, high pressure program and then pursued a pro career. He had the time? If he managed that, that's an accomplishment.
I thought he earned his masters but I could be wrong. Yeah at the big programs a lot "grad-transfers" don't actually care about the education aspect. It's all business for some. I remember someone from Cleveland State mentioned Trey Lewis who transferred to Louisville never earned his masters. Once the season ended apparently he went straight into prepping for the professional career.
Quote from: VU2014 on October 25, 2017, 10:23:40 AM
Quote from: VULB#62 on October 25, 2017, 10:12:50 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on October 25, 2017, 09:05:01 AM
I wouldn't say 2nd class citizen. It's more like having dual-citizenship. Brandon Wood graduated with his bachelors from Valparaiso and earned his masters at MSU. I don't take it as a slight.
Did he? For sure? He was there to play basketball for Izzo's eat-them-up-and-spit-them-out, high pressure program and then pursued a pro career. He had the time? If he managed that, that's an accomplishment.
I thought he earned his masters but I could be wrong. Yeah at the big programs a lot "grad-transfers" don't actually care about the education aspect. It's all business for some. I remember someone from Cleveland State mentioned Trey Lewis who transferred to Louisville never earned his masters. Once the season ended apparently he went straight into prepping for the professional career.
Brandon and I are friends and we communicated during his time at MSU. My recollection is that he had a "very light" schedule of classes and he certainly didn't hang around after his one year there. It is an almost certainty that he didn't gain a Masters Degree.
Quote from: bbtds on October 25, 2017, 06:29:57 AM
Quote from: IndyValpo on October 23, 2017, 08:16:39 PM
http://windycity.gleague.nba.com/news/windy-city-bulls-release-2017-18-training-camp-roster/
Brandon Wood is one of 10 guards in camp with the Windy City Bulls
Couldn't the WC Bulls have, at least, put Brandon's school designation as Valparaiso/Michigan State instead of just Michigan State. That says a lot about how the G League teams feel about players from mid-majors. It's almost like being a second class citizen.
Someone on Twitter was pointing out Kay Felder's school was listed as "none". But, of course, he didn't graduate.
I was randomly looking at the Valpo Athletics Staff Directory and I noticed Ben Boggs is the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the Athletics Department. I had no idea he worked for the Valpo Athletics Department. I wonder if he ever practices with the team during the summers or anything.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/athletics/staff/#.WfeEFWJSyAy
Quote from: VU2014 on October 30, 2017, 03:00:41 PM
I was randomly looking at the Valpo Athletics Staff Directory and I noticed Ben Boggs is the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the Athletics Department. I had no idea he worked for the Valpo Athletics Department. I wonder if he ever practices with the team during the summers or anything.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/athletics/staff/#.WfeEFWJSyAy
Yes, Ben works under and with John Kuka I think. Ben called me about 3 or 4 weeks ago regarding my Crusader Fund donation, etc. I think that was his second week on the job. Ben replaced Katie Britton. Good guy and a pleasure to talk to.
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Quote from: vufan75 on October 30, 2017, 05:25:00 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on October 30, 2017, 03:00:41 PM
I was randomly looking at the Valpo Athletics Staff Directory and I noticed Ben Boggs is the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the Athletics Department. I had no idea he worked for the Valpo Athletics Department. I wonder if he ever practices with the team during the summers or anything.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/athletics/staff/#.WfeEFWJSyAy
Yes, Ben works under and with John Kuka I think. Ben called me about 3 or 4 weeks ago regarding my Crusader Fund donation, etc. I think that was his second week on the job. Ben replaced Katie Britton. Good guy and a pleasure to talk to.
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Where did Katie go?
Quote from: valpospartan on October 30, 2017, 11:04:26 PM
Where did Katie go?
She took a similar position at University of Chicago but it sounds like she's taking on a bit more responsibility.
http://athletics.uchicago.edu/general/2017-18/releases/20170714if9c8i
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/925847930388598791
https://twitter.com/ValpoAlumni/status/925868780730937344
David Skara and the Clemson Tigers play their first game of this year (exhibition game tonight against Augusta). Here is the story.
For some reason the URL isn't working so below is the story.
To me it will be interesting to see how the situation that brought much drama to Valpo ends.
CLEMSON, S.C. — The Clemson men's basketball program will take on Augusta University in an exhibition contest inside Littlejohn Coliseum on Thursday, November 2 at 7 p.m.
This will mark the first of two exhibition games that the Tigers will host. Clemson will host Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. as part of a Hurricane Relief exhibition with all proceeds and donations benefitting the Salvation Army's continued relief efforts.
Clemson returns two starters and eight lettermen off of the 2016-17 team that finished with a postseason berth in the NIT. Included in the list of returning lettermen is guard Shelton Mitchell who returns as the Tigers' leading scorer (10.8 ppg) and guard Marcquise Reed who also returns as a double-digit per game scorer (10.0 ppg).
Forward Donte Grantham was named to CBS's Jon Rothstein's Top 20 Breakout Players for the 2017-18 season. Clemson also welcomes six newcomers to the squad.
The regular season opens on Friday, November 10 against Western Carolina University. Regular-season tickets are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1-800-CLEMSON or visiting ClemsonTigers.com.
Skara plays 14 minutes in Clemson's blowout 80-56 win over Augusta. He had 4 points and 2 rebounds. You wonder how he would have fit in with this year's Valpo team.
Quote from: bbtds on November 03, 2017, 07:34:54 AMSkara plays 14 minutes in Clemson's blowout 80-56 win over Augusta. He had 4 points and 2 rebounds. You wonder how he would have fit in with this year's Valpo team.
I liked Skara and wished we still had him, but the player we got in his place was Burton. It's too early to say but in a round about way we may have upgraded in that debacle.
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They beat NAIA College of Idaho by 5, 74-69. They were down by 5 at the half. Lexus tied for the top in defensive rebounds and was 1 off in total RBs. He missed all three of his shots from the floor.
http://www.broncosports.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110217aaa.html
If anyone wants Free Tickets to the Windy City Bulls game tomorrow in Hoffman Estate's, Brandon Wood can hook you guys up. Just tweet or message him.
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/926527297615785984
http://gleague.nba.com/games/20171104/ACCNAS/
Alec had a rough night with the NAZ Sunday. 5 points on 1 of 12 shooting and 6 rebounds. Link to game above
Brandon Wood's game tonight with the Windy City Bulls is on facebook live...
http://windycity.gleague.nba.com/schedule/
https://twitter.com/hoopsmurphy/status/926951731925340160
https://twitter.com/hoopsmurphy/status/928703212412178432
Keith Carter one of my favorite players. There are some similarities with Marcus Deupree (yes I'm from Oklahoma). You guys saw it on ESPN's 30 for 30, the best that never was. Keith could have been one of the best players in a Valpo uniform if everything worked out in his favor.
Why hasn't a pro team picked him up in the last year?
Alec shooting better (75%2 FG, 40% 2FG, 1-2 FT) and with his first pro double-double (13-11) while fouling out (?!) in 28 minutes in a 141-140 (?!) win.
http://gleague.nba.com/games/20171109/IWANAS/
Quote from: agibson on November 10, 2017, 11:17:55 AM
Alec shooting better (75%2 FG, 40% 2FG, 1-2 FT) and with his first pro double-double (13-11) while fouling out (?!) in 28 minutes in a 141-140 (?!) win.
http://gleague.nba.com/games/20171109/IWANAS/
G-League = No D-League
https://twitter.com/chazzmj/status/929029954271985664
https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/929540130666315778
Quote from: VU2014 on November 11, 2017, 09:18:21 PM
https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/929540130666315778
Obviously, I wish Lexus all the best. What is interesting to me is that if he was our best point guard he would still be at Valpo. The handwriting was on the wall. Nuff said...
Quote from: vu72 on November 11, 2017, 09:30:27 PM
Obviously, I wish Lexus all the best. What is interesting to me is that if he was our best point guard he would still be at Valpo. The handwriting was on the wall. Nuff said...
You can probably make a case he'd be a better backup PG then Micah (Micah probably has the higher ceiling at this point especially offensively), but just because he'd be the better option doesn't mean he'd get as much playing time. Coaches generally try and get the young guys playing time over the older veteran backups because they want to develop the younger players who are the future. We saw coach Lottich do that last year with Micah.
Agreed the writing was on the wall that he wouldn't have as significant of a role as he probably does at Boise State where he is started the other day.
Former graduate assistant Austin Peters first game as an assistant coach. Best of luck to Austin.
https://twitter.com/apete1993/status/930903402179162117
Drew nails down 300th win in romping of Alcorn State
By JOHN WERNER jwerner@wacotrib.com 8 hrs ago
http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/baylor/mens_basketball/drew-nails-down-th-win-in-romping-of-alcorn-state/article_e5fe282c-77b2-5551-b334-ba9bb6e6fa08.html
Scott Drew could be one of the most under appreciated coaches in College Basketball. He really rebuilt that Baylor program into a consistent Top 25 program (even at one point was ranked #1 in the nation last season).
It will be interesting to see what happens with Baylor Athletics if the Big 12 breaks apart after the big TV deals end in a few years. The TV $ is literally what is holding that conference together and they might not get as big of new deal next time around and schools like Texas and Oklahoma might look to move elsewhere. Baylor might have a tough time finding a new home conference because of all scandals that happened with their football program. It makes you wonder what could happen in a few years. The TV deals are up in 2024–25.
https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/934248560526229509
https://twitter.com/WietseKoster/status/934463933154553856
Quote from: IndyValpo on March 01, 2017, 10:58:26 AMChristmas and Niang go up and down regularly.
I heard Christmas joins the team every December so it becomes a joyous season in Ft Wayne.
Sun, Nov 26
3:00 PM MT
Northern Arizona suns
Fort Wayne mad ants
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Ft. Wayne, IN
Facebook Live
Looks like alec Peters comes back to Indiana.
http://gleague.nba.com/games/20171126/NASFWN/
Brandon Wood started as one of about 8 guards on the Bull's G League team and has worked his way up to a starter role and became the Brandon we knew and loved in his last game. :clap: :clap:
http://windycity.gleague.nba.com/news/brandon-woods-29-points-lead-windy-city-host-lakeland-107-96-friday-night/
Quote from: VUBBFan on November 25, 2017, 09:25:24 PM
Sun, Nov 26
3:00 PM MT
Northern Arizona suns
Fort Wayne mad ants
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Ft. Wayne, IN
Facebook Live
Looks like alec Peters comes back to Indiana.
On the 26th Alec tweeted this:
https://twitter.com/petersalec/status/934931150937690113
Quote from: covufan on November 28, 2017, 10:49:26 AMOn the 26th Alec tweeted this:
At the time I thought he was flying into O'hare on his way to Ft. Wayne. But, he may have already known his real destination...
Box Score from the Suns win over the bulls includes this line:
Alec Peters #25 DNP
Quote from: talksalot on November 28, 2017, 09:35:06 PM
Box Score from the Suns win over the bulls includes this line:
Alec Peters #25 DNP
They call these players 'two way' players, but if you look at the box score of the D-League games, it appears they are somewhat 'one way' players.
Looks like Valpo may soon have two guys playing in the NBA. This site list BWood as one of the top 4 prospects to be called up from the G league. Wonderful news! Go Brandon!
http://gleague.nba.com/news/top-performing-nba-gleague-prospects-week-3/
Quote from: VU2014 on November 25, 2017, 10:50:53 AM
https://twitter.com/WietseKoster/status/934463933154553856
I missed the context, but this was Shane Hammink starting for the Dutch National Team in World Cup qualifying matches over the weekend. Beating Croatia, losing to Romania. 15 minutes and 5 points in the win, 20 minutes and 8 points in the loss.
Fantastic!
Boise State wins 73-70 and breaks Oregon's 46-game home win streak with a wild half-court heave at the buzzer by Lexus Williams!
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Quote from: valpopal on December 01, 2017, 10:39:05 PM
Boise State wins 73-70 and breaks Oregon's 46-game home win streak with a wild half-court heave at the buzzer by Lexus Williams!
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Yay, Lexus!
What an awesome shot by an awesome kid. Great for Lexus and Boise State.
Good for him. A small measure of revenge from a few years ago, when we could have beaten them :)
I couldn't play that embedded video... here's a 2-minute recap video of the game...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLZN1jyodas
Jay's twitter post was very close to the way I would have done it in the ARC...
"Jay's tweet"
LEXUS WILLIAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My way...
LEXUS WILLIAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/938391183587463168
https://twitter.com/courtside_drs/status/938157395431378946
Someone needs to give Rowdy a shot in the NBA! Honestly he is killing it over in Europe! He plenty talented enough to play in the NBA.
https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/939526861339623424
https://twitter.com/PITourney/status/939522433014431747
https://twitter.com/PickandRollAU/status/939279359818350592
https://twitter.com/bball_au/status/939336049171480576
You know that the NBA scouts know of him, otherwise he wouldn't have gotten that Summer League time a few years back. If he keeps this up for the entire season, he will gets looks for the next NBA season.
https://twitter.com/BroncoSportsMBB/status/940627806068785152
https://twitter.com/petersalec/status/940690441942351872
https://twitter.com/HutchIsClutch15/status/940654955798474752
https://twitter.com/chrisartis5/status/940571174228152320
Quote from: VU2014 on December 12, 2017, 07:37:20 PM
https://twitter.com/BroncoSportsMBB/status/940627806068785152
This had crossed my timeline, but I only just now watched it. Really fantastic stuff.
Great kid. Looks like a really good fit for him.
Lexus does it again. He sends Boise State to the OT. He's having a massive impact for Boise State this season.
https://twitter.com/ChadLarsen/status/941156215232503808
https://twitter.com/mid_madness/status/941155866258132994
The one that got away?
He's going to be a cult hero at Boise State in just 1 season of play.
Happy for Lexus. He wasn't going to get PT at Valpo since they added better players, so he made a great decision to transfer to a lesser program where he could see some court time.
Ryan is doing great things with the community.
https://twitter.com/lokobasket/status/941678562582695936
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=mg3f-Vgk3gw
Quote from: EddieCabot on December 14, 2017, 09:43:36 PM
Happy for Lexus. He wasn't going to get PT at Valpo since they added better players, so he made a great decision to transfer to a lesser program where he could see some court time.
Very good! :thumbsup:
Quote from: wh on December 15, 2017, 01:33:19 PMQuote from: EddieCabot on December 14, 2017, 09:43:36 PMHappy for Lexus. He wasn't going to get PT at Valpo since they added better players, so he made a great decision to transfer to a lesser program where he could see some court time.
Very good! :thumbsup:
I would not say Boise State is a lesser program and I miss him. However, I'm happy for how things are going for him. He is a great player and great person.
Quote from: VUBBFan on December 15, 2017, 02:24:03 PM
Quote from: wh on December 15, 2017, 01:33:19 PMQuote from: EddieCabot on December 14, 2017, 09:43:36 PMHappy for Lexus. He wasn't going to get PT at Valpo since they added better players, so he made a great decision to transfer to a lesser program where he could see some court time.
Very good! :thumbsup:
I would not say Boise State is a lesser program and I miss him. However, I'm happy for how things are going for him. He is a great player and great person.
Fan - You may want to check the batteries on your sarcasm detector. ;)
Quote from: VU2014 on December 15, 2017, 12:05:31 PM
Ryan is doing great things with the community.
https://twitter.com/lokobasket/status/941678562582695936
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=mg3f-Vgk3gw
I saw this on FB. When I translated the Lokomotiv's post from Russian, I got this:
"It's all about Ryan
Seacrest, who recently visited the birthday party of our special Daniel Daniel. Watch this video, it's very moving."
Like so many of our players, he is such a class act. I am very happy to see that their fan base has taken to him as we did. He works and plays hard, and seems like such a solid character guy.
Quote from: wh on December 15, 2017, 03:43:40 PMQuote from: VUBBFan on December 15, 2017, 02:24:03 PMQuote from: wh on December 15, 2017, 01:33:19 PMQuote from: EddieCabot on December 14, 2017, 09:43:36 PMHappy for Lexus. He wasn't going to get PT at Valpo since they added better players, so he made a great decision to transfer to a lesser program where he could see some court time.
Very good! :thumbsup:
I would not say Boise State is a lesser program and I miss him. However, I'm happy for how things are going for him. He is a great player and great person.
Fan - You may want to check the batteries on your sarcasm detector. ;)
I looked and apparently I didn't have any batteries installed. I'll make sure to keep fresh ones in from now on. lol
EddieCabot is a unique poster. Sometimes you can easily tell that he is being sarcastic, while other times he hides it well. Every now and then, he seems to make a somewhat serious post. He is an enigma :)
Quote from: EddieCabot on December 14, 2017, 09:43:36 PM
Happy for Lexus. He wasn't going to get PT at Valpo since they added better players, so he made a great decision to transfer to a lesser program where he could see some court time.
It seems Lexus Williams, is that how you pronounce it, just couldn't hack it at Valpo. Our replacement guards are just waiting for the right time of year. You don't win championships in Nov-Dec.
https://twitter.com/SmitsDerrik/status/944426958523285504
https://twitter.com/nazsuns/status/944432666870292481
Lubos Barton named head coach of the Czech National Team U18.
https://twitter.com/folkscards/status/948502760810536961
He is a Czech legend. Congrats!
A few days ago, there was a discussion on Valpo's success in players having professional opportunities overseas. As a benchmark, I received the December edition of WakeForest's athletic magazine and they have a page summarizing where their student-Athletes are continuing their professional careers across all sports. Wake is a small D1 school in a major conference so a good benchmark. BTW Aaron, this would be a nice page on the website or in Mark's emails. It's a nice way to see where players ended up.
For Basketball
6 NBA
1 G League
14 overseas
Valpo (current) (add if I missed some players)
1 NBA/GLeague (Peters)
1 G League (Wood)
9 Overseas (Vash, KVW, Jubril, Huff, Cory, Rowdy, Oppland, Hammink and Lavonte Dority)
http://basketball.usbasket.com/team/NCAA/Valparaiso_University/758?Page=4
Lexus Williams on ESPNU as Boise plays at Fresno. Lexus playing well so far. Boise is a very solid team this year. Top 50 RPI.
https://twitter.com/SunsNationNBA/status/951916355380498432
He is shooting WAY better in the G-League than at Valpo (his senior year)and, further out! 36.3 versus 41.2.
Probably facing a lot less double and triple teams and other gimmicky D's. Plus there's not a lot of D in G-League.
He's on the Suns active roster... they are on ESPN tonight... game 2 vs. Houston
Quote from: valpo84 on January 12, 2018, 04:17:57 PM
Probably facing a lot less double and triple teams and other gimmicky D's. Plus there's not a lot of D in G-League.
I understand that when it was the D League they used to play defense, but when they changed the name to the G League the D went away. :rotfl:
BBTDS, I know you are gonna run with this one. ;). Make us proud.
A pretty cool poster. I didn't know that 1995-96 team played:
-Russian National Team (are College teams even aloud to play national teams these days?)
-Indiana AAU ( ??? )
-NIT - Vanderbilt (ironically Bryce Drew played against the team he now coaches)
-Indiana-Wesleyan (a team that Greg Tonagel now is coaching)
https://twitter.com/chrisartis5/status/951848429528985600
Just watched Peters vs the Rockets. He got a decent amount of playing time at the end of the 3rd. Suns were down by 20ish when he was in. Chris Paul and Ryan Anderson took him to school a couple times, but he also played decent defense against Capella. 15 minutes, 5 points. 3 assists. I'd grade his defense as a C-,and maybe C+ or B- on the offensive end. Dove to the floor which turned into a lay-up for the suns. Also ran the floor well with a minute left and finished with a dunk. Not sure if he is agile enough for consistent playing time, but hopefully he continues to get opportunities because he'll figure it out eventually!
I remember the fun exhibition games against really random teams!
For those who did not see Alec's game:
[tweet]952060166769336320[/tweet]
Quote from: VULB#62 on January 12, 2018, 07:44:25 PM
Quote from: valpo84 on January 12, 2018, 04:17:57 PM
Probably facing a lot less double and triple teams and other gimmicky D's. Plus there's not a lot of D in G-League.
I understand that when it was the D League they used to play defense, but when they changed the name to the G League the D went away. :rotfl:
BBTDS, I know you are gonna run with this one. ;). Make us proud.
Sorry, been on the road a lot and in this tough winter/January weather it has not been easy. Only got to watch a bit of that disappointing UNI game where VU was down by 20 the majority of the game on my phone. It has just been a very tough January for me.
;D. Take your time. .
https://twitter.com/PickandRollAU/status/952658935885987840
https://twitter.com/ChrisAnstey13/status/948751346265604096
I truly hope that this next season is his year to get a true shot at the NBA! How cool would it be to have 2 guys playing in the NBA at the same time? Who knows, it could be 3 eventually, if BWood keeps it up, even though all of his profile information unfortunately indicates Michigan State. Hammink has an outside shot at it with a few good seasons in Spain, as that dude has phenomenal athleticism. If he can get a consistent shot, teams will give him a look.
Ryan's "Rim-to-Rim Buzzerbeater"
Posted 11/27/17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmAJh43pnsI
Alec Peters was 1-4 , all 3-pointers, totaling 3 points last night vs. the Pacers
Quote from: VU2014 on January 15, 2018, 01:06:10 AM
https://twitter.com/ChrisAnstey13/status/948751346265604096
Guessing based on
http://euroleagueadventures.com/top-50-salaries-in-the-euroleague/
that he could be making as much as a couple of million $$ playing for Kuban.
Quote from: valpo64 on January 15, 2018, 11:03:14 AM
Alec Peters was 1-4 , all 3-pointers, totaling 3 points last night vs. the Pacers
In 16 minutes. Serious minutes two games in a row; impressive! They play again tonight at Portland, 9 PM Valpo time.
Just looked at the roster for the Suns for tonights game...
Marquese Chriss Inactive - Injury / Illness
Danuel House Inactive - Injury / Illness
Brandon Knight Inactive - Injury / Illness
T.J. Warren Inactive - Injury / Illness
Alan Williams Inactive - Injury / Illness
I can see why they still have him "called up"...
Quote from: agibson on January 16, 2018, 01:29:57 PM
Quote from: valpo64 on January 15, 2018, 11:03:14 AM
Alec Peters was 1-4 , all 3-pointers, totaling 3 points last night vs. the Pacers
In 16 minutes. Serious minutes two games in a row; impressive! They play again tonight at Portland, 9 PM Valpo time.
Alec didn't play for the Phoenix Suns Tuesday. They play again tonight. There was some fan chatter on Twitter Tuesday about his cheering from the bench, and about the experiment with him as the backup 4 was apparently over.
We'll see.
Apparently he's still up with the team. The NAZ Suns played last night. Just an eight man roster in the box score, with no mention of Alec.
What were the fans saying about his cheering?
Quote from: agibson on January 19, 2018, 12:27:57 PM
Quote from: agibson on January 16, 2018, 01:29:57 PM
Quote from: valpo64 on January 15, 2018, 11:03:14 AM
Alec Peters was 1-4 , all 3-pointers, totaling 3 points last night vs. the Pacers
In 16 minutes. Serious minutes two games in a row; impressive! They play again tonight at Portland, 9 PM Valpo time.
Alec didn't play for the Phoenix Suns Tuesday. They play again tonight. There was some fan chatter on Twitter Tuesday about his cheering from the bench, and about the experiment with him as the backup 4 was apparently over.
We'll see.
Apparently he's still up with the team. The NAZ Suns played last night. Just an eight man roster in the box score, with no mention of Alec.
Alec did not play with Phoenix Friday in Denver - not sure if he was on the bench.
He *did* play with the NAZ Suns on Saturday. Started - listed at center (?). 30 minutes. 5-11, 2-8 from 3, 12 points, 4 offensive rebounds (which may have helped with his 3-3 from inside the arc).
Quote from: valpotx on January 19, 2018, 08:29:30 PM
What were the fans saying about his cheering?
I'd have to dig up the tweet. I wasn't entirely sure. It seemed to be contrasting his energy _on_ the bench with the fact that he evidently wasn't going to be coming _off_ the bench much any more.
Alec is up with the team and in Milwaukee tonight. He basically finds out each day where he needs to be. It's been a crazy scenario.
Quote from: Pgmado on January 22, 2018, 11:01:01 AM
Alec is up with the team and in Milwaukee tonight. He basically finds out each day where he needs to be. It's been a crazy scenario.
It was fun to see him in the video from the Phoenix charity event, with the dance-off etc (did that get posted here?). Clearly he's known to the team and management.
[tweet]953766273615351809[/tweet]
[tweet]953701197860372481[/tweet]
Hopefully he gets to fly business or first or something. But, still, for an athlete and a tall guy all the travel can't be easy. And sometimes he must be connecting small markets and so maybe flying on small planes.
And then this one is _just_ the dance "contest", from a worse camera angle, and kind of bizarre.
[tweet]952382993888235521[/tweet]
Did anyone know there is a documentary coming out about Brandon Wood's career? Homer gets referenced in the trailer.
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/955563864644636672
Anyone remember Dave Bard? Radio guy who covered VU sports in the 70s. He moved to the Carbondale area. Just found his April 2016 obit. He was 79
Quote from: VU2014 on January 22, 2018, 04:19:49 PM
Did anyone know there is a documentary coming out about Brandon Wood's career? Homer gets referenced in the trailer.
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/955563864644636672
I am friends with Brandon on Facebook and knew he was working on it.
Quote from: talksalot on February 03, 2018, 12:39:50 PM
Anyone remember Dave Bard? Radio guy who covered VU sports in the 70s. He moved to the Carbondale area. Just found his April 2016 obit. He was 79
Yes, I once introduced myself to Dave Bard when he was doing a high school basketball game between Harrisburg, IL and Centralia, IL in a holiday tournament held annually in Centralia. He remembered my uncle who many of you know for his time as a student and a staff member at VU in the 1950's and from 1965 to his retirement. He and my cousins in Valpo are my contacts about many things Valpo.
The PA Guy at SIU worked with Dave for many years. He and I had a nice chat after the game about the atmosphere... and about Dave. He didn't know Dave started in Valpo.
Did anyone know Ali Berdiel became a singer? He has his own soundtrack and everything. He has a couple youtube music videos with over 100k and one over 400k views. Not my cup of tea but I thought it was interesting. I never knew him.
https://twitter.com/AliBerdiel/status/955162470502551559
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjU6HSNCG4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC_ZRFsH49Q
Yes, I see his videos on FB all of the time
Quote from: valpo84 on January 11, 2017, 04:41:58 PMQuotevalpotx, you mention Lubos as having the 2d best pro career -- you pose an interesting question. 1. Who was 1st in your tally, and if it's Bryce is that because he was in the NBA? 2. Who would folks top 5 pro careers nominees. I would have Bryce, Lubos, Chris Ensminger, Ryan Broekhoff and Ron Howard -- criteria success in those leagues, longevity and level of the leagues. Honorable mentions include Joakim Gomes, Casey Schmidt and Ali Berdiel (maybe more for his singing career....) and Dan Oppland, who once said in an interview:
"Q: Austria isn´t so much different than Germany, but there are its differences. What have you missed about Germany the last years?
A: (Oppland) I have probably missed the beer the most if you want me to be honest. There is no better beer in the world in my opinion."
Obviously, his Valpo showing.
In general, Ali's singing career was well known on this message board. I couldn't find any of the videos that were previously posted. Maybe they were posted on other Valpo message boards.
Nice article about Ron Howard (and Valpo Basketball) in the latest edition of Northwest Indiana Business magazine
https://nwindianabusiness.com/lifestyle/sports/lessons-game-life/
Ryan Broekhoff just won his league's point shooting contest!
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/964918502921592832
https://twitter.com/selloutxboy/status/964910456807788546
Quote from: VU2014 on February 17, 2018, 12:34:58 PMRyan Broekhoff just won his league's point shooting contest! https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/964918502921592832 https://twitter.com/selloutxboy/status/964910456807788546
Get this man to the NBA pronto!
Was he an all-star this year, outside of the 3-pt shooting contest?
Edit: I just answered my own question, as he was on the World roster! Notice any familiar names?
http://www.vtb-league.com/en/news/all-star-game-rosters-revealed/
I bet that Major Wrath KVW would have owned Minnerath, yet again.
LaVonte Dority is playing well in the Dutch League.
https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/965675917661081605
A much better video of Ryan's victory in the 3PT shooting contest.
https://twitter.com/PickandRollAU/status/965702236243308544
Quote from: FWalum on February 19, 2018, 03:50:09 PM
A much better video of Ryan's victory in the 3PT shooting contest.
That five in a row at the end was incredible. And what a ridiculous percentage. Gives you and idea of what he can do when left open, I guess. Really remarkable.
Dority is a kid that you can respect. He may have some ill-advised drives to the basket, but the kid plays hard.
Fine article on Rob Cavanaugh by Paul:
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/profiles-in-success-cavanaugh-takes-hoops-lessons-into-his-work/article_73ddef9a-2897-59b5-a650-afdd2aabacab.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1 (http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/profiles-in-success-cavanaugh-takes-hoops-lessons-into-his-work/article_73ddef9a-2897-59b5-a650-afdd2aabacab.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1)
Quote from: valpopal on February 23, 2018, 10:31:34 AM
Fine article on Rob Cavanaugh by Paul:
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/profiles-in-success-cavanaugh-takes-hoops-lessons-into-his-work/article_73ddef9a-2897-59b5-a650-afdd2aabacab.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1 (http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/profiles-in-success-cavanaugh-takes-hoops-lessons-into-his-work/article_73ddef9a-2897-59b5-a650-afdd2aabacab.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1)
Very nice.
I know I've said this before - Cavanaugh and Redmon were part of one of the greatest basketball games I've seen in person. It was their senior year at Valpo HS in the morning regional game. They went up against SB Riley, my HS and the team my sister was cheerleading for at that time. Riley played up tempo. The final score was 112-100. Regulation. A 32 minute HS game. Punter definitely let them play more. Redmon had the green light anytime he passed half court - almost same for Cavanaugh. I think Redmon ended up with 44 and Cavanaugh 30. Great game!
Oh, and Joel Beesley (LaPorte) played in the Regional Championship game later that night.
Quote from: covufan on February 23, 2018, 12:58:46 PM
Quote from: valpopal on February 23, 2018, 10:31:34 AM
Fine article on Rob Cavanaugh by Paul:
http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/profiles-in-success-cavanaugh-takes-hoops-lessons-into-his-work/article_73ddef9a-2897-59b5-a650-afdd2aabacab.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1 (http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/profiles-in-success-cavanaugh-takes-hoops-lessons-into-his-work/article_73ddef9a-2897-59b5-a650-afdd2aabacab.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1)
Very nice.
I know I've said this before - Cavanaugh and Redmon were part of one of the greatest basketball games I've seen in person. It was their senior year at Valpo HS in the morning regional game. They went up against SB Riley, my HS and the team my sister was cheerleading for at that time. Riley played up tempo. The final score was 112-100. Regulation. A 32 minute HS game. Punter definitely let them play more. Redmon had the green light anytime he passed half court - almost same for Cavanaugh. I think Redmon ended up with 44 and Cavanaugh 30. Great game!
Oh, and Joel Beesley (LaPorte) played in the Regional Championship game later that night.
Rob and Joel were students of mine who sat side by side in class. They were terrific young men, and both have been very successful in their careers and as fathers. Time moves quickly: Joel's son Luke is currently a college basketball player at Southern Connecticut.
I met Ben Boggs yesterday, who made the trip down to TX to meet a few Valpo alums on behalf of his new role with the Crusader Fund. I told him about this forum, so watch what you say :). He asked if anyone ever said anything negative about him in his playing days, and I honestly don't think that ever happened. Can anyone remember negative feedback on his games?
Quote from: valpotx on February 23, 2018, 09:35:06 PM
I met Ben Boggs yesterday, who made the trip down to TX to meet a few Valpo alums on behalf of his new role with the Crusader Fund. I told him about this forum, so watch what you say :). He asked if anyone ever said anything negative about him in his playing days, and I honestly don't think that ever happened. Can anyone remember negative feedback on his games?
No we never get Boggs Down with any issues on this board. ;)
Congrats to former women's basketball assistant coach Katie Colignon, whose Marquette Catholic girls' team won the Indiana class A state championship today! In her two years as head coach at Marquette Catholic, Katie's teams have a 48-8 record.
Quote from: valpopal on February 24, 2018, 12:45:53 PM
Congrats to former women's basketball assistant coach Katie Colignon, whose Marquette Catholic girls' team won the Indiana class A state championship today! In her two years as head coach at Marquette Catholic, Katie's teams have a 48-8 record.
The previous coach did a great job of recruiting and lost his job when the IHSAA started asking questions. His recruits have played well since his departure.
Indiana W is having another great year. If we were proactive and smart we would find a way to get Greg Tonagel on our coaching staff as a Assistant Head Coach. Pay him enough to leave IW. He has all the boxes checked for being a premium D1 head coach except for being at a D1 school.
This is a no brainer.
https://twitter.com/4apeters/status/970163518082310144
This seasons team could have used him. Coach probably shouldn't have deferred to micah last season. A healthy Lexus is clearly a better player and PG then Bradford and brings many more intangibles on and off the court.
I was sad to see him go but I'm also happy he didn't have to experience another disappointing season in a row at Valpo. He really made a difference at Boise State.
https://twitter.com/BroncoSportsMBB/status/970696249560121344
I'd be willing to bet our season wouldn't have been nearly as "disappointing" if Lexus was still in the fold. I can count at least 4-5 losses that we win if he's on the floor running the point.
Glad to see he had a great season in Boise and I hope they make it to the tourney, because a) the Broncos deserve an at-large bid and b) Lex deserves his shot on the big stage in full health.
Watched Boise State's game last night and was disappointed to see them lose in the last minute, which also took away any chance of an NCAA appearance for Lexus, especially since Lexus had a career-high night with a team-leading 24 points, as well as 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and only 1 turnover. i wish him the best in the NIT!
Greg Tonagel's IWU team just won their third national title in the last 5 years. Congrats to him!
Tonagel is a really impressive coach. It makes you wonder how much longer he is going to stay at the NAIA level. He's accomplished all there is to accomplish at that level.
https://twitter.com/IndyStarSports/status/973807456991285248
Quote from: valpopal on March 09, 2018, 10:01:43 AM
Watched Boise State's game last night and was disappointed to see them lose in the last minute, which also took away any chance of an NCAA appearance for Lexus, especially since Lexus had a career-high night with a team-leading 24 points, as well as 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and only 1 turnover. i wish him the best in the NIT!
Rough that they start on the road, at Washington. As the 4 seed it should be their home game, but apparently their gym is being used for the NCAA tournament.
Maybe Tonagel is looked at for the E'Ville job?
Quote from: valpo84 on March 14, 2018, 12:28:33 PM
Maybe Tonagel is looked at for the E'Ville job?
The courier & press said he may be one of the potential candidates but the Top 3 are: Calbert Cheaney, Michael Lewis and Valpo assistant David Ragland.
https://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/college/evansville/2018/03/14/looking-potential-evansville-basketball-coaching-candidates/423100002/
Quote from: agibson on March 14, 2018, 09:57:18 AM
Quote from: valpopal on March 09, 2018, 10:01:43 AM
Watched Boise State's game last night and was disappointed to see them lose in the last minute, which also took away any chance of an NCAA appearance for Lexus, especially since Lexus had a career-high night with a team-leading 24 points, as well as 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and only 1 turnover. i wish him the best in the NIT!
Rough that they start on the road, at Washington. As the 4 seed it should be their home game, but apparently their gym is being used for the NCAA tournament.
Lost by three in double overtime. You've got to think it goes differently if they played the game according to seed, in Boise.
I hate saying this, as I like Lexus, but so much for playing at a 'bigger level.' I imagine that he was playing to the Boise State media, but that video earlier in the season of him saying that he left Valpo because he wanted to play on a bigger stage, rubbed me the wrong way. That bigger level didn't take you as far the smaller level of Valpo :).
I was watching Clemson- New Mexico St and Skara started and looked pretty good. Should still be going on.
BUT--- UMBC had a lead with 12 minutes to go so I switched over to watch Virginia. A 20 point win by the 16 seed. I never thought I would live to see one. :o. Enjoy. :thumbsup:
Skara is Clemson's glue guy. He doesn't really do much on the stat sheet, but he seems to get a good chunk of minutes. He has only attempted 64 shots this season. I will be curious to see if he stays next season, or if he graduates this summer and transfers somewhere that he can be a bigger contributor on the stat sheet.
Quote from: valpotx on March 17, 2018, 07:37:31 PM
Skara is Clemson's glue guy. He doesn't really do much on the stat sheet, but he seems to get a good chunk of minutes. He has only attempted 64 shots this season. I will be curious to see if he stays next season, or if he graduates this summer and transfers somewhere that he can be a bigger contributor on the stat sheet.
Might Skara end up at Marshall?
http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/ivan_vujic_1030037.html (http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/ivan_vujic_1030037.html)
Doesn't Maravilla owe Marshall head coach, D'Antoni, a David Skara?
Or was Ivan's position earned through another of Don Bosco's players? (possibly Croatian Dani Koljanin http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/dani_koljanin_1048158.html)
Do we have a Bruce Drew that hit a shot on a play called "Valpo" in our history that I'm unaware of?
https://twitter.com/happeninghoops/status/975440657019006981
(https://media.tenor.com/images/87d02540906ebbd7699dcf863167d77f/tenor.gif)
While on vacation to Greece, we ate at a high end restaurant overlookking the night-lit Acropolis. Life is good. During the dinner we noticed three rather tall young men and two of their lady friends also having dinner. Overhearing their banter, it turns out they are former US college BB players playing for the Athens pro team in-the Greek league. Great bunch of kids. One from Gonzaga, another from G'Town and the third from Houston. I introduced myself as a Valpo grad and talked a little BB with them. They acknowledged Valpo's recent success (someone's at least paying attention) and I asked them if they were enjoying their experiene — all said yes with broad smiles. Thinking about all our guys overseas playing a game they love, I hope that 1) they are enjoying themselves as well and 2) they are absorbing the wonders of the culture and atmosphere they are in.
Don't remember seeing this anywhere, but does anyone know what, when and how this injury happened to Rowdy?
Rowdy Post Surgery Pic (http://www.instagram.com/p/BgSTHsUF3Gf/)
Also, isn't there a way to embed Instagram stuff into the SMF forum posts? I tried the common BBCode [instagram][/instagram] inserting the ID, but that did not work.
Quote from: FWalum on March 29, 2018, 10:29:06 AM
Don't remember seeing this anywhere, but does anyone know what, when and how this injury happened to Rowdy?
Rowdy Post Surgery Pic (http://www.instagram.com/p/BgSTHsUF3Gf/)
Also, isn't there a way to embed Instagram stuff into the SMF forum posts? I tried the common BBCode [instagram][/instagram] inserting the ID, but that did not work.
It sounds like a thumb injury: https://pickandroll.com.au/ryan-broekhoff-6-weeks-thumb-injury/
https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/981575660815740929
http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/features/blogs/2017-2018/ryan-broekhoff/i/8nckxd5uopu8qoux
https://twitter.com/PickandRollAU/status/981851728290111489
If he is going to get a legit opportunity at the NBA, now is really one of the last chances that he will get.
Agreed. I just hope that thumb injury is heeled up. It sounds like Rowdy has really elevated his game the last few years.
Quote from: VU2014 on March 18, 2018, 02:02:28 PMDo we have a Bruce Drew that hit a shot on a play called "Valpo" in our history that I'm unaware of? https://twitter.com/happeninghoops/status/975440657019006981 (https://media.tenor.com/images/87d02540906ebbd7699dcf863167d77f/tenor.gif)
Surely he's using Bruce ironically like some Valpo fans do...
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on April 05, 2018, 10:15:38 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on March 18, 2018, 02:02:28 PMDo we have a Bruce Drew that hit a shot on a play called "Valpo" in our history that I'm unaware of? https://twitter.com/happeninghoops/status/975440657019006981 (https://media.tenor.com/images/87d02540906ebbd7699dcf863167d77f/tenor.gif)
Surely he's using Bruce ironically like some Valpo fans do...
Personally, I think it's counter-productive to hate on this kid. If it makes you feel better, so be it. But who is lining up to be in the Valpo student section these days?
Going after someone THAT ACTUALLY ATTENDS GAMES IN THE STUDENT SECTION, is retarded. I get that you don't like him, but let's no drive away 1/12th of the students.
lol no one hates Ethan. He's a good kid. Stop being dramatic.
No hate intended. Just pointing out inconsistencies between his role and his actions\ambitions and how they might be part of the reason why nobody's lining up to lead the section. That's all anyone on this board has ever done.
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on April 06, 2018, 07:51:13 AMGoing after someone THAT ACTUALLY ATTENDS GAMES IN THE STUDENT SECTION, is retarded.
Using mentally handicapped people as a rhetorical tactic, even unintentionally, is so frat boy.
(Got to love Ethan's passion and willingness to put himself out there. Hopefully he takes banter from the alumni base in a good, mostly encouraging, spirit.)
Quote from: FWalum on March 29, 2018, 10:29:06 AM
Don't remember seeing this anywhere, but does anyone know what, when and how this injury happened to Rowdy?
Rowdy Post Surgery Pic (http://www.instagram.com/p/BgSTHsUF3Gf/)
Also, isn't there a way to embed Instagram stuff into the SMF forum posts? I tried the common BBCode [instagram][/instagram] inserting the ID, but that did not work.
It's not really a surprise, since he's first team. But, great to see a major Twitter handle feature him, even when injured.
[tweet]983355966518452224[/tweet]
Quote from: agibson on April 09, 2018, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on April 06, 2018, 07:51:13 AMGoing after someone THAT ACTUALLY ATTENDS GAMES IN THE STUDENT SECTION, is retarded.
Using mentally handicapped people as a rhetorical tactic, even unintentionally, is so frat boy.
(Got to love Ethan's passion and willingness to put himself out there. Hopefully he takes banter from the alumni base in a good, mostly encouraging, spirit.)
I have to agree, not sure why we were going after a kid who was obviously trying to make a difference. I know there were a couple of missteps, but give the kid a break.
He is a kid, after all, and can't be expected to have all the right answers and mature skills all of us on the board share routinely ;)
Quote from: FWalum on April 09, 2018, 04:44:01 PM
Quote from: agibson on April 09, 2018, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on April 06, 2018, 07:51:13 AMGoing after someone THAT ACTUALLY ATTENDS GAMES IN THE STUDENT SECTION, is retarded.
Using mentally handicapped people as a rhetorical tactic, even unintentionally, is so frat boy.
(Got to love Ethan's passion and willingness to put himself out there. Hopefully he takes banter from the alumni base in a good, mostly encouraging, spirit.)
I have to agree, not sure why we were going after a kid who was obviously trying to make a difference. I know there were a couple of missteps, but give the kid a break.
I'm glad you think so Gibson, it was intended to horribly offend ppl and draw attn to my ignorant frat boy ways. Come on now...
Language is dynamic and what we make it, I'm not a PR director so no fake apologies are forthcoming.
Quote from: agibson on April 09, 2018, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on April 06, 2018, 07:51:13 AMGoing after someone THAT ACTUALLY ATTENDS GAMES IN THE STUDENT SECTION, is retarded.
Using mentally handicapped people as a rhetorical tactic, even unintentionally, is so frat boy.
(Got to love Ethan's passion and willingness to put himself out there. Hopefully he takes banter from the alumni base in a good, mostly encouraging, spirit.)
As someone with a developmentally disabled brother, I appreciate your response more than you know.
There plenty ways ways to spotlight stupid stuff. We can do better. Let's move on.
Welcome back from wherever you were WH.
FG05, you need to keep up with the times. You can't use the word in that manner nowadays. It has nothing to do with the PC Police, and everything to do with respect for others. What may have been commonplace 10-15 years ago, and yes, I used the word in that manner many times in HS and college, does not mean that it is ok now (or really ever was ok, looking back)
Quote from: valpotx on April 09, 2018, 09:38:27 PM
FG05, you need to keep up with the times. You can't use the word in that manner nowadays. It has nothing to do with the PC Police, and everything to do with respect for others. What may have been commonplace 10-15 years ago, and yes, I used the word in that manner many times in HS and college, does not mean that it is ok now (or really ever was ok, looking back)
Thanks...next.
https://twitter.com/santaanahuesca/status/984016923775119360
Some sad news. Bryan Bouchie passed away. He played 1 season for Valpo back in 2007-08. RIP.
https://twitter.com/DaveCrooks1/status/985640625574957057
Really sad to hear. Prayers to his family.
That is so sad to hear. Remember his great performance against Washington. If he had stayed at Valpo I think he could have been one of the best 5's Valpo ever had. RIP.
Quote from: VU2014 on April 15, 2018, 09:48:45 PM
Some sad news. Bryan Bouchie past away. He played 1 season for Valpo back in 2007-08. RIP.
https://twitter.com/DaveCrooks1/status/985640625574957057
I remember at the time he quit the Evansville team there was a mention that he was quitting for possible health reasons.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrEwSdoftRa7yIAdw2JzbkF?p=bryan+bouchie+basketball&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Ai%2Cm%3Apivot#id=3&vid=dcff4386c2e0fe2f5e36dba1814295ad&action=view
Were there also some substance abuse problems? I believe there were several incidents that happened after he left VU.
I'd love to see a Valpo alums team! They could put together a really competitive team.
https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/985933370176737281
This was Bryan's Short life, Completed a degree at ISU in 2016
Bryan L. Bouchie, 29, of Washington, passed away April 14, 2018. Born Dec. 28, 1988, in Bloomington, he was the son of Steve and Lisa (Waggoner) Bouchie.
Bryan graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 2007. During his senior year, he was an Indiana Basketball All-Star. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Indiana State University in 2016. He was employed as a sales manager for Enterprise in Vincennes. He also graduated from Reppert's Auctioneering School. Bryan was a faithful member of Bethany Christian Church. He loved playing with his children and nieces and nephews. Bryan is survived by his parents, Steve and Lisa Bouchie; a son, Orion Bouchie; a daughter, Andiee Bouchie; a brother, Corey (Teri) Bouchie; a sister, Carey (Daniel Ash) Bouchie; grandparents, Carolyn Bouchie, Marvin and Carole Poland and Bill and Shirley Waggoner; nephews Caleb and Bradley Bouchie; and nieces Ivy and Willa Ash. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Norman and Carrey Bouchie; and an uncle, Ronnie Bouchie.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Gill Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 18, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bethany Christian Church Children's Ministry. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.gillsince1872.com
Sorry to hear about Bryan. Thoughts and prayers to his children, parents, family and friends. Ps. 23. His Dad was an IU hoops player for Knight and former Mr Basketball. Bryan was a HUGE recruiting catch for us. His game against Washington and its highly touted center, as discussed above, was a great performance. It was very sad for him to transfer.
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/986255900477394946
Sad to see about Bouchie. That guy had endless potential on the basketball court, and unfortunately, his off the court issues got to him. RIP.
Quote from: valpotx on April 18, 2018, 02:08:41 AM
Sad to see about Bouchie. That guy had endless potential on the basketball court, and unfortunately, his off the court issues got to him. RIP.
Did someone confirm cause of death?
Quote from: VUfan on April 16, 2018, 09:08:47 PM
This was Bryan's Short life, Completed a degree at ISU in 2016
Bryan L. Bouchie, 29, of Washington, passed away April 14, 2018. Born Dec. 28, 1988, in Bloomington, he was the son of Steve and Lisa (Waggoner) Bouchie.
Bryan graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 2007. During his senior year, he was an Indiana Basketball All-Star. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Indiana State University in 2016. He was employed as a sales manager for Enterprise in Vincennes. He also graduated from Reppert's Auctioneering School. Bryan was a faithful member of Bethany Christian Church. He loved playing with his children and nieces and nephews. Bryan is survived by his parents, Steve and Lisa Bouchie; a son, Orion Bouchie; a daughter, Andiee Bouchie; a brother, Corey (Teri) Bouchie; a sister, Carey (Daniel Ash) Bouchie; grandparents, Carolyn Bouchie, Marvin and Carole Poland and Bill and Shirley Waggoner; nephews Caleb and Bradley Bouchie; and nieces Ivy and Willa Ash. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Norman and Carrey Bouchie; and an uncle, Ronnie Bouchie.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Gill Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 18, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bethany Christian Church Children's Ministry. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.gillsince1872.com
Very sad. Tragic.
From a fan perspective... we'll always have Washington!
That was our first P5 win in forever.
Maybe just call up the Daviess County coroner's office and say you're investigating why some former college basketball players die an early death. You never know who will answer the phone.
http://www.daviess.org/department/index.php?structureid=18
Sad to hear about Bryan Bouchie. Prayers to his family.
Wish they gave cause - may be waiting on toxicology report. He appeared to have life in better order, with church, degree and career.
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Quote from: covufan on April 20, 2018, 10:40:58 AM
Sad to hear about Bryan Bouchie. Prayers to his family.
Wish they gave cause - may be waiting on toxicology report. He appeared to have life in better order, with church, degree and career.
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Agreed, bbtds seems to have a recommendation for those of us who are curious. We are to call the morgue. He was nice enough to post the contact info and everything.
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on April 20, 2018, 07:08:55 PM
Quote from: covufan on April 20, 2018, 10:40:58 AM
Sad to hear about Bryan Bouchie. Prayers to his family.
Wish they gave cause - may be waiting on toxicology report. He appeared to have life in better order, with church, degree and career.
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Agreed, bbtds seems to have a recommendation for those of us who are curious. We are to call the morgue. He was nice enough to post the contact info and everything.
I'm sorry, but is that any of our business? If the family wanted to share that information, don't you think they would have released it? Let the family deal with their grief and let's not cause any additional sorrow.
Quote from: VULB#62 on April 20, 2018, 08:53:44 PM
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on April 20, 2018, 07:08:55 PM
Quote from: covufan on April 20, 2018, 10:40:58 AM
Sad to hear about Bryan Bouchie. Prayers to his family.
Wish they gave cause - may be waiting on toxicology report. He appeared to have life in better order, with church, degree and career.
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Agreed, bbtds seems to have a recommendation for those of us who are curious. We are to call the morgue. He was nice enough to post the contact info and everything.
I'm sorry, but is that any of our business? If the family wanted to share that information, don't you think they would have released it? Let the family deal with their grief and let's not cause any additional sorrow.
It is if it's published and it's not if it's kept internal. It's an honest curiosity so where's the harm in asking if someone heard or read the answer somewhere?
Whenever I see someone my age pass away, there is curiosity. It's not like he's a senior citizen.
Good to hear guys overseas will get a chance to catch up. It's awesome that we have 3 alums on one team Europe.
https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/989960559515795457
https://twitter.com/HoopsHall/status/990286996173152257
Joe looks like he's staying in shape.
https://twitter.com/Coach_Peterson/status/991672707770089472
https://twitter.com/happeninghoops/status/999474076212236288
https://twitter.com/AlexGold/status/999350876216221696
Quote from: VU2014 on May 23, 2018, 09:25:31 PM
https://twitter.com/happeninghoops/status/999474076212236288
https://twitter.com/AlexGold/status/999350876216221696
Anyone think he has a chance at a North American b-ball career playing? I'm going with not so much. Nice guy, future is in other professional endeavors outside of G-League or NBA.
I could see Lexus getting a shot with a G-League team. I could also see him playing in Europe somewhere.
Wherever he winds up, Lexus is a great kid and we at Valpo were blessed to have him. It is a shame he could not have finished his collegite carer at VU. In retrospect on the past season, he might have made a difference.
Quote from: VULB#62 on May 23, 2018, 10:31:00 PM
Wherever he winds up, Lexus is a great kid and we at Valpo were blessed to have him. It is a shame he could not have finished his collegite carer at VU. in retrospe t on dthe past season,he might have made a difference.
How many close losses resulted from back court players not being able to hit uncontested 3's against sagging defenses daring them to shoot? Yeah, I would say Lexus "might" have made a difference.
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https://twitter.com/hornets/status/1000466601911578624
Good for Lexus. I guarantee that the NBA wasn't even a thought for him when he was coming back from injury.
The Bears have announced Adam Amin will be part of a new preseason broadcast team.
Anyone know the whole story? Really unfortunate for Ryan and Loko.
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/1003076339199565824
Wanted to avoid injury in advance of Summer League?
The Ryan backstory:
"The VTB United League season ended painfully for Ryan Broekhoff and Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar. The team's leading scorer was cleared to resume playing after recovering from his broken hand, yet despite being ready to go, he wouldn't be able to do it because of his club's unforgivable mistake: they just forgot to register their star Australian as an active player before the playoffs deadline! Playing without the 27 year-old sharpshooter, Lokomotiv struggled against EuroLeague side Khimki Moscow. They were swamped 66-79, 72-77 and 73-86 to be swept out of the playoffs without a single win."
https://www.google.com/amp/s/pickandroll.com.au/euroview-motum-into-semis-broekhoffs-return-bungled/amp/
Valpo Basketball Alum Brian Sommer attended the Valpo Elite Camp with his son this past weekend.
https://twitter.com/BrianSommer5/status/1011030952527781888
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1011625302328561664
Wise decision for once
Quote from: VU2014 on June 26, 2018, 11:31:31 AM
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1011625302328561664
I don't think it works that way. He has to withdraw before the draft not after.
I belive he was going to Europe and that is different. I think the key is whether he has contracted with an agent.
Quote from: IndyValpo on June 26, 2018, 08:19:40 PM
I don't think it works that way. He has to withdraw before the draft not after.
I don't think he ever intended on going to the NBA. It sounds like the plan was going pro in Europe.
Quote from: VULB#62 on June 26, 2018, 08:38:36 PM
I belive he was going to Europe and that is different. I think the key is whether he has contracted with an agent.
Maravilla is his unofficial agent. He's his future client.
I think if Skara remained at Valpo he'd have about 60+ more games on tape as a starter to show European teams and he'd be signed with a team in Europe by right now. He played some big minutes for Clemson in Sweet 16. Oh well. I don't really want to rehash that whole situation.
Some sad news. A former Valpon Basketball assistant Coach passed away the other day.
https://twitter.com/NeisesTom/status/1013074300872556546
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1013079995219042309
https://twitter.com/RobBehrend/status/1013092603594670083
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/1013175853998632960
So I had the day off and was walking through a nearby mall when a very large man in shades approached and walked by. I was thinking "gee, that guy look s familiar". So a couple of hundred yards later, it hit me "that was Roger Powell"! So next I wondered..."what in the heck is Roger Powell doing in a suburb of Nashville?" And then, a little later I remembered that he is here because he LIVES HERE! Funny how the mind works sometimes... :crazy:
Quote from: vu72 on July 05, 2018, 06:14:41 PM
So I had the day off and was walking through a nearby mall when a very large man in shades approached and walked by. I was thinking "gee, that guy look s familiar". So a couple of hundred yards later, it hit me "that was Roger Powell"! So next I wondered..."what in the heck is Roger Powell doing in a suburb of Nashville?" And then, a little later I remembered that he is here because he LIVES HERE! Funny how the mind works sometimes... :crazy:
To quote my doctor after my annual physical uncovers some new ailment, "As we get older......"
Quote from: vu72 on July 05, 2018, 06:14:41 PMSo a couple of hundred yards later, it hit me "that was Roger Powell"! So next I wondered..."what in the heck is Roger Powell doing in a suburb of Nashville?" And then, a little later I remembered that he is here because he LIVES HERE! Funny how the mind works sometimes...
Roger Who ???
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1017823646361014278
Congrats to him. Top team in the Dutch Basketball League.
That means he'll be playing against Dority right?
Assuming that Dority stays in the DBL. He seems to have had a good season for the 8th place team (out of 10):
On July 15, 2017, Dority signed his first professional contract with the Den Helder Suns of the Dutch Basketball League (DBL).[2] The team acquired Dority as it was looking for a player with "experience and a strong appearance."[3] On 15 February 2018, Dority scored a season-high 33 points in a 85–83 win over BAL.[4] As the starting point guard of Den Helder, he finished the 2017–18 season with Den Helder in the eight place of the regular season. Dority averaged 14.5 points and 2.8 assists over 30 games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w65m5_qheU8
I'm not certain how to work this page, but for those wondering what happened to my brother, Bryan Bouchie....look me up on Facebook. I tried to post a link to my story, but it wouldn't allow it.
Bryan's story needs to be known.
Carey Dawn Bouchie
Quote from: careybouchie on July 14, 2018, 10:22:30 PM
I'm not certain how to work this page, but for those wondering what happened to my brother, Bryan Bouchie....look me up on Facebook. I tried to post a link to my story, but it wouldn't allow it.
Bryan's story needs to be known.
Carey Dawn Bouchie
Thank you very much for the powerful and moving testimony on the Facebook page about your brother Bryan. I always enjoyed watching Bryan the player on the court but of course could not know his personal and private difficulties. Your message about him and about addiction in general is appreciated. I am posting the links for you:
https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100984834975319 (https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100984834975319)
https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100975021935729 (https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100975021935729)
Quote from: careybouchie on July 14, 2018, 10:22:30 PM
I'm not certain how to work this page, but for those wondering what happened to my brother, Bryan Bouchie....look me up on Facebook. I tried to post a link to my story, but it wouldn't allow it.
Bryan's story needs to be known.
Carey Dawn Bouchie
Its good for you to talk and it is good for us to listen. For the benefit of everyone you should keep up the conversation.
Each of us enjoyed watching Bryan battle during his 1 season at Valpo. He was one of the best FR I have ever watched play for Valpo, and took a future NBA player to school in Jon Brockman. We knew that he had some off-the-court issues, and very much respect your bravery for speaking out.
Quote from: valpopal on July 14, 2018, 10:36:09 PM
Quote from: careybouchie on July 14, 2018, 10:22:30 PM
I'm not certain how to work this page, but for those wondering what happened to my brother, Bryan Bouchie....look me up on Facebook. I tried to post a link to my story, but it wouldn't allow it.
Bryan's story needs to be known.
Carey Dawn Bouchie
Thank you very much for the powerful and moving testimony on the Facebook page about your brother Bryan. I always enjoyed watching Bryan the player on the court but of course could not know his personal and private difficulties. Your message about him and about addiction in general is appreciated. I am posting the links for you:
https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100984834975319 (https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100984834975319)
https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100975021935729 (https://www.facebook.com/careybouchie/posts/10100975021935729)
Perhaps this is an important story, as well as a topical issue of concern, that could be further developed delicately and productively disseminated in an article by Oren or Osipoff?
Quote from: EddieCabot on July 15, 2018, 07:47:31 PMAgain, I feel for the Bouchie family and commend Bryan's brother for sharing his story. May God bless them.
Just a guess but that would be that Carey Dawn Bouchie is Bryan's sister. Not really the point though.
A very powerful reminder of what a serious problem we have here in America. :(
Quote from: VU2014 on July 13, 2018, 10:51:37 PM
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1017823646361014278
I'm not sure if it's the same league but Shane's Dad, Geert Hammink just took a position as the Head Coach of the Dutch Windmills plays in the Dutch Basketball League. So he might be playing against his father's team.
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1015127061063663616
Quote from: VU2014 on July 16, 2018, 09:35:08 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on July 13, 2018, 10:51:37 PM
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1017823646361014278
I'm not sure if it's the same league but Shane's Dad, Geert Hammink just took a position as the Head Coach of the Dutch Windmills plays in the Dutch Basketball League. So he might be playing against his father's team.
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1015127061063663616
The answer is no. Shanes's team is in the Spanish league while Geert's team is, well, Dutch, in the DBL and called the Windmills. The only way they could be more Dutch is if their dates paid their own admission fee to games and wore wooden shoes.
According to Wikipedia Donar and the Dutch Windmills both play in the DBL.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Basketball_League
Quote from: VU2014 on July 16, 2018, 12:47:14 PM
According to Wikipedia Donar and the Dutch Windmills both play in the DBL.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Basketball_League
Sorry, I read the story about Shane incorrectly. I just re-read it and it does say that Donar is in the DBL in Holland. I misread Donar as being in the Spanish league. Thank you for your correction.
From the Sportando link in the original tweeted announcement:
"Dutch player Shane Hammink signs with Donar for 3 seasons. After Valparaiso (15.1 points,
three-pointers 33.1% and 2.5 assists) the shooting guard signed for two years
with RETAbet Bilbao Basket. After his first year (15.1 minutes, 3.9 points
and 0.7 assists) he decided to leave Spain."
Ooops. Just a micro-second too slow.
It looks like Vashil caught up with AP in Vegas the other day.
https://twitter.com/vashilluv_bball/status/1020171896841793536
Quote from: VU2014 on July 20, 2018, 11:50:02 AM
It looks like Vashil caught up with AP in Vegas the other day.
https://twitter.com/vashilluv_bball/status/1020171896841793536
The guys in the instagram picture that Vashil is referring to does not include Alec Peters. I'm not sure who those guys are, maybe some Jamaican guys he knows, but not Alec.
Vashil did indeed hang with AP. Scroll thru the Instagram pics in the link to I think it is picture #4.
Quote from: bbtds on July 20, 2018, 12:21:33 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on July 20, 2018, 11:50:02 AM
It looks like Vashil caught up with AP in Vegas the other day.
https://twitter.com/vashilluv_bball/status/1020171896841793536
The guys in the instagram picture that Vashil is referring to does not include Alec Peters. I'm not sure who those guys are, maybe some Jamaican guys he knows, but not Alec.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcOUlenx8y/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1oayrxog179o2
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I wonder who he is practicing with? Other players that are signed to the same agent?
Quote from: vufan75 on July 20, 2018, 08:06:41 PM
Vashil did indeed hang with AP. Scroll thru the Instagram pics in the link to I think it is picture #4. Quote from: bbtds on July 20, 2018, 12:21:33 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on July 20, 2018, 11:50:02 AM
It looks like Vashil caught up with AP in Vegas the other day.
https://twitter.com/vashilluv_bball/status/1020171896841793536
The guys in the instagram picture that Vashil is referring to does not include Alec Peters. I'm not sure who those guys are, maybe some Jamaican guys he knows, but not Alec.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcOUlenx8y/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1oayrxog179o2
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My apologies. I'm not of the Instagram generation and don't know how to go beyond the first pic posted by Vashil. Seems that if you are referring to a pic that isn't obviously present you would explain that for us older folks who are not acclamated to these platforms.
Looks like the Peters Family was hanging out with Powell Family down in Nashville the other day.
https://twitter.com/4apeters/status/1020880104300339200
Is Shane back in town?
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1022234672703713280
These guys really get around, don't they?
Evan Bruinsma (Detroit) played for Shane's team last season.
European pyramid for their regional competitions:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_professional_club_basketball_system
Jason Hawkins just named head coach at Trinity Christian.
Quote from: VU75 on July 28, 2018, 07:27:07 PM
Jason Hawkins just named head coach at Trinity Christian.
You can almost guarantee we will be hosting Trinity Christian sometime within the next 2 seasons. Congrats to Jason Hawkins! A great coach.
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/1023347012144701440
I am surprised that he hasn't signed somewhere as of yet.
No doubt in my mind that he'll play professionally somewhere. I will always have fond memories of both Tevonn and Max. Loyal to the program and their teammates through thick and thin and unselfish almost to a fault. Just great young men.
I wonder if there's any significance to "Armenia" on his shorts?
And a new hairstyle to boot!
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Quote from: valpopal on July 30, 2018, 08:56:28 AM
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Wow! 50 professional players in 25 years! That has got to be helpful in recruiting. Wonder what Tevonn will be making?
Congrats to him! I had hoped that he would sign in a top division somewhere, but this will be a stepping stone for him!
Quote from: VU2014 on July 28, 2018, 07:49:33 PM
Quote from: VU75 on July 28, 2018, 07:27:07 PM
Jason Hawkins just named head coach at Trinity Christian.
You can almost guarantee we will be hosting Trinity Christian sometime within the next 2 seasons. Congrats to Jason Hawkins! A great coach.
They've seemed like a fixture already. At least twice in recent seasons.
They can come play an EXHIBITION GAME at the ARC every year if they want, but as far as an actual regular season game, no way. Those days need to be over.
I dunno, i'm still holding a grudge at everything Bosco related for the Skara situation. Willingly or unwillingly, two of our former players played a role in that, and Hawkins was one of them. That whole program does nothing but pimp out high school and college age kids for a slice of their earnings down the road. I know there are many like them out there, and the AAU programs are worse, but that doesn't excuse it.
From people I've talked to it sounds like Hawkins didn't have anything to do with the Skara situation. That was Maravilla's doing. Hawkins just coached the team. They certainly helped the local kid who is headed to Maryland.
It sounds like all parties involved have tried to move passed that incident.
I'm not sure how much bad blood still exists there. I'm also not sure how likely it is for us to land a player out of DB, but I know the coaching staff has scouted their players since then.
Quote from: VU2014 on July 31, 2018, 12:55:33 PM
From people I've talked to it sounds like Hawkins didn't have anything to do with the Skara situation. That was Maravilla's doing. Hawkins just coached the team. They certainly helped the local kid who is headed to Maryland.
It sounds like all parties involved have tried to move passed that incident.
I'm not sure how much bad blood still exists there. I'm also not sure how likely it is for us to land a player out of DB, but I know the coaching staff has scouted their players since then.
Not to make this about me, but I still detest Maravilla for influencing David Skara to leave. He caused great damage to the program by what he did. I rather doubt that Mark or Matt have gotten over it either. Never trust an unrepentant back stabber not to stab you in the back again, anymore than you would trust an unrepentant murderer not to kill again.
Yikes. Hopefully Ryan and his wife Katie are safe.
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1026106752176214017
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/1026104725865824257
Quote from: VU2014 on August 05, 2018, 02:19:53 PM
Yikes. Hopefully Ryan and his wife Katie are safe.
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1026106752176214017
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/1026104725865824257
At least 82 killed by 7.0 quake in Indonesia's Lombok, Bali islands
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna897746
Google translate could get a little funky lol
https://twitter.com/cskabasket/status/1026367732537847808
https://cskabasket.com/news/?id=17334
"If there is a chipotle in Moscow, life will work out here"
08/06/2018
Newcomer CSKA Alec Peters arrived in Moscow to undergo a medical examination, and gave an interview to the press service of our club. The soldier told about the way to Moscow, his university, brother-scout and number 25.
Let's start with a frivolous question - how often are you confused with American actor Alec Peters?
And is there such an actor? Honestly, I did not know. Where was he shot?
In the "Star Trek".
It's great. Of course, I know about Star Trek, but I did not hear about the actor.
How and why did you choose the University of Valparaiso? In it not the most popular basketball program, there were offers better.
There's an excellent coaching staff. And I was surrounded by amazing people who offered an adaptation program at the university, they completely took care of me to grow up as a basketball player, helped me a lot. As you correctly noted, not the most popular and small in terms of the size and size of the students place, but absolutely the right choice for me.
Who advised you this place?
Brad Shru. He was the head coach of the university for three years by that time. He himself once played in Europe, I am grateful to him for all the time spent while studying.
In college, you kept a diary and wrote down plans for the day. Are you still using it?
Yes, I'm still recording. Even today, if you look into my backpack, you'll see a notebook there. There are always many questions, as well as to-do lists for the day. Then I delete what I have done. It's easier for me to remember everything.
Does this system help you in basketball?
I love different films about basketball and spend a lot of time watching not only movies, but also the games themselves, that's why it helps. For example, while flying to Moscow, I watched three matches of CSKA in the Euroleague on the plane, recorded important moments. Later, when the opportunity is available, ask all questions to the head coach.
What is the most memorable game in the NBA?
Of course, the last match of the regular season against the "Dallas", then I scored 36 points, scored 8 three-pointers. I remember that I was very tired then, especially towards the fourth quarter. Then in the second half there were very few time-outs.
Did you read the press before this match? Then many media wrote that Alek Peters does not fit the NBA, he is a player of a different caliber.
The press can write anything. I prefer to think that I am universal, I can play at any level, be it the Euroleague or the NBA.
Your last season in the NBA can not be called successful, but you showed yourself very well in the G-League, why is that?
In the G-league there was more playing time than in the NBA, plus there you can type and not lose speed, while adapting to the club system. When preparing for the NBA season, you need to cope with any tasks.
Heard that your brother Austin helps you in video scouting, is that so?
Now Austin is a big man in basketball, he is an assistant coach at a university in the USA. He was a big part of the process of building me as a basketball player, he helped me a lot in everything. Previously, they disassembled my game, the game of rivals, which contributed to my development. The first two years he was at the university.
Do you know someone from CSKA? Did you remember the names of the new teammates?
I know Americans - Corey Higgins and Kyle Hines, I grew up on their college games. I can not wait to play with them on the same platform. Of course, I know about Nando De Colo and Sergio Rodriguez - a great opportunity for me to learn a lot from them.
Communicated with Dimitris Itudis?
Oh sure. The conversation was about the club as a whole, about the team of the new season, about my expectations from basketball in Europe as a whole. And the main goal of the season is the victory in the Euroleague, for which we must give all our strength, while not forgetting about the success in the VTB League. I liked our conversation, Dimitris is very active, it's great.
Have time to see Moscow?
One can say with one glance. I was lucky that the sunny weather is in Moscow, I just looked around while we were driving through traffic jams to the clinic for medical examination. While I like everything.
Maybe he already tried chipotle in Moscow?
Ah, if it were here. This is my favorite dish, if in Moscow it is cooked somewhere, it changes everything! Then you will know where to look for me every evening for dinner.
You played at number 25. But in CSKA this number is occupied by fans of the club.
I already heard, I'm curious that it was 25. I was a little upset, because I always played under the 25th, but there is no problem, I took the fifth number.
Why the fifth?
I consulted with my family and my girlfriend, decided, if not 25, then some of the numbers 2 or 5, took 5.
You have a one-year contract, why such? Do you hope to return to the NBA at the end of the next season or just try out how to play in Europe?
The main thing is that at the finish of the season I became better than I was a year ago. I think that I have concluded the right contract in the right place, CSKA is a great club, and I'm glad to be able to play here. I'll give myself all for the result of the team, I'm not going to take it lightly a la "just for a year". Everyone with whom I consulted about the transition to CSKA, said that this is a great place. Next summer I will be in the same situation, being in search of a better place to continue my career. Now it's CSKA.
With whom did you consult before signing the contract?
With his agent first of all, his family.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Alec Peters?
Speaking of strengths: I like to work, train, play basketball, I'm always happy on the playground, so I'm ready to give my best every time I go to the floor, I like to throw. Weak points: I'm not the fastest, not the strongest, not as jumping as I'd like to be. But I try to compensate for this by turning on my head and working on myself.
In conclusion, what are the expectations from the upcoming season?
I expect victories, many victorious matches. Arriving from the NBA team, which often lost, missed the feeling of victory. I look forward to the success and pleasure of victories. And I'm here to help the team achieve first places.
It is a good interview. Did anyone else catch this quote:
Who advised you this place?
Brad Shru. He was the head coach of the university for three years by that time. He himself once played in Europe, I am grateful to him for all the time spent while studying.
Is this the Google Translate version of Bryce Drew?
Looks like Paul caught up with Max in Montreal and ate some delicious looking food while he was there.
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1026545899281903617
By the way, Broekhoffs and family are all safe and our thoughts continue for their journeys and congrats on the good things going on. Twitter reported last night Ryan has signed his contract with Dallas, officially NBA!!
A comment in another thread and the notes in this thread lead me to a question that might also be a good Paul Oren story idea. The comments about Marcus and this team having a drive towards making some noise this year and next raises the question--with all of the successes of the program (NCAAs, NIT, all the guys in pros, Alec and Ryan making the NBA), does it push this group of players harder, knowing what might be at stake, having seen the real tangible effects of hard work and perseverance? Does it help Matt's recruiting to be able to point to the development of players and to be able to find players with a little bit of a chip, a feeling of being underappreciated or overlooked? How does that translate into common purpose/community and how does that integrate with the University's mission/community? Could be a good topic for the podcast, too, Paul?
Quote from: valpo84 on August 07, 2018, 09:05:27 AM
By the way, Broekhoffs and family are all safe and our thoughts continue for their journeys and congrats on the good things going on. Twitter reported last night Ryan has signed his contract with Dallas, officially NBA!!
Time to put my Phoenix Suns shirt in the closet and order a Dallas Mavericks shirt. ;)
Quote from: valpopal on August 07, 2018, 09:29:22 AM
Quote from: valpo84 on August 07, 2018, 09:05:27 AM
By the way, Broekhoffs and family are all safe and our thoughts continue for their journeys and congrats on the good things going on. Twitter reported last night Ryan has signed his contract with Dallas, officially NBA!!
Time to put my Phoenix Suns shirt in the closet and order a Dallas Mavericks shirt. ;)
Damn right
Quote from: VU2014 on August 06, 2018, 09:07:45 AM"If there is a chipotle in Moscow, life will work out here"
I'm not sure I've ever had decent Mexican, or Tex-Mex, or Cali-Mex, or any kind of decent tacos or burritos at a restaurant in Europe. (Admittedly, I probably gave up after a while.) There was one place in Geneva that looked decent for tacos, but I never managed to get there.
Some really interesting stuff in here. Bryce goes over some his schematics and basketball coaching philosophies.
We had enough time and roster continuity under Bryce to understand how he liked his teams to play. We're still learning what Coach Lottich's Offensive will be. His first two seasons have been very different roster makeups. Arguable his first season wasn't "his" players even though he coached all of them and was part of the recruiting process. Last season felt like it was his guys but there was a ton inexperience on the team and Joe Burton leaving midseason really threw a giant monkey wrench into the team and Tevonn illness hurt as well. I'm looking forward to seeing his offensive scheme.
https://twitter.com/PickAndPopNet/status/1029499406444195840
Who really cares about B. Drew"s coaching philosophies now that he has left Valpo for Vandy? Let's move on.
Maybe because the indelible mark Bryce and the Drew family left on the program is essential to understanding our program it's culture and who we are as Crusaders\Crusader fans>
Quote from: valpo64 on August 15, 2018, 01:02:25 PM
Who really cares about B. Drew"s coaching philosophies now that he has left Valpo for Vandy? Let's move on.
Ugh... me and many others. Bryce is a Valparaiso legend and that entire coaching staff has VU connections. I want Vandy to succeed and I root for them.
Considering that our Head Coach and Associate HC coached with him for a significant amount of time I found it relevant. Every coach takes little bits and pieces from every coach they've ever worked with to mold their own coaching philosophy. It's interesting to compare schemes, but I feel like we haven't been able to appropriately evaluate a Lottich offense for multiple reasons his first two seasons. This season should give us more clarity into how he wants his teams to play.
Plus it could provide some insiders clues on how to beat Vanderbilt next year and the year after!
Howard Little and Chris Sparks
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmmRPShHR-tiG4OU4w3u1rwlZX-d4z_WXr2GiQ0/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=103zg5vsmiaf6
https://twitter.com/CoachSparks5/status/1030592889385103360
https://twitter.com/CoachSparks5/status/1030592521108369408
I'm glad Joe found landing spot. Hopefully he thrives there and revitalizes his basketball career and get his academics straightened out. I wish him well!
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1031200144103026689
Quote from: VU2014 on August 19, 2018, 11:44:19 AM
I'm glad Joe found landing spot. Hopefully he thrives there and revitalizes his basketball career and get his academics straightened out. I wish him well!
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1031200144103026689
Wow! Georgetown College plays at the NAIA level. I guess that is how he is immediately eligible. I'm guessing he is a First Team All American!!
Quote from: vu72 on August 19, 2018, 12:29:15 PM
Wow! Georgetown College plays at the NAIA level. I guess that is how he is immediately eligible. I'm guessing he is a First Team All American!!
Yeah he is going to absolutely dominate at that level.
Does Joe only have one year of eligibility left? Or could he play one year at the NAIA level and then transfer back up to a D1 as grad transfer?
15 years ago today.
https://twitter.com/BaylorMBB/status/1032288494406778880
Thank goodness Homer came back to take the reigns after Scott left, huh? Who knows where we would be now if he hadn't?
Paul Oren--a really interesting story/podcast idea (especially for the younger fans on here) would be a look back/retrospective at how Scott Drew ended up at Baylor. It's an interesting story and it happened so fast.
https://twitter.com/CoachLottich/status/1032669392751022080
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/1032614544332529664
Quote from: valpo64 on August 15, 2018, 01:02:25 PM
Who really cares about B. Drew"s coaching philosophies now that he has left Valpo for Vandy? Let's move on.
Isn't this a thread on 'where are they now'? Bryce is a former VU basketball player and VU graduate. Can't people post things about former players in this thread?
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on August 22, 2018, 10:05:08 PM
Thank goodness Homer came back to take the reigns after Scott left, huh? Who knows where we would be now if he hadn't?
Scott wouldn't have left if Homer wasn't able to return.
Quote from: covufan on August 25, 2018, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on August 22, 2018, 10:05:08 PM
Thank goodness Homer came back to take the reigns after Scott left, huh? Who knows where we would be now if he hadn't?
Scott wouldn't have left if Homer wasn't able to return.
I think he probably still would have left for Baylor even if Homer wasn't interested in coming out of retirement. You can't begrudge a Coach for taking a opportunity of a lifetime. It would be interesting to see how things would have shaken out if Scott never left. He was probably the best recruiter that VU has ever had and he was/is a hell of a Coach. I'm guessing someone would have hired him away from Valpo eventually but maybe Bryce would have been an assistant under him eventually. If Coach Gore had a few more years of experience under his belt he may have followed Scott somewhere and it would have changed the course of Valpo Basketball history.
He has yet to win a Big 12 title in his 15 years.
Quote from: vu72 on August 25, 2018, 05:47:19 PM
He has yet to win a Big 12 title in his 15 years.
Am I really reading this correctly? Are you really trying to infer that Scott Drew isn't a good coach?
He literally built that program up from the rubble and made them into a consistent Top 25 program with Elite 8 appearances.
Let's show the man that helped build the Valpo Program a little bit of the respect he deserves. No offense 72 but that is a asinine comment. The Big 12 is consistently one of the best Conferences in the nation in MBB.
Quote from: vu72 on August 25, 2018, 05:47:19 PM
He has yet to win a Big 12 title in his 15 years.
Scott Drew sucks because he can't dethrone Kansas? Guess Bob Huggins Bruce Weber Chris Beard Shaka Smart and the host of other great coaches past and present who have tried and failed ( a list that includes multiple national title winners and coaches with final 4 experience) all suck too. What's next? Mark Few Chris Mack Thad Matta and Brad Stevens all suck because they've never won a national title? Homer Drew never won the Horizon League. Rick Byrd has never won a tournament game. Are they terrible too?
Who is Craig Maass?
Quote from: valpotx on August 26, 2018, 02:12:17 AM
Who is Craig Maass?
Briefly was a two sport athlete in both basketball and golf at VU but played all four years on the basketball team.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/craig-maass-1.html
https://alumni.valpo.edu/s/1347/giving/social.aspx?sid=1347&gid=1&pgid=1712&content_id=1769
https://twitter.com/jpetersfamily/status/1033785225967493121?s=20
A nice shout out for Keith.
https://twitter.com/nextlevel_03/status/1033871492486979584
https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/1034478288385662977
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2018-08-28/college-basketball-homer-drew-talks-family-legacy-basketball
Does Keith not have professional basketball aspirations?
Quote from: valpotx on August 31, 2018, 06:56:07 PM
Does Keith not have professional basketball aspirations?
I was wondering the same thing. I definitely think he had the ability to go pro in Europe while he was at VU. Is it a health issue? I really think taking away his 4th year hurt him more then most people thought because that would have been a great showcase year. Hopefully he's doing well.
I remember a former coach posting this last November.
https://twitter.com/hoopsmurphy/status/926951731925340160
Nevada's budget has to be huge for a mid-major. They've been making new hires left and right this offseason. They just hired former Valpo assistant Rex Walters. He was last working in the NBA.
https://twitter.com/CBB_Central/status/1037749571319988224
Future home and home with Nevada confirmed.
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 09:04:38 PMFuture home and home with Nevada confirmed.
Outstanding... the Morning host on the #1 morning show in Reno is John Potter, VU '78. He's been there for like 20 years. All the more reason to head to the Tahoe area.
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 09:04:38 PM
Future home and home with Nevada confirmed.
Prediction or reality?
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on September 06, 2018, 09:44:38 PM
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 09:04:38 PM
Future home and home with Nevada confirmed.
Prediction or reality?
Neither. It was a joke born out of the faint connection between the two programs. I doubt it will actually happen but it at least gives us a theoretical shot. Doesn't hurt to ask. Given the struggle to get games at our level and our recent performance there's at least a semi-decent chance they would say yes. It'd be a great series that benefits both programs I think.
Quote from: talksalot on September 06, 2018, 09:24:07 PMQuote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 09:04:38 PMFuture home and home with Nevada confirmed.
Outstanding... the Morning host on the #1 morning show in Reno is John Potter, VU '78. He's been there for like 20 years. All the more reason to head to the Tahoe area.
I was joking. I have no inside information. I apologize if you took that literally.
Quote from: VU2014 on September 06, 2018, 08:07:18 PMNevada's budget has to be huge for a mid-major. They've been making new hires left and right this offseason. They just hired former Valpo assistant Rex Walters. He was last working in the NBA. https://twitter.com/CBB_Central/status/1037749571319988224
So not only does Nevada overrecruit its roster they also recruit too many coaches apparently. As for their budget it's that FBS money. Must be nice.
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 10:25:51 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on September 06, 2018, 08:07:18 PMNevada's budget has to be huge for a mid-major. They've been making new hires left and right this offseason. They just hired former Valpo assistant Rex Walters. He was last working in the NBA. https://twitter.com/CBB_Central/status/1037749571319988224
So not only does Nevada overrecruit its roster they also recruit too many coaches apparently. As for their budget it's that FBS money. Must be nice.
Definitely helps to have FBS money, but their administration really doubled down on the MBB program the last few years and have it a University priority. They are getting a push from the top.
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 10:16:20 PM
Quote from: talksalot on September 06, 2018, 09:24:07 PMQuote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 09:04:38 PMFuture home and home with Nevada confirmed.
Outstanding... the Morning host on the #1 morning show in Reno is John Potter, VU '78. He's been there for like 20 years. All the more reason to head to the Tahoe area.
I was joking. I have no inside information. I apologize if you took that literally.
Think you forgot to use ANY indicator that it was a joke.
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😉
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:crazy:
Any of the above could have worked?
😜
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on September 06, 2018, 10:25:51 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on September 06, 2018, 08:07:18 PMNevada's budget has to be huge for a mid-major. They've been making new hires left and right this offseason. They just hired former Valpo assistant Rex Walters. He was last working in the NBA. https://twitter.com/CBB_Central/status/1037749571319988224
So not only does Nevada overrecruit its roster they also recruit too many coaches apparently. As for their budget it's that FBS money. Must be nice.
Being on Nevada's (or Xavier's) recruiting list is about as exclusive as being in a "Who's Who Among..." Book.
Quote from: VU2014 on September 06, 2018, 11:31:00 PM
Definitely helps to have FBS money, but their administration really doubled down on the MBB program the last few years and have it a University priority. They are getting a push from the top.
I saw a few days ago that Nevada has already sold out their season tickets for the upcoming season.
So much for across the board attendance decline in college basketball.
It appears that Alec Peters' team won its first game of the Gloria Cup. Alec led both teams in scoring (19) and rebounding (8).
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Quote from: valpopal on September 12, 2018, 03:19:59 PM
It appears that Alec Peters' team won its first game of the Gloria Cup. Alec led both teams in scoring (19) and rebounding (8).
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Gloria Cup schedule
http://www.gloriasportsarena.com.tr/en/cup/gloria-cup-2018/basketball/
Link to the CSKA Moscow website (in English), to keep tabs on AP.
https://cskabasket.com/?lang=en (https://cskabasket.com/?lang=en)
Hopefully a lot of alums get back on campus this weekend and have a good time.
https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/1045038101301800966
Great interview with Ryan Broekhoff:
Quote from: swiftmutiny on September 28, 2018, 11:03:17 AM
Great interview with Ryan Broekhoff:
Nice to have alumni of his quality in our ranks! Best of luck Rowdy! And thanks for sharing.
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/1046869272251621376
Quote from: VU2014 on October 01, 2018, 04:11:37 PM
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/1046869272251621376
Is it just me, or did Brandon Woods actions and how he carries himself alienate any other fans?
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on October 01, 2018, 05:28:11 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on October 01, 2018, 04:11:37 PM
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/1046869272251621376
Is it just me, or did Brandon Woods actions and how he carries himself alienate any other fans?
It certainly feels like a portion of the fan-base doesn't consider him as one of our own because of the way he left us.
Brandon is a good guy and carries himself just fine. I think it has more to do with his departure -- I don't begrudge a guy shooting his shot and doing what's best for themselves within the rules, but then you can't reasonably expect the fanbase you left behind to embrace you wholeheartedly in the future (particularly when the only reason you left is that you wanted a year at a "name" program. I mean, that was it. He wanted a name brand on his jersey because someone convinced him that's the only way pro scouts would look at him).
I wish him well and I hope his dreams come true, but I'm not going to follow his pro career with the same rooting interest as I would Vashil, Jubril, Tevonn, Alec or Rowdy.
Quote from: VU2014 on October 01, 2018, 05:54:27 PM
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on October 01, 2018, 05:28:11 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on October 01, 2018, 04:11:37 PM
https://twitter.com/BrandonWood30/status/1046869272251621376
Is it just me, or did Brandon Woods actions and how he carries himself alienate any other fans?
It certainly feels like a portion of the fan-base doesn't consider him as one of our own because of the way he left us.
That's part of it, but this is what sealed the deal for me:
Former Michigan State basketball player Brandon Wood arrested in Chicago for allegedly assaulting, battering womenhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/04/former_michigan_state_basketba.amp
Police report: Former Michigan State basketball player Brandon Wood slapped woman as she tried to keep him out of Chicago residenceUpdated Apr 30, 2012;
"You dirty ass ho," Wood called the homeowner, according to the report. He also threatened her, saying: "I'll (expletive) you up."
The homeowner feared for the safety of herself and her 8-year-old child at the house.
https://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/04/police_report_former_michigan.html
Nice mug shot.
Weren't the charges against Brandon dropped?
Whoa, I was not aware of those charges. Strike my "good guy" comment.
Wish Steven well.
https://twitter.com/stevehelmSH3/status/1047971309341368321
Quote from: EddieCabot on October 02, 2018, 11:19:30 AM
Weren't the charges against Brandon dropped?
Looks like he plea bargained to a lesser charge:
"Part of the politics could stem from Wood's arrest earlier this year for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Chicago on April 29.
Charges of assault and battery were dismissed by Judge Ann O'Donnell of the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 1, but Wood plead guilty to criminal trespassing. Wood was in Chicago working out with personal trainers for the draft. I can't get into too many details, but what was said was not how it happened," Wood said. "I learned a lot from that experience. I feel like no matter what happened in the court, people still probably judged me. The people that really know me, know what type of person I am, they know it wasn't true. The people that talked bad about me probably didn't like me before the incident. I'm assuming that this incident probably had something to do with not getting the workouts that I deserved."
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/valparaiso-university/brandon-wood-frustrated-by-lack-of-workouts-as-nba-draft/article_1d65b534-8b62-544d-8009-8a68f1879642.amp.html
Let me say this about Brandon Wood...
He absolutely loves Valpo. He still comes back and visits whenever he has the chance. He came back last year, despite Luke Gore being the only person on the staff that he knew. I had him on the podcast and we spoke about his connection to Valpo. He bounced around all over the place in high school and in college. Valpo was the first place he'd spent more than one year at since like seventh grade or something. He's the definition of a guy who has bet on himself at every turn. I never really knew what to think about him, but when we spoke last year, I saw a mature guy who understands the perceptions people have about him. The guy does a ton for his community in Kokomo and loves Valpo. He was playing overseas when Michigan State and Valpo got matched against one another in the NCAA tournament. He did everything he could to get back for the game, but his team wouldn't let him travel.
Does he deserve to be held in the same regard as Alec or Broekhoff? Maybe not. But he's a guy that holds Valpo in a higher regard than a lot of alums who have gone through the program.
Quote from: Pgmado on October 06, 2018, 10:43:48 AM
Let me say this about Brandon Wood...
He absolutely loves Valpo. He still comes back and visits whenever he has the chance. He came back last year, despite Luke Gore being the only person on the staff that he knew. I had him on the podcast and we spoke about his connection to Valpo. He bounced around all over the place in high school and in college. Valpo was the first place he'd spent more than one year at since like seventh grade or something. He's the definition of a guy who has bet on himself at every turn. I never really knew what to think about him, but when we spoke last year, I saw a mature guy who understands the perceptions people have about him. The guy does a ton for his community in Kokomo and loves Valpo. He was playing overseas when Michigan State and Valpo got matched against one another in the NCAA tournament. He did everything he could to get back for the game, but his team wouldn't let him travel.
Does he deserve to be held in the same regard as Alec or Broekhoff? Maybe not. But he's a guy that holds Valpo in a higher regard than a lot of alums who have gone through the program.
Once established resentments are hard to bury. So thanks because those few words help.
Quote from: justducky on October 06, 2018, 11:37:05 AM
Quote from: Pgmado on October 06, 2018, 10:43:48 AM
Let me say this about Brandon Wood...
He absolutely loves Valpo. He still comes back and visits whenever he has the chance. He came back last year, despite Luke Gore being the only person on the staff that he knew. I had him on the podcast and we spoke about his connection to Valpo. He bounced around all over the place in high school and in college. Valpo was the first place he'd spent more than one year at since like seventh grade or something. He's the definition of a guy who has bet on himself at every turn. I never really knew what to think about him, but when we spoke last year, I saw a mature guy who understands the perceptions people have about him. The guy does a ton for his community in Kokomo and loves Valpo. He was playing overseas when Michigan State and Valpo got matched against one another in the NCAA tournament. He did everything he could to get back for the game, but his team wouldn't let him travel.
Does he deserve to be held in the same regard as Alec or Broekhoff? Maybe not. But he's a guy that holds Valpo in a higher regard than a lot of alums who have gone through the program.
Once established resentments are hard to bury. So thanks because those few words help.
It has become fashionable in the "me too" society for females to publicly call guys out, get up in their face, belittle, mock, gesture - and then dare them to retaliate, knowing they can't. I don't know if that happened to Brandon, but it wouldn't surprise me. Problems with women are never about what they're about - they're always about how the guy responds. As hard as it is sometimes, guys have to keep their cool and learn to walk away. If you're stuck with one who does it perpetually, walk away permanently and find someone who appreciates you and will treat you with respect. No charge for the first appointment. ;)
Looks like Ali is staying in shape. Is he still playing professionally overseas?
https://twitter.com/AliBerdiel/status/1053110687621373952
Yes, he has been playing in the Puerto Rican league for quite a long time.
Another example of how small a world it can be, Alec's team just played d-bag Ray McCallum's Turkish league team, and Jon Diebler is on the same team.
https://cskabasket.com/news/?id=17507&lang=en
Quote from: VU2014 on October 18, 2018, 09:46:05 PM
Looks like Ali is staying in shape. Is he still playing professionally overseas?
https://twitter.com/AliBerdiel/status/1053110687621373952
Translation: When you have to stop to do the #HarlemShake in the middle of the training
Quote from: bbtds on October 19, 2018, 05:57:49 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on October 18, 2018, 09:46:05 PM
Looks like Ali is staying in shape. Is he still playing professionally overseas?
https://twitter.com/AliBerdiel/status/1053110687621373952
Translation: When you have to stop to do the #HarlemShake in the middle of the training
Not many ppl like themselves as completely as Mr Berdiel.
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on October 19, 2018, 08:08:05 PMNot many ppl like themselves as completely as Mr Berdiel.
:lol: At 6'6" with movie star looks, it would be hard not to like yourself!!
Quote from: vu72 on October 19, 2018, 09:08:23 PM
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on October 19, 2018, 08:08:05 PMNot many ppl like themselves as completely as Mr Berdiel.
:lol: At 6'6" with movie star looks, it would be hard not to like yourself!!
He's like Kelso in That 70's Show, vane and a "rock star" intellectually. Sorry, was in school with him so memories come back that aren't so flattering for him. I'll move on...
Bryce and Scott played each others teams in a "secret" scrimmage. Vandy won.
https://twitter.com/BaylorMBB/status/1053368691067367424
Congrats Lexus!
https://twitter.com/TexasLegends/status/1053713429498916864
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on October 20, 2018, 07:49:06 AM
Quote from: vu72 on October 19, 2018, 09:08:23 PM
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on October 19, 2018, 08:08:05 PMNot many ppl like themselves as completely as Mr Berdiel.
:lol: At 6'6" with movie star looks, it would be hard not to like yourself!!
He's like Kelso in That 70's Show, vane and a "rock star" intellectually. Sorry, was in school with him so memories come back that aren't so flattering for him. I'll move on...
Me too and agreed, but good to see that he is doing well
https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/1055825137902206976
ENGLISH:
Are not they cute? Love tips @TevonnWalker and his Shabeka in the @ mopo: https://www.mopo.de/sport/sportmix/towers-star-tevonn-walker-jetzt-ist-hamburgs-punktegarant-auch-privat-happy-31496258 ... # HamburgTower's #LoveAndBasketball
Tevon looks very happy and seems to be performing very well!
Quote from: FWalum on October 26, 2018, 03:17:09 PM
Tevon looks very happy and seems to be performing very well!
Any game updates or cumulative stats?
WILHELMSBURG
95 kilos spread across a beefy 1.88 meters - without question, Tevonn Walker (24) is a real powerhouse. And a points guarantor: In the four season games, he delivered an average of 15 points for the Towers - and the Bank. The MOPO spoke with the Canadians about goals, homesickness and girlfriend Shabeka (24), who is finally in Hamburg.
He seems a bit like a soft giant: brawny neck, gentle smile. And talking is not really his thing, he prefers to speak deeds. And impressively: In the away game thriller in Karlsruhe, he was not only top scorer with 26 points, he led the Towers after a significant gap still to victory. "I want to be the best player I can be to make the team a success," he says, "whether in offense or defense."
And although Walker feels at home in Hamburg ("It's like my hometown of Montreal: multi-cultural and good food"), he still lacked contact with his family - and the support of his girlfriend Shabeka. "Not only is she my partner, she's also my best friend." He has not seen her since August.
But the wait finally comes to an end: Just in time for the game tomorrow against Paderborn (19.30, edel-optics.de-Arena) Shabeka from Canada flew in - together with bitch Keah. "It gives me strength, always. In thought, but of course, when she is there. "They got to know each other - where else - in basketball. "It was a big tournament with several schools. That's when I saw him for the first time - and was instantly in love, "says the 24-year-old. They have been a happy couple for six years now.
And Shabeka even trains her Tevonn regularly. It can also fly the shreds. "He is very, very ambitious. And me too, "she says," once he even shot away a ball. But he was not mad at me. "
This is a direct translation of the German so that is why in referring to Tevonn's dog the use of the word for female dog is used. The word is not meant to be derogatory just a literal translation.
Great find bbtds. He is making his mark and, just like at Valpo, his quiet presence is winning friends. He will be etched in my mind forever at Milwaukee watching him power dunk over a 6-10 guy. He is one of my favorites.
https://twitter.com/Eurohoopsnet/status/1055949862183845894
Atta boy Alec
A really great interview. I had no clue Ryan went vegan. I briefly dated a girl a few years ago who was a strict vegan and I tried out the diet. It was brutal. My body felt awful and I lost quite a bit of muscle. I guess everyones body responds differently to different diets. It must be working for Rowdy because he's at the top of his game right now.
https://twitter.com/RBroekhoff45/status/1060279262190551040
I had wondered where Vashil was playing, and finally used the right keywords to see that he is now in the third division in Spain:
https://www.latinbasket.com/Jamaica/news/544568/Marin-tabs-Vashil-Fernandez
This is probably good for him, as he should receive some good playing time to rebuild his stock. He is currently at 7.0 ppg, 4.9 rpg, and 1.6 bpg in 20 mpg:
https://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Spain/Marin-PeixeGalego/10230?Page=3
https://twitter.com/clubpeixegalego/status/1073349494283083788?s=21
Quote from: VU2014 on December 13, 2018, 06:46:54 PMVASHIL FERNANDEZ @vashilluv_bball MVP de la jornada: 30 de valoración
14 puntos, 10 rebotes, 8 tapones.
Enhorabuena!!!!
8 tapones in one game! And we thought he blocked a lot of shots at Valpo.
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Bogan looks like he could still go out there and drain some 3s.
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on December 14, 2018, 11:24:39 PMBogan looks like he could still go out there and drain some 3s.
While current player Amoro Lado looks like a 30 year old senior. ;D
Very nice story on ESPN about Bryce Drew and Vanderbilt. It includes some behind the scenes access, and some great quotes from former Valpo players and coaches.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25527135/bryce-drew-vanderbilt-managing-crisis (http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25527135/bryce-drew-vanderbilt-managing-crisis)
https://twitter.com/ValpoLife/status/1078104427347742720
A highlight reel dunker, similar to Golder, but without the gloating. Went from the afro to bald, it seems :)
It would be very cool to see something like this for our professional players, even if it was monthly, instead of weekly:
https://goshockers.com/news/2018/12/27/mens-basketball-shockers-in-the-pros-dec-27-2018.aspx
It is a great way to showcase to anyone visiting our site, that they can play pro basketball after coming to Valpo, outside of the other ways that they find out.
Quote from: valpotx on December 30, 2018, 01:43:20 PMIt would be very cool to see something like this for our professional players, even if it was monthly, instead of weekly: https://goshockers.com/news/2018/12/27/mens-basketball-shockers-in-the-pros-dec-27-2018.aspx It is a great way to showcase to anyone visiting our site, that they can play pro basketball after coming to Valpo, outside of the other ways that they find out.
And would be great for fan and community engagement. Think of the nostalgia trips for long-time fans. Visitors to the site would be immediately immersed in the tradition of the Valpo program and reminded that there is a really good basketball team right in their backyard.
Skara made a great decision in coming back to Clemson this season, after it was rumored that he was going to Europe. He has become a vital part of their team. Kudos:
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3133922
Joe Burton plays in his first game for Georgetown College:
http://www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com/stats/2018-19/1_12MBBvsCU.html
Quote from: valpotx on December 30, 2018, 08:44:36 PM
Skara made a great decision in coming back to Clemson this season, after it was rumored that he was going to Europe. He has become a vital part of their team. Kudos:
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3133922
Is Skara actually getting a degree at Clemson? If he is giving up a years pay in Europe just to play college basketball (which might also further his development in a better environment for his development)? David probably likes America and thinks Europe can wait one more year. After all he gets all his room and board paid for.
I would assume that he has or will have a degree from Clemson, since he will have been there 3 years, after 2 years at Valpo.
John Middleton appears to be the 6th man for the University of Bridgeport:
https://www.ubknights.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/files/1819mb.pdf
Quote from: valpotx on January 13, 2019, 09:40:22 PMJohn Middleton appears to be the 6th man for the University of Bridgeport:
Middleton was a bigger recruiting error than Hazen or Linssen. The rest of Matts' recruits range from ok, to good, to great and with Gordon and Robinson on deck the uptrend looks well established.
Quote from: justducky on January 13, 2019, 10:10:21 PM
Quote from: valpotx on January 13, 2019, 09:40:22 PMJohn Middleton appears to be the 6th man for the University of Bridgeport:
Middleton was a bigger recruiting error than Hazen or Linssen. The rest of Matts' recruits range from ok, to good, to great and with Gordon and Robinson on deck the uptrend looks well established.
Uhhh... I'd say Parker was probably a bigger error. Parker was suppose to be the next Alec Peters ;). All kidding aside but I hate even calling Parker an error because he worked really hard but he needed go somewhere he could refine his skills before getting another d1 opportunity. Linssen wasn't an error, imo. Marty was more of a unknown. I really liked Marty's offensive potential but his defense was suspect but that's many freshman. I know for a fact that the Marty transfer was a surprise to the coaches. But no doubt Middleton was a questionable because of character more than his physical abilities. Joe Burton was a stud but he just didn't have the academic work ethic to cut it at Valpo.
I'm really excited about Robinson and Gordon. I think some fans are sleeping on Robinson a bit. He's going be a very versatile piece of this team and a excellent defender along with a solid set of offensive tools.
Quote from: VU2014 on January 13, 2019, 10:35:44 PMQuote from: justducky on January 13, 2019, 10:10:21 PMQuote from: valpotx on January 13, 2019, 09:40:22 PMJohn Middleton appears to be the 6th man for the University of Bridgeport:
Middleton was a bigger recruiting error than Hazen or Linssen. The rest of Matts' recruits range from ok, to good, to great and with Gordon and Robinson on deck the uptrend looks well established.
Uhhh... I'd say Parker was probably a bigger error. Parker was suppose to be the next Alec Peters ;). All kidding aside but I hate even calling Parker an error because he worked really hard but he needed go somewhere he could refine his skills before getting another d1 opportunity. Linssen wasn't an error, imo. Marty was more of a unknown. I really liked Marty's offensive potential but his defense was suspect but that's many freshman. I know for a fact that the Marty transfer was a surprise to the coaches. But no doubt Middleton was a questionable because of character more than his physical abilities. Joe Burton was a stud but he just didn't have the academic work ethic to cut it at Valpo. I'm really excited about Robinson and Gordon. I think some fans are sleeping on Robinson a bit. He's going be a very versatile piece of this team and a excellent defender along with a solid set of offensive tools.
Is it fair to look at Robinson like a second Golder? I'm excited about him too.
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on January 13, 2019, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on January 13, 2019, 10:35:44 PMQuote from: justducky on January 13, 2019, 10:10:21 PMQuote from: valpotx on January 13, 2019, 09:40:22 PMJohn Middleton appears to be the 6th man for the University of Bridgeport:
Middleton was a bigger recruiting error than Hazen or Linssen. The rest of Matts' recruits range from ok, to good, to great and with Gordon and Robinson on deck the uptrend looks well established.
Uhhh... I'd say Parker was probably a bigger error. Parker was suppose to be the next Alec Peters ;). All kidding aside but I hate even calling Parker an error because he worked really hard but he needed go somewhere he could refine his skills before getting another d1 opportunity. Linssen wasn't an error, imo. Marty was more of a unknown. I really liked Marty's offensive potential but his defense was suspect but that's many freshman. I know for a fact that the Marty transfer was a surprise to the coaches. But no doubt Middleton was a questionable because of character more than his physical abilities. Joe Burton was a stud but he just didn't have the academic work ethic to cut it at Valpo. I'm really excited about Robinson and Gordon. I think some fans are sleeping on Robinson a bit. He's going be a very versatile piece of this team and a excellent defender along with a solid set of offensive tools.
Is it fair to look at Robinson like a second Golder? I'm excited about him too.
I think they're different types of players. Robinson is a much better ball handler but not nearly the athlete Golder is. Robinson actually played a significant amount of PG at St.Joe and is billed a SF. He really came into his own his sophomore year and started to put things together. You could play Robinson with a ton of different roster combos because he can defend 1-4 and even handle the ball.
Quote from: VU2014 on January 13, 2019, 11:02:21 PMQuote from: VUGrad1314 on January 13, 2019, 10:51:37 PMQuote from: VU2014 on January 13, 2019, 10:35:44 PMQuote from: justducky on January 13, 2019, 10:10:21 PMQuote from: valpotx on January 13, 2019, 09:40:22 PMJohn Middleton appears to be the 6th man for the University of Bridgeport:
Middleton was a bigger recruiting error than Hazen or Linssen. The rest of Matts' recruits range from ok, to good, to great and with Gordon and Robinson on deck the uptrend looks well established.
Uhhh... I'd say Parker was probably a bigger error. Parker was suppose to be the next Alec Peters ;). All kidding aside but I hate even calling Parker an error because he worked really hard but he needed go somewhere he could refine his skills before getting another d1 opportunity. Linssen wasn't an error, imo. Marty was more of a unknown. I really liked Marty's offensive potential but his defense was suspect but that's many freshman. I know for a fact that the Marty transfer was a surprise to the coaches. But no doubt Middleton was a questionable because of character more than his physical abilities. Joe Burton was a stud but he just didn't have the academic work ethic to cut it at Valpo. I'm really excited about Robinson and Gordon. I think some fans are sleeping on Robinson a bit. He's going be a very versatile piece of this team and a excellent defender along with a solid set of offensive tools.
Is it fair to look at Robinson like a second Golder? I'm excited about him too.
I think they're different types of players. Robinson is a much better ball handler but not nearly the athlete Golder is. Robinson actually played a significant amount of PG at St.Joe and is billed a SF. He really came into his own his sophomore year and started to put things together. You could play Robinson with a ton of different roster combos because he can defend 1-4 and even handle the ball.
Sweet! Can't wait to see him in action next year!
Quote from: justducky on January 13, 2019, 10:10:21 PMMiddleton was a bigger recruiting error than Hazen or Linssen.
Middleton never appeared in a game and I believe he tied up a scholarship for not 2 but 3 semesters. On top of that he ends up playing at a non D-1 school where he comes off the bench! WOW :o
Quote from: VU2014 on January 13, 2019, 11:02:21 PMI think they're different types of players. Robinson is a much better ball handler but not nearly the athlete Golder is. Robinson actually played a significant amount of PG at St.Joe and is billed a SF. He really came into his own his sophomore year and started to put things together. You could play Robinson with a ton of different roster combos because he can defend 1-4 and even handle the ball.
I have no idea who will start in 19-20 because it could change from game to game. That said I can already picture VU having one of the top starting fives in the Valley-----coming off our bench to rest the BEST! Even during the 15-16 season we were not able to say that.
The versatility and depth for 19-20 should be power 5 level with only the point and power forward having some question. Meanwhile we have to get ready for this March in St Louis!
Quote from: justducky on January 14, 2019, 10:47:41 AMhe versatility and depth for 19-20 should be power 5 level with only the point and power forward having some question. Meanwhile we have to get ready for this March in St Louis!
Todd mentioned, in one of the Union Street Hoops episodes, that Gordon can do it all and wondered why his years at Seton Hall weren't more productive. Clearly Power 5 teams thought enough of him to offer scholarships, including IU, Purdue, Notre Dame, Arizona State and others. I believe he is listed as a 2 so I'm wondering whether or not we see Javon sharing more point duties with Daniel with Ryan at the 4. Obviously we don't know about Micah yet. If he stays presumably he would see time at the 1 and if he goes it opens up a spot to pickup a guy like Lavender.
I totally forgot about Gordon. Comes from a good family line of hoops. He is sitting out due to transfer? We are going to be good next year.
Quote from: oklahomamick on January 14, 2019, 12:33:29 PM
I totally forgot about Gordon. Comes from a good family line of hoops. He is sitting out due to transfer? We are going to be good next year.
Yes. He and Robinson will have two years of eligibility.
Robinson was billed as an extremely strong rebounder and intangibles guy who won't turn the ball over. AKA - Everyone else plays better when he is on the floor. Perhaps a Jurbril like guy more than a Golder like guy. However, like Golder he is big and strong enough to play the 4 even if he is a little undersized at times.
Quote from: SanityLost17 on January 14, 2019, 01:36:12 PM
Robinson was billed as an extremely strong rebounder and intangibles guy who won't turn the ball over. AKA - Everyone else plays better when he is on the floor. Perhaps a Jurbril like guy more than a Golder like guy. However, like Golder he is big and strong enough to play the 4 even if he is a little undersized at times.
My thinking-------A slightly shorter but equally versatile version of Hammink less some of the highlight dunks.
Quote from: justducky on January 14, 2019, 02:32:44 PM
Quote from: SanityLost17 on January 14, 2019, 01:36:12 PM
Robinson was billed as an extremely strong rebounder and intangibles guy who won't turn the ball over. AKA - Everyone else plays better when he is on the floor. Perhaps a Jurbril like guy more than a Golder like guy. However, like Golder he is big and strong enough to play the 4 even if he is a little undersized at times.
My thinking-------A slightly shorter but equally versatile version of Hammink less some of the highlight dunks.
I watched a few games of st.joes last season and from what I can remember he wasn't as quick as Shane but he was significantly better handles. Solid shooter as well. His bread and butter was defense.
Quote from: VU2014 on January 14, 2019, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: justducky on January 14, 2019, 02:32:44 PM
Quote from: SanityLost17 on January 14, 2019, 01:36:12 PM
Robinson was billed as an extremely strong rebounder and intangibles guy who won't turn the ball over. AKA - Everyone else plays better when he is on the floor. Perhaps a Jurbril like guy more than a Golder like guy. However, like Golder he is big and strong enough to play the 4 even if he is a little undersized at times.
My thinking-------A slightly shorter but equally versatile version of Hammink less some of the highlight dunks.
I watched a few games of st.joes last season and from what I can remember he wasn't as quick as Shane but he was significantly better handles. Solid shooter as well. His bread and butter was defense.
Here are some of his high school highlights:
I have to imagine that the heat is starting to slowly build on Bryce Drew at Vandy. Lat night they lost 74-71 to South Carolina after leading by 10 at half and missing 13 free throws. They now stand at 9-7 including a loss to Kent State and now losing 4 in a row in the SEC. No help coming as they play 4 ranked teams next. This is his third year. His first year they were 19-16 and then 12-20 last year.
How much rope do they give Bruce?? ???
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2019/01/16/live-updates-vanderbilt-basketball-south-carolina/2566688002/
I mentioned this earlier and someone responded that he keeps recruiting top ranked players.
This is true but if they're gonna declare for the draft after one year it's not gonna mean as much without a winning season. Also, that level of recruit will dry up quick if they don't get the spotlight they need.
I'm not saying he can't turn it around or if he should be on the hot seat but he's getting a lot of money and the whispers about him not being able to handle a higher level of competition will start a lot sooner than they would at Valpo.
I mean our record has already had fans on here being skeptical about Lottich and my guess is a place like Vanderbilt is going to be a lot less patient internally and externally.
Quote from: oklahomamick on January 17, 2019, 12:55:30 PM
I mentioned this earlier and someone responded that he keeps recruiting top ranked players.
He has, and that's a problem. In his three years (so far this season) he has landed 2 five stars (one out for season), 4 four stars and 3 three stars, including Scotty Pippins kid who is coming next year. They are young--1 Sr., 3 Jr., 5 Soph., and 4 freshman. As a result, I would think the AD would give him a chance to have a roster with just his recruits. The only guy he didn't recruit is the lone senior. Two more years of disappointments might be about it. I need to get over there and catch a game, might run into Homer!
https://twitter.com/NicolaLupo99/status/1086012199695499265
Quote from: VU2014 on January 17, 2019, 05:15:57 PM
https://twitter.com/NicolaLupo99/status/1086012199695499265
He must feel right at home. ;)
Good for him. If he can stay healthy, he will have a solid professional career.
E Victor had a strong season debut
https://twitter.com/evicnic/status/1089501736686026754?s=21
4 years ago today a freshman named Tevonn Walker stoke the ball at the three point line, went 3/4 court, and dunked over Milwaukee's giant guy. That was a good day.
E Victor continues playing pretty good overseas.
https://twitter.com/evicnic/status/1096520434001084416
https://twitter.com/FIBAWC/status/1099043160573890561
Quote from: VU2014 on February 23, 2019, 02:22:07 PM
https://twitter.com/FIBAWC/status/1099043160573890561
The announcer didn't notice that Shane is left-handed?
Stalin Ortiz still going strong as really the only good Colombian throughout the years! It looks like Shawn Huff is still doing the same for Finland. We have some cool representation on national teams around the world over the last 25 years.
Interesting that 2 of our 3 Finnish players won Finnish player MVP awards (both an Import and Finnish award each season) in the Finnish league over the last decade:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korisliiga_Most_Valuable_Player
Where in the world is... our offense and our crunchtime poise? Both missing for the better part of the Lottich era... If found please return to:
Athletics Recreation Center Valparaiso University
Valparaiso Indiana 46383
C\O Matt Lottich
VUGrad, trust the process - man. Can't cheat the process. Just can't. And, besides - we've had a lot of injuries. And, laundry. And, these kids have to go to class! And, we've traveled a lot of miles! Give them a break. :o
https://twitter.com/gctigershoops/status/1101656709947424769?s=21
https://twitter.com/Doritykid/status/1102354250095648769
This makes me feel old today.
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Quote from: valpopal on April 17, 2019, 08:22:44 AM
This makes me feel old today.
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He's 30, not 40. He wasn't 32 when he graduated Valpo.
Sources indicate Jake Diebler returning to Ohio State as an assistant.
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Valpo's future coach? He's seen as having a very bright future.
https://twitter.com/goodmanhoops/status/1118584018214301697?s=21
I might have missed it, but Parker Hazen will be playing at Lipscomb. I wish him well.
http://luminationnetwork.com/lipscomb-basketball-adds-transfer-forward-parker-hazen/
Quote from: valpotx on April 20, 2019, 05:47:06 PMI might have missed it, but Parker Hazen will be playing at Lipscomb. I wish him well.
Good for him. His freshman season was awful and I had some serious doubts that he could ever find his way back to D-1 basketball. I hope he continues to progress and maybe we can catch a little of his play next year or the year after.
For those in Valparaiso, Athletics Hall of Famer Casey Schmidt is running for City Council in District 3. The primary is next week, May 7.
https://www.portercountyrepublicans.com/casey-schmidt---council-d3-valpo.html (https://www.portercountyrepublicans.com/casey-schmidt---council-d3-valpo.html)
https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2019/5/2/18522825/ryan-broekhoff-player-season-review-2019-dallas-mavericks
Congrats to Tevonn!
https://twitter.com/tevonnwalker/status/1124778985106415616?s=21
https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1124842216831311873?s=21
Quote from: VU2014 on May 05, 2019, 11:12:05 AM
Congrats to Tevonn!
https://twitter.com/tevonnwalker/status/1124778985106415616?s=21
https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1124842216831311873?s=21
Glückwunsch zur Meisterschaft, Tevonn!
That super for the guy. How were his season stats?
Quote from: VULB#62 on May 05, 2019, 11:50:24 AM
That super for the guy. How were his season stats?
I tried to find stats on the team website, to no avail. Verdammt.
Quote from: VULB#62 on May 05, 2019, 11:50:24 AM
That super for the guy. How were his season stats?
He was the main backup pg, but he played some sg as well...9.8 ppg 2.6 rpg and 1.1 apg...
Not bad for a backup
With those stats in Germany, he might get some looks from Italian, Turkish, Russian, and Spanish teams (top leagues in Europe).
Want to send a Rowdy message to someone, and help him with his popularity?
https://www.cameo.com/ryan.broekhoff
Quote from: valpotx on May 07, 2019, 10:53:24 PM
Want to send a Rowdy message to someone, and help him with his popularity?
https://www.cameo.com/ryan.broekhoff
Interesting! I wonder if the Mavs are selling Ryan's accent or his masculinity/sex appeal more. Whatever it is they must be making a profit off of it. I wonder if Ryan gets a cut of the profit.
Congrats to Casey Schmidt in winning the primary, and good luck in the general election.
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/newcomers-come-out-on-top-tuesday-in-valparaiso-city-council/article_4fdfea44-7caa-562e-a3a7-7e1dc125a660.html (https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/newcomers-come-out-on-top-tuesday-in-valparaiso-city-council/article_4fdfea44-7caa-562e-a3a7-7e1dc125a660.html)
Always cool to see our alums remembering their time at Valpo fondly:
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmaderasaborigenes.stalin%2Fposts%2F10157342767496095
Stalin is probably one of the greatest Colombian basketball players of all time. He has essentially been their entire national team in regards to scoring, ever since he graduated.
https://twitter.com/smooveLex/status/1132373919971840006
I'd love to see Valpo hire Austin to the staff one day.
https://twitter.com/CoachStitzel/status/1133035391395794944
Quote from: VU2014 on May 27, 2019, 08:31:20 PM
I'd love to see Valpo hire Austin to the staff one day.
https://twitter.com/CoachStitzel/status/1133035391395794944
Does Valpo have an opening for a Director of Basketball Operations? Many programs use that spot to stash talented young coaches who they can promote if any assistants leave.
Interestingly, Joe Meehan (mentioned in the tweet) joined Bucknell as a DOBO before being promoted to an assistant coach position.
Looks like Bryce is back home
https://twitter.com/BryceDrewCoach/status/1138258738077458434
Quote from: VU2014 on June 10, 2019, 08:39:29 PM
Looks like Bryce is back home
https://twitter.com/BryceDrewCoach/status/1138258738077458434
Not trying to stoke the coaching controversy, just wondering. Do they still have a home in NWI?
yes, I'm fairly certain he never sold his house in Aberdeen.
Quote from: FieldGoodie05 on June 11, 2019, 06:43:16 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on June 10, 2019, 08:39:29 PM
Looks like Bryce is back home
https://twitter.com/BryceDrewCoach/status/1138258738077458434
Not trying to stoke the coaching controversy, just wondering. Do they still have a home in NWI?
I hope they are home. My love affair with Valpo basketball began just before Bryce arrived on the scene. I loved him as a player, followed him as a pro, loved him as his Dad's Assistant, loved him as head coach.
Wouldn't mind if he's staying close for a potential return to taking the reins of the program. Wouldn't mind that at all.
Quote from: VUGrad1314 on June 11, 2019, 01:36:35 PM
Wouldn't mind if he's staying close for a potential return to taking the reins of the program. Wouldn't mind that at all.
I don't think that's going to happen but yeah a guy can dream. I still want to see what Coach Lottich can do with this new crew of players. Just my opinion but he needs to make sure the arrow is clearly pointing up for the program after this next season. He doesn't need to win the League but he needs to make sure the program is trending upward (whatever that means).
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1140665745740840960
Quote from: VUBBFan on June 17, 2019, 12:24:24 PM
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1140665745740840960
The Homer Drew coaching tree is really impressive. Also just shows how impressive Bryce's staffs were.
Congrats to Powell. He will be a HC at a solid program in the near future.
ML's coaching tree involves guys at UNC Wilmington, Utah St and Northwestern.
I wonder if Roger regrets not taking the Valpo head coaching job.
At the time the program was coming of a NIT finals, and several HL championships. He really could have built from that. I think he would have had success. [/size]
Bobby is back in the area working for a local company named, 'Steiner Homes, LTD'. He's quoted in the article.
https://twitter.com/ValpoLife/status/1143288944290701313
Article was written in 2014. Bobby is happily living in Colorado where his sister-in-law, Meredith Hamlet just moved.
Quote from: Pgmado on June 25, 2019, 05:56:38 PM
Article was written in 2014. Bobby is happily living in Colorado where his sister-in-law, Meredith Hamlet just moved.
;D
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/d6ALMb30Fojf2/source.gif)
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1145788944728170498
Moussa was very similar to Kikas, all smiles, all of the time. Quality guy.
Left open is why was Moussa at Valpo in the first place. Just visiting? It's been a few years since he graduated. What's he been doing since?
Quote from: VULB#62 on July 02, 2019, 08:14:15 AM
Left open is why was Moussa at Valpo in the first place. Just visiting? It's been a few years since he graduated. What's he been doing since?
His polo shirt said "Belmont"
Sounds like he's back in the area. Recently moved to Michigan City. Not sure his plans. We only talked briefly.
Does he have enough flexibility in his schedule to come in a couple times a week and take our bigs to school in the paint??? If they can manage to score on this guy, they can score down low against anyone in the MVC.
https://twitter.com/saisportsagency/status/1146128619623858176?s=21
Congrats to Deion!
Paul, didn't Moussa move back to Senegal after school? I believe that he did play 1 season of professional basketball in Mozambique a few years after that, but seemed to have stayed in Senegal.
I am surprised to see that I am the first to post this gem!
https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/valparaiso-university/keith-carter-to-play-with-oklahoma-city-in-nba-summer/article_b50dae08-9c2c-5e58-995b-21f2d02c14e9.html
I loved Keith Carter, and he is the type of guy that should have been allowed that extra year. This finally answers my question of, 'why in the world hasn't Keith Carter played professional basketball as of yet?' It just made no sense without this injury explanation. He is another guy that will play top European basketball, and represent Valpo well.
I don't think that OKC is doing Keith any favors. He is one of two players that have not seen the floor yet in 2 games. Looks like what Keith said in the article is coming true, OKC is only looking at their picks and the other guys are out in the cold. Keith must have been brought in as a practice player if they aren't going to look at him in game situations..
After last night, Keith remains to be the only one who has not played. The Thunder went 2-19 from 3 point.
Quote from: oklahomamick on July 09, 2019, 01:31:46 PM
After last night, Keith remains to be the only one who has not played. The Thunder went 2-19 from 3 point.
and that continued with the Croatia game that just ended... still has not taken off the warmup...
and the Thunder did win today... I hope the hotel and meals are nice. Not sure what the paycheck is.
https://twitter.com/JP8185/status/1148783503657635840
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/1149029705074520065
Quote from: VU2014 on July 10, 2019, 05:01:41 PM
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/1149029705074520065
Moussa is a great story, so please don't misread what I'm about to say. But that story seemed disjointed and poorly presented, anyone else have a hard time getting into it?
Agree. Quite hard to follow the timeline. The story also seems to present Mousa as just a Valpo student and does not mention his years at Alabama. However, there is no question about the difficulty of his journey. Moving to Michigan City puts him real close to Valpo and I repeat my earlier question: "Could he come in P/T and help school our bigs?"
Just a quick reminder that Moussa Mbaye (http://=http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2003-04/376/moussa-mbaye/) and Moussa Gueye (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2016-17/6557/moussa-gueye/) are two different people, both from Senegal, who played for Valpo Basketball at different times. Moussa Mbaye never played for Alabama, but Moussa Gueye did.
Thanks for the correction. Mbaye played at Valpo 2003-2007. Listed as a C/F at 6'9". My question still stands - can he help our bigs?
Quote from: VULB#62 on July 11, 2019, 12:36:47 PM
Thanks for the correction. Mbaye played at Valpo 2003-2007. Listed as a C/F at 6'9". My question still stands - can he help our bigs?
Let's just say I never thought of him as having mastered the fine points of basketball fundamentals. He had a very unorthodox style.
Quote from: swiftmutiny on July 11, 2019, 09:43:01 AM
Just a quick reminder that Moussa Mbaye (http://=http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2003-04/376/moussa-mbaye/) and Moussa Gueye (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2016-17/6557/moussa-gueye/) are two different people, both from Senegal, who played for Valpo Basketball at different times. Moussa Mbaye never played for Alabama, but Moussa Gueye did.
Also they are not to be confused with Antti "Moussa" Nikkila, who could play like a moose at times but as a person was as gentle as a lamb.
Keith gets his first action!
https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/boxscore?gameId=401144596&league=nba-summer-las-vegas
looks like the Thunder improved to 8-28 from 3 point land
Quote from: bbtds on July 11, 2019, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: swiftmutiny on July 11, 2019, 09:43:01 AM
Just a quick reminder that Moussa Mbaye (http://=http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2003-04/376/moussa-mbaye/) and Moussa Gueye (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2016-17/6557/moussa-gueye/) are two different people, both from Senegal, who played for Valpo Basketball at different times. Moussa Mbaye never played for Alabama, but Moussa Gueye did.
Also they are not to be confused with Antti "Moussa" Nikkila, who could play like a moose at times but as a person was as gentle as a lamb.
Prior to Vashil Fernandez leading the nation in blocks per game, I believe Antti Nikkila was the last Valpo player to lead the nation in a statistic: drawn free throw lane violations.
AP was back at the ARC!
https://twitter.com/jvick817/status/1151639192201498624
Quote from: vu84v2 on July 13, 2019, 05:52:45 PM
Quote from: bbtds on July 11, 2019, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: swiftmutiny on July 11, 2019, 09:43:01 AM
Just a quick reminder that Moussa Mbaye (http://=http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2003-04/376/moussa-mbaye/) and Moussa Gueye (http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/roster/2016-17/6557/moussa-gueye/) are two different people, both from Senegal, who played for Valpo Basketball at different times. Moussa Mbaye never played for Alabama, but Moussa Gueye did.
Also they are not to be confused with Antti "Moussa" Nikkila, who could play like a moose at times but as a person was as gentle as a lamb.
Prior to Vashil Fernandez leading the nation in blocks per game, I believe Antti Nikkila was the last Valpo player to lead the nation in a statistic: drawn free throw lane violations.
Alec,
Remember to eat turkey at Thanksgiving kand remind the Turks that in English the name of their country is the same as the bird. They love that.
I just randomly clicked over to a The Basketball Tournament game between Jackson TN and Southern Gentlemen, and saw a Nickerson go to the hoop for a layup. It is E Victor!
https://thetournament.com/players/e-victor-nickerson
https://twitter.com/F_Saaida/status/1153844612714442753
https://twitter.com/BBCHSBOYSHOOPS/status/1154020535300501504?s=20
Well that was an upgrade for him, not..
I wish him well. No negative vibes needed towards Micah, outside of some dumb decisions off the basketball court.
Quote from: oklahomamick on July 24, 2019, 09:00:19 PM
Well that was an upgrade for him, not..
It wasn't about upgrading ... it was about finding a program where he could contribute. I like his game, but he was never going to be in the rotation for an elite MVC program.
nice, I didn't like his game.
Thought he got a lot of playing time for his ability. I believe he started more than not. I didn't like his off court decisions or attitude.
Regardless, he did what he needed to get a degree from a top liberal arts school in the midwest. It will be awesome for him if he is able to get a masters and get a lot of playing time his last two years.
I just felt like the school, the team, and the program gave more than what he gave.
Looks like an historically black university, as well as the conference. He could be a star in that conference. Lots of bus rides through Texas, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Good luck Micah!!
Quote from: vu72 on July 25, 2019, 11:21:30 AM
Looks like an historically black university, as well as the conference. He could be a star in that conference. Lots of bus rides through Texas, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Good luck Micah!!
I was concerned that no D-1 program would take the risk on his back problems. I would love to see him have a couple pain free seasons with his outside shot dropping. :thumbsup:
Bakari looks so much happier than he did at any point of last season. Injuries, losing, and personal issues can get to a kid I guess.
I'm genuinely curious to see how Bakari plays next season. He's a pretty good player when he's healthy. Will Fran get him to play defense? Will he play within the system and not take I'll advised shots?
https://twitter.com/iowahoops/status/1154411116405149697?s=21
Quote from: VU2014 on July 25, 2019, 06:08:46 PM
Bakari looks so much happier than he did at any point of last season. Injuries, losing, and personal issues can get to a kid I guess.
I'm genuinely curious to see how Bakari plays next season. He's a pretty good player when he's healthy. Will Fran get him to play defense? Will he play within the system and not take I'll advised shots?
https://twitter.com/iowahoops/status/1154411116405149697?s=21
Bakari is selfish, slow afoot and off my radar! PG in the B1G....I don't think he possesses the necessary speed or agility. SG....maybe now you're talking. I was not overly sad when he decided to transfer. He and Smits were next level selfish by many accounts the past few years at Valpo and I welcome their efforts to find work elsewhere. Frankly, I don't care how he was off the court because I'm here to watch winning team basketball.
There's my selfish rant ...
You guys all sound like jilted kids with the "selfish/problem child" nonsense. We have a coaching staff that didn't know how to utilize guys in the MVC that three high-major programs happily grabbed for their rosters. If they were that bad, they wouldn't have all landed upgrades like that. This is on Lottich and his staff until he's able to prove otherwise with results on the court.
Quote from: bigmosmithfan1 on July 26, 2019, 12:27:33 PM
You guys all sound like jilted kids with the "selfish/problem child" nonsense. We have a coaching staff that didn't know how to utilize guys in the MVC that three high-major programs happily grabbed for their rosters. If they were that bad, they wouldn't have all landed upgrades like that. This is on Lottich and his staff until he's able to prove otherwise with results on the court.
As has been pointed out previously it's much easier to take on a player for one year on your roster who already has experience playing NCAA Div 1 basketball than for 4 years starting with his freshman year. If there is a scholarship available for one year the answer is to go the graduate transfer route. I doubt very much that those schools would have made the same 4 year commitment to those same former Valpo players.
Quote from: bbtds on July 26, 2019, 12:40:46 PM
Quote from: bigmosmithfan1 on July 26, 2019, 12:27:33 PM
You guys all sound like jilted kids with the "selfish/problem child" nonsense. We have a coaching staff that didn't know how to utilize guys in the MVC that three high-major programs happily grabbed for their rosters. If they were that bad, they wouldn't have all landed upgrades like that. This is on Lottich and his staff until he's able to prove otherwise with results on the court.
As has been pointed out previously it's much easier to take on a player for one year on your roster who already has experience playing NCAA Div 1 basketball than for 4 years starting with his freshman year. If there is a scholarship available for one year the answer is to go the graduate transfer route. I doubt very much that those schools would have made the same 4 year commitment to those same former Valpo players.
Well put bbtds, this is not apples to apples. Smits = 1 year, Sorolla = 1 year, Golder = 1 year, Bakari = 1 year, Micah = 2 years (extenuating circumstances).
While I see where bigmosmith is coming from (Lottich does have a lot to prove), I would ask bigmosmith if he enjoyed the demeanor and attitude that Bakari and Smits brought to in-game circumstances? In my experience (sports teams and business) it truly does not matter the talent of the teammate because if they cannot add to the team atmosphere then they are probably better off somewhere else. If Lionel Messi (best soccer player in the world) cannot get Argentina to win games at a solid clip . . . then why would a 3 or 4 star recruit with an attitude problem be any different on a team sport?
On paper we were HL and MVC all-stars with bad attitudes, in reality we were a bunch of whinny poorly coached individuals. I like Lottich as a person and hope he prevails, but no one can say that that mess of a team was not directly attributed to him. Again, I am all for Lottich getting 1-2 more years but bigmosmith . . . .Bakari and Smits are better elsewhere!
Well said bigmosmithfan1. Although he didn't recruit Smits, so he gets half a pass. A coach, manager or CEO has the responsibility to get everyone to believe in the environment and system you set up.
Those two along with Jaume didn't believe in Lottich or the system and had bad attitudes because of it. Frustration set in and they all left to superior programs.
Lottich gets paid a lot to recruit players and produce a winning season in a proud and storied program. If Lottich has success at a storied program such as Valpo, I promise he would get a big pay raise and better job. He just hasn't had that success. He could finally have that success this year.....
Quote from: VU2014 on July 24, 2019, 08:35:44 PM
https://twitter.com/BBCHSBOYSHOOPS/status/1154020535300501504?s=20
I wish him well.
On another note, I went to the verbal commits website for Southern U:
http://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/southern-university
And guess what is listed under the "Latest Jaguar Headlines" section?
http://www.subr.edu/news/southern-plants-first-seeds-in-medical-marijuana-venture
I'll leave this here with no further comment...
Well, part of the grad transfer rules are the transfer school has to offer your graduate program that is not available at your former school (Sarcasm Intended) 8-). MBA Cannabis Business Ventures may be offered at Southern with such exciting course offerings as:
Taking Your Business Higher -- Developing the right business plans and strategies to take advantage of this growing field.
Harshing the Mellow -- Understanding and reacting to the myriad of regulations and laws governing this field and how to obtain/maintain licenses
Purple Haze -- How to incorporate sustainability practices into profitable business strategies
Candyperson Can -- Designed to help develop a retail sales and marketing strategy that also encompasses edibles, oils and other non-traditional product offerings
Panama Red and Acapulco Gold (with Lab) -- Basic cultivating class to understand and differentiate available product lines, genetic modeling and testing
From Reefer Madness to Pineapple Express (Elective) -- Exploring the themes and history of the industry in movies
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tenor.com%2Fimages%2F6f567ef7cae93ca76de2346f28764ee9%2Ftenor.gif&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftenor.com%2Fview%2F5892980&tbnid=qDJ0lDW9AajpsM&vet=1&w=220&h=123&hl=en-us&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim
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This will be a tough season for Golder's new team:
https://sports.yahoo.com/twosport-portland-state-athlete-deante-strickland-allegedly-shot-and-killed-by-sister-151432041.html
Quote from: valpotx on August 04, 2019, 12:36:13 AM
This will be a tough season for Golder's new team:
https://sports.yahoo.com/twosport-portland-state-athlete-deante-strickland-allegedly-shot-and-killed-by-sister-151432041.html
Golder and Strickland have known each other since the fifth grade. Used to play together all the time growing up.
https://twitter.com/aaronorlowski2/status/1158484351581134849?s=21
Roger Powell was on The Herd with Colin Cowherd yesterday. Doug Gottlieb (Okie St.) was hosting the show and talked to Roger about Illinois 2005 Title game run and playing for Bill Self.
I have not listened yet, but very curious to see if Valpo is talked about it.
I thought everyone would appreciate this morning's tweet from Erik Buggs:
[tweet]1159810504447221760[/tweet]
Quote from: oklahomamick on August 08, 2019, 08:51:04 AM
Roger Powell was on The Herd with Colin Cowherd yesterday. Doug Gottlieb (Okie St.) was hosting the show and talked to Roger about Illinois 2005 Title game run and playing for Bill Self.
I have not listened yet, but very curious to see if Valpo is talked about it.
Roger was also a guest on Gottlieb's "All Ball" podcast this week. Great interview and Roger spoke very highly of Bryce and Valpo.
I have heard from some posters that Powell left on bad terms. Is there any truth to this?
Quote from: oklahomamick on August 09, 2019, 12:11:29 PM
I have heard from some posters that Powell left on bad terms. Is there any truth to this?
I haven't heard that, but I assume that Powell was interested and/or interviewed for the head coaching position when Bryce left. In that situation, assistants who interview and don't get the job usually move on. He had a nice soft landing spot with Bryce.
On the Gottlieb podcast, Powell mentioned that Vandy "took care" of him when Bryce was let go, stating he was continuing to get paid. Most head coaches have buyout provisions, but it's much rarer for assistants to be paid after termination.
Canada alumni
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/1160531637073063936
Quote from: VUBBFan on August 11, 2019, 11:03:18 AM
Canada alumni
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/1160531637073063936
Interesting...
Not a VU alum, but Robbie Hummel is apparently going to do some work for my company (SiriusXM), as I got a new hire alert this morning for him (I am in HR).
Look who's back in town for a visit.
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/1162405783998488576
Vashil is probably kneeling or sitting on the bottom in that picture. Terrific guy and I hope that he is doing well.
Australia beat US MBB for the first time in front of 52k fans in Australia. Rowdy is not on the roster as far as I could tell.
Quote from: VULB#62 on August 24, 2019, 08:41:50 AM
Australia beat US MBB for the first time in front of 52k fans in Australia. Rowdy is not on the roster as far as I could tell.
Maybe took the time off to help and be with little 2 month old baby Jackson?
Yes, he is not going to the World Championship, instead spending time with family.
Rowdy announced a few weeks ago that he wouldn't compete this summer because of the newborn. He said he will try out to be in the olympics the following summer
Quote from: VU2014 on August 24, 2019, 10:22:27 PM
Rowdy announced a few weeks ago that he wouldn't compete this summer because of the newborn. He said he will try out to be in the olympics the following summer
He certainly has his priorities in order. I never cease to be impressed with him not only as a player but as a man.
https://twitter.com/imjusteb5/status/1166404561998942216?s=21
Looks like he's happy where he landed. Good luck Jay. Maybe we'll be able to play against him this year.
https://twitter.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1166432694462402560
Jay struggled to add value to an MVC team, I doubt very strongly he will add much value to an AAC team. Good luck all the same but mostly good riddance to a guy that couldn't put the ball in the basket.
I think Jay can be a solid player for them but playing "fast" won't fit his style on offense. He's always going be an above avg center, which is where his true value has alway been
He will be too soft for the AAC, but I hope that he proves me wrong.
Awesome to hear Buggs was in town and took time speak to some of the student athletes. I'd love to see him on the staff one day. I know he's been coaching the last few years. VU has shown interest in some of his players.
https://twitter.com/dsackey_4/status/1167916836429545474?s=21
https://twitter.com/imjusteb5/status/1167932051783241736?s=21
https://twitter.com/imjusteb5/status/1168168049238786048?s=21
Mo Kone is playing a key role for his home country in the FIBA World Cup, at age 38:
http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/game/3108/Cote-d-Ivoire-China#tab=boxscore
No Kikas on Angola's roster for the first time in a long time.
Quote from: valpotx on September 01, 2019, 12:29:04 PM
Mo Kone is playing a key role for his home country in the FIBA World Cup, at age 38:
http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/game/3108/Cote-d-Ivoire-China#tab=boxscore
I imagine he didn't say anything about dominating FIBA.
Quote from: covufan on July 30, 2019, 06:53:53 PM
Quote from: VU2014 on July 24, 2019, 08:35:44 PM
https://twitter.com/BBCHSBOYSHOOPS/status/1154020535300501504?s=20
I wish him well.
On another note, I went to the verbal commits website for Southern U:
http://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/southern-university
And guess what is listed under the "Latest Jaguar Headlines" section?
http://www.subr.edu/news/southern-plants-first-seeds-in-medical-marijuana-venture
I'll leave this here with no further comment...
I just noticed that Micah will be returning to the state when Southern plays at Butler in December.
https://twitter.com/bartonlubos/status/1181963848628219907?s=21
Was Lubos in Valpo?
Yep I think he was around during Homecoming Weekend
This team just loves their Valpo connections:
http://www.cbphuesca.com/leb-oro/jugadores/david-skara/
This obituary was shared with me this afternoon. It's from August...
Dr. Mark James Peters, 66, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, at home with his family in Metairie, Louisiana. Mark was born in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up in Tipp City, Ohio, where he later served many years as a family practice physician. Recently, Mark held a 15-year tenure as CEO of East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana.
After joining the hospital as medical director in 2000, and later promoted to CEO, Mark served the East Jefferson community, team members, medical staff, foundation and auxiliary until his stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2017.
Most recently, Mark held the position of chief medical officer for United Healthcare-Gulf States Region. Mark arrived in New Orleans after serving as chief medical officer/vice president of medical services at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio.
A graduate of Tippecanoe High School and Valparaiso University, Mark played basketball with distinction for Tippecanoe and the Valparaiso Crusaders, where he earned a basketball scholarship and studied pre-med. Later, Mark earned a medical degree from The Ohio State University in 1978 and was named 1979 intern of the year and 1981 chief resident by Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Mark later earned accreditation as a certified physician executive (CPE). Mark was a beloved husband, father, stepfather and "Poppi" to three sons and two grandchildren. Mark leaves behind his wife, Kimberly Pfister Peters, sons (mother Jennifer Grim Peters) James Peters (wife Lyndsay, grandsons Jack and Benjamin), Bradley Peters (wife Whitney Peters) and stepson Cole Radetich (father Ray Radetich) He is welcomed to heaven by his parents James Harold Peters and Janet Leora Ely, both of Dayton, Ohio. He is the brother of Matthew Peters (Jill), Christopher Peters (Kari), and sisters Lora Heddleston (George), Liana Tinsley (Kevin) and Lisa Kiger (David) as well as 10 nieces and nephews. He is brother-in-law to Jerry Pfister, Jr. (Paula), Kerry Naquin (Kevin) as well as four nieces and nephews. Mark's in-laws are Jerry and Alice Pfister. Visitation will be held Friday, August 23, at 10., at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church located at 105 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana, 70005. Funeral mass will begin at 12 p.m. Flowers accepted, or consider making a donation to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com
Published in The Times-Picayune on Aug. 21, 2019
I'll eat some crow here, as I bashed Coach Ragland's decision to leave Valpo for what I thought was a weaker Utah State team. His last few stops have definitely helped his profile, as he took advantage of a good NKU team/year, got to claim Alec Peters' Senior year and a championship, and is now at a top 20 Utah State team. The guy either really researches the jobs he is moving into, or has an incredible amount of luck!
Smits played in his first game of the season today...against Micah!
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401168295
Quote from: valpotx on December 14, 2019, 07:15:55 PM
Smits played in his first game of the season today...against Micah!
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401168295
They scored a combined total of 3 points. ;D
Smits made a pretty move for the basket he made. Impressive.
Not to be outdone by Bradford and Smits in their face off this year, Sorolla and Evelyn are playing tonight:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401169978
Quote from: Just Sayin on December 15, 2019, 12:39:02 AM
Smits made a pretty move for the basket he made. Impressive.
He committed 3 fouls in 7 minutes of action in Butler's 70-61 win over Purdue yesterday. :o
He also scored a basket in 2 attempts.
Talked to Ron Howard on Friday at the concordia Lutheran basketball game. He was part of a Fort Wayne Mad Ants fundraising halftime effort for Cross Connections a Christian counseling service. The event pitted Ron against one of the high school basketball players in a three point shooting contest which Ron won handily, he still has a pretty sweet stroke. He told me that he and his family are doing well and that he plans on staying in Fort Wayne for a while.
Quote from: FWalum on December 22, 2019, 12:26:10 PM
Talked to Ron Howard on Friday at the concordia Lutheran basketball game. He was part of a Fort Wayne Mad Ants fundraising halftime effort for Cross Connections a Christian counseling service. The event pitted Ron against one of the high school basketball players in a three point shooting contest which Ron won handily, he still has a pretty sweet stroke. He told me that he and his family are doing well and that he plans on staying in Fort Wayne for a while.
How could Mr. Mad Ant not stay in Ft Wayne? I heard he was going into the Pacers HOF for most determined and long lasting non-roster player ever.
Quote from: wh on December 22, 2019, 09:38:17 AM
Quote from: Just Sayin on December 15, 2019, 12:39:02 AM
Smits made a pretty move for the basket he made. Impressive.
He committed 3 fouls in 7 minutes of action in Butler's 70-61 win over Purdue yesterday. :o
He also scored a basket in 2 attempts.
LaValle Jordan is starting to finally win over more of the Butler Bulldog faithful. I thought for a while he was going to get run out of town. Hinkle Hounding at it's wurst. German sausage not included.
With a few sick kids, and their control over the TV, I was relegated to my laptop tonight. With this, I thought that I would catch the end of the Lipscomb/Stetson game, as well as James Madison/UNCW, to see how Hazen and Linssen look live. Hazen is still the same guy we remember, and based on his stat trajectory this season, he has done the same thing at Lipscomb, starting the first few games strong, and then becoming non-existent. He still looks lost on the court, as well. Linssen, however, was a big loss. He ended up with 19 points and 10 rebounds, and looks like he belongs in the CAA (not too much worse than the MVC). Yes, he fouled out at the end of the game, but he seems to be their best player.
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With a few sick kids, and their control over the TV, I was relegated to my laptop tonight. With this, I thought that I would catch the end of the Lipscomb/Stetson game, as well as James Madison/UNCW, to see how Hazen and Linssen look live. Hazen is still the same guy we remember, and based on his stat trajectory this season, he has done the same thing at Lipscomb, starting the first few games strong, and then becoming non-existent. He still looks lost on the court, as well. Linssen, however, was a big loss. He ended up with 19 points and 10 rebounds, and looks like he belongs in the CAA (not too much worse than the MVC). Yes, he fouled out at the end of the game, but he seems to be their best player.
Happy for Martin, but it just reinforces how much this program has suffered by building its entire program around 2 failed 7' centers. BTW Smits was a Bryce recruit that Matt inherited, laziness, bad attitude and all. Bryce may also have started the recruiting Process with Sorolla, before he took the Vanderbilt job.
Worth checking out this game on ESPN2:
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Smits made a pretty move for the basket he made. Impressive.
He committed 3 fouls in 7 minutes of action in Butler's 70-61 win over Purdue yesterday. :o
He also scored a basket in 2 attempts.
LaValle Jordan is starting to finally win over more of the Butler Bulldog faithful. I thought for a while he was going to get run out of town. Hinkle Hounding at it's wurst. German sausage not included.
And all the Holiday Inn Express coaches on their message board have apologized profusely for thinking Butler got it completely wrong for turning over the reins to Jordan. Yeah, right.
Still the most ignorant, hyper-critical message board fans I have ever encountered.
Wow, Baylor just won AT Kansas! Scott definitely has a top 5 team this season.
Quote from: valpotx on January 11, 2020, 01:57:28 PM
Wow, Baylor just won AT Kansas! Scott definitely has a top 5 team this season.
Jayhawks, let's think of some excuses......................
1. Students weren't on campus......doesn't matter (other KU fans will take those seats)
2. Snow on the ground...............some but doesn't matter KU fans go anyway.
3. Too many other activities going on in Lawrence that keep the fans busy.................doesn't matter (other KU fans will take those seats)
4. Student apathy.........................Oh, come on, no way!
5. KU Fans can watch the game at home..................doesn't matter (other KU fans will take those seats)
6. Tickets are too expensive....................................doesn't matter (KU fans will pay almost anything)
Truth (even truth that our president can't deny, okay he'll deny almost any truth but not this particular one) Winning ways will not kill crowds. 12-2 going into this game, lost to Duke by 2 & Villanova by 1 before this 3rd loss to Baylor by 12
at HOME.
Yes, I'd say that was a pretty good win for Scott Drew & Baylor!!!!!
Quote from: valpotx on January 11, 2020, 01:57:28 PM
Wow, Baylor just won AT Kansas! Scott definitely has a top 5 team this season.
Huge win. Baylor climbs to #1 in the NCAA NET rankings ( https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings (https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings) ) and are #3 at Ken Pom. It will be interesting to see where they land in the AP and Coaches Polls today. They definitely have a strong argument to be ranked #1.
I think that the job that Scott is doing is awesome. Not too many coaches can have teams be consistently successful, as are the Baylor Bears.
However, I think that his really great accomplishments took place right after he took over at Baylor. Under crushing sanctions, they went from ashes to a solid team in a very short amount of time. Some big name coaches could likely walk in and do that, based on their abilities and name recognition bringing in solid talent. But Scott was a one-year head coach from a mid-major with very little name recognition. I think that the turnaround was amazing, and is being forgotten about as time goes on.
For those of you who are subscribers, there's a great piece in The Athletic about the incredible, maybe unprecedented turnaround that Scott Drew has led at Baylor. Remarkable how strong moral character and hard work can drive something like this, a good lesson for us all.
Nice to see Martin Linssen doing well for UNCW. Loved his heart and hustle whenever he got a chance to play and I wish we could have watched him develop. I think there's a chance he could have ended up being pretty good.
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1216864179241521152
Baylor has a lot of wealthy donors, but it is still amazing what Scott Drew has done for that program over the last 18 years. Baylor was always an afterthought in Men's Basketball, but had previous success in Women's Basketball. Recruiting folks to Wacko can't be easy (forever known as such due to David Koresh).
BTW, UNCW fired their coach yesterday....
In recent years I have heard that S. Drew is not well liked by his conference peers who have often criticized his ethics in recruiting, etc. I wish I could remember the source but I heard or read that more than once. I must say I was surprised when I heard it.
Quote from: valpo64 on January 14, 2020, 03:15:21 PMIn recent years I have heard that S. Drew is not well liked by his conference peers who have often criticized his ethics in recruiting, etc. I wish I could remember the source but I heard or read that more than once. I must say I was surprised when I heard it.
This is true. I think Scott had to sit out coaching for a game or two for recruiting violations early in his career. I remember reading about it but don't recall the source. Other coaches were not happy with what he did.
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2012/04/12/ncaa-cites-baylor-recruiting-violations
Is that where Dan Dakich got his vendetta against the Drews from?
Scott's been dogged by those accusations for the entirety of his time at Baylor. They were and maybe still are known to produce negative documents about competing institutions in the Big 12 or elsewhere, that they send to recruits.
Does anyone really care what Dan D says or believes?
Quote from: valpo64 on January 14, 2020, 03:15:21 PM
In recent years I have heard that S. Drew is not well liked by his conference peers who have often criticized his ethics in recruiting, etc. I wish I could remember the source but I heard or read that more than once. I must say I was surprised when I heard it.
Bobby Knight, ex-UT Austin head coach Rick Barnes, guys that no longer coach in the Big 12, etc. have made comments about Scott's recruiting ethics.
Quote from: valpo64 on January 15, 2020, 06:18:13 PM
Does anyone really care what Dan D says or believes?
Dan Dakich can go f*ck himself and all his Zionsville buddies for all I care. He is a useless piece of former Region trash.
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Quote from: valpo64 on January 15, 2020, 06:18:13 PM
Does anyone really care what Dan D says or believes?
Dan Dakich can go f*ck himself and all his Zionsville buddies for all I care. He is a useless piece of former Region trash.
Does that include me? ???
FWIW, Dan moved a few years ago.
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Quote from: valpo64 on January 15, 2020, 06:18:13 PM
Does anyone really care what Dan D says or believes?
Dan Dakich can go f*ck himself and all his Zionsville buddies for all I care. He is a useless piece of former Region trash.
Does that include me? ???
FWIW, Dan moved a few years ago.
If you consider yourself a buddy of Dan D. then yes. When I refer to Dakich's Zionsville buddies I think of many of the Indy professional athletes that live there. Dan doesn't necessarily have to live in Zionsville to have Zville buddies.
Keep in mind everything Scott got in trouble for (too many texts, calls, etc) is now perfectly within current NCAA rules.
Let's not equate that with some of the very questionable stuff Bill Self has been accused of at Kansas.
Scott is no angel but when his name comes up in grand jury transcripts or have been accused of helping to cover up sexual assault like Self then we can have this conversation.
Stalin Ortiz still starring for his native Colombia. Nice to see a few folks still playing from my days on campus :):
https://www.facebook.com/maderasaborigenes.stalin/videos/10158198259426095/
Quote from: valpotx on August 26, 2018, 02:12:17 AM
Who is Craig Maass?
Apparently not nearly the guy many of us thought he was.
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/02/05/man-accused-of-embezzling-from-scholarship-fund-thought-he-would-make-bail-and-go-to-the-super-bowl-hes-still-in-jail/
https://twitter.com/coachlottich/media
See Matt Lottich's tweet from August 23, 2018 with the pic of four golfers.
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/copscourts/sheriff-says-president-of-trust-stole-700k-from-oakland-hills-caddie-scholarship-fund/article_33f2377c-4766-11ea-b30a-0f42421c9a39.html
Wow, that is really sad. I knew him in college and he was very cordial.
Quote from: usc4valpo on April 21, 2020, 08:40:22 PM
Wow, that is really sad. I knew him in college and he was very cordial.
He reminded me of John Kiser in his playing days. He hustled and gave more effort than anyone in the game. His athletic talent grew during his years playing basketball at Valpo. I always have had a high opinion of Craig Maass. OTOH the details of his arrest and also anticipating getting out of the Oakland County Correctional Center and thinking he could jump on a plane and go to the Super Bowl seems incredibly callous.
https://twitter.com/coachgore/status/1256669013217861633?s=21
I can pick out everyone, except can't tell if that is Shawn Huff with hair? Good to see Haanpaa and Fumey, even though neither graduated from Valpo. Even the folks that left us in the past, appear to still have a decent memory of Valpo.
Long Time trainer Rod Moore has gone missing. Please contact the porter county sheriffs office know if you have seen him.
https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1278353684527800323?s=21
Information: https://www.facebook.com/311741869471/posts/10157711072474472/?d=n
Quote from: VU2014 on July 01, 2020, 10:51:39 AM
Long Time trainer Rod Moore has gone missing. Please contact the porter county sheriffs office know if you have seen him.
https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1278353684527800323?s=21
Information: https://www.facebook.com/311741869471/posts/10157711072474472/?d=n
Thanks. I see that's south of Rt. 30 off of Thornapple Way, not far from my office. I'm going to drive over there and see if I can help.
To read that Rod has dementia is so sad. He was such a big part of VU athletics for a long time. Back in the day, when I was playing softball, rod was an umpire. What a nice man.
Is there any new info on the Rod Moore missing persons situation?
As time goes on, this has gone from urgent to desperate. It has been 90 and humid for several days. Unless Rod has found shelter and water somewhere...well, it's not looking good. There is very little undeveloped land in Valpo. It's hard to imagine that someone wondering around town this long hasn't been spotted. That said, his house is on the far southwest corner with adjacent marshy land with a couple of small ponds. Presumably, that's the first area they searched.
Facebook page. bring rod home safely
updates are there... nothing new. volunteers we're going west on us30 posting his picture.
After Kikas appeared to reinstate his Facebook account last week, when I saw a previous friend request from a few years back accepted, I thought that I would see how his career went. He is quite the Angolan and African Basketball legend! Congrats to Kikas on a solid career, and for moving into a Sporting Director position at his long-time club in 2017, after his retirement! Also, for those more recent Valpo fans, Kikas was one of the friendliest basketball players in our team's history, on par with Vashil Fernandez.
https://www.fiba.basketball/news/angolan-joaquim-gomes-ends-playing-career-appointed-d-agosto-director
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.D._Primeiro_de_Agosto_(basketball)
Congrats to Alec Peters and his fiancé Maddie on their engagement! AP popped the question.
Pictures/video on the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDZfh3nF0cU/
https://twitter.com/4apeters/status/1290003486373851136?s=21
https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1290008598827773953?s=21
Alec putting in the work over the last few EuroLeague games! He needs to keep this up, in order to get another crack at the NBA:
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1129743/alec-peters-career-high-paces-baskonia-to-win-over-fenerbahce/
Marten Linssen utilized the GT rule and coaching change at UNCW, to end up at SLU! Good for him, as he is starting at an A-10 program with a rich tradition. I felt that he might have been our biggest miss in the prior years to JFL leaving.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4279174/marten-linssen
Sorolla is on the reserve team at FC Barcelona (his youth program, as well), and Smits was in the second division of Spain, before leaving a few weeks back:
https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jaume-Sorolla/Summary/54475
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrik_Smits
Congrats to Buggs!
https://twitter.com/coachebuggs/status/1344322381364518914?s=21
Congrats to Buggs!
https://twitter.com/hoopsmurphy/status/1350555318707740674?s=21
He's apparently second in the league in scoring, but I can't tell which team he plays. Of note, Daniel Relvao also plays in the Portuguese league for Academica.
https://www.eurobasket.com/Portugal/news/663485/1-Divisao-mid-season-news
https://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Portugal/Academica-EFAPEL-Coimbra/30698
AP is really coming into his own with his newest Team Boskonia. This is the first European Club he's played for where he's getting a more feature role on the team and he's shining with the opportunity. He's on one of the top teams in Europe. He recently beat his old team CSKA which won it all when he was on the team in one of the more featured bench roles. Good to see AP doing well.
https://twitter.com/acbcom/status/1350822229676851202?s=21
🔥
@petersalec
keep MAKING A DIFFERENCE ...
This was his RECITAL in the triumph of TD Systems
@Baskonia
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2⃣7⃣ points
3⃣0⃣ rating
UNSTOPPABLE 😎
If he keeps that up, he will definitely get another shot at the NBA, though he may not want it, as he can make a killing overseas.
I wonder what Javon is thinking about now. His stats are down significantly across the board. His team is at the bottom of the BE. He has gone from 2nd best player in the MVC to a run of the mill BE player on a bad team.
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/1358145105870348288
Quote from: VUBBFan on February 07, 2021, 03:46:07 PM
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/1358145105870348288
I can see that Valpo's restricted attendance policy due to COVID-19 is family, friends, necessary administrative staff, and Valpo legends.
Perfectly fine in my book, as long as he follows the same protocols as others in attendance.
Quote from: wh on February 05, 2021, 08:10:03 PM
I wonder what Javon is thinking about now. His stats are down significantly across the board. His team is at the bottom of the BE. He has gone from 2nd best player in the MVC to a run of the mill BE player on a bad team.
He was probably hoping for more interest than Depaul. I can't imagine that was part of the original plan.
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Quote from: wh on February 05, 2021, 08:10:03 PM
I wonder what Javon is thinking about now. His stats are down significantly across the board. His team is at the bottom of the BE. He has gone from 2nd best player in the MVC to a run of the mill BE player on a bad team.
He was probably hoping for more interest than Depaul. I can't imagine that was part of the original plan.
In order to leverage the family hardship waiver rule, his choices were limited. Really only Northwestern, Depaul, UIC, Chicago State, or Loyola (IL), otherwise he wouldn't have been as likely to play right away.
It looks like Rowdy is going home to play in Australia. I hate that he hasn't been picked up by an NBA team, especially since a few could use him, but I wish him the best!
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Congrats to Rowdy! Since the NBA is getting close to the mid-point, he was probably holding out until the last minute, to see if an NBA contract came his away, outside of his non-preferred 2-way offers. My guess is that he has an out clause, should an NBA team come calling, close to the playoff push time.
https://www.espn.com/nbl/story/_/id/30910041/ryan-broekhoff-happy-back-australia (https://www.espn.com/nbl/story/_/id/30910041/ryan-broekhoff-happy-back-australia)
Ryan will be playing with former Green Bay star Keifer Sykes.
Uh oh, Adam Amin might be canceled for being a bully. Don't let Gen Z know of this clip ;):
https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/chicago-bulls-take-care-fan-broadcasters-roast-michael-jordan-jersey?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0qUe6TQMGp8PSYzERsqMz1yARf3ZgepuXPBlMExMpiCqGLuImaz0IuU_A#Echobox=1614332432
http://www.therepublic.com/2021/03/01/family_tradition__barker_siblings_follow_in_fathers_footsteps_as_star_basketball_players/
Lance Barker had a nice career for us.
Quote from: valpotx on February 28, 2021, 02:37:01 PM
Uh oh, Adam Amin might be canceled for being a bully. Don't let Gen Z know of this clip ;):
https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/chicago-bulls-take-care-fan-broadcasters-roast-michael-jordan-jersey?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0qUe6TQMGp8PSYzERsqMz1yARf3ZgepuXPBlMExMpiCqGLuImaz0IuU_A#Echobox=1614332432
Adam will be a guest on a WGN TV news broadcast which is still on my TV system in Indy. I assume he will be interviewed about the Bulls broadcasts.
LOL, him and King were giving that guy the business. The fan took it all in stride and the Bulls hooked him up with some better gear. Too funny.
Great to see Rowdy back in action!
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Quote from: valpotx on February 28, 2021, 02:37:01 PM
Uh oh, Adam Amin might be canceled for being a bully. Don't let Gen Z know of this clip ;):
https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/chicago-bulls-take-care-fan-broadcasters-roast-michael-jordan-jersey?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0qUe6TQMGp8PSYzERsqMz1yARf3ZgepuXPBlMExMpiCqGLuImaz0IuU_A#Echobox=1614332432
You jest, but had they been a pair of white males, the morally disingenuous virtue signallers would have been foaming at the mouth over this.
Though I wouldn't use the exact words that you did, I believe that you are correct, that if it was a few white males making these comments, it would have drawn more attention
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You'd be surprised at the amount of Mid-Con/Horizon League connections that our Basketball alumni have played with over the years. It's fun to randomly search out our former players' EuroBasket/etc profiles, and see where they have been. Sykes and Broekhoff playing together is definitely one of the more fun pairings.
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Congrats to Vuuuuuuuuuuuuu. I had forgotten that he had 1 season as a coach at Valpo. I have to wonder if he still holds Valpo in high regard, or if he feels stung that he didn't get the HC job that went to Lottich, based on that whole BS situation with his former agent/Don Bosco rep.
Wow, $4.1m for Alize Johnson to continue with the Nets? Alec Peters is better than Alize. I would be curious what he is making in Spain.
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4067045/alize-johnson
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31236058/alize-johnson-agrees-multi-year-deal-worth-41m-brooklyn-nets-agent-says
Quote from: valpotx on April 11, 2021, 03:19:50 PM
Wow, $4.1m for Alize Johnson to continue with the Nets? Alec Peters is better than Alize. I would be curious what he is making in Spain.
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4067045/alize-johnson
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31236058/alize-johnson-agrees-multi-year-deal-worth-41m-brooklyn-nets-agent-says
The biggest difference is Johnson stayed in the US and played in the G League while Peters went overseas.
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1403371758867169290
Looks Like Brandon isn't quite done playing ball! Thought maybe he was done considering he had started a business https://www.moboyllc.com (https://www.moboyllc.com) and also The Brandon Wood Foundation.
And he's going for the James Harden look.
Quote from: FWalum on June 17, 2021, 09:41:47 AM
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1403371758867169290
Looks Like Brandon isn't quite done playing ball! Thought maybe he was done considering he had started a business https://www.moboyllc.com (https://www.moboyllc.com) and also The Brandon Wood Foundation.
Congrats to BWood! Awesome to see him still playing and doing so much for his community. He really is a class act on and off the court
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Quote from: FWalum on June 17, 2021, 09:41:47 AM
https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1403371758867169290
Looks Like Brandon isn't quite done playing ball! Thought maybe he was done considering he had started a business https://www.moboyllc.com (https://www.moboyllc.com) and also The Brandon Wood Foundation.
Congrats to BWood! Awesome to see him still playing and doing so much for his community. He really is a class act on and off the court
Let's just hope Brandon has found his path to be less unstable than in the past.
https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2012/04/former_michigan_state_basketba.html
Quote from: bbtds on June 17, 2021, 07:23:58 PM
Let's just hope Brandon has found his path to be less unstable than in the past.
https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2012/04/former_michigan_state_basketba.html
That was nine years ago, I think Brandon has proven himself to be an asset to his community and to the Valpo program. Here is a video just this week of him talking about telling the coaches that he wanted to explore the option of the graduate transfer rule. He has nothing but good things to say. This video is mainly focused on his time at Michigan State.
Brandon is a class act in everything he does.
Good for him. He got close to the NBA dream in the last few years, but is doing the right thing by finishing his career overseas.
This is unfortunate to see about Rowdy. We are thinking positive thoughts for you!
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/olympic-games/1222093/australias-broekhoff-skips-olympics-due-to-mental-health-struggles/
Quote from: valpotx on July 13, 2021, 02:18:58 AM
This is unfortunate to see about Rowdy. We are thinking positive thoughts for you!
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/olympic-games/1222093/australias-broekhoff-skips-olympics-due-to-mental-health-struggles/
My very best wishes to Ryan that he finds all the joy, peace, and fulfillment life can bring.
valpotx - Thank you for posting this.
It takes a great deal of courage for Ryan to admit this publicly. I sincerely hope he gets the help that he needs and is able to find happiness and peace.
https://twitter.com/chrisartis5/status/1419032133595803657?s=21
Not sure how this hasn't been mentioned of if I missed it but E. Victor Nickerson is playing on Team 23 in the TBT.
I think that this is the first former Valpo player to play in England. Good luck Jubril.
http://www.bbl.org.uk/riders-add-jubril-adekoya-to-roster/
Paul Guede did, but he was English :)
Did Guede ever get into a game or even dress up? I can't remember if he ever did
True, but I do not think Paul Guede ever played in a game for Valpo (per my memory and collegebasketballreference.com).
I don't believe so, but he was on the roster, and I believe on campus at some point?
It looks like Rowdy signed a two year contract to stay in the Australian NBL. Congrats to him!
https://www.hoopsrumors.com/ryan-broekhoff
Nice interview with AP.
https://twitter.com/JackVitaShow/status/1429841370580197384
Quote from: VUBBFan on August 23, 2021, 02:18:19 PM
Nice interview with AP.
https://twitter.com/JackVitaShow/status/1429841370580197384
Highly recommended! A number of pretty cool insights into Alec's senior year and what makes him tick along with some personal revelations.
It appears that Alec has a torn ACL. Wish him the best for a healthy return.
Quote from: valpo tundra on October 03, 2021, 08:53:21 PM
It appears that Alec has a torn ACL. Wish him the best for a healthy return.
Quote from: valpo tundra on October 03, 2021, 08:53:21 PM
It appears that Alec has a torn ACL. Wish him the best for a healthy return.
Is it confirmed it's an ACL? I just read knee injury. If it's an ACL he's be out for the season. If it's less severe like an MCL it would be a quicker recovery
https://twitter.com/eurohoopsnet/status/1443202933760331779?s=21
Jacob Ognacevic scores 30 points and pulls in 7 rebounds in 30 minutes of play during his first game with Lipscomb to give them an opening night win.
"I can feel you slip away like I knew you would."
Quote from: valpopal on November 09, 2021, 09:41:51 PM
Jacob Ognacevic scores 30 points and pulls in 7 rebounds in 30 minutes of play during his first game with Lipscomb to give them an opening night win.
Jacob didn't have a huge number of 3 pointers though against Div III Birmingham-Southern. He was 1 of 2 on three pointers, 5 of 10 on two pointers and 17 of 18 free throws. The Bisons beat Birmingham-Southern 105-98. The score at halftime was 50-50. Defense was not the name of the game in Nashville last night.
(https://lipscombsports.com/images/2021/11/10/JO.jpg?width=1416&height=797&mode=crop&scale=both&format=jpg&quality=80)
http://luminationnetwork.com/mens-basketball-starts-season-with-fireworks-beats-birmingham-southern/
"I'll be honest: I don't feel like we played particularly well", assistant coach Kevin Carroll said. "Ahsan Asadullah is our go-to guy, and he just had kind of an off night tonight. Even JO [Ognacevic] had a couple of uncharacteristic misses."
With Asadullah injured and fellow big man Parker Hazen on three fouls early in the half, Lipscomb lost most of its inside presence and quickly lost its lead as well.
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Quote from: valpopal on November 09, 2021, 09:41:51 PM
Jacob Ognacevic scores 30 points and pulls in 7 rebounds in 30 minutes of play during his first game with Lipscomb to give them an opening night win.
Jacob didn't have a huge number of 3 pointers though against Div III Birmingham-Southern. He was 1 of 2 on three pointers, 5 of 10 on two pointers and 17 of 18 free throws. The Bisons beat Birmingham-Southern 105-98. The score at halftime was 50-50. Defense was not the name of the game in Nashville last night.
Yeah, you are right. Jacob only shot 50% from the field, including 3-pointers, and although he did a fine job getting to the line, he did miss one of his 18 free throws, so he merely had 95%; plus, though he did lead the team in offensive rebounds, he might have gotten more than 7 total rebounds, which was only 2nd on the team, if he wasn't just coming off the bench and was good enough to be a starter. I don't know what I was thinking when I was under the impression he had a good game!
Quote from: valpopal on November 10, 2021, 08:15:36 AM
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Quote from: valpopal on November 09, 2021, 09:41:51 PM
Jacob Ognacevic scores 30 points and pulls in 7 rebounds in 30 minutes of play during his first game with Lipscomb to give them an opening night win.
Jacob didn't have a huge number of 3 pointers though against Div III Birmingham-Southern. He was 1 of 2 on three pointers, 5 of 10 on two pointers and 17 of 18 free throws. The Bisons beat Birmingham-Southern 105-98. The score at halftime was 50-50. Defense was not the name of the game in Nashville last night.
Yeah, you are right. Jacob only shot 50% from the field, including 3-pointers, and although he did a fine job getting to the line, he did miss one of his 18 free throws, so he merely had 95%; plus, though he did lead the team in offensive rebounds, he might have gotten more than 7 total rebounds, which was only 2nd on the team, if he wasn't just coming off the bench and was good enough to be a starter. I don't know what I was thinking when I was under the impression he had a good game!
Why do you find it necessary to criticize me for pointing out an aspect of Jacob's game that did not come through in your post? I
never said that Jacob didn't have a very good game. I just felt it necessary to point out that this game was against a Div III team, that despite Jacob scoring 30 points Lipscomb only pulled the game out in the last minutes of the game and that their asst coach said
"I don't feel like we played particularly well".
If Valpo had beaten Div. III DePauw University 105-98, the score was 50-50 at halftime and Sheldon Edwards had scored 30 points by shooting 1 of 2 threes, 5 of 10 two pointers, 17 of 18 free throws and had 7 rebounds and Luke Gore had said "I don't feel we played particularly well"
that if a another person had said
"Sheldon Edwards scores 30 points pulls in 7 rebounds in 30 minutes of playing time during his first game with Valpo to give them an opening night win" that the statement didn't exactly characterize what kind of game it was?
I always thought JO was undervalued at Valpo and should have been given more opportunities to shoot 3 pointers which is where I thought Jacob's value was best applied. But in Lipscomb's win against Div. III Birmingham-Southern this is not what Lipscomb did with Jacob. He was fouled at least 8 to 12 times (18 free throws) and Jacob obviously made his free throws and several lay ups/short two pointers and had a very good game.
How on earth is he STILL coming off the bench? It was criminal at Valpo, and is criminal now.
Siggy scored 26 last night in his first game for Converse. And Javon had 25/10/8 in their first game.
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Good for him. He deserves a run of good luck after the last 1+ year
Always interesting to keep track of those that left early:
Marten Linssen is a strong contributor for a solid SLU team, including a 19 pt/8 rebound effort against usc's precious SFASU team :) : https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4279174/marten-linssen
Parker Hazen appears to have found his niche, in sticking to closer shots and rebounding: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4279172/parker-hazen
Jacob Ognacevic can apparently rebound and work inside? https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4703983/jacob-ognacevic
After 2 years at Southern University, Micah Bradford is apparently finishing his career at NAIA Arizona Christian University: https://www.acufirestorm.com/stats/2021-22/MBB/teamcume.htm
Daniel Sackey started hot from 3, but has come back down to Earth and will probably continue that trend: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4397512/daniel-sackey
Donovan Clay still fills the stat sheet, and is apparently shooting just a bit better: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4592730/donovan-clay
JFL is who we thought he was, a complete stud, and had apparently found a more consistent 3 point shot: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4397511/javon-freeman-liberty
Mileek McMillan seems to have the same type of role that he had at Valpo, providing key minutes, but not a lot of stats: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4279176/mileek-mcmillan
Nick Robinson is the best player at Western Carolina, and seems to be matching the quality we saw from him last season, before we forced his decision: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4066509/nicholas-robinson
Sigurd Lorange has found the correct level for him at D2 Converse, and appears to be one of their top players: https://govalkyries.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2021-22
Similar to Siggy, Steven Helm is at the correct level for him at NAIA Indiana Tech, and seems to be a decent contributor to their team: https://indianatechwarriors.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats?path=mbball
Not sure about Goodnews Kpegeol, as he is on the roster for JUCO Gulf Coast State, but doesn't have any stats: https://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2021-22/div1/teams/gulfcoaststatecollege?view=lineup http://www.gcathletics.com/mensbasketball/roster.html
Bryce Drew has Grand Canyon off to a 7-1 start: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2253/grand-canyon-antelopes
Anyone else know about this gem? My wife gave it to me as a stocking gift, and I had no idea that Homer did such a thing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736032622
Still seems like the same old Rowdy. Enjoy!
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Potential transfer? It looks like his playing time has decreased dramatically.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4592726/brandon-newman
This is a neat place to keep track of current Valpo professionals:
https://www.proballers.com/basketball/team/1216/valparaiso-beacons/alumnis
Quote from: valpotx on January 15, 2022, 05:33:09 AM
This is a neat place to keep track of current Valpo professionals:
https://www.proballers.com/basketball/team/1216/valparaiso-beacons/alumnis (https://www.proballers.com/basketball/team/1216/valparaiso-beacons/alumnis)
Great site! Pleased to see Kevin Van Wijk is still playing. Thanks for posting this.
Quote from: valpopal on January 15, 2022, 09:05:12 AM
Quote from: valpotx on January 15, 2022, 05:33:09 AM
This is a neat place to keep track of current Valpo professionals:
https://www.proballers.com/basketball/team/1216/valparaiso-beacons/alumnis (https://www.proballers.com/basketball/team/1216/valparaiso-beacons/alumnis)
Daniel Sackey was 3-5 on 3pt shots last time out and is shooting the 3 at a 43% clip for the season.
Even more surprising is that Mo Kone is still going strong at 40, Dan Oppland at 38, and Hrvoje Vucic has turned out to be a solid Croatian League player.
Bryce Drew with some insightful comments about Darius Garland, former Gary resident, son of Winston, and former Valpo hoops camper, and soon to be all-star.
https://uproxx.com/dimemag/darius-garland-cleveland-cavaliers-feature-profile-playoffs-dime-cover/?fbclid=IwAR261oW97JqFtGhARhQ3psLrP1fVKrPTpD0UFWfY8U0S4mBYp0slBCCVpdA (https://uproxx.com/dimemag/darius-garland-cleveland-cavaliers-feature-profile-playoffs-dime-cover/?fbclid=IwAR261oW97JqFtGhARhQ3psLrP1fVKrPTpD0UFWfY8U0S4mBYp0slBCCVpdA)
Wow, I just noticed that Keifer Sykes has made the big leagues! He was last playing on the same team as Rowdy in Australia. I just looked at the Mavs box score, seeing a 'K. Sykes,' and had to check out:
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/2596247/keifer-sykes
It's time for a change. Brian is a former Valpo Basketball player himself.
https://twitter.com/briansommer5/status/1492664256520728579?s=21
With all due respect to those that came before us, he would remember the teams that he was on:
1989-1990 - 4-24 (1-11)
1990-1991 - 5-22 (2-14)
1991-1992 - 5-22 (2-14)
1992-1993 - 12-16 (7-9)
We got spoiled for a good 20-25 seasons. We've had 22 of our last 29 seasons with winning records overall, and 24 of our last 29 conference seasons at .500 or above, all occurring shortly after his time. Not many programs, whether low-major, mid-major, or P5, can claim such a long period of continuous success. I can only think of Murray State, Belmont, Gonzaga, Creighton, and Buck Futler, as having similar runs, tied to the non-P5.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/valparaiso/
Doesn't make Brian wrong.
This Ryan Broekhoff interview damn near broke me.
https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ordinerolispeaking?selected=ARN8954929955
Wow. Agree PO. You have to be an incredibly strong person to speak out on your struggles like he did. God bless Rowdy.
Quote from: Pgmado on February 15, 2022, 03:39:19 PM
This Ryan Broekhoff interview damn near broke me.
https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ordinerolispeaking?selected=ARN8954929955
Very authentic guy, and it is amazing to put that in perspective with what he mentions in this interview, tied to his childhood. When I arranged the Mavs game and meet-and-greet for the Valpo Club of DFW (I am somehow the leader of this group) during his first season in the NBA, he and his representation were fantastic. I actually got his agent's contact information from his mom, due to this forum and direct messaging. He seemed to be very appreciative that 30-35 Valpo alumni came to watch him play, and spent a good 1-2 hours with us after the game.
Wow, thanks for sharing. I'm glad Rowdy is in a better place now. What an incredible guy.
JO's stats at Lipscomb are a tale of 2 halves.
PPG
17.7 1st 15 games
5.5 last 15 games
12.2 season average
Minutes
28 1st 15
12 last 15
20.5 average
Record
7-8 1st 15
5-10 last 15
This huge swing coincided with JO losing his startiing position when another big man became eligible at mid season. Without knowing any more information than that, is seems strange that not only did he start coming off the bench, he went from playing heavy minutes to barely playing double digit minutes. I also wonder if he's going to look at their record and think that results were better when he was the starter amd the other guy wasn't even there. That kind of thing can make a player very unhappy as he's watching them lose game after game from his seat on the bench. He still has 3 years of eligibility remaining. Might he transfer yet again?
I believe that Ahsan was injured, which is why JO was receiving that early playing time. Ahsan was their top player over the last few seasons
I miss when Valpo Basketball was good. It kills me to see how far we've fallen the last few years. It's not just the league switch, imo. We are out Coached out there. We need a change
https://twitter.com/coachebuggs/status/1498350612886560774?s=21
That photo was taken right after we won the HL.
I enjoyed watching those players. They each had roles. They each loved each other. Just a good brand of basketball.
On this date, March 9, nine years ago, a great night! This was my view of the shot as I was sitting next to the cameraman underneath the basket.
This might be my favorite of Rowdy's shot because it focuses in on the fan's reactions.
Look at this place and the energy it had.
What the hell happened to us...
https://youtu.be/S_VdzaFuloo
Look at the crowds during the regular season. No wonder why MVC wanted us. 6 years seems such a long time ago.
Maybe our success was due to the baggy shorts we wore back then.
Looks like Markus Golder is playing for the Vancouver Volcanoes in The Basketball League.
https://hosted.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/TBBL/en/person/1800783/gamelog? (https://hosted.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/TBBL/en/person/1800783/gamelog?)
The Basketball League president is Dave Magley, 1978 Mr. Basketball and alum of South Bend LaSalle (and HS teammate of former Crusader Brian Hubbard).
Congrats to Jared Nuness for being promoted to assistant coach at Baylor.
https://247sports.com/college/baylor/Article/Baylor-announces-staff-changes-for-Mens-Basketball-185413160/ (https://247sports.com/college/baylor/Article/Baylor-announces-staff-changes-for-Mens-Basketball-185413160/)
Quote from: zvillehaze on March 22, 2022, 09:34:51 PM
Looks like Markus Golder is playing for the Vancouver Volcanoes in The Basketball League.
https://hosted.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/TBBL/en/person/1800783/gamelog? (https://hosted.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/TBBL/en/person/1800783/gamelog?)
The Basketball League president is Dave Magley, 1978 Mr. Basketball and alum of South Bend LaSalle (and HS teammate of former Crusader Brian Hubbard).
I've also seen former Crusader Chandler Levingston-Simon play a few games in The Basketball League. His dad Cliff, is the coach of the Kokomo BobKats. I enjoyed chatting with Cliff before a game last Sunday at Lebanon.
Quote from: zvillehaze on March 22, 2022, 09:34:51 PM
The Basketball League president is Dave Magley, 1978 Mr. Basketball and alum of South Bend LaSalle (and HS teammate of former Crusader Brian Hubbard).
Wasn't it Dave Magley that wore some kind of shoulder harness in high school due to a shoulder injury? I seem to remember someone wearing that harness during the state basketball tournament.
He did have some kind of shoulder issue when he played at Kansas.
(https://hoopshall.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2263-776x1024.jpg)
Eron Gordon is on the Houston Rockets Summer League roster, which I have to believe is tied to his brother. Congrats to him, of course, but that is the only reason that would make sense
Jevon Freeman-Liberty on the Bulls Summer League roster.
https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/interviews-rockets-practice-in-houston-set-2022-summer-league-goals/
scroll down and see Eron's interview excerpts
You all will be glad to read that Vashil is doing well and that Valparaiso University is located in Maryland
Director of planning and community development shares recipe for success
by Erin DeBlanc | July 7, 2022 at 2:31 p.m.
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Vashil Fernandez, director of planning and community development for the city of Texarkana, Texas, discusses what led him to success, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in City Hall. (Staff photo by Erin DeBlanc)
Editor's Note: This story is the latest in an occasional series on young leaders and entrepreneurs trying to make a difference in Texarkana.
TEXARKANA, Texas -- The American Dream is alive and well, and Vashil Fernandez, city director of planning and community development, exemplifies that notion.
Fernandez moved to the United States in September 2010 from Jamaica. He attended and played basketball at Valparaiso University in Maryland and then lived all over the nation, including in Georgia, Indiana, South Dakota, Florida, California, New York and other places as a professional athlete.
After leaving his sports career, Fernandez became the community development specialist with the city of Texarkana, Texas. But it wasn't long before he was promoted to interim director for planning and then made permanent director on June 20.
"I felt excited and relieved. I was in the interim position for a year, and it was nice to be in a more permanent position," he said.
Fernandez carries the responsibility of writing reports and preparing grant applications, performing GIS analysis and providing information and assistance to the public, as well as other agencies outside the city.
"I manage my staff and the budget for the department. I give oversight to the various grant programs that each staff manages. I also look at long-range comprehensive planning, as well as economic development, neighborhood and downtown revitalization initiatives," he said.
Having the experience and background necessary to carry out such responsibilities is important. But Fernandez credits his success to something different.
"I also think my attitude towards being a servant and my passion for people and development has helped," he said. "Above all that, my passion is to serve God where he has called me to be."
In addition to his job, Fernandez is actively involved in various civic organizations. He is a member of the Texarkana Homeless Coalition, an advisory board member for the Salvation Army, board member of Leadership Texarkana and a member of Greater Texarkana Young Professionals.
Fernandez is a highly motivated individual, enjoying the ins and outs of his career and nonprofit memberships.
"I enjoy the process of putting a plan together and seeing it all the way through to where it is benefiting the community," he said. "I also enjoy getting to know people from various backgrounds."
From Fernandez's perspective, it takes a lot of ambition, the right education and work experience, and a bit of passion to accomplish something great.
"It makes a great impact when it is something that you are passionate about," he said. "Having an academic background is important, but being able to connect with people and adjust to different situations is important as well."
For those interested in a similar career path, Fernandez advises, "find people currently working in the field you would like and seek out their mentorship or guidance."
He suggests obtaining bachelor's and master's degrees in areas such as business, political science, planning, economic development and finance, ideally.
"The ability to communicate with people is a must, as well as being able to solve problems, work with Microsoft Office products and effectively manage multiple projects," he said.
Most important, Fernandez says, is to have faith: "Live with all your might, trust God, and let him guide you."
I assume that they say Maryland, as I believe that is where he did his prep time.
It is cool to see him organizing various events through Facebook. I often see him posting about their chili cookoffs and other events which he has helped to organize.
Quote from: vu72 on July 08, 2022, 10:09:36 AMYou all will be glad to read that Vashil is doing well and that Valparaiso University is located in Maryland
When they moved the entire campus to Maryland did they reassemble it with sufficient parking surrounding the ARC?
I just hope there's no tundra in Maryland.
Quote from: valpotx on July 06, 2022, 03:13:24 AM
Eron Gordon is on the Houston Rockets Summer League roster, which I have to believe is tied to his brother. Congrats to him, of course, but that is the only reason that would make sense
I happened by NBA TV and Gordon actually got a few minutes in the first half tonight.
For those of you who thought Jake Diebler would want to come to Valpo as head coach, maybe not!
https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2022/09/07/how-much-do-ohio-states-assistant-mens-basketball-coaches-make/65886009007/
The article does say that the new head coach at Illinois State is making as much as Diebler.
He would be crazy to leave a $500,000 job to come to clean up the Beacon mess.
Quote from: Valpo89 on September 08, 2022, 05:19:00 PM
He would be crazy to leave a $500,000 job to come to clean up the Beacon mess.
True. And even more crazy to leave a $1,000,000 job, which is what he is making now!
Quote from: vu72 on September 08, 2022, 06:09:46 PMAnd even more crazy to leave a $1,000,000 job, which is what he is making now!
QuoteLeading the way is Jake Diebler, coach Chris Holtmann's longest-tenured full-time assistant and the team's lead recruiter. Entering his fourth season with the program, Diebler has been promoted to associate head coach and a salary bump from $340,000 to $500,000.
I didn't see the $1,000,000 number anywhere unless you are thinking he could make another $500,000 from incentives.
QuoteAll three contracts contain escalators should the Buckeyes achieve on-court benchmarks such as winning league or national championships.
Anyone know what Trevor Anderson is doing post-graduation? I remember hearing he wanted to get into Coaching. There was some talk that he might become Grad Assistant for Valpo. Not sure if he's back with UW Basketball. If I remember correctly he (and many former players) left on bad terms with Greg Gard UW HC.
Sheldon Edwards last second shot in regulation saved Loyola an embarrassing home loss against FDU, but he followed it up with a bad second game against UIC:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401487516
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401487659
1995-97 stud player, Chris Artis.... Can be seen in the ARC on Saturday night... he's an assistant coach at the University of the Incarnate Word. For those wondering how/why that game is scheduled.
So far, the Cardinals have lost to North Dakota at home 65-57; Lost on the Road to UNLV 88-63; and demolished Texas Lutheran (not a good sign) 84-47.
Quote from: talksalot on November 17, 2022, 05:02:31 PM
1995-97 stud player, Chris Artis.... Can be seen in the ARC on Saturday night... he's an assistant coach at the University of the Incarnate Word. For those wondering how/why that game is scheduled.
So far, the Cardinals have lost to North Dakota at home 65-57; Lost on the Road to UNLV 88-63; and demolished Texas Lutheran (not a good sign) 84-47.
Homecoming for both ca and Carson Cunningham. Was expecting more from UIW in year 5 of Cunningham. Hopefully, we can make their homecoming unpleasant
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Well, this is an interesting development. While Alec Peters has been playing in Greece, and also the EuroLeague, he is now apparently a naturalized Bosnian? I assume just to get easier consideration/contracts in the European leagues, versus only as one of a few US citizens that each team is able to carry?
https://www.basketball-reference.com/international/players/alec-peters-1.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Peters
Ryan Broekhoff shooting %'s are back to where he should be with his talent level, so I hope that means that he feels he is in a better place in his life:
https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/61074/ryan-broekhoff
Alec gaining Bosnian citizenship could be that the league has a rule that teams could only have a certain amount of international players. The league may mandate a certain amount of European players.
I know the mls and usl do this.
Or maybe Alec can play on the Bosnian national team and make the Olympics
Quote from: oklahomamick on December 29, 2022, 07:47:10 AMAlec gaining Bosnian citizenship could be that the league has a rule that teams could only have a certain amount of international players. The league may mandate a certain amount of European players. I know the mls and usl do this. Or maybe Alec can play on the Bosnian national team and make the Olympics
B&H has never made the Olympics nor the FIBA WC so he not only has to make it but the team has to qualify.
Quote from: JD24 on December 29, 2022, 02:53:35 PM
Quote from: oklahomamick on December 29, 2022, 07:47:10 AMAlec gaining Bosnian citizenship could be that the league has a rule that teams could only have a certain amount of international players. The league may mandate a certain amount of European players. I know the mls and usl do this. Or maybe Alec can play on the Bosnian national team and make the Olympics
B&H has never made the Olympics nor the FIBA WC so he not only has to make it but the team has to qualify.
Luka did it for Slovenia, so Alec can be B&H's Luka :)
I thought that this was the best place for this post, though it ties to the dialogue in the Indiana State thread, specific to transferring up. Take a look at the crap that Sheldon has put up at Loyola, after his first few successful games. So far, that looks like a terrible move on his part (I hold nothing against Sheldon, he was solid Valpo while at Valpo). Then take a look at All-MVC/future NBA player at the time of transfer, Isiaih Mosley at Missouri, while comparing to his current Mizzou teammate and former UNI opponent Noah Carter. Think that Sheldon and Isiaih are regretting their moves? Noah's gamble is paying off, so 1 out of 3 in this case.
https://loyolaramblers.com/documents/2022/12/31/MBB_Season_Stats.pdf
https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats
Mosley Stats. He initially had some very nice games. Fan base liked his play, felt as if he could start. However, he's not played in the last four or five games. Coach says he's not done anything wrong and that he's working through personal things. Check out the stats. Sheldon, who knows. He transferred to place with more structure and a crowded back court. He certainly was given a lot of freedom at Valpo.
Right, but 5 of 8 games at/below 4 points? That is not at all like Mosley. The other 3 games, yes.
It would appear that Edwards has been phased out significant minutes at Loyola. They got stomped by St Joe and he only played in the last 4 minutes. They were down 20-30 most of the second half. He did score 4 points.
Loyola is going to suffer in the A-10 for a few years, after their 'golden generation' has now graduated.
That comment has been heard before...after Alec Peters left
Quote from: valpo64 on January 14, 2023, 03:39:25 PM
That comment has been heard before...after Alec Peters left
Yeah, but our 'golden generation' was a strong decade, not just a few years.
Sad news hearing one of Valpo's all time greats, David Redmon, passed way. He had as smooth as a shot could be and helped put Valpo basketball on the map.
Not sure why his and Casey's numbers are not hanging in the ARC rafters. They should be.
Sorry to hear the news about David Redmon. I knew him since he was a student in middle school. Once saw him nonchalantly hit a half-court shot during a middle school game, and it wasn't taken to beat a shot clock. He had no limit to his range and might have been the best pure shooter ever at Valpo. The resurgence of Valpo basketball really began when he and Casey transferred to VU. They were fun to watch.
This popped up on my social media feed today, and I thought others might like to view it. There are many familiar faces and voices for me, both on camera and recognizable in the background. The players (and staff members) in this class were a special group, especially because at that time I was fortunate to experience many behind the scenes moments like the one here, which displayed to me that the high character of the individuals on the team frequently matched their fine basketball skills. The video also gives an interesting look at Bryce learning from Homer in his transition from a player to a coach. Enjoy!
Quote from: Chairback on January 17, 2023, 08:38:32 PM
Sad news hearing one of Valpo's all time greats, David Redmon, passed way. He had as smooth as a shot could be and helped put Valpo basketball on the map.
Not sure why his and Casey's numbers are not hanging in the ARC rafters. They should be.
One of my favorite memories is also one of the best HS games I've ever seen. 1990 Indiana Regional game with SB Riley and Valpo. The actual regulation game (no overtime, 32 minute HS game) score was 112 - 100, with Riley winning. Redmon was open and had green light to shoot anytime he crossed half court. Nearly same with Cavanaugh. Great watching those two future VU players, and what they built at VU.
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pal- thanks for the awesome video, those were the days! Also, the team before Bryce did jumpstart the program and David Redmond was the key.
Valpo Alum and former Valpo/Baylor Assistant Coach, Mark Morefield, continues to make us 'proud' with antics such as this:
https://www.kxxv.com/news/you-cant-f-ing-do-the-right-thing-because-youre-a-bunch-of-frauds
https://twitter.com/tvboren/status/1635835598706450434?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw
Ranking the Tourney coaches as "players" -- Bryce in at 6 and Scott in at 66. I might have Bryce ahead of Tony Bennett (5), having watched both careers, and although their careers were very similar, including playing for the original Charlotte Hornets. Bennet could croon a bit better than Bryce though .... Also interesting -- how many Duke and Indiana players in the top 10.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35761259/ranking-2023-ncaa-tournament-men-basketball-coaches-players (https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35761259/ranking-2023-ncaa-tournament-men-basketball-coaches-players)
This was a blast to put together.
https://www.thevictorybell.com/p/hard-to-believe-its-been-10-years
Siguard Lorange Stats at Converse University. 2nd year of organized mens basketball. Take theses stats as you will. DII
2022-23 (RS Junior): In an injury shortened season, appeared in 11 games and made 8 starts...averaged 21.8 minutes per game, posted a .481 field goal percentage, .492 three-point percentage and a .762 free-throw percentage...Finished third on the team with 10.9 points per game, tallied 16 total rebounds, 21 assists and five steals.
2021-22 (RS Sophomore): Played in 21 games and started 20 games for the Valkyries this season...averaged 31.4 minutes per game, posted a .409 field goal percentage, .359 three-point percentage and led the team with a .813 free throw percentage...Led the team in points per game (14.8) and finished second on the team in total points (310), assists (83) and steals (28)...Hauled in 62 rebounds and notched a single block on the season...Led the team with 52 three-pointers made and holds the school record for made three-pointers in a game (7, at NGU 1/25/22)...Posted a double-double against Francis Marion (1/22/22) and is tied for the school record for points in a game (28, UMO 11/30/21)...Holds the school record for consecutive double-digit scoring games (9, 12/20/21-2/5/22)...Led the team in scoring 12 times, Led or tied for the team lead in assists 13 times, and led or tied for the team in steals 10 times.
Quote from: Pgmado on March 16, 2023, 11:36:52 AM
This was a blast to put together.
https://www.thevictorybell.com/p/hard-to-believe-its-been-10-years
What a great podcast, Paul. Excellent job.
A really good bunch of guys, too. What a mix of personalities. They still enjoy each other's company.
agreed. Excellent pod cast. Good guys! Hard to believe it's been 10 years
Quote from: Pgmado on March 16, 2023, 11:36:52 AM
This was a blast to put together.
https://www.thevictorybell.com/p/hard-to-believe-its-been-10-years
Small, Padilla and the incoming coaching staff need to look no further in how to build a team with character. How to implement is the excruciating tough part.
PO on twitter alerted me to this very smoove article:
https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/boise-state-assistant-lexus-williams-is-trying-to-prepare-athletes-for-the-gray-zone/article_3cc564cc-ce96-11ed-8da4-a3be54e6b01b.html
How and why doesn't Lottich or Gore make that same phone call to Lex? Lex is one of the better leaders we have put on the floor. He also holds a lot of the credit for bringing one of the best recruiting classes ever to valpo. AND THAT WAS AS A SENIOR AT MARIST!!!!!!
Lex played 3 years for Lottich and Gore, how did they not make the same phone call?
I spoke to a former student who played 1 year with Lex at Boise. Said "he was the best coach on the floor, a true point guard."
Quote from: oklahomamick on March 31, 2023, 02:28:34 PM
How and why doesn't Lottich or Gore make that same phone call to Lex? Lex is one of the better leaders we have put on the floor. He also holds a lot of the credit for bringing one of the best recruiting classes ever to valpo. AND THAT WAS AS A SENIOR AT MARIST!!!!!!
Lex played 3 years for Lottich and Gore, how did they not make the same phone call?
I spoke to a former student who played 1 year with Lex at Boise. Said "he was the best coach on the floor, a true point guard."
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Quote from: covufan on March 30, 2023, 05:57:54 PM
PO on twitter alerted me to this very smoove article:
https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/boise-state-assistant-lexus-williams-is-trying-to-prepare-athletes-for-the-gray-zone/article_3cc564cc-ce96-11ed-8da4-a3be54e6b01b.html
Is this a usual job of the USPS on twitter?
U.S. Postal Service
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We're loving these new Forever stamps from @USPS that celebrate historic railroad stations.
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Rowdy looking good as an NBA analyst for ESPN:
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https://lubosbarton.com/
Cool website.
Last week AP's Euro League team lost the Euro League Tournament Championship by 1 point. For the season, he averaged appx. 13MPG and 5PPG and 17 and 7 in EuroLeague play.
Came across an interesting interview from last October, shortly after he joined his current team. Based on his comments there, I'm not sure the year worked out as well from a personal standpoint as he might have been hoping.
Blessing in disguise: Alec Peters reflects on his unexpected move to Olympiacos
Giorgos Kyriakidis
Staff Writer
2022 October 21 02:40
https://m.basketnews.com/news-179666-blessing-in-disguise-alec-peters-reflects-on-his-unexpected-move-to-olympiacos.html
Looks like Alex and team Peters are preparing for a kids bb camp back home:
https://twitter.com/petersalec?lang=en
Quote from: wh on May 28, 2023, 07:50:29 PM
Last week AP's Euro League team lost the Euro League Tournament Championship by 1 point. For the season, he averaged appx. 13MPG and 5PPG and 17 and 7 in EuroLeague play.
Came across an interesting interview from last October, shortly after he joined his current team. Based on his comments there, I'm not sure the year worked out as well from a personal standpoint as he might have been hoping.
Blessing in disguise: Alec Peters reflects on his unexpected move to Olympiacos
Giorgos Kyriakidis
Staff Writer
2022 October 21 02:40
https://m.basketnews.com/news-179666-blessing-in-disguise-alec-peters-reflects-on-his-unexpected-move-to-olympiacos.html
Looks like Alex and team Peters are preparing for a kids bb camp back home:
https://twitter.com/petersalec?lang=en
I see 19 mpg and 9.5 ppg in GBL, and 13.7 mpg and 4.6 ppg in EL play - https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Alec-Peters/309691
Interesting view by my fellow Mavs fans on how Peters directly led to Luka fever in Dallas :-) - https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/vto6u4/dallas_legend_alec_peters_scores_36_points_in_the/
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Quote from: wh on May 28, 2023, 07:50:29 PM
Last week AP's Euro League team lost the Euro League Tournament Championship by 1 point. For the season, he averaged appx. 13MPG and 5PPG and 17 and 7 in EuroLeague play.
Came across an interesting interview from last October, shortly after he joined his current team. Based on his comments there, I'm not sure the year worked out as well from a personal standpoint as he might have been hoping.
Blessing in disguise: Alec Peters reflects on his unexpected move to Olympiacos
Giorgos Kyriakidis
Staff Writer
2022 October 21 02:40
https://m.basketnews.com/news-179666-blessing-in-disguise-alec-peters-reflects-on-his-unexpected-move-to-olympiacos.html
Looks like Alex and team Peters are preparing for a kids bb camp back home:
https://twitter.com/petersalec?lang=en
I see 19 mpg and 9.5 ppg in GBL, and 13.7 mpg and 4.6 ppg in EL play - https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Alec-Peters/309691
Interesting view by my fellow Mavs fans on how Peters directly led to Luka fever in Dallas :-) - https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/vto6u4/dallas_legend_alec_peters_scores_36_points_in_the/
I inadvertently reversed his numbers. It should have read:
For the season, he averaged appx. 17MPG and 7PPG; 13MPG and 5PPG in EuroLeague play.
The most important measure are his numbers in EuroLeague play. EuroLeague teams play dissimilar opponents of varying quality outside of EuroLeague play.
Valpo Alumni TBT Team Plans to Return for 2023
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023
Valpo alums who plan to participate in the event include 2014-15 Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year Jubril Adekoya, Keith Carter, 2009-10 Horizon League Freshman of the Year and 2010-11 first team all-league performer Brandon Wood, 2009-10 second-team all-league honoree Cory Johnson, Eron Gordon, 2017-18 MVC All-Newcomer Team honoree Bakari Evelyn, Jay Harris and Darien Walker, among others.
The Valpo TBT team's staff is comprised entirely of Valpo alums – Darryl Jackson (coach), Alec Peters (advisor), Kendall O'Banner (assistant coach), and Karys (general manager).
https://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2022-23/22155/valpo-alumni-tbt-team-plans-to-return-for-2023/
https://twitter.com/RogerPowellJr/status/1675935847730802698?s=20
Loved LaVonte. Excellent player. Grinder at both ends. Responsible for a lot of Valpo W's.
Agreed. Someone that played with passion and was a bulldozer on the way to the hoop. Carved out a nice 6 year professional basketball career in Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaVonte_Dority
Javon Freeman-Liberty playing for da Bulls Summer League team this week. Some games on NBA.TV
Peter Funk, congrats on moving down to Evansville to continue his coaching career.
Don't think this has been posted. Here is where Matt Bowen landed.
https://uslbmfoundation.org/
Matt is Executive Director-Community Relations Manager
Very interesting. Jim Hooper is a high level SVP at US LBM.
Rowdy retires.......... 🥲
https://twitter.com/TVBOren/status/1679147939472740358?s=20
https://youtube.com/watch?v=m9x2BFYpOXs&feature=share
Well, we now have an opening for Special Assistant to the Head Coach after Kyle Butler left....Rowdy should apply.
Quote from: tiny707 on July 12, 2023, 12:07:22 PM
Well, we now have an opening for Special Assistant to the Head Coach after Kyle Butler left....Rowdy should apply.
Apply? Roger should recruit him!
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Great to see Alec back in the gym at Valpo. This has got to be a big plus to these kids to show that a Valpo grad can make it in the pros!
This is one of my favorite moments from Valpo basketball. I was sitting on the floor underneath the basket with the cameraman, and this was our view as the two of us watched the flight of the basketball and both realized, even before it reached the basket, that the ball was coming down in the center of the net and would bounce right to us. An amazing memory!
Quote from: wh on July 12, 2023, 11:09:00 AM
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Holy cow. Here's another great one retiring ....
https://twitter.com/TVBOren/status/1679246129748213761?s=20
Miguel "Ali" Berdiel
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_%22Ali%22_Berdiel
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vKyN78hafw4&feature=share
So Matt Lottich isn't even involved in basketball anymore? I thought he had a non coaching role at a university.
Lottich is at Mizzou. Matt Bowen is the one who has moved away from basketball at least for right now.
Quote from: wh on July 12, 2023, 10:22:15 PM
Miguel "Ali" Berdiel
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_%22Ali%22_Berdiel
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vKyN78hafw4&feature=share
I saw this on his FB the other day. I believe that just leaves Stalin Ortiz as the remaining professional holdout from my time on campus. Berdiel was basically Mr. Puerto Rico for their national basketball league over the last 10+ years, and Stalin is the same to the Colombian basketball league.
Look who just dropped in.
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/1681069043711614977?s=20
Now we know that Roger was responsible for landing KC, Jubril, and AP. It's almost a sure bet that he also recruited Lexis. In all likelihood, he was also recruiting JFL before he left with Bryce.
https://twitter.com/RogerPowellJr/status/1681078927102550017?s=20
We know that:
1) Roger is a great recruiter;
2) has seen what success (Gonzaga/Valpo/Illinois) and failure (Vandy) looks like and;
3) has many connections and is well respected in the industry.
I love what he's been doing with the program the past few months and I have to believe he's going to find success.
Quote from: wh on July 18, 2023, 12:39:37 AM
Now we know that Roger was responsible for landing KC, Jubril, and AP. It's almost a sure bet that he also recruited Lexis. In all likelihood, he was also recruiting JFL before he left with Bryce.
https://twitter.com/RogerPowellJr/status/1681078927102550017?s=20
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Was flipping around different channels tonight and saw the end of a TBT game on ESPN. The Arkansas team won the game on a sweet offhand move by Brandon Wood.
Quote from: valpopal on July 21, 2023, 08:54:55 PM
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Javon Freeman-Liberty signs with Raptors: Instant reaction and analysis by Mike Luciano 1 hour ago
"Freeman-Liberty averaged 16.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game during his college career, which was split equally between Valparaiso and DePaul. In his final season for the Blue Demons, JFL put up 21.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game with some impressive 43/37/74 shooting splits."
https://raptorsrapture.com/2023/07/21/javon-freeman-liberty-signs-raptors-instant-reaction-analysis/
Quote from: vu84v2 on July 21, 2023, 09:13:37 PM
Was flipping around different channels tonight and saw the end of a TBT game on ESPN. The Arkansas team won the game on a sweet offhand move by Brandon Wood.
Brandon Wood is just pure silk. The guy belongs in the NBA.
Quote from: vu72 on July 22, 2023, 07:45:10 AM
Quote from: vu84v2 on July 21, 2023, 09:13:37 PM
Was flipping around different channels tonight and saw the end of a TBT game on ESPN. The Arkansas team won the game on a sweet offhand move by Brandon Wood.
Brandon Wood is just pure silk. The guy belongs in the NBA.
Does anyone know what happened to The Cru, Valpo's TBT team? I was on their mailing list and expected to see them seeded, and then -- poof -- nothing.
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Quote from: vu72 on July 22, 2023, 07:45:10 AM
Quote from: vu84v2 on July 21, 2023, 09:13:37 PM
Was flipping around different channels tonight and saw the end of a TBT game on ESPN. The Arkansas team won the game on a sweet offhand move by Brandon Wood.
Brandon Wood is just pure silk. The guy belongs in the NBA.
Does anyone know what happened to The Cru, Valpo's TBT team? I was on their mailing list and expected to see them seeded, and then -- poof -- nothing.
Apparently there is a committee who deems a team good enough to be part of the tournament. With a million bucks at stake there are probably many teams looking to get in. For whatever reason, the Cru wasn't selected.
Luke Gore to Princeton!
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Wow, that was a short stay. Perhaps Luke read Paul's tweet yesterday about facing Matt on December 3rd and decided he didn't want to 😉
Assistant coach higher up the food chain than director of basketball operations.
Hope Luke and family didn't already buy a house in Wichita. Also, hope he's prepared for east coast real estate prices. NJ is the 7th most expensive state in the US. Median list price of houses in Princeton is $978k.
Quote from: VULB#62 on July 29, 2023, 01:27:00 PM
Hope Luke and family didn't already buy a house in Wichita. Also, hope he's prepared for east coast real estate prices. NJ is the 7th most expensive state in the US. Median list price of houses in Princeton is $978k.
Maybe Princeton has some local realtors that they work with to help coaches out with housing options?
I would love to see a H&H with the Tigers. My high school graduation was in Jadwin gym. I went to most home games in the early 70s. My wife's first post valpo graduation job was at Princeton University employee preschool. Lots of PU connections
Ben 22 and 10
https://twitter.com/IowaHoops/status/1688995046983421952?s=20
Oh the ones who got away. . . . . .
. . . . . Ben, JFL, Skara, Brandon . . . . .
BWood and Krikke did their time at VU, and used what they did here for a final attempt at seeing how they would perform at a P5. Good on them. It is only JFL and Skara that I lament leaving, as they left before becoming Valpo grads.
Big, though expected, NEWS!!
https://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2023-24/22206/valpo-athletics-hall-of-famer-lubos-barton-returns-to-alma-mater-joins-mens-basketball-staff/?fbclid=IwAR0UV-oQIMCQQ-17pTkQARRL3ybDhcWAPQVF_h84YCrIfaAKVUD7vTVT8sU
Outstanding addition. I was at the Hoosier Dome for his first collegiate game. It was a 4 team affair. Game 1 was Indiana against somebody. Our seats were a million miles away. We had never sat that far away from the court, before or since. When the game was over, most Indiana fans left, leaving a ton on courtside seats wide open, so we headed down there. While the event staff was busy turning away people in front of us trying to do the same thing, we casually walked around everyone and took our rightful places courtside ;). Thus, game-2 became the closest I had ever watched a college bb game. The biggest treat was yet to come as we witnessed a star being born before our very eyes - a baby-faced kid from Eastern Europe named Lubos Barton.
And he has recruits on the way.
Kendrick Perry is helping to lead a Montenegro team at the FIBA World Cup. Basketball naturalization rules are so odd, in that he only played one season in that league, but is a naturalized Montenegrin. Similar to how Alec Peters is eligible to play for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Perry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Peters
Quote from: vu72 on July 22, 2023, 07:45:10 AMQuote from: vu84v2 on July 21, 2023, 09:13:37 PMWas flipping around different channels tonight and saw the end of a TBT game on ESPN. The Arkansas team won the game on a sweet offhand move by Brandon Wood.
Brandon Wood is just pure silk. The guy belongs in the NBA.
I just saw that Brandon Wood is on the Mad Ants training camp roster. Hopefully he gets some run with the Mad Ants, they're playing their games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this season as they move from Fort Wayne to the Indy suburbs.
https://x.com/TheMadAnts/status/1718404458382553598?s=20 (https://x.com/TheMadAnts/status/1718404458382553598?s=20)
Quote from: IndyEIT777 on November 01, 2023, 10:06:25 PM
Quote from: vu72 on July 22, 2023, 07:45:10 AMQuote from: vu84v2 on July 21, 2023, 09:13:37 PMWas flipping around different channels tonight and saw the end of a TBT game on ESPN. The Arkansas team won the game on a sweet offhand move by Brandon Wood.
Brandon Wood is just pure silk. The guy belongs in the NBA.
I just saw that Brandon Wood is on the Mad Ants training camp roster. Hopefully he gets some run with the Mad Ants, they're playing their games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this season as they move from Fort Wayne to the Indy suburbs.
https://x.com/TheMadAnts/status/1718404458382553598?s=20 (https://x.com/TheMadAnts/status/1718404458382553598?s=20)
I've heard the Mad Ants will eventually end up in Noblesville once their arena/stadium/fieldhouse is built.
What do you think that Sheldon Edwards is thinking at this point? Minimal playing time last year has led to even less time this season. He would probably have loved to play in Coach Powell's high tempo offense.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4703982/sheldon-edwards
Whoa! Mind blower.
It would be interesting to see how many of the guys who transferred over the years really improved their playing time and/or their professional prospects. I can think of a few who had some success when they transferred up, but did they really have better professional careers than they would have had had they stayed? The three guys from Valpo I know of who played in the NBA, Bryce, Ryan, and Alec all played their entire careers at Valpo. Have any of the transfers up made it to the NBA? I'm kind of thinking no. Not that I'm criticizing any of the guys who transferred. There are lots of reasons a player might want to transfer. Maybe Krikke wanted a chance to play in the big dance in his last year. I don't think anyone sees him as a potential nba player, and I doubt that even had he stayed would Valpo have a shot at the ncaa tournament. Now given the obscene number of at large bids the P5 conferences get, he has a good chance to play in the dance But professional career? I doubt it will be better.
JFL is very close to getting an NBA game, but I wouldn't say that DePaul is the reason. If he would have stayed at Valpo, he would have still been 'the guy,' and probably in the same position on the edge of the NBA.
Sheldon, is quite the enigma. His skill level is not the issue, it's his head.
Valpo players that have transferred... Seems like their have been some convo's on this in the past, even a breakdown from PO. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Case by case mixed results. I'm sure I left out some names, My opinions are not binding, Take all this as you will, but off the top of my head......
Lexus Williams was solid at VU, didn't get the playing time, injury, played behind a loaded backcourt with E Viktor, both
Walkers, Carter. Got to the NIT with Boise State, had a nice season with them.
Bakari E, nice role at Iowa, played 30 min a game, no big stats, covid hit, no post season
Micha Bradford, Southern, step down, bust
Richie Edwards, never got off the bench at ASU
Jay Sorolla, quit the team at UC, bad coaching situation,
Andrew Ferry: Sweet 16 run with Cornell, best team in school history
Brandon Wood, NCAA run with the Spartans
Derik Smits, injuries, no post season at Butler
JFL, No post season at Depaul, more TV exposure, faced better competition
Markus Golder, Portland State, please....Bust. Dunking and one great buzzer beater, No basketball IQ
Sackey, New Orleans, step down, guy never developed a jump shot or could finish at the hoop, went one speed 110 mph
Nick Robinson, lateral move, Western Carolina, bust
Ognacevic, Lipscomb, put up good numbers at the new school, the one that got away
Parker Hazen, some jr college in Iowa, Lipscomb, became a serviceable player after a bust at VU
Goodnews, badnews, total bust, transferred down
The guy from Oklahoma State, not an academic, would have been terrific
Keondre Young, enormous upside, Huge loss, transferred initially a small college in Chicago than somewhere else I think
Cam Palese Bust, Canicious, step down
Skara, got to a sweet 16 Clemson
Ibra Bayu, huge upside, big loss, would have thrived under Powell's system
Trey Woodyard, bust.
Is Tevonn now at Oklahoma? Saw a post by PO with a. pic of Ben and who I thought was Tevonn
Joe Burton was the OK State guy. He was solid, but yes, struggled academically.
Keyondre Young is at DePaul now, and is apparently an end of the bench guy for them at the moment - https://depaulbluedemons.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/keyondre-young/3185
Trey Woodyard is at the University of New Hampshire and is a starter, though with average production - https://unhwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/trey-woodyard/10105
Cam Palesse is putting up average numbers at Canisius - https://gogriffs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/cam-palesse/7690
Quote from: VULB#62 on November 23, 2023, 08:27:09 PM
Is Tevonn now at Oklahoma? Saw a post by PO with a. pic of Ben and who I thought was Tevonn
Yes. Grad assistant I believe
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Congrats to Lisa on this distinction!
https://www.valpoathletics.com/wbasketball/news/2023-24/22505/lisa-winter-finn-selected-for-induction-to-indiana-basketball-hall-of-fame/
Quote from: covufan on November 26, 2023, 02:41:29 AM
Quote from: VULB#62 on November 23, 2023, 08:27:09 PM
Is Tevonn now at Oklahoma? Saw a post by PO with a. pic of Ben and who I thought was Tevonn
Yes. Grad assistant I believe
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Not listed on the Oklahoma MBB coaches & staff website listing
https://soonersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/coaches?path=mbball (https://soonersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/coaches?path=mbball)
BUT Tevonn does list Oklahoma U Grad Assistant on his Instagram KidCanadaO.T.V.𝙺𝚒𝚍𝙲𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚍𝚊𝙾.𝚃.𝚅 (@tevonnwalker) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/tevonnwalker/?hl=en)
Maximus Nelson is doing pretty well at 11-2 Purdue Fort Wayne. Playing about 19 minutes a game, 8 ppg, and shooting 46% from 3.
I hope that he continues to do well! He is probably someone like Connor, who would struggle in our new offensive system. He didn't seem to be able to create his own shots, so he would have the same role that Connor does, when Connor is healthy.
Lottich sighting on the Missouri bench as the Tigers take on Illinois in the Braggin Rights game at the Enterprise Center in St Louis on FS1
At least he knows where the locker rooms are.
Let's just say Missouri isn't doing as well as Valpo did IN THE FIRST HALF.
Quote from: valpotx on November 26, 2023, 01:32:58 AMTrey Woodyard is at the University of New Hampshire and is a starter, though with average production - https://unhwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/trey-woodyard/10105
This one surprises me as I didn't think he could play nearly at all and never seemed to do anything when he was on the court at Valpo. He's at 7.3 pts per game and shooting over 40% from 3. That's about the same as he is from the FT in one of those "makes no sense" stats.
Now that the Iowa Caucuses are over, I took a look at the Iowa Hawkeyes' season so far.
Ben is their leading scorer at 16.9 ppg starting all 17 of their games and averaging about 28 minutes pg. Only three players have started every game and Ben is one of the three. Keep it going Ben :thumbsup:
Yeah, MVC players doing well at IA, IL, Purdue and NE. Like MVC is their farm system with extra Covid year.
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Yeah, MVC players doing well at IA, IL, Purdue and NE. Like MVC is their farm system with extra Covid year.
As the Covid years phase out mid major coaches who can recruit, develop and hold onto good players should rise to the top. Roger Powell should have a bright future. :)
Not sure if this is strictly about former men's team players/coaches, but if not, I did see that former women's point guard, Shay Frederick is now a grad assistant at University of South Dakota. She went there to work with former Valpo assistant Gabby Johnson.
https://goyotes.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/shay-frederick/1397
When one thinks about the level of top level guys who were plucked by the Big 10 schools, and maybe some others, the MVC would have had a banner year with top rated teams including IN ST. Would have, could have??
Preston Ruedinger had quite the week for Green Bay and was named HL POW. He scored 16 and 26 in the two HL games the past week shooting 48% from the floor including 57% from the arc. Also averaged 4.5 RBs and 3 assists. Happy for him.
https://greenbayphoenix.com/sports/mens-basketball
GB, who we beat earlier this season and won only three games last season, is three wins away from a 20 win turnaround season. They currently lead the HL with a 12-3 record. Oakland is second at 11-4.
Congratulations, Jake!
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See if Jake can take down Purdue today. Leading 29-28 two minutes left in first half.
Let's hope today's big win over Purdue gives Jake Diebler the head coaching position permanently and he schedules Coach Powell's Valpo team sometime in the future.
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Family!
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How cool is it that Valpo can claim Bryce Drew, Scott Drew, Roger Powell, and Jake Diebler as alumni that are HC at the D-1 level?
Quote from: valpotx on February 18, 2024, 06:56:07 PM
How cool is it that Valpo can claim Bryce Drew, Scott Drew, Roger Powell, and Jake Diebler as alumni that are HC at the D-1 level?
Only Bryce is an actual alum, but all have been major contributors to the program.
You could also add Matt Driscoll.
So is Jake.
Quote from: valpopal on February 18, 2024, 03:42:43 PM
Family!
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Where it all started.
Quote from: vu84v2 on February 18, 2024, 08:35:43 PM
Quote from: valpotx on February 18, 2024, 06:56:07 PM
How cool is it that Valpo can claim Bryce Drew, Scott Drew, Roger Powell, and Jake Diebler as alumni that are HC at the D-1 level?
Only Bryce is an actual alum, but all have been major contributors to the program.
You could also add Matt Driscoll.
All four have degrees from Valpo, but in your mind only Bryce is considered an Alum?
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I debated the same thing, but Powell and Scott's Master degrees do make them alumni.
Quote from: VULB#62 on February 12, 2024, 10:35:25 PM
Preston Ruedinger had quite the week for Green Bay and was named HL POW. He scored 16 and 26 in the two HL games the past week shooting 48% from the floor including 57% from the arc. Also averaged 4.5 RBs and 3 assists. Happy for him.
https://greenbayphoenix.com/sports/mens-basketball
GB, who we beat earlier this season and won only three games last season, is three wins away from a 20 win turnaround season. They currently lead the HL with a 12-3 record. Oakland is second at 11-4.
You know GB is making some people take notice when the
NY Times does a major writeup on GB's worst to first turnaround in year one of Wicks' tenure.
https://theathletic.com/5282297/2024/02/19/green-bay-basketball-sundance-wicks/
[Hope there is no paywall]. In case there is here are a couple things: GB won only 3 games last year. They have gone form a NET of 361 last year to 187 this season.
There is a big caveat/qualifier to this story, however, when you compare GB's first year and Valpo's first year stories: HL v. MVC. Even so, ya gotta hand it to Wicks.