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Kent State has made a couple of deep runs in the tourney over the last three years...if Coach Woodson were offered the job, it would be tough to pass up.

Our opponents will fear our "Keyser Söze"

The greatest trick David Chadwick ever pulled was convincing the VUFZ he didn't exist.

This made me chuckle...nicely played.

[I think Chadwick will be a good role player and probably play a lot at the beginning of the season but unless he makes huge strides he'll lose time as the freshmen develop and grow over the year. He's certainly not going to hurt the team.]

From what I remember of Chadwick last season and the very little I've seen of him in the open gym I commend ARCInsider for his glass-half-full outlook. I think David is trying to form the player he wants to become and working hard at it. I don't believe Chadwick has reached anywhere near what we need him to be so he can be effective in the HL. He's not strong enough to take on an Anderson or Minnerath and he doesn't have enough finesse to create much on his own with his moves.

I think Chadwick will be a good role player and probably play a lot at the beginning of the season but unless he makes huge strides he'll lose time as the freshmen develop and grow over the year. He's certainly not going to hurt the team.

This is a fair assessment, I think.  I'm a little more optimistic about David's role throughout the season...or maybe I am a little more pessimistic that Adekoya will be ready to make a significant impact this year.  Hmm, need to think on that one.  But you could be absolutely right, historyman...good thoughts.

Yep, step out of the gym to do the interview guys...iPhone recording I believe, not good with background noise in my opinion.

That said, glad to hear he is high on Valpo...he would be a good get.

I would certainly put more stock in what chef says than what I say, as he has undoubtedly seen him play more.  He also has probably talked more with the staff re: his role than I have. 

That said, I still really like what I have seen from David.  He is definitely capable of hitting 12-15 foot jumpers, and he may occasionally make a three (although I doubt he will be asked to do that often).  He is fairly smooth, can catch the ball back to the basket...didn't see him make that many post moves, but they were solid if unspectacular.  I don't think he will be a banger or a bruiser, but he can hold his own under the basket.  A lesser (possibly much lesser) version of Cory...a versatile big man.  He can move, handle decently and be a threat outside.  Can't speak to his defense much---hard to assess in that setting, at least for me.  He works hard on the floor.

Like I said, I think he will be a nice surprise this season....from what I saw of Jubril (2 games), he is a polar opposite of David.  Very aggressive, tough, crashes the glass, very athletic. 

ARCInsider, Chadwick probably isn't getting the attention you believe he deserves because no one outside of Conference USA has seen him play. Yes, I hope he is working to be ready to crack the rotation of the bench early in the season, but I, as well as many on this board, don't know enough about how he really can do. We know what Vashil has done, and what he needs to work on, but until Chadwick logs some minutes in the lineup, no one has an idea of what he will do for the 2013-14 season.

If you're a townie, stop by the ARC from time to time and you can catch some of the guys in action.  I had seen film on David, but until I saw him playing in person I wasn't convinced that he would contribute.

Guys, I think we need to realize that the level of player coming to Valpo has been significantly increased over Bryce's tenure.  I think we all initially viewed Chadwick through our Wille/Witt-colored glasses, assuming he'd be another big, lumbering white guy with minimal skill.  We are now a team of 3-stars with the occasional 4-star mixed in, whereas we used to be a 2-star team with the occasional 3-star (or the once in a lifetime Bryce).

I hope Chadwick turns out to be a major contributor on a good team, but he is a transfer from Rice in Conference USA and not the Pac 10-12.  In two years at Rice, he averaged less than seven minutes a game in 52 games with around 1.5 points and 1 rebound a game.  Those stats don't mean he can't be a big part of the Crusaders, but may explain why he's "not getting the attention he deserves."  Without a doubt, though, he gives us valuable depth on the front line.

David Chadwick originally signed a letter of intent with Washington State, hence the the Pac 10 mention.

I know the numbers aren't very impressive.  But when you see him in the gym with this group of guys, you walk away with the distinct impression that he will contribute and likely more so than Vashil.

David Chadwick is not getting the attention he deserves.  I continue to hear Vashil mentioned as a key reserve in the post (and I do hope he realizes some of the potential he had), but Chadwick is much more likely to make an impact this season.  He is more polished, a better shooter, and frankly, he can catch and finish.  Don't forget this was a 3-star who signed with a Pac 10 school and had interest from some pretty serious programs. 

Would also love to see things turn around for Coleman this year...he brings athleticism to the wing that I believe we lack at the moment.

Football may split into new sub-divisions.  I think it is more likely that the NCAA basketball tourney grows to 96 and includes the majority of the power 6 teams.

According to the front page of this site (written in jest I presume), PNC is the most likely new member of the Horizon League!   

Rossi's scholarship will be available.  I've heard from a good source that his health will not allow him to play again.

Great exposure for VU basketball!