A read from May 2019 about Donovan Clay - Stepped up to the challenge... https://advantagenews.com/sports/alton-bboys-basketball-player-of-the-year/
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Valpo Basketball / Re: MVC Hoops 2019-2020
October 01, 2019, 09:34:00 AM
I think it boils down to execution on the offense, stingy defense and minimizing the mistakes and turnovers. Every game needs to be complete. We won't win them all because some teams are just stronger top to bottom. However, execution for two complete halves will keep us in the games for wins and upsets.
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Valpo Basketball / Re: Transfers
May 10, 2019, 10:55:48 AM
Wow, reading Oklahomamick's take on SIU could almost be the same said for VU. I hope i am wrong -
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Other Sports / Re: Mark Labarbera
April 04, 2019, 08:37:35 AM
Too many sports for this University may be some of the problem. Since Men's Basketball is the main focus for the most part at VU.
Why not focus on that revenue generating sport. Football as these times are, is less attractive to athletes due to the injury factor.
Since Football at VU is underfunded, why not eliminate the program and better fund MBB and other programs?
Why not focus on that revenue generating sport. Football as these times are, is less attractive to athletes due to the injury factor.
Since Football at VU is underfunded, why not eliminate the program and better fund MBB and other programs?
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Valpo Basketball / Re: Poll: What is wrong with this Valpo Basketball team?
February 19, 2019, 01:07:34 PM
I just joined this forum today. I had to see if anyone is wondering what happened to VU BB this year. Glad to be part of this, hoping for better.
Mid-February, four conference games to go and sadly, I can't see this Team winning again the way they are playing. While there are flashes of greatness, the overall effort from this Team has failed, IMO, to reach it's potential. We have good players with D-1 MVC talent to compete with all the Teams. We can beat any of these Teams in the MVC! Compete for 40 minutes! Win or lose give it 100% - it's what these guys are on that court to do. Right?
I'm a season ticket holder, I see each Team's coaching and player efforts - live - right in front of me. Fans - Something is missing from the top down here at VU. Coach is a good guy, but the play calling and match ups during the game make me wonder if anyone knows what's going on out on the court.
I see Coach Matt calling out, walking back and forth, frustrated like he's a player in the game that can't get the ball. Coach: Start coaching, teaching, and talking through the game with your players when they are on the bench. Give them something to take to the game. You have talent on that bench, coach them up!
QuestionS - Why is our smallest guy the one driving to the basket game in and game out? Daniel Sackey - Most heart - Most Competitive - Get It Done attitude.
Why is it not the game plan to have fearless Marcus Golder driving the lane - Banging the boards - Kicking it out or putting it in the hoop from the paint?
Am I the only one seeing open shots that are not taken by this team? Why pass if the shot is open? Shoot it and have our 7 foot tall guys rebound if you miss. Come on Valpo!!! Win or Lose - Send me home knowing you played your hearts out! Give it everything you got! Played the best game you can from start to finish! Hustle! If you're down a couple points in the last couple minutes- speed up the play - drive to the basket! Score!!! Defend full court. Come On! LET'S GO VU!
Mid-February, four conference games to go and sadly, I can't see this Team winning again the way they are playing. While there are flashes of greatness, the overall effort from this Team has failed, IMO, to reach it's potential. We have good players with D-1 MVC talent to compete with all the Teams. We can beat any of these Teams in the MVC! Compete for 40 minutes! Win or lose give it 100% - it's what these guys are on that court to do. Right?
I'm a season ticket holder, I see each Team's coaching and player efforts - live - right in front of me. Fans - Something is missing from the top down here at VU. Coach is a good guy, but the play calling and match ups during the game make me wonder if anyone knows what's going on out on the court.
I see Coach Matt calling out, walking back and forth, frustrated like he's a player in the game that can't get the ball. Coach: Start coaching, teaching, and talking through the game with your players when they are on the bench. Give them something to take to the game. You have talent on that bench, coach them up!
QuestionS - Why is our smallest guy the one driving to the basket game in and game out? Daniel Sackey - Most heart - Most Competitive - Get It Done attitude.
Why is it not the game plan to have fearless Marcus Golder driving the lane - Banging the boards - Kicking it out or putting it in the hoop from the paint?
Am I the only one seeing open shots that are not taken by this team? Why pass if the shot is open? Shoot it and have our 7 foot tall guys rebound if you miss. Come on Valpo!!! Win or Lose - Send me home knowing you played your hearts out! Give it everything you got! Played the best game you can from start to finish! Hustle! If you're down a couple points in the last couple minutes- speed up the play - drive to the basket! Score!!! Defend full court. Come On! LET'S GO VU!
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