MBB 2016-17

[vu72]

After tonight, I'm wondering whether or not our worst loss will be to Oakland.  Kampe (with the worst possible look for a head coach--A PLAID SHIRT!!) continues to get a bunch of top 100 players who can't be coached for more than one game.  Let's hope the colapse continues.

[Valpo89]

After tonight, I'm wondering whether or not our worst loss will be to Oakland.  Kampe (with the worst possible look for a head coach--A PLAID SHIRT!!) continues to get a bunch of top 100 players who can't be coached for more than one game.  Let's hope the colapse continues.

I also saw the plaid. Gary Waters was wearing a plaid shirt as well, under his suit coat. It must have been some sort of fundraiser or raising awareness for something.

I have a feeling Oakland may no longer be aware that defense is necessary.

[oklahomamick]

They are a different team without Brock the rim protector.  He's only a freshman too.

[VU2014]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb0sFLHPq9U

[vu72]

I think Matt is clearly on to something regarding Lexus and he has referenced it before.  Lexus is wearing down because of the injuries and years off.  I looked back at some of the BYU game and he was flying around the court and making 3's.  Not quite so much at this point.  The moves he has made are making a thin bench less thin and during a long season will no doubt be better than playing Alec for 40 every game.

[agibson]

Was this article already posted?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2639716-ranking-the-best-mid-major-programs-in-college-basketball

Feels like it was written pre-season but carries a January date line.

Decent piece ranking the best midmajor programs, with emphasis on success in the last decade or so.

Valpo at #11.

[oklahomamick]

Can we make a note that no other HL team made the list.

[Kyle321n]

Can we make a note that no other HL team made the list.

The only conferences that had multiple teams on the list were the A10 (a regular multiple bid league and a borderline mid-major), Missouri Valley (our "dream conference"), The Mountain West and the West Coast Conference (It helps that Gonzaga raised that conference's profile).

The American East, Big Sky, Ivy League, MAAAAAAC, OVC, Southern Independant and WAC were all included.

[vu72]

Somewhere wh pointed out that our two freshman bigs have matured and are playing solid basketball while Jubril is out.

Here are the numbers:  Since Derrik has started and J has been available (was out for his dad), starting at the UIC game in Chicago,(seven games), the two have a combined average of 14 points and 10 rebounds.  This compares to last year where Vashil and Jubril averaged a combined 11.7 ppg and 11.4 boards.   

[SanityLost17]

Somewhere wh pointed out that our two freshman bigs have matured and are playing solid basketball while Jubril is out.

Here are the numbers:  Since Derrik has started and J has been available (was out for his dad), starting at the UIC game in Chicago,(seven games), the two have a combined average of 14 points and 10 rebounds.  This compares to last year where Vashil and Jubril averaged a combined 11.7 ppg and 11.4 boards.   

IF Jubril comes back, I wouldn't even play him at the 5 unless it was against a team with a highly mobile 3 point threat 5 man.   Have him coming off the bench at the 4 and slide Peters up to the 3 more often.   Takes some of the minutes load off Hammink/Tevonn/Peters.   Like others have stated, March is most important, need to be fresh when it matters.   

[VU2014]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN03kIhTJPg

[VU2014]

Valpo Basketball put out a video thanking the Troops for their service out on the YouTube Channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMj_xeI80cE

[agibson]

Nice vid. Was shown at Friday's game as well.

[vufan75]

Our mid-major broadcasting friend Mark Adams writes this for the ASN Network.

http://americansportsnet.com/news/featured/beyond-the-arc-t-is-for-triple-and-tj-cline

[valpolaw]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzZSlwRwmPo

Good interview with Bryce Drew.  The one thing he left out though is how much of a disaster moving the conference tournament to Detroit has been. 

[valpopal]

Good interview with Bryce Drew.  The one thing he left out though is how much of a disaster moving the conference tournament to Detroit has been.

I just noticed the theme for the next home game is advertised as "Motor City Madness Night"! That will not be welcomed by those season ticket holders who sit around me and groan or curse every time the video promoting the tournament in Detroit comes on the scoreboard video screen. 

[M]

This will be where they give free tickets to everybody and their brother and still no-one will show up in Detroit.   

[VU2014]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HbjSNQ1EEc

[VULB#62]

LOVE the new backdrop!!  Very professionally done.  Looks more big time than the old brown sheet.

[FWalum]

LOVE the new backdrop!!  Very professionally done.  Looks more big time than the old brown sheet.

Couldn't agree more!  Well done with the new look!

[covufan]

https://twitter.com/jubril_adekoya/status/829016970729242625

[M]

At least he still has a sense of humor.

[valpo84]

The subtle context and playful nature of this tweet indicates that Jubril will be playing Thursday.

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/jubril_adekoya/status/829016970729242625

REALLY glad to see Jubril engaging with the team.  Hope Thursday is his coming out party!!!

He has been darn near silent since end of November on twitter, it appears.

[VU2014]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiX75PZzI7U