Recruiting 2019

[FieldGoodie05]

The majority of his shots are from 3' in so he should lead the team in fg% shouldn't he?

100% logical

[IndyValpo]

The majority of his shots are from 3' in so he should lead the team in fg% shouldn't he?

100% logical

Except it was implied he didn't have that
range...

[FieldGoodie05]

The majority of his shots are from 3' in so he should lead the team in fg% shouldn't he?

100% logical

Except it was implied he didn't have that
range...

It appears Smits ranked #2 in MVC in FG% @ .594

http://www.mvc.org/mbb/stats/confldrs.htm#conf.wki

[VUBBFan]

72, I disagree slightly with you.  Your comment on "two 7's" relating to "range beyond three feet" implies that the two previous 7's had range within 3 feet.  I disagree with that. Smits did once in a while, but not consistently.

And yet he shot the best FG% on the team so nice try but...

Don't forget Sorolla is lifetime 100% from 3point range in his time at VU.


Granted it is 2 for 2 but still 100%.lol

[M]

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jaume-sorolla-1/gamelog/2017/

Unfortunately Sorolla's long range shooting is being a tad bit glorified.

1st game of 2016 went 0-1 from 3
In the 17-18 season he missed his only 3 in a loss to Ball State
18-19 season he was unquestionably our best 3 point shooter going 2-2!

Lifetime avaerage a still impressive 50%.

[4throwfan]

Indie, being 7 foot tall, and having 2nd best FG% on last year's offensive juggernaut is not exactly a resume builder.  Coming in second in field goal percentage is more of a reflection on the other players' inability to score consistently - not every time, but consistently.

Doesn't change the fact that both did miss point blank shots in games that VU lost.  So, it is fair to say that that there was inconsistency, and both had difficulty making shots.

[wh]

Edmonton basketball player Ben Krikke taking his talents to NCAA
By Kevin Karius, Sports Anchor, Global News
April 19, 2019 9:17 pm EST

https://www.google.com/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/5186119/edmonton-basketball-ben-krikke-ncaa/amp/

Nice video interview.

[VULB#62]

Krikke could be our next Rowdy. He is smooth. There are natural things about how he moves.  Just sayin........

[VU2014]

Krikke could be our next Rowdy. He is smooth. There are natural things about how he moves.  Just sayin........

I love the enthusiasm but need to see play D1 basketball first.That is a very lofty expectation or hopes. But do like the tape I've seen

[bbtds]

I also reserve judgement on Krikke. Playing basketball in Canada is much like playing soccer in the US. Things are getting better than they were previously but they haven't quite reached the quality of the originating country of the sport.

[wh]

Canada is now one of the world's top sources of elite prep basketball recruits
As the country becomes more diverse, more kids play hoops than hockey

https://www.google.com/amp/s/theundefeated.com/features/canada-world-top-elite-prep-basketball/amp/

[vu72]

Krikke could be our next Rowdy. He is smooth. There are natural things about how he moves.  Just sayin........

Hey 62! Wasn't it you who was recently bemoaning the fact that Valpo couldn't find their recruits in the states?   

[bbtds]

Canada is now one of the world's top sources of elite prep basketball recruits
As the country becomes more diverse, more kids play hoops than hockey

https://www.google.com/amp/s/theundefeated.com/features/canada-world-top-elite-prep-basketball/amp/

Yet NCAA numbers of Canadians, which is rising, is much like the NHL in the 1970's where Americans were increasing greatly in number but still very much behind the Canadians in number.

[valpo95]

Did Valpo just land a walk-on?

http://www.hudl.com/profile/6270418/Luke-Morrill

https://twitter.com/MontiniBBall/status/1118578600205344771

Could someone provide more info on Luke Morrill? I haven't seen anything from the official ValpoAthletics website. Does that mean there is something preventing him from signing a LOI, or is it that he is a preferred walk-on so there won't be a signing? 

[vu72]

Could someone provide more info on Luke Morrill? I haven't seen anything from the official ValpoAthletics website. Does that mean there is something preventing him from signing a LOI, or is it that he is a preferred walk-on so there won't be a signing? 

I found this and I think it spells the answer out pretty well.  Technically they don't have to sign anything but they can if it makes them feel better.  I don't recall any announcement about Stalling's addition to the team either.

Technically You Don't Have Anything to Sign
If you are not going to be receiving an athletic scholarship (only available at NAIA, NCAA DI and DII schools) then you technically don't have to sign anything on signing day. There are two documents you sign on sign day: 1) Your national letter of intent (NLI) and 2) your financial aid agreement. Non-scholarship athletes do not need to sign an NLI, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't have something there to celebrate their achievement.

[elephtheria47]

Hopefully the coaches are still getting after it for next season, another spot may be opening up soon.

[NativeCheesehead]

Oh good, the "I know something that I can't tell but I want you to know that I know," crowd is back this morning.

[VU2014]

If it's one of the key guys it's just another gut punch. Is it Micah? Or Mileek? Losing Mileek would hurt more because of how thin we are in the front court.

[VUGrad1314]

Whenever Lottich says he'd be surprised somebody leaves expect at least one player to announce his exit. Makes you wonder how long these international kids are going to stick around if Lottich doesn't get results immediately. VU really should have fired him and begged for Bryce's return. Or hired Diebler Or Tonagel Or somebody.

[valpo64]

Look out!  The Drew virus has returned.  Is there any vaccine left?

[NativeCheesehead]

More cowbell.

[wh]

As long as it isn't Daniel, Ryan, Eron or Nick, I could not care less. I'm thrilled that we're turning over the keys to this group, along with a fresh crop of freshmen who can't wait to make their mark on Valpo basketball. With the possible exception of Freeman, the players who transferred out were not greater than the sum of their parts, and that's as big a compliment as I can pay them. They had the world by the tail in terms of playing time. They had every opportunity to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with, not only 1 year but 2, yet folded like a house of cards. When it was all over, their packed their bags and ran out the back door, leaving the coaching staff and remaining teammates to clean up THEIR mess. If there remains another unhappy little camper from that bunch of over valued, underachieving babies, please go!  I'm begging you!

[EddieCabot]

Both Lottich and Oren have stated they didn't expect any more departures.  I'm hoping that they're right.

[vu72]

Both Lottich and Oren have stated they didn't expect any more departures.  I'm hoping that they're right.

I was just going to say the same thing.  If anybody it might be Micah, as many of us thought he would be the only transfer months ago.  With expectation of Lorange, perhaps expected playing time may have been the issue.  Let's hope not, we need veteran experience on this team.

[VUBBFan]

If it's one of the key guys it's just another gut punch. Is it Micah? Or Mileek? Losing Mileek would hurt more because of how thin we are in the front court.

Looks like maybe both unfortunately


https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1120394343477596160