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justducky

#551
January 22, 2018, 12:14:24 AM
We are not there yet but we are inching ever closer to that "wait until next year " moment.  If or when this happens Matt will refocus the team toward future group and individual development at the expense of shorter term competitive play. The last time this happened Coleman, Dority, Capo and Gueye were handed reduced or altered roles while Peters, Yeo, Carter, Williams, and Adekoya were given the opportunity to learn and prove their stuff.

Our 17-18 team isn't terrible but I am beginning to believe that it can not successfully compete in March without MAJOR improvements in play from our freshman forwards and significant further development with our 7' centers. I don't see how we can speed and focus this effort if we continue to go primarily with a 4 guard lineup.

By saying this I am not trying to criticize the efforts or performances of either Golder or Kiser. Their futures are bright but not at the 4 position.

Sure. This could cost us a couple of extra losses in the next month but how should we value wins verses development for the future? In addition The Valley has now seen our short attack and had time to make adjustments.

bbtds

#552
January 22, 2018, 04:50:02 AM
Quote from: EddieCabot on January 16, 2018, 08:55:32 PM
Quote from: oklahomamick on January 16, 2018, 03:28:15 PM
Don't forget Kampe brought in the okie st. Kid who only ended up staying a year.  4 star recruit that had physiological issues.  Given chance after chance at osu.

Physiological issues are no laughing matter.  I hope Oakland did all they could to help him get appropriate treatment. 

I'm guessing carsasm again?

VU2014

#554
January 23, 2018, 11:17:55 AM
Chris Sparks makes a strong point here.

https://twitter.com/CoachSparks5/status/955798939713798145
https://twitter.com/ValpoAlumni/status/955810388632850433

Awesome idea but will the University actually act or just send a thank you for the suggestion tweet...

NativeCheesehead

#555
January 23, 2018, 02:07:47 PM
In my experience, the alumni department does a fantastic job of putting together events like this. And a horrible job marketing them. I'm an alum who lives 15 min from the ARC and had no idea this event was going on.

M

#556
January 23, 2018, 02:35:34 PM
Sparks makes a good suggestion, although the way he made it is probably not ideal.  Seems to me the mature way to make a suggestion like this, which again is a very good idea, would be to call or email someone in that department.  If he's already tried this then my apologies.

FieldGoodie05

#558
January 23, 2018, 06:01:52 PM
Quote from: M on January 23, 2018, 02:35:34 PM
Sparks makes a good suggestion, although the way he made it is probably not ideal.  Seems to me the mature way to make a suggestion like this, which again is a very good idea, would be to call or email someone in that department.  If he's already tried this then my apologies.

Pot shots almost never work out in the end.  Hope it was a last resort to take to social media. 

NativeCheesehead

#559
January 23, 2018, 06:18:45 PM
They should reach out to Chris Sparks for things like this. But only if Phil Willie is too busy.

M

#560
January 23, 2018, 08:46:02 PM
Pretty sure Ben boggs is at most of these events so the past players are well represented.

VU2014

#562
January 24, 2018, 11:24:20 PM
Why can't we have some crazy dude come make the same offer at Valpo? lol

https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/956396685894279168

VU2014

#563
January 29, 2018, 03:47:00 PM
Micah Bradford's dad sharing a memory when Bryce and Homer came out to scout and recruit Micah. 33 points that night. Do you think Micah might still have that in him somewhere? He came into school with so much promise.

https://twitter.com/barrybradford3/status/958093361226878977

humbleopinion

#564
January 30, 2018, 05:35:23 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on January 29, 2018, 03:47:00 PM
Micah Bradford's dad sharing a memory when Bryce and Homer came out to scout and recruit Micah. 33 points that night. Do you think Micah might still have that in him somewhere? He came into school with so much promise.

https://twitter.com/barrybradford3/status/958093361226878977

I have looked for Micah's high school stats without success.  I have to believe that his shooting percentage from the field and form the charity stripe were vastly better than what we have seen this season.  In the same way that Lexus has regained his former skills, I wish that Micah could find that kid who performed so well in high school.
Beamin' Beacons

VU2014

#565
January 30, 2018, 09:46:32 AM Last Edit: January 30, 2018, 10:07:02 AM by VU2014
Lexus excelling this season has more to do with health then anything else. He's also seizing that opportunity at BSU. The way things are shaking out this season he would have been getting significant minutes here if he stayed but it didn't look that way last Spring. I'm happy he's doing well at BSU. As far as we know Micah hasn't had any health issues. I'm wagering his confidence has to be pretty low though.

VU2014

#566
January 30, 2018, 03:04:47 PM
My hope for Mileek McMillan is that he one day becomes a similar player to Alize Johnson. They had a very similar growth spurt in high school. Coach gore mentioned that Mileek grew another inch this summer. He's a big that has some of the skills of a guard. He still has a ton of work to put in but the potential is there. I wonder if he's still adjusting to his height. Mileek could transform his body this Spring/Summer. Lean down and lose some of the baby fat and put some more muscle on his frame would go a long way. He should literally become Derek Bol's protege in the weight room and spend the summer with Coach Gore working on the finer points of rebounding and post moves. Continue to work on that shot. He could become a dangerous player in this league if puts in work.

https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2018/01/30/alize-johnson-missouri-state-basketball-rebounding-nba-draft?utm_campaign=sinow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=socialflow_twitter_si

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/958440986824314882

VU2014

#568
January 30, 2018, 04:51:07 PM
Is Joe in Valparaiso right now???  ???

https://twitter.com/dreadedupG/status/958471198882566148

valpotx

#569
January 30, 2018, 09:00:44 PM
If he isn't a Valpo student or alum, why would they allow such a thing?  If he chose not to finish his degree, as reported, our commitment to him is done.
"Don't mess with Texas"

VU2010

#570
January 30, 2018, 09:09:50 PM
How are more people not talking about Joe being at Valpo... practicing ... I'd love to see him back in the brown and gold!!!

M

#571
January 30, 2018, 09:12:46 PM
This is odd for sure...I suppose the ARC has open hours doesn't it?

VU2014

#572
January 30, 2018, 09:24:37 PM
Quote from: M on January 30, 2018, 09:12:46 PM
This is odd for sure...I suppose the ARC has open hours doesn't it?

The ARC is open from time to time to the public. I remember as a student I could play pick up games when no teams had it in use. I hope Joe comes back. I'd love to see him straighten out his academic situation and get back with team. #FlightBros

vusupporter

#573
January 30, 2018, 10:25:30 PM
That's it. The Valpo coaching tree is just utterly jinxed this year.

wh

#574
January 30, 2018, 11:11:05 PM
Does anyone know for a fact that he is no longer enrolled, or have we just been assuming so?  Losing his athletic eligibility due to unnamed academic issues doesn't necessarily have to mean he literally flunked out of school, does it?
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