MBB 2017-18

[VULB#62]

Great article. Even nicer that it came from outside our NW Indiana area.  The thoughts are so spot on. When kidslike Tevonn state that winning is expected, then you know we have arrived

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/PostTribSports/status/928056579752067078

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/PostTribSports/status/928056579752067078

Ecstatic with coaches decision to leave the last 2018/19 scholarship open for HOME RUN or TRANSFER.

[VU2014]

Decision to leave the last 2018/19 scholarship open for HOME RUN or TRANSFER.

I was happy to hear this too. Hopefully it pays off and we land a high ceiling guy.

It was interesting to hear that Coach Lottich almost red-shirted Linssen or McMillan. Probably the 2 guys that were the most green and could have used an extra year to sit, learn and develop. Of course when you sit them there is a higher likelihood a player may decide to become a grad-transfer down the road when they are suppose to be at their peak development as a 5th year senior.
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/928045695935840256
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/928045824944345089
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/928045923070103553
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/928046157120638976

[zvillehaze]

Great article. Even nicer that it came from outside our NW Indiana area.  The thoughts are so spit on. When kidslike Tevonn state that winn8n* is expected, then you know we have arrived

Indy Star has run a few nice Valpo related articles in the last week.  Kudos to the author of the Valpo preview ... he's a good writer and very well educated. 

[VU2014]

Coach Lottich had a good radio interview with a Fort Wayne based sports radio station ESPN 1380/100.9

https://twitter.com/ESPN1380/status/928037182937460736

Coach said in the interview that Derrik is the second best passer on the team and can step back and hit a 3. It's pretty obvious Derrik is a great passer for a big guy but I wonder if we're going to see him attempt some 3's this year. Derrik only took 3 shots beyond the arc last season but I've seen him make 3's during pre-game shoot around. He actually has a pretty good looking shot for a big guy.

I've always hoped Derrik could turn into a Alec Brown (Green Bay) type players by the end of his college career. Brown's freshman year (2-6 from 3), sophomore (4-19 from 3), junior (30-70 from 3), & his senior year (42-100 from 3). I'm sure he has that type of game in his arsenal but it would be awesome he followed a similar development trajectory.

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/ValleyHoops/status/928273741703974913

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/theronjohn1/status/928320997803134976

[VUGrad1314]

Hmmm My conference's flagship program is leaving I can choose between a team with 85 wins over the past 4 years a promising D2 team looking to move up or a team with 43 wins over the same period. Better go with the last option because of that market size. That'll boost the League's  profile and stave off the descent into low-major status. Ladies and gentlemen, Jon LeCrone, Horizon League commissioner. Isn't it amazing to think that the league we LEFT the mid con for that used to challenge the one we're in now is in serious danger of being PASSED by the old Mid Con? Sad days brought on by some really bad leadership

[VU2014]

Horizon League HQ must be praying the MVC chooses not to expand and pick off another one of their schools. That was one of the theories of why the HL was suing the MVC and going so hard after Valpo once we left because they want to send a warning shot against poaching another school. The Horizon League have 3 good teams this season. OU/NKU/UIC should beat up the rest HL because its not very deep. UWM fans are hoping the MVC Presidents/ADs want them. I'm sure NKU is hoping they get consideration also.

[VUGrad1314]

I am CERTAIN NKU will get consideration. I will be surprised and honestly a little upset if they aren't the third call from the MVC to be the companion addition with Murray State behind SLU and Belmont It just makes so much sense In a lot of ways they make more sense than UWM who I must admit has carved themselves out a nice little TV deal  UWM would need a partner like Green Bay or UIC to be viable and based on geographic fit alone I would expect ORU UALR or schools in Texas to be considered before anyone outside of that initial top 3 If we can't bring Murray State in with a viable built in travel partner then the goal will be to get a partner for Missouri State so that Southern Illinois can partner with Murray State Because there's no way they're going to disregard the mutual interest between the MVC and the Racers to go with some other combo like UIC and UWM or the Dakotas NKU will be the call and I am fairly certain that they will accept and join with Murray State

[vu72]

Season preview!!

http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2017-18/17762/valpo-mens-basketball-season-preview/#.WgOgqWhSzIU

[VUGrad1314]

And they didn't even mention that we've got Ryan Fazekas waiting in reserve for next year. I am SO EXCITED for the present and future of this team! We're going to be good and really tough to play against this year but We'd better schedule our behinds off next season because I think the Crusaders are going to be REALLY GOOD next year

[wh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc4cmc45AuI&feature=youtu.be

[valpospartan]

https://twitter.com/ValleyHoops/status/928273741703974913

I looked at the guide( NBCSC, ch 200) for the last 3 days/times, and none showed this show.

[VUGrad1314]

I saw it. It aired on NBCSChicago right when the tweet said it would. Very impressed with the coverage the MVC affords its members, but it didn't have a ton of new information for those who have followed closely this offseason. Recap of the media poll thoughts from the coaches on schedules and players and such and an interview with Commissioner Elgin Very little mentioned on expansion just that they were considering a 12 team format while the P5 appears to be considering 16 teams which Elgin says will have a major ripple effect throughout division I though he did not mention how he felt it would affect the MVC specifically

[valpo64]

Regarding Matt's interview on the MVC Pre season program, I love his approach in his pre-season  discussions in that he never discloses his hand, names, expectations, etc.  The same was true in his Ft. Wayne radio interview.  Keep 'em guessing!  I think he learned that from Bryce...and it includes not giving out recruiting info.  Love it!

[VU2014]

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

Coach Lottich's face at 4:20 when Todd said, "let's face it your going to win these games" lol. You could almost see him cringe inside. Such a coaches mentality to not take anything for granted and that there are no guarantees in college basketball.

[VU2014]

If your from the St. Louis/central-southern Illinois area.
https://twitter.com/ValpoAlumni/status/925316535140454400

[VULB#62]

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I asked Paul's question a couple of weeks ago on this forum.  His article seems to go in the same direction.  The fact that Hazen  pulled down 10 RBs in one of the first two games says something.  Nobody is Alec, but someone can be themselves and establish a totally separate ID that is just as impactful.  I think I will be  a Hazen  guy!  The difference will be quite simple:  WORK ETHIC.  Nobody out worked AP (and still got good grades).

Oh, BTW, CHARACTER is another thing to factor in.  AP had it big time. PH, please follow in AP's footsteps.  You will be a much better person, regardless of your atheltic accomplishments if you do.

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/colinn_thompson/status/929161845440688128

[VU2014]

It's like Markus Golder has springs in his legs. Major bounce.
https://twitter.com/TheReal_MG3/status/929858477920604161

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/jbuckets25/status/929884650561875969

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/NWINews/status/929867570416455680

Max effort: Senior guard Joseph works to set tone for Valparaiso
By: Michael Osipoff
Post-Tribune
Nov 12, 2017

Max Joseph couldn't get it out of his head for a prolonged period of time.

The way last season ended dominated the thoughts of Valparaiso's senior guard. It still does, to a degree, serving as a source of motivation.

Joseph realizes various factors outside the Crusaders' control played a major role. But he was more concerned about the parts within his grasp.

"I didn't really want to see anybody, I kept to myself more," Joseph said. "It was a quick depression.

"Before you go to sleep and when you wake up, you think about all the little things you missed. Watching film, you see all the little things — I should've done this, I should've done that. The small details, you want to make sure you take care of those this year so we can go further."

Valparaiso coach Matt Lottich vividly recalls his exit meeting with Joseph.

........... (Give it a click & a read) http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/sports/ct-ptb-mens-basketball-valparaiso-max-joseph-st-1113-20171112-story.html

[bbtds]

So says Osipoff, the propagandist for Maravilla and Don Bosco Prep. I will never forgive Osipoff for betraying VU in this way.