MBB 2019-2020

[PlumStreetBum]

I forgot the view from Mont Royal Park which was made famous in a movie with Bruce Willis and that guy from Friends, Matthew Perry. I forget the name of the movie, though.

The Whole Nine Yards, I believe.

[bbtds]

I forgot the view from Mont Royal Park which was made famous in a movie with Bruce Willis and that guy from Friends, Matthew Perry. I forget the name of the movie, though.

The Whole Nine Yards, I believe.

Yes, it was "The Whole Nine Yards."

Shooting also took place at the city overlook on the top of Mont Royal,

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/20iujv/what_is_the_montreal_park_in_the_whole_nine_yards/

[talksalot]

This is also allows them to give Sackey some games at home since they can only do these every 4 years.

Except our Canadian players are from the western provinces.  These games are all in the Ontario/Quebec area.   Been nice for last year's grads...   I'm guessing they WILL play "Oh Canada" before the games.   

[VU2014]

What's nice to hear is that Tevonn and Max will be with the team for part of this trip.

[valpotx]

Tevonn and Max are the epitome of team players.  I predicted that Max would leave each year after his first 2, but he stuck through it all, and got his chance during his SR season.  I have a lot of respect for both.

[VUGrad1314]

Oh man! What a big boost that's going to be! Those two can really teach the team the Valpo way and what it means to be a Crusader. My hope and optimism for this team is rising already.

[EddieCabot]

Oh man! What a big boost that's going to be! Those two can really teach the team the Valpo way and what it means to be a Crusader. My hope and optimism for this team is rising already.

Agree.  The team strayed a bit the last two years and Lottich was unable to rein in the malcontents (although he can put the blame on them).  I think the new group is much tighter knit and being around Max and Tevonn will only strengthen that bond.

[VU2014]

It's been a little slow around these parts. Saw this from VUBBFan and definitely worth sharing. I'm almost more intrigued to see this 2019-20 squad than I was the 18-19 squad because there are so many new faces and there are some guys like Nick Robinson, Gordon who could be high impact newcomers. Heard some nice things about Zion Morgan (serious competitor). I'm almost certain Robinson is going to be an impact guy from the get go. Also Javon coming back is absolutely huge. How big of a step does he and Sackey take next season. Also, what about these freshman? They all seem like they have a lot of potential, but you never know till you actually see them on the court. It sounds like Siggy (PG) has a chance to more a instant contributor than most freshman. I'm really excited about Clay's future. Will Fazekas be healthy this season? Fazekas will be playing through a little pain, because he didn't have ankle surgery because he didn't want to be out the whole season. Will Mileek take the next step we badly need him to? The front-court is very inexperienced right now. Is this a make or break season for Coach Lottich?

I can't think of a season where there were so many huge question marks going into the season, but also has the chance to be solid (maybe good or bad?). This team has some talent but I honestly have no clue how good we can be. This team is a bit of mystery to me right now. But I'm really excite to see how the team looks on the court. This is one of those seasons where you should actually be very interested to watch those D2 tune-up games and preseason exhibitions. Heck I've already decided that I'll be attending an exhibition game if my schedule doesn't have any conflicts. I really want to watch this team. It's a big year for the program, if things go really south maybe we'll get new leadership. But I'm still holding out hope that Lottich can turn things around. My only expectations are that we compete hard every night and that by seasons end that we all know the program is headed in the right direction.

https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1143662027958870016
https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1143667590096728064
https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1143672136931958784
https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1143674393379442688
https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1143676959462952960
https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1143677778551812096
https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1143719063497203712

[VUBBFan]

It was interesting watching and talking a little with the players at Central Park. Talked with Ryan and he seems anxious to get back on the court for his Senior year. Not having surgery he will play with a little bit of discomfort at times but said it should not be that much of a hinderance.

Listening in on a casual conversation that Sackey was having, I could hear the maturity and seriousness, in his manner of speech, that I for one never possessed when I was a sophomore in College (many years ago). He was talking like one would expect of a confident positive leader.


Also got the feeling that Zion and Robinson will bring a lot of passion to the game.


Seeing Donovan in person he looks taller than the 6'6" VC has him listed and is not the skinny kid I've seen in some of his highlight videos. He was acting like a happy go lucky kid that was genuinely excited to be here in Valpo.


Javon, well I was just happy to see him back here and he seemed happy to be here too.


Depending on how well this teams gels together, it could be a very interesting or exasperating season to come. Anyway I'm excited for it to begin.


   

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/valleyhoops/status/1145704827722354689?s=21

[VUBBFan]

https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/1145724638594588673

[VUBBFan]

https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/1145725253018107904
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/1145725667029520384
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/1145726731858395137

[bbtds]

 You wonder if Lottich thinks anything negative at all about his current team or is he just a huge advocate of the power of positive thinking.

[VU2014]

You wonder if Lottich thinks anything negative at all about his current team or is he just a huge advocate of the power of positive thinking.

I don't know of many coaches who would go on the record and start stating their team's weakness publicly in July. He and the team wouldn't gain anything from that. Yeah, I'd like to hear a candid and thorough breakdown of the current strengths and weaknesses of the team, but it is what is. It's all about trying to create positive vibes right now.

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/BrandonVickrey/status/1145752515637587968
https://twitter.com/NACBM/status/1145857725890531328

[VU2014]

Valparaiso offseason notebook: Freeman-Liberty's stroke improves; Lottich reacts to rule changes
Robbie Weinstein robert.weinstein@nwi.com
Jul 1, 2019

https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/valparaiso-university/valparaiso-offseason-notebook-freeman-liberty-s-stroke-improves-lottich-reacts/article_3a8a603f-fa13-5a25-9c56-6547a9d63d27.html

https://twitter.com/rwweinstein/status/1145869235538845696

[bbtds]

I don't know of many coaches who would go on the record and start stating their team's weakness publicly in July. He and the team wouldn't gain anything from that.

That's not what I said. I said I wonder if he "thinks" anything negative about his team. It is not a question of whether he should come out with negative statements. But we all know that after last year there are most likely some negative things going on with this team and when a head coach is only positive in his assessment of the players we react by taking it all in with a grain of salt because we know everything isn't all rosy and wonder what the head coach is leaving out. We all know what Lottich is projecting about these players is not all accurate because there have to be some negatives he is not mentioning.

[VU2014]

Team bonding

https://twitter.com/valpobasketball/status/1146193418579775488?s=21

[govalpogo]

So in a few of these videos/pictures, there is someone I do not recognize.  The guy with the beard (all the way to the right in the video from Al at the picnic table) and I believe in the center of this latest picture.  Isn't from last year and not one of the newcomers I know of.  Sorry if there's an obvious answer, just curious.   

[FieldGoodie05]

Team bonding

https://twitter.com/valpobasketball/status/1146193418579775488?s=21

So that's Sackey and Mileek for sure, who are the other two?  Might be Zion Morgan but unsure of the fourth guy...anyone?

[NativeCheesehead]

10 minutes into the pool game Mileek fouled out.

[VU2014]

Team bonding

https://twitter.com/valpobasketball/status/1146193418579775488?s=21

So that's Sackey and Mileek for sure, who are the other two?  Might be Zion Morgan but unsure of the fourth guy...anyone?

Is that Krikke or Freese-Villien (fr euro center)? I that's one of them, then those height measurements were way off. That's not Kiser is it?

[VU2014]

10 minutes into the pool game Mileek fouled out.

[tiny707]

I believe the four dudes in the pool pic are Sackey, Mileek, Zion, and the new walk-on.

[VU2014]

I believe the four dudes in the pool pic are Sackey, Mileek, Zion, and the new walk-on.

Do we have a second walk-on other than Luke Morrill?