Non-Conference games 2019-2020 season

[valpopal]

Valpo heading to Charlotte (don't call them UNC-Charlotte) on December 16

https://charlotte49ers.com/documents/2019/7/17//2019_20_Charlotte_49ers_mbb_schedule.pdf

The home court advantage could be diminished a bit for Charlotte. That is a Monday after final exams end on the Friday before; therefore, Charlotte's students should be on Christmas break as well.

[vu72]

Will this be a home and home?

[EddieCabot]

Will this be a home and home?

Happening Hoops twitter account has suggested it was a home and home arrangement.  He also speculated that the game at Charlotte would be on the same trip as the return game to High Point. 

[VALPO LI]

Will this be a home and home?

Happening Hoops twitter account has suggested it was a home and home arrangement.  He also speculated that the game at Charlotte would be on the same trip as the return game to High Point.

Makes sense since Charlotte is only about an hour bus drive down I-85.

[justducky]

Happening Hoops twitter account has suggested it was a home and home arrangement.  He also speculated that the game at Charlotte would be on the same trip as the return game to High Point.

Typically these contracts will return a week day game with a week day game or weekend for weekend. If so then Wed December 18'th would be my best guess for High Point.

[EddieCabot]

So, here's what I think I know as of today.  Anything I'm missing?:

Home - GW, Vandy, Toledo
Road - High Point, Charlotte
Neutral - Paradise Jam (3 games) + 1 "non-bracketed" game (home or away)
Unknown - 4 unknown games remaining

[VU2014]

So, here's what I think I know as of today.  Anything I'm missing?:

Home - GW, Vandy, Toledo
Road - High Point, Charlotte
Neutral - Paradise Jam (3 games) + 1 "non-bracketed" game (home or away)
Unknown - 4 unknown games remaining

It's very iffy if that Vandy game happens (ever)...

[VALPO LI]

So, here's what I think I know as of today.  Anything I'm missing?:

Home - GW, Vandy, Toledo
Road - High Point, Charlotte
Neutral - Paradise Jam (3 games) + 1 "non-bracketed" game (home or away)
Unknown - 4 unknown games remaining

I was hoping to see Ball State on this list. Great instate match up.  4 more slots let's make this game happen! It would be disappointing to see non d-1 schools jump into our schedule over Ball State.

[EddieCabot]

So, here's what I think I know as of today.  Anything I'm missing?:

Home - GW, Vandy, Toledo
Road - High Point, Charlotte
Neutral - Paradise Jam (3 games) + 1 "non-bracketed" game (home or away)
Unknown - 4 unknown games remaining

I was hoping to see Ball State on this list. Great instate match up.  4 more slots let's make this game happen! It would be disappointing to see non d-1 schools jump into our schedule over Ball State.

Agreed, but Valpo was not on BSU's schedule as of late May, with only a few open spots left.  Maybe they'll still work something out, but it looks doubtful to me.

[bbtds]

Valpo heading to Charlotte (don't call them UNC-Charlotte) on December 16

https://charlotte49ers.com/documents/2019/7/17//2019_20_Charlotte_49ers_mbb_schedule.pdf

Interesting! 

We are 4-2 all time and have won all 3 at Charlotte. We last met in 2006 (Honolulu) and lost.

We also got E. Victor Nickerson from the Charlotte 49ers.

[justducky]

We also got E. Victor Nickerson from the Charlotte 49ers.

He should be invited to the game, issued a stripped shirt and allowed to throw up an honorary, photo op, game opening jump ball. We remember him mostly for his senior year mistakes but I don't think there is a stat for referee turn overs. They just blow the whistle for a do over. 

[oklahomamick]

Love E. Victor.  He was force to play some of the point guard at times.  He was a slasher and had a great drive to the lane layup in the conference championship games at the ARC.  One of the most undervalued talents at Valpo.  Not to mention the surgeries he overcame.   

[VUGrad1314]

Wish we could have gotten Davidson or a P5 opponent but Charlotte shouldn't be too bad.

[VU2014]

He actually responded 

https://twitter.com/jerrystackhouse/status/1154944530388541442?s=20

[VUBBFan]

If true what a shame. I was looking forward to us playing even though Bryce was gone. Another bad part of this scenario is that to fill up the date do we stoop to going low mid major or non D1 because timing has given us few options?

https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/1154918524843749378

[VU2014]

It is what it is about the buyout. Sucks but I'm not surprised. I'm wondering where this roughly $200,000 will get allocated. Heard that the last big buyout that Valpo received didn't get allocate towards the men's basketball program funding... (where it should have, imo)

[FieldGoodie05]

It is what it is about the buyout. Sucks but I'm not surprised. I'm wondering where this roughly $200,000 will get allocated. Heard that the last big buyout that Valpo received didn't get allocate towards the men's basketball program funding... (where it should have, imo)

I'd take the $200k over playing this current Vandy team as a plus.  We aren't vying for at-large so why not get paid and invest in facilities.

[NativeCheesehead]

The money should immediately go toward the ARC, 200k doesn't fix everything but it's a good chunk toward the LED lighting so the court doesn't look awful on TV.

[VUGrad1314]

It is what it is about the buyout. Sucks but I'm not surprised. I'm wondering where this roughly $200,000 will get allocated. Heard that the last big buyout that Valpo received didn't get allocate towards the men's basketball program funding... (where it should have, imo)

I'd take the $200k over playing this current Vandy team as a plus.  We aren't vying for at-large so why not get paid and invest in facilities.

Too bad it's a bold assumption that the money will even be used to improve the athletic facilities since this administration doesn't give a rip about athletics (and really no Valpo administration ever has It's a wonder we've been as successful as we have been on the basketball court.)

[VUBBFan]

The money should immediately go toward the ARC, 200k doesn't fix everything but it's a good chunk toward the LED lighting so the court doesn't look awful on TV.

I'd like it to go towards getting the ARC air conditioned.

[FieldGoodie05]

It is what it is about the buyout. Sucks but I'm not surprised. I'm wondering where this roughly $200,000 will get allocated. Heard that the last big buyout that Valpo received didn't get allocate towards the men's basketball program funding... (where it should have, imo)

I'd take the $200k over playing this current Vandy team as a plus.  We aren't vying for at-large so why not get paid and invest in facilities.

Too bad it's a bold assumption that the money will even be used to improve the athletic facilities since this administration doesn't give a rip about athletics (and really no Valpo administration ever has It's a wonder we've been as successful as we have been on the basketball court.)

Anyone know what % of the basketball budget comes from

A) Alumni donations/basketball revenue
B) Other University funds

In the made up scenario where 50% A and 50% B, I'd say it's fair to assign the revenue from a buyout accordingly.  But I've got no clue if the basketball team covers their own expenses or not.  I know an alumni donated to a recruiting fund for travel but that's all I've seen posted here.

[oklahomamick]

I wish we had a better idea of what games were buy games and how much we received.   It seems we don't have very many of those when compared to other mid-majors. 

[IrishDawg]

I wish we had a better idea of what games were buy games and how much we received.   It seems we don't have very many of those when compared to other mid-majors.

Texas A&M was a buy game last year, and Purdue and Northwestern were buy games the year before that.  In terms of how much was received, rarely does that become public, but probably north of $100k would be a safe assumption.

[VALPO LI]

If true what if we (take a portion) of the $$$ and buy a home game with a good midmajor like Vermont, Dayton, Davidson.  DePaul or Marquette would be great at home but may be to pricey.  I read UNI bought Stony Brook to come into Cedar Falls last December.

[cornonthe]

Breaking news- Vandy gets their replacement game...neutral site game against Loyola in Phoenix of all places!!!