Thought this would be better as a blog post, even though it seems like no one ever goes here. All stats from rpiforecast.com and live-rpi.com, as of 8:30 AM EST 12/31/12. Milwaukee Record: 4-10 But really (D1 only): 2-10 RPI: 333 (There are 347 D1 teams.) OOC RPI: 335 SOS: 284 OOC SOS: 288…
VU MBB Eligibility Chart In this day and age, our roster changes almost weekly. Our future roster–even more often. Stay tuned to the above link for a visual depiction of said roster, and plan for the future–a bright future, by the way. And please comment with what we can add or how to change to…
What a thrilling week for Lady ‘Saders hoops! Those of us directly involved or in the know in the hiring process know that the hiring of Tracey Dorow is a grand slam. While everyone was disappointed with the way things went down with Keith, our spirits are lifted by this fantastic hire. She WILL be…
As already announced, Chicago Foreman product LaVonte Dority is transferring to Valpo after originally playing for the University of South Florida. A highly ranked point guard coming out of high school, Dority will get two more years in a better environment to realize his admittedly excellent potential. ESPN lists him as 6’1″, 185; Rivals as…
A guide for Horizon League basketball fans: The best places to eat and drink in Northwest Indiana, with a focus on the City of Valparaiso Well, for most of you, the unthinkable has happened. The Valpo Crusaders are the 2011-12 Horizon League regular season champions, and that means that (at a minimum) the weekend heart…
LEKE SOLANKE- Class of 2012 Small Forward/Power Forward Abeokuta, Nigeria/Valparaiso, IN Marquette Catholic High School Ht: 6’8″ Wt: 225 Scouting Report: Solanke came to Marquette Catholic via Abeokuta, Nigeria. The 6’8″ forward is super-athletic and can jump out of the gym. While he continues to work on his mid-range game and ability to put…
NICK DAVIDSON- Class of 2013 Point Guard/Shooting Guard Merrillville, IN Andrean High School Ht: 6’4″ Wt: 180 Scouting Report: First-year Valpo head coach Bryce Drew made a big splash when he reeled in Davidson, one of the top 20 juniors in the talent-rich state of Indiana. Lauded as the best local commit for VU…
CLAY YEO- Class of 2013 Shooting Guard/Small Forward Bourbon, IN Triton High School Ht: 6’5″ Wt: 175 Scouting Report: The 6’5″ junior swingman led the Trojans to the 1A state title game in 2010-11, where Triton fell just short in a 59-55 loss. Thus far in 2011-12, Yeo has powered Triton to a 15-5…
Name Pos H/W Scout Grade 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 17/18 19/20 Bobby Capobianco F 6’9″/250 3 stars X X Ben Boggs G 6’4″/195 87 X Vashil Fernandez F 6’10″/220 2 Stars X X X Erik Buggs G 5’1″/155 40 X Tommy Kurth G 6’1″/180 83 X X Will Bogan G 6’1″/170 40 X Matt Kenney…
I was saddened to read the news about Coach Homer Drew and his wife Janet. My thoughts and prayers go out him and his family. I have had the pleasure to meet Coach on a number of occasions and he is the greatest guy and a great coach and I wish him and Janet the…
