MBB 2017-18

[VUGrad1314]

Also  can a player who recovers their academic eligibility also recover any lost season(s) similar to a medical redshirt? (I assume no)

[FieldGoodie05]

Also  can a player who recovers their academic eligibility also recover any lost season(s) similar to a medical redshirt? (I assume no)

I'd think Burton played too many minutes if Keith wasn't granted a 5th year with 30-40 minutes of court time.

[M]

I'd really doubt that any lost time due to academics would be granted back.

[oklahomamick]

I think a player can still redshirt as long as they have not played more than 10%.  Burton has played more than 10%.  My question, has Hazen played 10% of the season?  This might be the reason he doesn't receive anymore minutes, even in garbage time.

[ml2]

I think the number is 20% of games. However, that only applies to a medical hardship redshirt due to injury. If the redshirt is purely elective than even 1 minute in one game is enough to burn the red shirt. Unless Parker Hazen has an injury we don't know about, he can not redshirt this season.

[VU2014]

If this was football he'd have some kind of mysterious elbow tendinous by now to save that year. It feels like in football it easier to make up injuries to redshirt guys. In hindsight it would have been wise to redshirt Parker.

[vu72]

I think the thinking is once a Crusader always a Crusader.  We have heard about other former players working out so why not Joe?  Someone said he was in town seeing a girl friend.  The guy wants to stay in shape, why not?  Now, if he is also in town to get his academic situation under control and there is hope he could play next year, then that would be beyond awesome!!

[VU2014]

Todd just shared this on twitter. Amen.

https://twitter.com/ToddIckow/status/960167711526539264
https://twitter.com/leefitting/status/960154018130661376

[FWalum]

Todd just shared this on twitter. Amen.

https://twitter.com/ToddIckow/status/960167711526539264
https://twitter.com/leefitting/status/960154018130661376

Every High School player and parents of players should be required to watch this video.

[VU2014]

I just noticed Tevonn Walkers FG% is 39.2% (5.0-12.6). That is the lowest it's ever been in his career. Since Joe departed its really been a struggle when he started to have to carry a much larger load of the offense. He's had some good and more efficient last couple games.

[M]

Probably feeling a little more like himself everyday.

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/961720256359256065

[vu72]

Just found this article which says that Matt will be the guest speaker at this event.  Notwithstanding the picture selection, I think this is great news and a way to promote Valpo beyond the Region.

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/columnists/steve-hanlon/steve-hanlon-this-sportsmanship-dinner-always-tastes-good/article_d2ac13ea-307e-532b-b259-291c585c35a1.html

[valpopal]

Just found this article which says that Matt will be the guest speaker at this event.  Notwithstanding the picture selection, I think this is great news and a way to promote Valpo beyond the Region.

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/columnists/steve-hanlon/steve-hanlon-this-sportsmanship-dinner-always-tastes-good/article_d2ac13ea-307e-532b-b259-291c585c35a1.html

I appreciate the following from the article: "Valparaiso University men's basketball coach Matt Lottich will be the guest speaker at the event. This is an awesome selection by the committee. From my time covering the Crusaders, I know there is a desire to make VU all of Northwest Indiana's Division I team. Not just Porter County. This is a great opportunity for local fans, coaches and players to hear about a great program that is only 30 minutes away from most of us." Over the years, especially after the Sweet Sixteen run, I have wondered why it has been so difficult to "Make VU all of Northwest Indiana's Division I team."

PS: Yes, the image selection of Matt is horrible. It almost looks as if he is photobombing a picture of Todd at work.

[wh]

Just found this article which says that Matt will be the guest speaker at this event.  Notwithstanding the picture selection, I think this is great news and a way to promote Valpo beyond the Region.

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/columnists/steve-hanlon/steve-hanlon-this-sportsmanship-dinner-always-tastes-good/article_d2ac13ea-307e-532b-b259-291c585c35a1.html

I appreciate the following from the article: "Valparaiso University men's basketball coach Matt Lottich will be the guest speaker at the event. This is an awesome selection by the committee. From my time covering the Crusaders, I know there is a desire to make VU all of Northwest Indiana's Division I team. Not just Porter County. This is a great opportunity for local fans, coaches and players to hear about a great program that is only 30 minutes away from most of us." Over the years, especially after the Sweet Sixteen run, I have wondered why it has been so difficult to "Make VU all of Northwest Indiana's Division I team."

PS: Yes, the image selection of Matt is horrible. It almost looks as if he is photobombing a picture of Todd at work.

I see that then-Butler Coach Holtmann was the keynote speaker 2 years ago and talked about recruiting Crown Point's Wideman.  A smart way to endear himself and Butler to NWI before a captive audience.  Low hanging fruit for any coach.   

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/butler-s-chris-holtmann-speaks-at-calumet-region-sportsmanship-dinner/article_f6379c2d-a0e4-5f15-b0de-193afbd7ce0f.html

[M]

Wideman went to Lake Central...not that it matters at all

[VU2014]

 

https://twitter.com/TheReal_MG3/status/963111358429528064

[M]

So who drew the picture?

[bbtds]

So who drew the picture?

Bakari is my guess. His three point shooting is a work of art lately!

[VU2014]

So who drew the picture?

Paker Hazen

https://twitter.com/TheReal_MG3/status/963112696983015425

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/PostTribSports/status/963590962231562240

Valparaiso center Derrik Smits develops into 'bright spot' on offense
Michael Osipoff
Post-Tribune
February 18, 2018

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/sports/ct-ptb-mens-basketball-valparaiso-derrik-smits-st-0214-20180213-story.html

[valpospartan]

https://twitter.com/PostTribSports/status/963590962231562240

Valparaiso center Derrik Smits develops into 'bright spot' on offense
Michael Osipoff
Post-Tribune
February 18, 2018

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/sports/ct-ptb-mens-basketball-valparaiso-derrik-smits-st-0214-20180213-story.html

Osipoff should have waited for the LU game before he wrote that.  It would have been a different story.

[VU2014]

I don't think much changed about what he wrote. Smits is an emerging offensive big man and is subpar on defense. That was pretty much the case tonight. He could hold his on the defensive end so Jay logged heavy (good) minutes while he sat. He needs to get better and he knows that.

[wh]

I'm thinking about possible starting line-ups next year. Ryan Fazekas is listed at 6-8, 215. Is he a 3,or a 4?  What did he play at Providence?

[justducky]

I'm thinking about possible starting line-ups next year. Ryan Fazekas is listed at 6-8, 215. Is he a 3,or a 4?  What did he play at Providence?

I watched less than 60 minutes total of Providence ball for those 2 years so I honestly don't remember. No matter because we primarily need a 4 so there he will start. If he or McMillan can give us some solid play as a 3 that could be an enormous bonus but only if Derrik, Jay, Marten and Mileek have progressed enough as 4s and 5s that none can be left for long on the bench.

Best case, everybody improves and Fazekas plays 24-27 minutes split some as a 3 but mainly a 4. Worst case, nobody is much improved and he must play 32 minutes at the 4. Even in my worst case we are a vastly improved basketball team.