Great  see Nick Holden from UPS on that list at #33.

Big win for LC last night. No one has said much about them this year but they are scary to play because any of them can go off at any time. So, anyone have any thoughts on the WM coach leaving for another job somewhere else because he cannot seem to get over that hump in the playoffs? First round exits cannot sit well with him, especially the last 2 that were at home of all places.

If a team was picked to finish last in the league by the coaches, and then turns around and makes the biggest jump of every team, does he not deserve to get votes for coach of the year blackhawks? Everyone was saying they were going to be the worst team, but became the 4th best team in the league, why not reward a guy for his improved team? Or, do you think Bridgeland should get it?

Very excited for this weekends games. Kip has done a great job this year. No got a team to the playoffs that no one thought would be in the picture. Very happy for him as he has struggled his first few years. Great guy, has learned from one of the best in the NWC ever. Hopefully he can sustain this success and build on it. I would vote him coach of the year just because of the turn around he has made. Not to take anything away from WW coach, but it would be great to see him get it.

I know we have former players on this board, but do we have any coaches that have any experience in the recruiting field that can talk about the importance of recruiting, how it is done, and how it is NOT just the head coaches job? Are there any assistant coaches that have any knowledge on this subject? There are many on here that know basketball and have great opinions, just curious to see if anyone has the first hand knowledge of what it takes to be a coach and how recruiting and coaching tie into one another to help build a program to what THAT coach would like it to be. And for the record, it would be nice to always have the best players, but not all of the best players are willing to buy into every system, and its a coaches job to get the best players for their system.

I would not say that I throw out guarantees, just more of  hopefull statements. It's great to hear ALL about the Eastern Washington teams because they are very good but at times, other NWC teams need to get some love. UPS can be very dangerous and even though we don't know which team will show up, I am always going to choose them. I have seen them play very good ball and not so good ball, but when Barber, Shattuck, and Holden are clicking, they are tough.

I got WW, LC, UPS, Wil tonight

Rat, you may have been partially right abou t Lunt and Bridgelands recruits leaving UPS and all that, but one thing you have to remember, Bridge has not beat Lunt in the playoffs yet. So, when you think about that, does your proclamation about Lunt really matter? Record might not be that great as of late, but when comparing Lunt and Bridge, which we will do until either leave the league, Lunt out coaches him head to head, and with two totally different styles. People would say all Lunt knows is what Bridge showed him with dribble drive and the pres, but now, Lunt has evolved and is getting gret results. Their team this year, WILL take down Whitworth!

Is Brakebush hurt for Pacific?

The UPS/WU game was actually entertaining. Both teams played tough the entire game. Holden was a beast but some crucial easy buckets lead to the loss. Great win for the Bearcats.

UPS looked very good on both ends of the floor. Their PG play is a little suspect but he is a tough kid. Holden had great numbers and Shattuck is scortching the nets as of late. They can go inside and out, they can play D and they rebound very well. Also, they can play fast or slow as they have some talent on the perimeter. I see them battling for the top spot. They will get both Whits at home this year and possibly on the road at WM. Lets go Loggers!

I had a chance to see UPS play and they are pretty good. They have several options on offense and their defense is good as well, except for the Ogelthorpe game where they shot the ball very well. They deserve to be in the winning the NWC conversation as well. They have beat WM 2 out of the last 3 years to go to the championship game, and one of those games were at WM where everyone on this board was saying WM will beat them. They can play fast, or they can play slow. They challenged WW hard in the championship game last year and if WW is not as good as last year and UPS having almost everyone back, how are they not in the conversation to win the NWC. WM will have to adjust the way they play if they are going to win it all, you cannot press all game against every team, gotta make adjustments and get stops in the half court to win championships.

I amvery excited to watch UPS this year. Barber will be a stud and Holden will have a breakout year if he can stay healthy. Quick question, what is the WM's coach record in the playoffs against UPS since he has been there? Not many people have good things to say about UPS coach like they do WM coach so I just wanted to know playoff records against one another.

Watching the 3A state tournament in Tacoma, there are some serious players here.

Rat, Playball, and Buc, drinks on me for just attempting to pick at this point and time. If any of you win, I will add a happy hour special for some hot wings as well.

Wiser's Whiskey and Coke's sound like winners to me.

Can we send Pincone some Karma points? Those two things will never get old with me either.
Does anyone have any idea how the leaguw will end up next year? If anyone right now, can pick the top 4 teams in league and be right this time next season, I will meet up with you and buy rounds of whatever you want (alcoholic or not) all night long!!!!!!!!!!