WBB: American Southwest Conference

gordonmann · May 08, 2008, 10:15:07 AM

It's also covered on our front page.

mcmfan · May 08, 2008, 10:44:41 AM

And how many HPU fans said that speculation that Kielsmeier would leave was just that -- speculation? So, now I suppose we can start speculating about what this means for the ASC, and my guess is that it sets things up for HSU next year. HPU and McM both graduate key players while most of HSU's starters will return; and HSU has a recognized coach with a recognized program. HSU this year won every ASC game it played except against HPU and McM.

JACKET84 · May 08, 2008, 12:50:03 PM

You didn't hear it from me. I, as a HPU fan, would have been greatly surprised, if he hadn't taken this opportunity to find a better job. I'm really surprised he stayed as long as he did. I'm sure glad he did. HSU and Mary Hardin Baylor will be the teams to beat next year. Anytime you have a coaching change, you usually loose a player or two, due to personality conflicts, etc. Chris had some good young players, and I hope they all decide to stay at HPU.

Ralph Turner · May 08, 2008, 06:38:02 PM

Coach K,

Thanks for making ASC basketball even better! You pushed the conference to get better, and I think that we all responded. We saw some great basketball from your Lady Jackets when they took the floor. The match-ups versus HSU, McMurry, Mississippi College, UMHB, etc. were always greatly anticipated.

Best wishes!

(IMHO, the little secret is that there is nothing in D2 that compares with D3hoops.com!

)

gottaluvhoops · May 22, 2008, 12:32:51 PM

I've heard some rumblings that the Howard Payne job is getting some very, very good canidates.

JACKET84 · May 22, 2008, 03:15:26 PM

I hope they get somebody that is native to Texas, else we'll be going through this situation again in a few years. Redwine (Football after 2-3 yrs) left to go back nearer his home, and now Kielsmeier (8-9 yrs).

Ralph Turner · May 22, 2008, 06:53:44 PM

Congratulations to McMurry basketball player and now All-American Long Jumper Breana Anderson!

5 Breana Anderson, Fr, McMurry University 18-1[-0.6w] (5.51m)
(5.41, 5.30, 5.51, 5.14, 5.29, 5.32)

dballa · June 05, 2008, 07:51:57 AM

HPU has their new athletic website up and running. It looks great.

http://www.hpusports.com/

Ralph Turner · June 05, 2008, 12:07:59 PM

Lane Loyd returns as women's coach at ETBU.

gordonmann · June 06, 2008, 10:01:25 PM

Howard Payne announced its new head coach.

Anyone familiar with his work in high school or know anything about the Ryan HS boy's basketball program?

Pat Coleman · June 06, 2008, 11:27:09 PM

Exposure to the Oklahoma men's program is good, but three years as a student manager, one as video coordinator and three as director of basketball operations (no off-campus recruiting) isn't the same as being a women's head coach.

dballa · June 06, 2008, 11:54:31 PM

I think Coach Prock could be a great coach. I remember a lot of people saying Coach K probably wouldn't work out because he didn't have a lot of coaching experience but look at what he did. Coach Prock has a lot of experience and knowledge to bring to DIII and to HPU. I think he'll do a great job not only as a coach but also representing HPU as a person.

Pat Coleman · June 07, 2008, 12:08:06 AM

True, but he'd coached women's basketball before. I expect this will be a big difference for Prock.

Ralph Turner · June 07, 2008, 12:10:47 AM

Denton Ryan High School has removed the content from the boy's basketball team.

Ryan HS competes in District 5AAAA and has a four-year enrollment of 1800+ students. Denton is the home of the University of North Texas, and now has about 120,000 people. (80,000 in 2000).

He can probably make the adjustment to Brownwood easily. Bringing in a Texan is wise. He will have all the connections available.

Here is the Ryan HS Lady Raider web site.

dballa · June 07, 2008, 12:43:25 AM

I think his experience in the OU and Kentucky Wesleyan programs will help him no matter if it was men's or women's that he was wanting to coach. I think the biggest adjustment will be in recruiting at the DIII level.

Next year is going to be a challenge no matter what just because of the youth of the players remaining on the team. But if he can keep the core together along with some future recruits they could be competing nationally again the next year.

As far as adjusting to Brownwood, I think he'll do it pretty easily since he lived here for a little while when he was younger.