MBB: American Rivers Conference

[Klompen]

I think BV will find a way to get it done. All the pressure is on Central, being at home, being the favorite, knowing they might not make the NCAA if they don't win.

Call me crazy-- BV 71 Central 67.

Happy to oblige!  You're crazy!   

Congratulations to BV on their 2nd place finish. 

Fantastic game start to finish by the Dutch.  This one was NEVER close.  Central came out like a house of fire and could have named their triple digit score.  Great class by the coach to shut it down.  Of course, I don't know if it is worse to get beat with the other team going over 100 or to get beat knowing that the coach of the other team put the brakes on.  The house was rocking, in at least 3/4's of the gym.  Went out at the half and I don't think the BV fans knew what hit them.  Not bad for a team that played the cream puffs in non-conference. 

Congratulations to the Dutch.  Talk about peaking at the right time!  Wow!  Total domination tonight. 

[Alfredeneumann]

Congrats to da Dutch for winning the Conference regular season and the tournament.

Good luck in the NCAA's.

[Klompen]

Congrats to da Dutch for winning the Conference regular season and the tournament.

Good luck in the NCAA's.

Thanks, AN.  It has been so long since Central had a winning basketball program.  We all knew that this year was our best shot, but we have thought that before.  Nice to see all the hard work this team has done pay off.  D3Hoops has projected Central will have to play at #15 Carthage.  I'm hoping they are wrong.  Can't figure out why in a field of 61 the #25 would have to play #15, but then again, look what they did to us in football.  It would have been nice to have one more home game, but then again, playing on the road keeps are perfect record at home in place.  I would take Carthage at Central if we had to, but with playoff nerves and being on the road, I would rather not have to start with the #15 team. 

[doolittledog]

So if ESPN ever talked D3 Hoops they would mention Central @ Carthage is just another case of East Coast bias...or at least 7 hours east of Pella bias

Congrats to the Dutch.  Impressive to win the conference by so many games and then pretty much breeze through the tourney.  No doubt this year who is the best team in the conference. 

[Gregory Sager]

Nice to see all the hard work this team has done pay off.  D3Hoops has projected Central will have to play at #15 Carthage.  I'm hoping they are wrong.  Can't figure out why in a field of 61 the #25 would have to play #15, but then again, look what they did to us in football.

The d3hoops.com poll is not affiliated with the NCAA and has nothing at all to do with how the bracket is put together.

[IntramuralChamp]

Crazy I am! I will not lie, I am surprised by how well Central played! I thought being in a big game at home, would cause them to be a little tight. However, any time you get up 10-0 to start, it kind of eases the nerves. A butt kicking by the home team and a very deserving ncaa trip. They clearly were dominate, any time you win the league by 4 games, you clearly are the best! Good job Dutch!

As for projections, it doesn't matter! We'll find out tomorrow for sure who they will play! Someone hinted at having a home game, that will not be the case, being 4th in the west region. You never know with the NCAA and where you will end up however, they always say they are trying to limit travel for teams-- According to the projections it looks like they would be the 3rd seed in that pod of 4?--  Last year Wash U had to beat Lawerence, Whitewater, Wheaton, and St. Thomas just to get to final four. I hope for Central's sake they aren't thrown into a loaded bracket cause I think they have the guys to make a run depending on match ups! A deep run would help the reputation of the IIAC and it would be someone other then Buena Vista doing it.

[Titan Q]

An early look at how IWU and Central (Ia) matchup...

http://www.iwuhoops.com/notes10.htm

The Dutch look experienced (5 senior starters), balanced, and big in the post.

On paper, this looks like a very even pairing.

[Klompen]

Best of luck to the Dutch in the playoffs.  I shouldn't have complained about #15 Carthage, now we are in the regional with #1 Washington.  Sometimes you just need to learn when to shut up!!!

The game with Illinois Wesleyan looks to be a good one.  Looking at their roster, we match up well on the starting 5, but their roster has some tall guys!  Good thing we just got done proving we could do it against a 7 footer.  I hope the Dutch are true to their word and are only concerned with the next game.  Don't look ahead, concentrate on the game at hand so that you can get to the next one. 

Central can play with anyone if they play up to their capabilities.  They have been gaining confidence all season long and hope that can keep it going.  If they come out ready, like they did for BV, they have a good shot at winning. 

I hope they get lots of students signed up for the bus trip or that students take advantage of the good weather and do their own road trip.  The fan base is great and adds confidence for the team.

[Klompen]

Congratulations to Central's Miguel Ley for being conference MVP and to Mike Boschee as Coach of the Year.  Also, belated congratulations on player of the week to Mark Holan.  Very well deserved by all!

[Alfredeneumann]

All Conference Teams
Most Valuable Player - Miguel Ley, Sr., G, Central College
Coach of the Year - Mike Boschee, Central College

MVP                  School    Year    Hometown/High School
Miguel Ley $ ^    Central    Sr.    San Antonio, Texas/Judson
               
First Team          School    Year    Hometown/High School
Doug Bissen    BV            So.    Earling, Iowa/Harlan Community
Loren Liming @    Central    Sr.    Ames, Iowa/Gilbert
Chris Handke &    Cornell    Sr.    Bellevue, Iowa/Bellevue
Matt Lewis    Cornell    Sr.    Augusta, Ill./Southeastern
Taylor Blum % ^    Dubuque    Jr.    Dubuque, Iowa/Senior
Tim Dunlavy # ^    Simpson    Sr.    Bettendorf, Iowa/Bettendorf
Kelly McCarville &    Wartburg    Sr.    Cresco, Iowa/Crestwood
               
Second Team    School    Year    Hometown/High School
Troy Ticknor    Buena Vista    Fr.    Adel, Iowa/ADM
Mark Holan    Central    Sr.    Fontanelle, Iowa/Nodaway Valley
J. Ryan Lott    Cornell    Jr.    Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley Northwest
Josh Bellaire @    Dubuque    Sr.    New Orleans, La./Warren Easton
Tim Kelly            Loras    So.    Cedar Falls, Iowa/Waterloo Columbus
Connor Mooney    Loras    Fr.    Hawthorn Woods, Ill./Lake Zurich
Jordan Sathoff    Wartburg    So.    Packwood, Iowa/Pekin
               
Honorable Mention    School    Year    Hometown/High School
Wes Nordquist    Buena Vista    Fr.    Adel, Iowa/ADM
Mike Gleason    Loras    Jr.    Cary, Ill./Cary-Grove
Dane Larson    Luther    So.    Waverly, Iowa/Waverly-Shell Rock
Andrew Dau    Simpson    Sr.    Primghar, Iowa/South O'Brien
               
^ - 2008-09 First Team All-Conference
& - 2008-09 Second Team All-Conference
@ - 2008-09 Honorable Mention All-Conference
# - 2007-08 First Team All-Conference
$ - 2007-08 Second Team All-Conference
% - 2007-08 Honorable Mention All-Conference

[Klompen]

Sincere appreciation to the 5 Central seniors that just ended their career tonight.  Miguel Ley, Loren Liming, Mark Holan, Justin Madsen and Zach Cooper showed phenomenal leadership all year long.  You brought Central back to the top, setting a school record for most wins in a season along the way.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  You are all winners on and off the court.  You gave it your all tonight and almost got there.  Hold your heads up, you have a ton to be proud of.

Thanks also to Coach Boschee and the rest of the Central coaching staff.  Glad to have you.  Now get out there and recruit!   

[doolittledog]

Congrats Central on a great season. 

[DBQ1965]

Time to get ready for another round of ESPN's Tournament Challenge.

I have set up IIAC 2010 as our group in the contest and you can get entered now and then post your picks once the pairings are announced on Sunday evening.  The password you will need to join is IIACForever.

Just go to http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/en/frontpage and get started on your entry.

I also will post this over on the IIAC football chat board.

[DBQ1965]

Okay ... the pairings are out and its time to play ESPN's Tournament Challenge.  The IIAC 2010 group is set up and 3 folk are on board so far:  DBQ 1965, mrs. doolittle and, of course, doolittle.

To join, just click on the link below ... sign in or if you haven't jointed before, register yourself.  The password you need to join the group is IIACForever. 

http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/en/frontpage

You have until the first tip-off on Thursday, so don't take too long.

[DBQ1965]

A little over 12 hours remain to sign up for the IIAC group on Tournament Challenge ... so far, only 4 have entered the contest.

Go to this link:  http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/en/frontpage

Sign in (or register if you haven't played before) and join the IIAC 2010 group.  The password is IIACForever.

Where is everbody?