MBB: American Rivers Conference

[Rock Chalk DuHawk]

Luther and UD can battle it out for the 8-9 spots.....honestly it doesnt matter, neither team makes the tourny. 

As of Loras's facility no pics yet.......the place looked pretty sweet from the outside, as you can see the gym from the windows.

Loras preseason #8......
D-III News/Small College Hoops Ranking Has Duhawks #8
Jon Denham, Sports Information Director
October 16, 2007

The Loras College men's basketball team found itself listed in their first 2007-2008 poll on Monday when the Duhawks were listed at #8 by smallcollegehoops.com, authors of DIII News, a monthly newsletter about NCAA Division III Men's Basketball. The Loras team is returning all five starters from last season's IIAC Championship squad that went 15-1 in league play and won the league's tournament and NCAA Tournament automatic bid.

This season's team began their title defense yesterday with the first practice of the year under new head coach Greg Gorton. Gorton was named head coach on April 27th, 2007 after four seasons as the team's top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.

Also new for the 2007-2008 season is Loras College's Athletics and Wellness Center (AWC) which will debut on November 16th when Loras takes on Clarke College at 7:30 PM.

[sportsknight]

Loras already has an ARC and now the new athletic facility will be known as the AWC?  Any worries about the Duhawks getting confused?

[Rock Chalk DuHawk]

No worries at Loras......this kids are smart and get around campus enough not to confuse the two.

[Rock Chalk DuHawk]

The also have an ACC!

[Dr. Phil]

Hello fellow bball lovers.

Can someone offer up some key players for each team this year in the league - looking forward to following the action this season and as the practices begin, it would be great if some insiders could give a run down on players to watch and why we should watch them.

I happen to know a freshman newcomer to Wartburg via Colorado - very nice 3 point specialist and he will help your team bang home the 3 ball this year - he has good range and should be fun to watch him launch the bomb.  Last name is Olsen.

How about 5 top players by positon from the league too?

I will be following Coe this year and look forward to seeing a few games!

[doolittledog]

Welcome to the board Dr. Phil.

Let me tell you, I'm having some issues regarding my mother and...oh wait, never mind. 

For UD you should probably talk to keith45.  He is our resident UD b-ball expert.  Key player for the Spartans will be Tyler Daugherty at guard.  After that there is a lot of potential but nothing real proven. 

[keith45]

Welcome to the board Dr. Phil.

Let me tell you, I'm having some issues regarding my mother and...oh wait, never mind. 

For UD you should probably talk to keith45.  He is our resident UD b-ball expert.  Key player for the Spartans will be Tyler Daugherty at guard.  After that there is a lot of potential but nothing real proven. 

wow I'm an EXPERT!!! woo hooo
no seriously, Tyler will be back, and is the best lead guard in the conference..I think UD under acheived a bit the last few years, having 2 of the best scoring guards in the conference...but behind him, a lot of unknowns..Jeremy Weaks, a 6-5 so will be back inside, as will 6-7 Matt McDonald so..McDonald was decent last year, then broke his hand..a few more athletes on the inside with decent size...I'm hoping UD gets 1-2 of those athletes to step up, that can get them to top 5...if not, look for a 7-8 place for them..they lost 4 seniors, 2 of which played, 1 was an all american

[primetime]

The conference does lose some very talented players such as Thomas, Driftmier, and Kilburg but does return some pretty good talent. I think this year it will be even more balanced than last. Here are my top 10 at the guard spot, wing spot, and post.
Guards:
1. Daugherty- Dubuque
2. Clark- Central
3. LaDew- Cornell
4. Franklin- Buena Vista
5. Ley- Central
6. Mason- Wartburg
7. Wagner- Buena Vista
8. Tierney- Cornell
9. Centella- Loras
10. Brungard- Coe
Wings
1. Nelson- Wartburg
2. Oeth- Loras
3. Stribe- Buena Vista
4. Kolze- Loras
5. Bildstein- Luther
6. Cody- Cornell
7. Hanna- Coe
8. Person- Buena Vista
9. Lang- Central
10. Schmidt- Wartburg
Posts
1. Kuenstling- Coe
2. White- Loras
3. Fogleman- Buena Vista
4. Brantner- Luther
5. Slater- Loras
6. Dunlavy- Simpson
7. Pedersen- Central
8. Cleveland- Buena Vista
9. Stark- Wartburg
10. Ferezy- Simpson

[Dr. Phil]

Primetime - this is a huge help as I follow the action.  Thanks a lot.

How many of the teams have preseason or exhibition games against D1 or D2 teams this year.  I know Coe will play Regis  ( D2 RMAC ) out in Denver in December, which will be a regular season game.

ohh and I am not a Dr, just playing one on the board! 

[Kohawk Krazy]

I know that Simpson is playing at Iowa, Wartburg at UNI and Dubuque at Iowa State. 

[du-sz]

If you were wondering about Loras' new Athletic Wellness Center, pictures are hard to come by for some reason, but here is a video that shows the Duhawks practicing in the facility for the first time.

//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K3GgThFVuU

The AWC still lacks seating as of this week.  The offices and other rooms aren't quite finished either, but it looks pretty good at this point.

[sportsknight]

Still kinda tough to gauge what the ARC will look like on GameNight without the seats in place.  At the very least, it looks like it'll be much better lit than the Fieldhouse was - No more "Dewey's Dungeon."  Also, I hope somebody cut them a deal on paint or that center court logo must have cost a bundle.  That thing is HUGE!

As far as IIAC teams playing D1s, Central and Cornell are both playing Drake (Central in an exhibition and Cornell during the regular season).  I also heard Dubuque will be playing Central Florida (the last D1 to lose to an IIAC team) over Christmas break.

[Alfredeneumann]

Wartburg is playing UNI again this year.
Sat.     Dec. 15     UNI     Cedar Falls     7:05 PM

The Knights scrimmaged Mt. Mercy for 3 20 min. periods yesterday. After a 9-0 start by MMC it was pretty even the rest of the way. A lot of different combinations on the floor.

They will also scrimmage UW-P'ville Friday.

[birds of prey]

What's up everyone, I'm new in the post for this IIAC message board...Anyone know when the season previews are suppose to come out??

How about any preseason predictions, I'd like to hear how everyone thinks the IIAC will unfold this season...

[du-sz]

Sounds like Kirkwood got the best of Loras in a recent scrimmage, but their next warm-up sounds pretty interesting.  The Duhawks are planing on an exhibition against coach Gorton's former school, and 06-07 Top 10 finisher, St. Thomas. 

The Tommies look slightly down this season, but they always seem to make the best of what they have.....so I'll be curious to see what comes of it.