MBB: American Rivers Conference

[The Show]

You forgot rootbeer kegs!

[Dr. Phil]

Hey a newbie here - glad I found this site and will look forward to learning about and chatting about the basketball played in this conference.

My interest is based on my son having been recruited and enrolled at Coe College this fall.

He is from Colorado and was an All 1st team Conference selection and Honorable All State Selection last year out of Highlands Ranch Co. (5A division - Continenal League, which is the same one that Matt Bouldin is from/ThunderRidge HS, who may be starting for Gonzaga this year as a freshman!!)    He is a 6'2" combo guard, averaged 18 points per game, and has a solid game from outside the arc and is very good at slashing hard to the basket. He was recruited at the D-2 level but decided, after his visit to Coe, that this was the place for him.  Coach Juckem is a great guy and has the program heading in the right direction.  Coach of the year, conference player of the year! Not bad!!!!

Based on the little I know about the conference but having seen my son play a little during his recruiting visit with many of the players, this team is primed to be a contender once again for the league title.

I wanted to get others opinions about the top teams, what to look for and if Coe or other schools will have an opportunity to make the Sweet 16 in March.

Again looking forward to banter about the league, its players and even joining in with some smack about D-3 bball in Iowa!!! I hope to get out to watch some game and to enjoy seeing the dreams of my son realized!!!

[The Show]

Buena Vista has qualified for the national tournament six of the past eight years and has won five consecutive Iowa Conference Tournaments.

There's your favorite...

[Dr. Phil]

So what happened this year? Seems like there may be a new sheriff in town 

[keith45]

So what happened this year? Seems like there may be a new sheriff in town 

Dad's talkin smack!!! PRICELESS

[The Show]

So what happened this year? Seems like there may be a new sheriff in town 

I think that's what most said last year...  New year, same result.

[Dr. Phil]

Thats no what I am reading: Check it out - the other teams in the conference better be ready -  go ahead and add a few All Conference freshman of the year selections when its all over too!!!

Ranked #17 in the nation by DIII News 

Season Preview

The Coe College Men's Basketball team started their season on October 15th, and is looking forward to another Championship season.  The team will be led by Senior Mike Kilburg (IIAC player of the year/DIII News preseason All-American) and Junior Kyle Kuenstling (1st Team All Conference).  The team also returns two other starters Rob Hanna (Jr.) and Brian Brungard (Jr.) who is returning after a shoulder injury hampered him much of last year.  Seniors Brandon Yansky and Aaron Breitbarth along with Junior Kale Petersen round out a very talented and experienced supporting cast.

I cant wait to get into my car, drive 12 hours and see some of this actions - Dang I'll be hitting some home games for sure, so which ones shall I see......hmmm maybe start by witnessing the Buena Vista whupping!!

[Dr. Phil]

Who can offer a run down of the teams in this division?

Which ones are the teams that like to run vs ones that play staunch defense etc?

Are there any similarities from year to year with some teams?

Who are the Xs and Os coaches and who are the more free whelling style skippers?

[Charlie Kohawk]

Welcome aboard the Kohawk bandwagon, Dr. Phil. Coe's got a fun team to watch and Coach Juckem's enthusiasm is contagious. If you don't like noise, you might bring earplugs to Eby Fieldhouse because the Nut House is gonna rock like never before.

[The Show]

I thought you went by Rich.  Now it's Dr. Phil?  Identity crisis or you watch too much daytime tv?!?!

[The Show]

Only a week away from the Beavers traveling to play the Hawkeyes!

[youcantseeme]

Beavers might beat the Hawks........which isn't necessarily an indication of how good BV is.  Hawks are going to be terrible.

[Kohawk Krazy]

Don't forget about "Hoop It Up" tonight at Eby Fieldhouse.  Both Coe Men's and Women's teams will be taking part in a fan friendly shoot out with a dunk contest and many others involving the fans.  It starts at 6 p.m. tonight.

[The Show]

BV only managed 23 votes for the D3Hoops Preseason Top 25.

Coe was the only other IIAC team to make the list with 11 votes.

[Charlie Kohawk]

I don't mean to let out any secrets, but a couple Coe freshmen were quite impressive at tonight's dunk contest. Looks like an impressive recruiting class for Coach Juckem and V. I expect the Co-Ko-Nuts will be in full throat come Nov. 28 when Wartburg comes to town.