MBB: MAC Freedom League

ljk · February 17, 2009, 12:08:48 PM

Here's my take on the Colonels: Kresge= hard nosed go to guy, tough matchup, would like to see him play inside more, terrific rebounder esp on the offensive end, his outside shot just not there this year, a lot of bricks. DeRojas= deadeye streaky shooter, knocks them down on the foul line, would like to see more screens set up for him a la Reggie Miller, doesn't miss when feet are set and square to basket, not as good a shooter driving to the basket and shooting on the run, great ball handler but not a good distributor esp on the break, gets hurt on defensive end, a lot of blow byes. Kline= great low post presence with variety of moves, good rebounder and passer like a point forward or center, should touch the the ball on every trip, offense should start here. Gulla= nice size guard, good rebounder and defender, lack of outside shot hurts, a slasher who has to finish more often. Hinze and Huch= the future, both made contributions, Huch, one of the leaders in block shots in the conf., both will have to step up next year. Rest of the bench is thin, Donatoni made some plays, can't play him with DeRo (2 smaller guards).

ljk · February 17, 2009, 12:20:58 PM

Forgot, Gabriel= good perfomer off the bench, had some good minutes, lack of concentration and turnovers hurt. Wilkes picked a good time to get hot, winning 3 in a row, as they head out to Misieri tonight for their last conference regular season game. Would like to see at least one playoff game this year. I guess Wilkes finishing 4th would do it. Home for play- in game.

ColonelJohn4Life · February 17, 2009, 12:49:05 PM

Quote from: naismith on February 16, 2009, 01:40:45 AM
CJ,

Still a bundle of possibilities for Wilkes ....but they are IN.

I know your attendance has been sporadic .....so u are due for an update.

Let me know if u are coming into town.

Naismith

Nais,

Unfortunately, I'm out for tonight's clash with Miseri. I am, however, still on schedule to catch Wilkes at Leb Valley on Saturday. Almost 10 years to the day of the '99 MAC Title game, which was also Wilkes at Leb Valley. Andy Panko vs. Dave Jannuzzi and Chad Fabian. Clash of the Titans.

Thanks for the update. Relieving to know Wilkes is in, regardless. A win tonight puts them at that mythical number: 10-6. Postseason basketball. Mmmm...

PBR... · February 17, 2009, 01:40:07 PM

does dvc make it to the playoffs? what sayeth the board...

mid-range j · February 17, 2009, 03:10:05 PM

whats everyones playoff predicitons?

Jon · February 17, 2009, 03:49:22 PM

mid-range,

That was your opportunity to reclaim some karma points...throw out a thought-out reason for your own playoff prediction. Obviously the top four are already in and we're waiting on #5.

What do you like for order?

Can DSU rebound from a recent skid and match Manhattanville over the last two to hold onto the top spot?
Does Eastern jump from preseason #7 all the way up to #3?
Who gets the first (and only) crack at a 4/5 victory?

PBR... · February 17, 2009, 03:53:43 PM

Quote from: Jon on February 17, 2009, 03:49:22 PM
mid-range,

That was your opportunity to reclaim some karma points...throw out a thought-out reason for your own playoff prediction. Obviously the top four are already in and we're waiting on #5.

What do you like for order?

Can DSU rebound from a recent skid and match Manhattanville over the last two to hold onto the top spot?
Does Eastern jump from preseason #7 all the way up to #3?
Who gets the first (and only) crack at a 4/5 victory?

i say dvc gets in...they are coming on very strong and would not want to play them in the playoffs at this point

Jon · February 17, 2009, 03:58:34 PM

I had that same thought about DVC a few weeks ago when we played them at the James Work. They have a big test tonight at Billera if they want to keep up that momentum.

PBR... · February 17, 2009, 04:15:40 PM

Quote from: Jon on February 17, 2009, 03:58:34 PM
I had that same thought about DVC a few weeks ago when we played them at the James Work. They have a big test tonight at Billera if they want to keep up that momentum.

you hit the nail on the head...a very difficult match up tonight and end the season w/ miseri

jumpball · February 17, 2009, 04:43:11 PM

I would find it hard to believe that desales would drop 3 in a row now. but I still think Del Val will grab the 5th spot and then win the 4-5 play-in game i think all the home teams save miseri prevail tonite. desales to right the ship, kings heading for big trouble on senior nite in M'ville, wilkes to keep it going and mcpherson goes off one more time v alvernia. beware of Del Val in the playoffs if those guards are banging 3's the way they can, they are tough to beat. DVC has some trouble defending in the paint, but their guards are so good they can often overcome it - dangerous team and jones can light it up on anybody - very impressive player.

naismith · February 17, 2009, 06:02:54 PM

As to the playoff pic,
Starting at the top----DeSales and M-Ville are battling for top seed. DeSales has the tougher schedule but M-ville can incur a bad case of droughtitis at any moment and adroughtly beat themselves.

DeSales was none too happy with the DV OT loss ...rumor being that Coach Coval FEDexd some Zebra footage to the Freedom game and wildlife commission.

Result being a Freedom League Stimulus package offering discounted cataract and laser surgery for BOOA memebers (Blind Officials of America).

Going out on a limb and calling for a DeSales split and M-ville sweep into top spot. (No conviction on this call).

For 3.4 & 5, Wilkes and Eastern presently occupy 2 of those spots....
Miseri is always tough for Wilkes and Kings has the right stuff to battle Eastern.
Think both Wilkes and Eastern prevail.....

Del Val controls their own playoff destiny.....I really think they only need 1 win of 2. If I did it correctly, the playoff tiebreakers seem to favor the Aggies. (1 common game out of conference was a W by both teams.....Alvernia lost to m-vill twice as did DV..... both split Wilkes........ DV splt East. whiile Alv lost 2----think that is the key breaker)
Thus, even if Alv beats DeSales and DV loses---that matchup is tied. So, it appears DV needs to lose 2 and Alvernia sweep to get in.

So, it seems DV will garner seed 4 or 5 and face Wilkes or Eastern.

I actually think Wilkes is hitting their stride and will prevail.

From their, we shall see.....

Ultimately, I predict DeSales to prevail.

PBR... · February 17, 2009, 07:37:06 PM

Quote from: naismith on February 17, 2009, 06:02:54 PM
As to the playoff pic,
Starting at the top----DeSales and M-Ville are battling for top seed. DeSales has the tougher schedule but M-ville can incur a bad case of droughtitis at any moment and adroughtly beat themselves.

DeSales was none too happy with the DV OT loss ...rumor being that Coach Coval FEDexd some Zebra footage to the Freedom game and wildlife commission.

Result being a Freedom League Stimulus package offering discounted cataract and laser surgery for BOOA memebers (Blind Officials of America).

Going out on a limb and calling for a DeSales split and M-ville sweep into top spot. (No conviction on this call).

For 3.4 & 5, Wilkes and Eastern presently occupy 2 of those spots....
Miseri is always tough for Wilkes and Kings has the right stuff to battle Eastern.
Think both Wilkes and Eastern prevail.....

Del Val controls their own playoff destiny.....I really think they only need 1 win of 2. If I did it correctly, the playoff tiebreakers seem to favor the Aggies. (1 common game out of conference was a W by both teams.....Alvernia lost to m-vill twice as did DV..... both split Wilkes........ DV splt East. whiile Alv lost 2----think that is the key breaker)
Thus, even if Alv beats DeSales and DV loses---that matchup is tied. So, it appears DV needs to lose 2 and Alvernia sweep to get in.

So, it seems DV will garner seed 4 or 5 and face Wilkes or Eastern.

I actually think Wilkes is hitting their stride and will prevail.

From their, we shall see.....

Ultimately, I predict DeSales to prevail.

well done and thought out....i concur...ultimately desales walks away w/ the crown but a HUGE leap for dvc and its program....they are young and w/ a solid coach and expect even more out of them next year right now its gravy time and enjoy the ride as long as it goes!

bill · February 17, 2009, 09:45:09 PM

For those of you following the playoff race at home, FDU beat Alvernia 81-75 tonight at FDU....

mailsy · February 17, 2009, 10:00:44 PM

That's a tough loss for the Vern. It looks as if Del Val will get the last seed.

chairman · February 17, 2009, 10:06:51 PM

Mailsy--

You slipping into other rooms to close in on the magic number? Followed games on Livestats. Could not get the M'ville score. I think Del Val has the tie breakers on Alvernia were they both to finish 7-9, so I think DVC is in, but that is merely conjecture at this point. I am curious to see if M'ville held off King's.