MBB: USA South Conference

[CNU85]

yes, it is a nicer mix of games. not too long ago our non-conf was full of not so challenging cake walks at home. I prefer the mix of harder competition. I'll have to check the SU schedule - but now it's time to shut down the computer and start settling in for the night (which means waiting for my daughter to come home from her boyfriend's house - ugghhhh...being a dad to a teenage girl is tough!)

[CNU85]

Ok...just a few more days of football left, except for NCW fans. So, where is everybody? Time to start the smack talkin' and predictions and whatever...come on....CNU's season starts in 2 weeks...let'ss get this board rocking!

Swish - time to come out of hibernation!

[SU97]

Ok...just a few more days of football left, except for NCW fans. So, where is everybody? Time to start the smack talkin' and predictions and whatever...come on....CNU's season starts in 2 weeks...let'ss get this board rocking!

Swish - time to come out of hibernation!

it's about time for some hoops, I can't take another "wingT weekend" at Shentel... 

CNU85 - how are you guys looking? 

Took a look at the NCWC media guide today.  Arrington is back to partner with Hall. If he gets back to the form he showed two years ago, well...   The Bishops just looked a whole lot better.  They have a ton of talent returning. 

[CNU85]

Thanks for talking hoops SU97 on this otherwise quiet board. I hope it heats up in the next couple of weeks........I'm looking forward to a very interesting season.

How does CNU look? Who knows....CNU is nothing but a  HUGE question mark!!!! Something like 5 Freshmen and 5 transfers (give or take). A new offensive scheme being learned by the coach and then being taught to the asisstants and players....yikes......too many variables to even try to provide an opinion. It's a wait and see scenario. Unfortunately, the first game is a tough game even if we had an experienced team and a scheme used for years - we open at home 2 weeks from tonight, against Virginia Wesleyan.......

oh man.....I just realized...Tuesdays I have something else to do......uh oh....gotta make some scheduling adjustments with my calendar.

NCW is looking good again....how about you guys?

[CNU85]

Looking at the CNU roster now.....

I keep coming back to the word "ineresting"

5 transfers
4 Freshmen
4 returning players (2 returning starters - a Sophomore and a Junior). The other 2 returning non-starters are  the only senior on the team, who played extremely little and a junior who really hasn't been on the floor enough to give a fair evaluation.

The info I have been able to find on the transfers can be found in earlier posts. AS of yet, I haven't found anything to make me say, "wow, you guys (other USA South fans) better watch out"

OH CRAP!!!! I just realized something missing on the roster on CNU's website......Blasingame isn't on the roster!!!!!!!!!! The leading blocker on the team that has lead the nation in blocked shots each of the past 2 seasons....I thought I saw him on another roster a few weeks ago!!! I gotta find out more about that.....that's not good at all...not good! Oh crap!

[CNU85]

Blasingame was on the roster posted in the Daily Press. But he's not on the roster now on the CNU sports website.

[pride1fan]

unc-g 32, Greensboro 32 at half time. then uncg went up 20.....Greensboro looked good 1st half.

[CNU85]

Pride1,

I'm jealous! You have a 2 week jump on hoops!!

[SU97]

Thanks for talking hoops SU97 on this otherwise quiet board. I hope it heats up in the next couple of weeks........I'm looking forward to a very interesting season.

How does CNU look? Who knows....CNU is nothing but a  HUGE question mark!!!! Something like 5 Freshmen and 5 transfers (give or take). A new offensive scheme being learned by the coach and then being taught to the asisstants and players....yikes......too many variables to even try to provide an opinion. It's a wait and see scenario. Unfortunately, the first game is a tough game even if we had an experienced team and a scheme used for years - we open at home 2 weeks from tonight, against Virginia Wesleyan.......

oh man.....I just realized...Tuesdays I have something else to do......uh oh....gotta make some scheduling adjustments with my calendar.

NCW is looking good again....how about you guys?

Wish I had time to catch a practice, but work has got me jammed.  Haven't even had a chance to talk with any of the coaches yet. I'm curious to see if any of these freshmen can shoot the 3ball.  Lots of new faces on the SU roster. Doesn't look like we brought in any big men though - tallest new guy is 6'4".   

[SU97]

OH CRAP!!!! I just realized something missing on the roster on CNU's website......Blasingame isn't on the roster!!!!!!!!!! The leading blocker on the team that has lead the nation in blocked shots each of the past 2 seasons....I thought I saw him on another roster a few weeks ago!!! I gotta find out more about that.....that's not good at all...not good! Oh crap!

[wildbill]

Newspaper reports that Blasingame has left the team and school for health reasons.

[CNU85]

SU97...got your message. Yeah, it's not good news. I read the article this morning in the paper. I should have looked on line last night when it was posted.

I wish Blasingame well. He was fun to watch. I remember a few games, when the opponent started the faking of shots to try to fool Mark....only to have the ball rejected. I even remember one game he blocked 3 shots on one possession.

This sucks, but it's the hand that has been dealt. Time for the team to keep pushing forward.

[wildbill]

Perhaps if he gets his problems fixed, he can return at the begining of the year.

[CNU85]

Perhaps if he gets his problems fixed, he can return at the begining of the year.

Perhaps.

According to the roster only one other guy is listed in the Center position. It will be interesting to see how this shakes out. I think the Daily Press is running a pre-season artcile on the 18th. I'm sure Jennifer Williams will have some good stuff. I'm glad she's back on the CNU hoops beat!!

[narch]

now that i've seen roster's and know who has what..

Here is my (revised) preseason poll

1. Averett - they return the top 3 scorers from a 20-6 team...they've got to be the favorites [previous rank: 1]

2. N.C. Wesleyan - the addition of arrington is huge for this team...i suspect you'll see them play hall, drake and arrington on the floor at the same time quite a bit...that's a scary combo...the talent is there for this team to win it all [previous rank: 4]

3.  Methodist - i think the monarchs might surprise some folks this season and i wouldn't be surprised a bit if they won the title...or they could finish in 6th place [previous rank: 2]

4. CNU - this IS cnu...i just don't see them finishing worse than 3rd...ever - if blasingame is out for the entire season, they might not finish in the top 5...wow, did i really just type that [previous rank: 3]

5. Shenandoah - if onyie and johns can stay healthy, this team could push for a title despite finishing in last place last year...the trio of lawrence, onyie and johns are as dangerous as any in the conference - i really like their coaching, too - if onyie and johns can't stay healthy, this team is doomed to a 6th place finish [previous rank: 5]

6. Greensboro - this is a team that is simply replacing too much - they lost 6 players (4 with remaining eligibility) and the poty, who was the most important guy on the roster - nicholson is very good, as is zamuel...those two might be able to carry gc - among the 5 transfers are 2 big men who were formerly d2 players (sharpe and Mavoungou) - they could win it all if they can come together [previous rank: 6]

7. Ferrum - they lost 3 of their top 4 scorers...from a next to last place team [previous rank: 7]