MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[countyroad]

Great video djabs. 

I really enjoyed that.

[David Collinge]

Wooster's Ian Franks is one of the ten finalists for the Josten's Trophy, an award which recognizes D3's most outstanding player, taking into account academic success and community service as well as achievements on the basketball court.  Just to be nominated is a tremendous honor.  The overall winner will be announced in Salem on March 17, immediately prior to the Final Four.  Congratulations, Ian!

[ScotsFan]

Wooster's Ian Franks is one of the ten finalists for the Josten's Trophy, an award which recognizes D3's most outstanding player, taking into account academic success and community service as well as achievements on the basketball court.  Just to be nominated is a tremendous honor.  The overall winner will be announced in Salem on March 17, immediately prior to the Final Four.  Congratulations, Ian!

I echo David's sentiments.  Congrats Ian on just the honor of being named to the 10 finalists for the Jostens Trophy! 

[ohiofan1954]

I need some help from the members of this fine forum. I have a choice of three locations on Friday night. Marietta, Wooster , or OXford(my OU Bocats against the hated Redhawks). Which one should I go too? Please help, this is a tough choice to make.

David

[countyroad]

I need some help from the members of this fine forum. I have a choice of three locations on Friday night. Marietta, Wooster , or OXford(my OU Bocats against the hated Redhawks). Which one should I go too? Please help, this is a tough choice to make.

David

I have to say Wooster.  Get up there early and get some good dinner from Coccia House.

[ScotsFan]

I need some help from the members of this fine forum. I have a choice of three locations on Friday night. Marietta, Wooster , or OXford(my OU Bocats against the hated Redhawks). Which one should I go too? Please help, this is a tough choice to make.

David

I have to say Wooster.  Get up there early and get some good dinner from Coccia House.

Well, this is a D3hoops forum so I doubt you're going to get too many votes for the OU/Miami game.   

Of course, I'm partial to the Wooster game, but I've heard Marietta has been playing to packed houses and it sounds like a pretty good atmosphere to catch a game.  I'd say you can't go wrong at either Marietta or Wooster.   Although, I'd almost think Marietta's atmosphere will be a bit more electric because they haven't experienced post-season basketball for some time.  Wooster's games can get to be loud, but I just don't think Timken will be as electric as what you could see in Marietta. 

One thing to take note of at Wooster is that the Wooster students won't be on spring break as they have in years past when Wooster has hosted NCAA games so it will be nice to have a student section in the house.  I saw where they are going to get into the games free this weekend as well as the President is footing the bill once again to allow free admittance for Wooster students.

[David Collinge]

I think the Marietta pod has the better matchups, so if I didn't have rooting interest in a particular team, I'd probably go there.  But why not make the longer trip up to Holland MI and cheer on the Denison Big Red women?  That pod's got everything you need: four teams all ranked in the top 12 nationally, both teams from last year's national championship game, an advance look at Denison's top challenger in the NCAC starting next year, and of course a 28-0 DU squad.  I'd definitely go there if it were within 2000 miles of my current location.

[cave2bens]

That pod's got everything you need: four teams all ranked in the top 12 nationally, both teams from last year's national championship game, an advance look at Denison's top challenger in the NCAC starting next year, and of course a 28-0 DU squad.  I'd definitely go there if it were within 2000 miles of my current location.

Heck, what's an additional, 248 miles (and a bit of delay around the greater Gary, IN metroplex  ), from The Fly Shop parking lot to DeVos   

[fantastic50]

One thing to take note of at Wooster is that the Wooster students won't be on spring break as they have in years past when Wooster has hosted NCAA games so it will be nice to have a student section in the house.  I saw where they are going to get into the games free this weekend as well as the President is footing the bill once again to allow free admittance for Wooster students.

The bagpipers will be there to bring out the team, which is a cool (though not quite as much so as at the football games).  Because of some other things happening on campus this weekend, I expect a better-than-usual atmosphere for a postseason game at Wooster on Friday night.

[ScotsFan]

One thing to take note of at Wooster is that the Wooster students won't be on spring break as they have in years past when Wooster has hosted NCAA games so it will be nice to have a student section in the house.  I saw where they are going to get into the games free this weekend as well as the President is footing the bill once again to allow free admittance for Wooster students.

The bagpipers will be there to bring out the team, which is a cool (though not quite as much so as at the football games).  Because of some other things happening on campus this weekend, I expect a better-than-usual atmosphere for a postseason game at Wooster on Friday night.

Let's hope so!   

[pennstghs]

But the big question is if we can't make it to Wooster will we be able to "see" via a computer........

Now, anyone have any insight on Laroche, Witts opponent?

[ScotsFan]

Now, anyone have any insight on Laroche, Witts opponent?

Not as much insight as an opinion, but I think if Witt plays like they are capable of, I really see no reason the Tigers should lose this game.  Now, if Witt comes out and plays like they did the last week of the regular season, all bets are off.

LaRoche is a feel good story with how they have managed to forge on despite the death of their coach during the season and how the team has rallied to turn a tragedy into a positive.  But, with that said, until a team from the AMCC proves otherwise, I just don't see either of the AMCC representatives making it out of the first round.

[David Collinge]

NCAC All-Conference Teams Announced

Player of the Year: Ian Franks, Wooster (second consecutive year)
Newcomer of the Year: Aaron Stefanov, Hiram
Coach of the Year: Mike DeWitt, OWU

First Team:
Nathan Balch, Wooster
Clayton Black, Wittenberg
Tim Brady, OWU
Ian Franks, Wooster
Kodey Haddox, Kenyon (our poll voters got it right!)
Wes Smith, Wabash
Chris Sullivan, Wittenberg

Second Team:
Dimonde Hale, Denison
Justin Hallowell, Wooster
Marshall Morris, OWU
James Ness, Allegheny
Chris Roberts, Hiram
Bryan Wickliffe, Wooster
Andy Winters, OWU

Honorable Mention:
Alex Brandt, Wittenberg
Devone McLeod, Allegheny
Josh Merrritt, Oberlin
Brian Shelbourne, Wabash
Uros Vasiljevik, Kenyon

Congratulations to all!

[countyroad]

Congrats to all the players that made the all NCAC teams. 

[bashbrother]

Thank you!

Congrats to all NCAC players being honored!   Good luck to Wooster and Wittenberg in doing the NCAC proud in the tourney.