MBB: Great South Athletic Conference

[old_lion]

Hey Old_Lion:  How about how many teams led by point guards have been to the NCAA tournament more than eight consecutive years?

As I said, I don't know how many teams have been 8 consecutive years.  But, if you'll come up with that answer ... then Killer or I either one can answer your question.

They were all led by point guards.   8)

[wilburt]

This question is for Old Lion: Since you are the stat guru: How many teams have been to the NCAA tournament more than 8 consecutive years?

Sorry Killer, that's not the type of stat I follow.

ANSWER:

Bo Ryan was the head coach at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville from 1984 until 1999. His Wisconsin-Platteville teams posted a 352–76 overall record, a winning percentage of 82%. Ryan guided the UW–Platteville Pioneers to four NCAA Division III national championships (1991, 1995, 1998, 1999). From 1991 through 1999 UW-Platteville had nine (9) consecutive NCAA tourney bids. He also won eight (8)Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships.

Also, check out the North Park University teams from the 1970s and 1980s.  Between 1978 and 1987 they won five NCAA Division III national championships within a 10 year period.  They may have likely been to the tourney more than 8 times in a row during that period as well. 

Maryville may be the only team to have ever gone the NCAA Division III tourney 8 times in a row and not to have won at least one National Championship! 

[wilburt]

FOLLOWUP AND CORRECTION TO MY ANSWER:

Potsdam State went to the NCAA tourney 13 years in a row 1978 - 1990.
Potsdam State won National titles in 1981 and 1986 and was National Runner-up in 1979, 1982 and 1985.

Clark (Mass) went to the NCAA tourney 11 years in a row 1978 -1988.
Clark (Mass) was the National Runner Up in 1984 and 1987.  

North Park did not make it to the NCAA tourney at least 8 years in a row between 1978 and 1987 as I had orginally thought.

I stand corrected about my statement regarding Maryville.  They are the ONLY team to make the NCAA tourney at least 8 times in a row to have NEVER played in a NCAA Division III National Championship Game!  

[mattgrubb]

Keep up the good work sam, i always admire the guys who find a way to spend more than 4 years in college b/c it is one of the best times of your life and the girls don't get better looking so enjoy.  

BTW, after the killer got to murvul sidney ellis became an all american and if not for the killer holding him down he would have been a 1st team all american.  PG's are overrated, they always want the glory for the other guys getting their hands dirty in and around the paint.  Shooting Guards are where its at.  they can handle the rock, shoot the 3, penetrate, and even rebound if necessary.  Also, shooting guards are the right size, they are tall enough for people to think of you as a bball player but not freak size like forwards.  PG's are small with tiny little hands.

[old_lion]

Shooting Guards are where its at.  

Refresh my memory, Grubby One   Back before you started that inevitable journey towards being an Old Scot, what position did you play?   

[mattgrubb]

In my mind, I could do it all.  But i was primarily known as shooter.

[old_lion]

Sounds like it was a pretty good effort for the DIII Lions Vs. The DI Bears.

http://www.piedmontlions.com/index.aspx?tab=basketball&path=mbball

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/teams/schedule?teamId=2382

[Spencer Beaty]

The Scots had a solid victory over Rust today.  After a shaky start, Old Greg and the boys took care of business.  The next couple of games will determine the kind of season they will end up with.

[batteredbard]

Down goes Averett, though perhaps not as good as the typical AU team (1-6). next up No. 7 Guilford.

[bballlover]

With Ferrum coming to Demorest this afternoon The Lions need a win to end 2009 on a good note.

[bkbfan30]

Good effort on road with MAJOR test up next. RDL WILL have them ready-got to find a way to get Eryk more consistant and Wes on track-this will only make the Scots even tougher to deal with-McGill brings alot of effort ,energy , and athleticism-could be the "x" factor against Guilford

[old_lion]

With Ferrum coming to Demorest this afternoon The Lions need a win to end 2009 on a good note.

They need to pick up a win today.  They seem to be jelling, playing with more consistency lately.  As Sam works himself back into playing shape and gradually ups his minutes, that has to help.  

Mike Chatman was forced into the starting PG spot with Sam out the first two games ... and has been playing very well.  IMHO, Sam and Mike are two of our top players.  The good news is, they are both versatile and can play the wing, as well as the point.  I think that gives Coach Glenn a lot of options.  As he figures out ways to get them on the floor together more, we should become more formidable.

I like our depth.  We can easily go at least 10 deep. A couple of the new guys, Arnold and Ricks, are coming on ... and our veteran core, Herebia, Rubio, et al. are playing well.  IMHO, we have to get J. C. a few more touches per game.  He is crafty around the basket, has a nice touch, and can find the open guy when doubled.

Go Lions.

[mattgrubb]

where has THE Jackroberts been???

I think no matter how many posts he puts on here, it will always say Junior Varsity under his name.

[THE jackroberts]

Its funny how the grubby one drops this trash talk on me when theres not a court around to settle things! And he even knows hes not in the same shape as i am. I run 5 miles 3 times a week and 5 more when the scots are practicing on the road trip    Grubby is also jealous of my position on the all decade team  8) Getting down to business...I hope the Scots are ready to get in Guilford's A$$ tomorrow night come tip-off! This is a great opportunity to get thier foot in the door and make some noise the first half the season. If Greg continues to play as if he owns the paint hell be fine and if E just lets the game come to him then you could see an All American performance. Laverdiere should be solid and if my boys JD and Wes are knockin em down it could be a very merry christmas for Lambo and Co.

[mattgrubb]

What a JV post by THE Jackroberts.

I would like to think that JD will have a break out performance tonight as he knows it is a big game.  He likes the spotlight.