MBB: Great South Athletic Conference

ohyeah · February 13, 2006, 10:58:19 AM

Ok, my new conference picks

1st team - Monte Calloway (MC), Bobby Golden (MC), Jeremiah Williamson (FU), Cole Hairston (HC), Allen White (HC)

2nd team - Bo Mason (MC), Courtney Ellis (FU), Corrie Jackson (LC), Marquis Patton (FU), Jake Baldwin (PC)

Poy - Allen White (HC)
Coy - Ducworth (HC)
Foy - ?

I decided to go with Jake Baldwin from Piedmont even though he got hung on a dunk at Maryville and looked like an idiot. Not as bad as Bradley Blair against King though. Also, Bradley played his way out of All Conference this weekend and reverted back to the old Bradley.

coachwgh · February 13, 2006, 11:06:25 AM

Well, now that was a conference weekend. This weekends games were great for our conference in that it provided competition from top to bottom. The bottom of course being us, but thank the Lord that we didn't go 0'for the conference. We really needed a win and somehow got one. Our starting tandem finally decided to play well on the same day and it was nice to send our senior out with a victory at home. This weekend also could be bad for our conference in that now it is no longer clear what will happen with our post season representation. I think that the GSAC tourney becomes even more important after these events. Although somethings aren't settled, it is settled that we will face off against Piedmont on the 23rd. We have a lot of time to decide which team will show up for us before then. I just hope it is the right one.
The GSAC All Conference teams will be the most contested yet. I know I will do a lot of analysis for my picks.

GSAC Killer · February 13, 2006, 12:00:27 PM

What a weekend it was.. It went from being a possible Fisk vs Maryville final to a potential Fisk vs Maryville semi-final that is of course if Huntingdon wins the coin flip..
Congrats to the Hawks and also to Coach Haynes and their big wins this weekend...
By the way I think Allen White locked up the player of the year award...
It has been tough to swallow the Scots latest defeats in the conference.. NOT ENOUGH PRIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats to Dee Bell on his 100th and to Coach Beaty and his 10-1 JV team.. Is it possible for them to get a pool C bid??jk...
I will See everyone in Alabama.. Good luck!

old_lion · February 13, 2006, 12:40:31 PM

Quote from: GSAC Killer on February 13, 2006, 12:00:27 PM
What a weekend it was.. It went from being a possible Fisk vs Maryville final to a potential Fisk vs Maryville semi-final that is of course if Huntingdon wins the coin flip..

You are jumping the gun there, Killer ... there's no coin toss required, yet.

Conf. Region Overall
School W L Pct W L Pct W L Pct
Maryville (Tenn.) 6 2 .750 14 6 .700 18 6 .750
Huntingdon 5 2 .714 9 6 .600 16 7 .696
Fisk 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 14 10 .583
Piedmont 2 5 .286 8 7 .533 13 10 .565
LaGrange 1 7 .125 5 14 .263 7 17 .292

mattgrubb · February 13, 2006, 12:41:11 PM

it is hard to swallow, but winning all of your games in a tough conference leads to the national respect MC is looking for, congrats to coach haynes beating Fisk, could not have happened to a nicer guy
Allen White POY, no doubt
and i like HC in the tourney

GSAC Killer · February 13, 2006, 03:51:40 PM

I have been in a state of depression all of last night.. My Scots have disappointed me!!

...
Oh Yea aka "Moneymaker"... your picks are good but here are mine...
1st Team: Allen White
Monte Calloway
Bobby Golden
Marquis Patton
Jeremiah Williamson
2nd Team: Bo Mason
Jake Baldwin
Corey Jackson
Courtney Ellis
Bradley Blair
POY: Allen White
COY: Coach Duckworth

Chris Adams although probably the most talented player in the GSAC does nto make it because of his antics.. I love his game but if he could keep his head in the game he would probbaly be a consideration for POY...

Talking about streaks... Will there be a new GSAC champion aside from Fisk and Maryville? Will the Scots not make the tourney? Some question for theposts members

mattgrubb · February 13, 2006, 04:31:33 PM

with that many in region losses i can't see the scots in the tourney
Look at the win streak HC is on, the tourney is for teams that are hot and with their nationally ranked defense the Hawks have to be the favorite for the GSAC tourney and allen white really earned POY this weekend, he answered all questions, while i don't think he is better than Calloway, Monte just did not have the opportunity to earn the award, He is still a definite 1st teamer though

I agree with Adams not getting any awards though, He was not there when his team needed him most, if he grows up between now and the tourney Fisk may win the tourney

Urban Myth · February 13, 2006, 04:48:52 PM

What a weekend... All I have to say is congrats to everyone, and it will be very interesting come conference tournament. Coin flip??? Big game for Huntingdon, and it is Peidmont's senior day. Has everyone won on their senior day so far?

Here are the stats I promised from Huntingdon's top 3 scorers:

Pts Reb FG% 3FG%

Allen White (overall) 16.7 4.3 49.0 35.3
(conference) 20.9 4.7 48.3 40.0

Cole Hairston (overall) 12.6 6.3 58.5 20.0
(conference) 13.7 6.3 59.3 0.0

Justin Babian (overall) 12.3 4.5 47.3 47.9
(conference) 16.4 5.7 54.8 56.4

POY: Allen White
COY: Tony Duckworth
FOY: No Idea

All Conference 1st Team: Allen White
Monte Calloway
Bobby Golden
Jeremiah Williamson
Justin Babian or Cole Hairston

All Conference 2nd Team: Bo Mason
Courtney Ellis
Cole Hairston or Justin Babian (if they beat Peidmont)
Corey Jackson
Marquis Patton
Jake Baldwin (if they beat Huntingdon)

most of you had 4 players from Maryville and 1 from Huntingdon, which puzzles me IF Huntingdon becomes regular season co-champions. Bradley Blair just doesn't impress me that much.

old_lion · February 13, 2006, 05:32:03 PM

I'll be putting my "two cents worth" in on the all-GSAC selections after the final conference game on Wednesday.

In the meantime, I'd like to put a dissenting opinion out there. The consensus seems to be that Courtney Ellis is a lock.

Before the season, I would have agreed. Now I beg to differ. He seems to be benefiting greatly from some pre-conceptions. Consider the facts ...

Coming into the season, most would have said he was one of the top five players in the league. But he has definitely under achieved vs. expectations. For the alleged "best low post player" in a league with a shortage of good low post players, to be scoring only 11 ppg and shooting only 46% from the field and only 48% from the line ... well that's not very impressive. Especially with Fisk having all those good guards to get him the ball.

I'm not bad mouthing the kid. I'd certainly take him on my (regular season) team. But ... if someone gave me the task of taking 10 GSAC guys and going to play some other conferences ... well, I'm not sure Ellis would be among them.

Urban Myth · February 13, 2006, 05:43:06 PM

old-lion, you make a good point. i was unaware of his stats, and if they are what you say they are, i take back my 2nd team predictions and put baldwin as a lock instead of only if they beat huntingdon.

the final gsac game will determine the outcome of several things....

Urban Myth · February 13, 2006, 05:44:44 PM

Quote from: old_lion on February 13, 2006, 05:32:03 PM
For the alleged "best low post player" in a league

Golden easily has my vote.

old_lion · February 13, 2006, 10:16:21 PM

Quote from: Urban Myth on February 13, 2006, 05:44:44 PM
Quote from: old_lion on February 13, 2006, 05:32:03 PM
For the alleged "best low post player" in a league

Golden easily has my vote.

Golden is certainly a good choice.

I just don't understand why Brent Walker doesn't get more consideration. He has to be the most versitile big man in the GSAC.

His credentials ...
* 8.8 ppg - he is one of 8 guys scoring 6 or more ppg in
PC's balanced attack
* 8.3 rpg - tops in the GSAC
* 2.4 assists - tops among post players
* 2.3 steals - 2nd in the GSAC behind Allen White
* no stats available, but he also draws a lot of charges

This guy needs some recognition!

Griffcoach22 · February 13, 2006, 10:35:44 PM

I think all the doubters of Huntingdon can throw away those doubts now. This program is here to stay. With a great offensive system and incredible TEAM defense, this is a program that can be at the top of the league for years to come. Allen White HAS to be player of the year in the league and no matter what happens the rest of the way, Tony Duckworth HAS to be coach of the year.

If Huntingdon or Maryville wins the conference, I think they will get a pool B bid to the tournament. Time will tell.

Go Hawks!

old_lion · February 13, 2006, 11:39:46 PM

Quote from: Griffcoach22 on February 13, 2006, 10:35:44 PM
I think all the doubters of Huntingdon can throw away those doubts now. This program is here to stay. With a great offensive system and incredible TEAM defense, this is a program that can be at the top of the league for years to come.

Griff,

I share your enthusiasm for what HC has been able to accomplish this year. I have friends in the HC program and I'm happy for you guys.

But its not exactly a surprise. Your top seven (Cole and the 6 seniors) have been together and key players for 3 years now. This was supposed to be HC's year.

But ... I don't know about that "on top for years to come" stuff ... 6 of those 7 are seniors ...

Have you already put together a great recruiting class for next year?

mattgrubb · February 14, 2006, 09:15:18 AM

I will agree that coach duckworth has a good system, i have liked watching them play since he has been there but, with 6 seniors it is hard to say that a program is here to stay, look at Oklahoma state, not quite the same team this year. But i think HC will be a team to compete for the title every 2 or 3 years at this rate and maybe in time every year.
People don't realize how much work it took for Lambert to get MC where it is at, he did go to an elite 8 in 1992, sweet 16s in 2000 and 2003, but in the 90's he went to the NCAA tourney about every other year until the end of the decade. It took the arrival of Jacob Deal to get him to the heights he is at today.