MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

D3fanboy · November 15, 2022, 05:04:15 PM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on November 15, 2022, 12:24:00 PM
Quote from: D3fanboy on November 14, 2022, 03:54:32 PM
7 might be the low for Mount's ranking this year, bunch of dawgs

I'm pumped to watch this team. Mansfield and Hudson are exciting additions. Gurley looks like he never left. One thing I admit I forgot and didn't give its due is the impact Newsom has defensively on the perimeter. Poole is a well known disruptor defensively so I was happy to see him back, but it slipped my mind how much of a factor Newsom can be also. With Parker protecting the rim like he has they're really tough defensively when they're locked in.

going to be a fun season. This upcoming Woo, Berg, JCU stretch will be telling

Dr. Acula · November 20, 2022, 12:02:44 PM

I didn't get a chance to watch either game, but Mount moved to 4-0 beating Behrend and Juniata both by double digits. Parker had 27 and 14 in the latter game reminding us again what happens when he's on. I don't want to say Wooster is the first test of the season this week because Whitworth and Maryville are both solid squads, but anytime you hit the road to Wooster in hoops it's a big game for Mount. They beat the Scots 81-68 in Alliance last year.

bluestreak66 · November 22, 2022, 11:58:32 AM

John Carroll had a very nice weekend! First beating River Falls on Friday, then knocking off #24 Wheaton on their own court to move to 4-0. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds. Looks like this could be a pretty good season for the OAC as a whole!

hsbsballcoach7 · November 22, 2022, 08:07:15 PM

I've been watching the Mount games and they will be tough to beat when they take the ball to the basket (don't settle for 3s) and play defense. They play good team defense, force turnovers and score in transition. Obviously, there's lots of experience who should play tons, but I also life what #1 (freshman PG) brings of the bench. He's a nice scorer and makes great passes! Mansfield (transfer from Wilmington) is a great compliment to Gurley and seems like he makes big plays when needed with scoring or a defensive play.

Dr. Acula · November 23, 2022, 09:37:00 PM

Mount cruises to a 94-76 at Wooster to go to 5-0. Parker had 21 and 9 to pace the Raiders. The recurring theme is that they're so deep it's a problem. Should be a fun winter in Alliance.

D3fanboy · November 26, 2022, 04:39:16 PM

the Raiders look so good, a top 1-2 team in both football and basketball right now?!? lets gooooo

Dr. Acula · November 27, 2022, 08:13:58 PM

I hope you're right, Suit. Mansfield has been a critical addition. He's so versatile. They defend so well when they're locked in that it's gonna be an issue all season. Length, athleticism, effort? And depth. Good luck.

Dr. Acula · November 29, 2022, 09:27:40 AM

Mount Union jumps up to #2 in the new top 25 poll receiving five 1st place votes. JCU enters the poll at #16 this week. Etta dropped out into ORV. Berg is the only other team receiving a vote.

D3fanboy · November 29, 2022, 09:57:37 AM

Mount's too low

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · November 29, 2022, 11:36:28 AM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on November 27, 2022, 08:13:58 PM
I hope you're right, Suit. Mansfield has been a critical addition. He's so versatile. They defend so well when they're locked in that it's gonna be an issue all season. Length, athleticism, effort? And depth. Good luck.

Maybe not the best, but I've found him to be the most valuable player in the league for at least the last two years. Him moving to UMU in a supporting role is the ultimate luxury. To be able to bring in a guy who's both a lock down defender and capable of scoring 20 points in 20 minutes is unreal. He's also the kind of guy perfectly willing to accept a role like that if it helps the team win. Super, super rare.

Greek Tragedy · November 29, 2022, 01:15:48 PM

He just joined the D3 college equivalent of a super team...built differently than JCU's super team.

Dr. Acula · November 29, 2022, 09:16:38 PM

Saw in the Rep's HS hoops preview McKinley star PG Jahlil Graham mentioned as "Mount Union recruit". 1st team All-Fed, 3rd team D1 All-Ohio as a junior last yr. Fuline has it cooking in Alliance.

D3fanboy · November 30, 2022, 11:04:13 AM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on November 29, 2022, 09:16:38 PM
Saw in the Rep's HS hoops preview McKinley star PG Jahlil Graham mentioned as "Mount Union recruit". 1st team All-Fed, 3rd team D1 All-Ohio as a junior last yr. Fuline has it cooking in Alliance.

36 points isn't a bad way to start your sr year

Dr. Acula · November 30, 2022, 08:25:06 PM

Quote from: D3fanboy on November 30, 2022, 11:04:13 AM
Quote from: Dr. Acula on November 29, 2022, 09:16:38 PM
Saw in the Rep's HS hoops preview McKinley star PG Jahlil Graham mentioned as "Mount Union recruit". 1st team All-Fed, 3rd team D1 All-Ohio as a junior last yr. Fuline has it cooking in Alliance.

36 points isn't a bad way to start your sr year

Against a solid team no less. Maybe get him to sandbag a little so he doesn't get a late money offer and still ends up in Alliance though?

Dr. Acula · December 02, 2022, 03:52:55 PM

I missed that the OAC play opened Wed. with a couple match ups. BW was up 12 at half in Tiffin, but then Berg just completely boat raced them in the 2nd half outscoring the Jackets 68-40 in the half. It's tough to give up 68 points in a half. Big one tomorrow as Mount travels to Berg.

Etta got a road win at OTT 66-61. I know Ott is improving, but that score surprised me a little. I wrote off the Pios starting off 2-2 to their very tough OOC schedule. With what Etta lost from that historic team last year losses to #4 UW-Lax and #14 Keene St. is certainly understandable. I have not seen any OAC teams play yet aside from Mount so maybe one of our Etta posters can shed some light about them and Ott.