MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Fifth and Putnam]

I just want to give David Linane his due. Every time it looked like Marietta had the momentum and was about to take over the game, Linane would will John Carroll back in front. Coach Moran said it best when he said the guy is just a flat out winner. Want to see nothing but the best for John Carroll in the tournament and maybe there is a fourth match up still in store for us with something bigger on the line.

[EttaFan1]

Congratulations to the all conference honorees:

AJ Edwards of Marietta was player of the year. 
David Linane of JCU
Aron Thress of ONU
Jarrett Ruffin of Mount Union
Cameron Kuhn of BW
Mark Minch of Cap

Jake Jacubec and JJ Kukura of Mount Union were second team honorees
Luis Garcia and Dillon Young of Marietta
Kiere Bennie of Heidelberg
and Simon Kucharewicz of JCU join them.

Congratulations to all of them and to Coach Vanderwal for being named Coach of the Year.

http://www.oac.org/sports/mbkb/All-OAC/2016_MBBAll-OAC.pdf

[David Collinge]

JCU survives a tough challenge from improperly-seeded St. Vincent. Marietta, not so much. Tough home court loss for the Pioneers, but another great season.

[David Collinge]

Alma surprises JCU on their home court, 90-83, ending the OAC season. Congratulations to the Blue Streaks on a great season.

[Dr. Acula]

It was great to read in the paper today that Damon Goodwin is done with his treatment for leukemia and back to work at Cap now.  Welcome back!

[Fifth and Putnam]

2016-2017 schedules:

Baldwin Wallace: http://www.bwyellowjackets.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/schedule

Capital:

Heidelberg: http://athletics.heidelberg.edu/sports/mbkb/2016-17/schedule

John Carroll:

Marietta: http://pioneers.marietta.edu/schedule.aspx?schedule=164&path=mbball

Mount Union: http://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/mbkb/2016-17/schedule

Muskingum: http://fightingmuskies.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/schedule

Otterbein:

Ohio Northern: http://www.onusports.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/schedule

Wilmington: http://www.wilmingtonquakers.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/schedule

[Fifth and Putnam]

Marietta College set to host the inaugural Great Lakes Invitational in 2017. Should be a fantastic weekend of basketball.

http://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2016/7/8/marietta-set-to-host-inaugural-great-lakes-invitational-mens-basketball-tournament.aspx

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Big news this upcoming season: https://twitter.com/d3hoopsville/status/782958659349389313

[Fifth and Putnam]

Coaches poll released:

1. Marietta (5) - 77
1. John Carroll (5) - 77
3. Baldwin Wallace - 60
4. Mount Union - 54
5. Ohio Northern - 50
6. Heidelberg - 48
7. Capital -30
8. Muskingum - 25
9. Wilmington - 19
10. Otterbein -10

Interesting to see the coaches split down the middle on the favorite.

[Dr. Acula]

Can't say that I like seeing my Raiders picked in the middle of the pack, but I can't argue it.  They lost three senior starters plus a key bench shooter.  That's a lot to replace.  If DeAllen Jackson is 100% they'll have a potent scoring combo with him and Kukura.  My fear is the lack of big men.  Francesconi is 6'5" but he's more of a wing player than a banger in the post. 

p.s. It never stops being weird seeing Otterbein picked dead last in hoops.  Just doesn't seem right.

[Beyond the Arc]

I am new here and instead of just reading this year I thought I would contribute.  I am an Ohio Northern Fan.  I think they may surprise a number of people this year.  They return everyone from last year and a new coach may breathe new life into the Polar Bears

[gordonmann]

Welcome aboard. Glad to have you.

[Dr. Acula]

I am new here and instead of just reading this year I thought I would contribute.  I am an Ohio Northern Fan.  I think they may surprise a number of people this year.  They return everyone from last year and a new coach may breathe new life into the Polar Bears

Nice!  We need an ONU person.  If you've been reading then you already know it's pretty much just me, a JCU poster or two and some Etta guys.  We need new teams with representation.  +k

[Fifth and Putnam]

I am new here and instead of just reading this year I thought I would contribute.  I am an Ohio Northern Fan.  I think they may surprise a number of people this year.  They return everyone from last year and a new coach may breathe new life into the Polar Bears

Welcome aboard!

[Onward on, John Carroll]

While it was reported via Twitter weeks ago, this is the first full story I have seen and the first confirmation from Coach Moran.  It is official.  He will retire at the end of the season:

http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20161109/john-carroll-mens-basketball-coach-mike-moran-to-retire-after-2016-17-season

At the end of the article, it states that his son Pete would be his choice for successor and the AD, Laurie Massa, stated that he would be considered.  I am not sure how I feel about that.