MBB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[1nceaCoach]

Whitman wins by double digits tonight...

Gee, only off by 43 points. Me thinks it's time to go shopping for a new crystal ball. 🔮 😏

I heard the NWU coach showed that quote to his troops prior to the game last night. 😉

my post was bulletin board material!!!?!!!
but like I said, I meant NWU wins by 10...

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The Road to Rochester and Salem are nearly complete. Only thing left is to actually hit the road and get the teams, media, fans, and others to their respective championships.

It was a thrilling and, maybe, shocking Sectionals Weekend in Division III. For the women, quite a few exciting games, but four of the top five teams in the country advanced to the Championship Weekend.

Not so much on the men's side. Only one ranked team is headed to Salem. Two weren't even receiving votes in the last Top 25 poll. And two have never been to the final four. Only one host got out of their own gym by cutting down their own nets. It was crazy.

On Sunday night's episode of Hoopsville, Dave and guests try and break down what happened this weekend and what we might be able to expect in Rochester and Salem. Who came up big, who had the bounces go their way, and more. Guests from four of the eight teams will also discuss their roads and initial thoughts on knowing they are two wins away from a national championship.

Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com and airs from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can watch the show LIVE starting at 7:00 p.m. ET (did you set your clocks back?) right here: http://bit.ly/2p2BbqB

If you have questions, be sure to email them to hoopsville@d3hoops.com or interact with the show via the social media avenues below.

Guests include (in order of appearance):
- Pat Juckem, No. 24 UW-Oshkosh men's coach
- Ashley Shibles, No. 5 Bowdoin women's coach
- Jeff Hans, No. 3 Thomas More women's coach
- Dale Wellman, Nebraska Wesleyan men's coach
- Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist
- Pat Cunningham, Trinity (Texas) men's coach (NABC All-Star Game)

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[Smitty Oom]

This post is for Coach Juckem's kids...

Your dad had a great interview on Hoopsville and has a real tough squad this year. Have fun in Salem!

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

This post is for Coach Juckem's kids...

Your dad had a great interview on Hoopsville and has a real tough squad this year. Have fun in Salem!

Seriously, he was great.  Make sure to find us on Friday and say hello, guys.

[Mike Rejniak]

​Dear D3 Faithful ,
     I have read many of your posts throughout the years and even met some of you in person, but for those who I haven't met, let me introduce myself: my name is Michael Rejniak and I have spent over 14 years coaching Division 3 basketball and love what our division has done and continues to do for  the sport of basketball. One of the greatest things about Division 3 basketball is the brotherhood that we all have with one another (coaches and players alike). My wish is to showcase the talents of D3 on a national stage in The Basketball Tournament (TBT).  You may have heard me speak about this on the Hoopsville Marathon with Dave McHugh of D3hoops.com (at the 6:11 mark). The TBT is a national tournament that is televised in July/August on ESPN after the NBA season is over. My goal is to put forth an all-star D3 team (current players are ineligible) and have them compete in this tournament to take on Former D1 / semi-pro's to prove that D3 deserves the same respect as other NCAA divisions. The team is mostly complete with former student-athletes from all over the country competing. Once the roster is complete we will be sure to release it through d3hoops. Former Babson College National Champion Matthew Droney '17 will also be assisting me on this journey.

How YOU can help our former elite D3 basketball players

While the end prize of this tournament is a monetary prize, being a D3-lifer, the goal is not the money (we all know that's not why we get into coaching), the goal is to bring an end to the stigma of Division 3 basketball, an awareness of how talented our student-athletes are and that we can compete (and win) against the best. We do need to raise funds for an entry fee, travel, meal and housing expenses for the athletes. In order to do this, we are conducting a crowd-funding campaign through GoFundMe to help make this a reality. These athletes need your support! Just think -- if every Division 3 school donated just $10, we will have raised over $4,000!!!! The link to the GoFundMe Page is below and please SPREAD THE WORD and email me with any questions/concerns at WeAreD3TBT@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support and Dave and I look forward to this "D3 Dream Team" taking the court this summer.-Mike Rejniak

Support "We Are D3" In The TBT

https://www.gofundme.com/WeAreD3TBT

[tomt4525]

2018 G/F Kyle Tuma (6-5) of Valders has committed to UW-Platteville.  Really good get for the Pioneers.  Can see him down at state as Valders beat huge favorite Appleton Xavier in a sectional final.

[tomt4525]

Kent Dernbach has gotten the full time Head Coach position at La Crosse.  Congrats to the former Pointer, he's going to continue to do a great job there.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Nice to see the school made the decision quick. I had figured it was a formality mostly, was surprised UWL announced finalists, was told by someone else they always do that no matter what. Just glad they got it done with. Congrats to Dernbach. I have always been impressed with him on the sideline.

[AndOne]

OSHKOSH RECRUITS

Eric Peterson, 6'3" SG, Batavia, IL HS

11.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.8 SPG
A decent offensive player, whose chief asset is likely his defense. Entering college, he will be above the point at which most freshmen start on the learning curve as far as how to play on the defensive end.

Zach Robinson, 6'2" Combo Guard, St. Charles, IL East HS

14.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.0 SPG, 45% FG, 40% 3 PT FG
A well rounded player who is more offensive minded.

Peterson and Robinson were conference opponents who played together on the same AAU team.

[Greek Tragedy]

OSHKOSH RECRUITS

Eric Peterson, 6'3" SG, Batavia, IL HS

11.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.8 SPG
A decent offensive player, whose chief asset is likely his defense. Entering college, he will be above the point at which most freshmen start on the learning curve as far as how to play on the defensive end.

Zach Robinson, 6'2" Combo Guard, St. Charles, IL East HS

14.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.0 SPG, 45% FG, 40% 3 PT FG
A well rounded player who is more offensive minded.

Peterson and Robinson were conference opponents who played together on the same AAU team.

Thanks. Oshkosh looks loaded again as they only lose Noone.

[tomt4525]

2018 6'1 G Zach Robinson (St. Charles East HS, IL), his commited to play college basketball at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.

[tomt4525]

2018 6'5 G Eric Peterson (Batavia HS, IL), has committed to play college basketball at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

[Greek Tragedy]

I honestly lose track of all the guys you post! LOL. Ok, then, thanks Tomt4525!   

[Greek Tragedy]

At least AndOne didn't remind us Nebraska Wesleyan was his alma mater or that NCC would've won a game had Raridon been playing last season! 

[Greek Tragedy]

I try and keep up with recruits and where they commit to, and I try and post all the WIAC recruits on this page...those posts must not get very much attention from people reading the posts.

Nothing against AndOne bringing the info to the board, normally bring some really informative info onto the CCIW and WIAC boards that I've seen.

I hear ya, like I said, I tend to lose track...it doesn't take much... besides, I...hey look, a squirrel!