MBB: American Southwest Conference

[hoopstar]

I heard today Winford will be out 2 to 3 weeks

[Ralph Turner]

I heard today Winford will be out 2 to 3 weeks

Jan 26th plus 21 days (3 weeks)  equals February 16th, last weekend of the regular season.

He'll be back.

[dballa]

I've only seen Winford play a couple times, once this year and once last year.  He really wasn't the one that was the major factor against HPU.   Is it the way HPU plays him or is it just that someone else for MC always steps up during that game and takes over?  I know this year DJ Jones and Broomfield lit HPU up but Winfield really didn't do much.

Good luck in his recovery and return.

[Toby Taff]

I generally just lurk here.  I don't get to watch much d3 bball because of work but there was a good article about UMHB's Kevin Guyden in the telegram today so I thought I'd post a link.  I will say it is a bit "homerish" but what do you expect from the local paper.

http://www.temple-telegram.com/story/2007/01/27/38037

[Ralph Turner]

I generally just lurk here.  I don't get to watch much d3 bball because of work but there was a good article about UMHB's Kevin Guyden in the telegram today so I thought I'd post a link.  I will say it is a bit "homerish" but what do you expect from the local paper.

http://www.temple-telegram.com/story/2007/01/27/38037

Thanks mhb8904. I think that UMHB wins at least 7 more.  I would like for CUA to tag them once.  I don't think that HPU can do it at Mayborn.

[t_money]

If the ASC tournament started today the East representatives would be MC, UTD, LeTU, and LC.  The West would have UMHB, McM, HSU,and CAU.

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that the tourney will be in Clinton.

I would like to hear thoughts and comments on how you see the ASC tourney playing out.  I know it is still early, but it would be fun to talk about.  Do you see anybody beating MC at home?  Is there a team capable putting three solid performances together and getting the automatic bid into the NCAA tourney?

[Ralph Turner]

tmoney, I think that there are 2 different dynamics working in this tourney.  For the 7 tourney participants not nicknamed the Choctaws, it is win 3 and get the Pool A bid.

For Choctaw fans, it is win the bid, and host a regional, and then a sectional.  Anything less than a Final Four, when this team was ranked as high as 5th or 4th, will give pause for great consideration.

[dsc]

Do you see anybody beating MC at home? 

Good question/comment.  I really don't see anyone from the "West" winning three straight, of which one would be against MC...I assume.

I do visualize an upset (perhaps )  of MC by any of the West's top three...UMHB, McM, or even HSU.  HSU played MC  (70-67)...loss...in Abilene.  McM lost to MC 73-57...in Abilene.  Not that I am an expert in basketball, but so much of the game seems to be a result of "head-to-head" competition.  Given the close win over HSU, maybe HSU matches up with MC...better than, say McM.  I don't know, but it "seems" that could be the case.  We'll see. 

Yes, the tournament will be in Clinton.  Don't forget the HCA...OR...the possibility of an upset!   

Go COWBOYS!!!

[CUAfan]

...the possibility of an upset!   

And that's why they play the games.

Take a hint, D1 football people.

[gccfan]

I'm planning on being at the tournament this year and am looking forward to some great games... I think MC should win it all, especially since they are at home and by far the best team I have seen play this year.  If I'm a team that wants to win all three I would do my best to be on the opposite side of the bracket from the Choctaws so that would be the 1,3 teams out West and 2,4 in the East.

I'm glad to hear that Winford's injury isn't too serious, it was really kind of a fluky play he got injured on.

In the East, it looks like the top three spots are pretty much sewn up, but who gets the fourth bid.  My gut says Ozarks, but they have been so inconsistent this year.  LC has a tough finish with only one more home game, while ETBU plays four straight home games.

[Bearkat00]

Hey guys, been awhile, but good to see the ASC is still running strong!  So I decided to start postseason thoughts early - wanted to get everyone's opinon.  Here are my thoughts from the East Side without seeing MC or LC play yet:
Player of the Year -
D.J. Jones, MC
Best player on the best team.  Stellar defender who just makes everyone around him better.  Only avg. 27 minutes a game.  14pts a game on 59% from the field, 48% from 3pt land.  Also shooting 81% from the charity stripe.
Chris Isom, ETBU
Timothy Broomfield, MC

Defensive POY -
Marcus Coleman, LETU. 
While his stats may not be gaudy, Coleman does so much for LETU.  He's a division 3 Charles Barkley, without the stats.  He normally matches up with the other team's best post player and while he may not shut him down, he makes opponents work for every point, most recently Josh Johnson of LC who shot 6-22 on the night. 
Timothy Broomfield, MC
Chris Isom, ETBU

Newcomer -
Jayme Bradley, LETU
Avg. 11.3 pts.  Considered one of the most dangerous shooters when on top of his game. First game of career, hit 7 3's against Jarvis in 84-81 win.  Key three pointers led to comeback win against Ozarks.  Hit four in a row in first half of ETBU win. 
Adrian Reese, UTT

Freshman -
JJ Rockmore, LETU
Early season injury hindered his play, but he has come on late and made a huge impact on both end of the floors.  Shut down Martin Salinas in his first start of his young career.  Scored in double digits 5 times.  Started season slow with foot injury and missed all of preseason practice. 

Coach -
Bob Davis, LETU
Can anything else be said of what Coach Davis has done with "LETOURNOVER"?  He has brought a young team, with only one senior, into the conference playoff race.  Some of the Jackets accomplishments this year include key wins of Hardin-Simmons, UMHB, road wins over TLU and Schreiner and a series sweep of ETBU.  Though they've had some midseason hiccups at UTT, UTD, and MC (though I heard they played alright against MC and would've beat many teams with that type of afternoon), still earned a tough road win against a hot LC team. 

Well I know I am bias being an LETU fan, but I feel like I have some good arguements with them.  Not trying to be a know it all, but it's been fun having our name mentioned in the playoff race!  How about everyone else's thoughts!?

[kid nice]

Not denying anyone's ability, but defensive player of the year should be a shutdown defender and not someone who just makes you work for your points.  I do think Jones should be POY cause I think the best player on the best team should get it.  Also, if you average 14pts. under Coach Jones thats like 20 or more in someone else's system.  Don't know about newcomer or coach ( i am biased as well and have to give my vote to Coach Jones) but we have to remember there is a lot of season left and anyone could win 4 or 5 in a row or lose 4 or 5. 

[golden_dome]

Still three weeks to go but here is how I see it right now.

Player of the Year
D. J. Jones, MC
D. J. and Tim Broomfield are both Co-MVP's in my opinion right now but I think D. J. will win it. Whichever player does not get Player of the Year should be Defensive Player of the Year. This tandem ranks among the best guard combinations in the country if not the best.
Chris Isom, ETBU

Defensive POY
Timothy Broomfield, MC
Hard to argue with 57 blocked shots, 43 more than any other ASC East Division Player.
D. J. Jones, MC


Newcomer of the Year
Jayme Bradley, LETU
Averaging over 11 points for the biggest surprise team in the ASC this season.

Freshman of the Year
Jordan Eppink, UTD
Averaging in double figures and a big reason UTD has had such a good season.

Coach of the Year
Mike Jones, MC
I think the coaches at UTD and LeTourneau both do a great job and are deserving, but so far MC is having arguably the best season in ASC history with a 17-1 record and win over#20 Johns Hopkins. Their #4 ranking I think ties McMurry (2000) for the highest in league history. I hope they stay motivated and can keep it going.

[Bearkat00]

Still three weeks to go but here is how I see it right now.

Freshman of the Year
Jordan Eppink, UTD
Averaging in double figures and a big reason UTD has had such a good season

I agree with you.  At the time, I couldn't think of many other freshman to consider.  The only time I saw him play is against LETU and he had a very quiet night, but I realize for the most part he's put up solid numbers all year.  Great pick!

This year's coach of the year is a toss up.  Coach Jones is a phenomanal coach, and if he were to win it, it would be deservingly so.  However, my thoughts are that Coach Davis has gotten so much out of his team this year while only returning 3 players from last year's team and bringing some excitment back to LeNerdo!

Mind you, there are a lot of games left and anything can happen.   

Either way, great picks Chris - I realize you SID's have a little more knowledge about the game then us fans!  Will you be traveling with the team this weekend?

[golden_dome]

Either way, great picks Chris - I realize you SID's have a little more knowledge about the game then us fans!  Will you be traveling with the team this weekend?

I'm not sure if I will catch both games yet or not, still up in the air. I would like to catch them both though.

I don't know if we have more knowledge or not. People who follow DIII all rely on the internet for most of the information so everyone can be informed if they have an interest. I do get to see more teams than most fans which at least lets me see the players. 

This year's coach of the year is a toss up.  Coach Jones is a phenomanal coach, and if he were to win it, it would be deservingly so.  However, my thoughts are that Coach Davis has gotten so much out of his team this year while only returning 3 players from last year's team and bringing some excitment back to LeNerdo!

He's certainly done a great job there. Good to see LeTourneau winning, but hopefully for us not Thursday night.