WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

[gohope]

Newer News!


http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2009/07/02/sports/doc4a4baf9bc40cf038460471.txt

[sac]

I'm told Hope added another home date to the schedule......I have no idea which game it might be.

http://www.hope.edu/athletics/winter.html#wbball

.....also, they can play and study.

http://www.hope.edu/pr/pressreleases/content/view/full/23605

[fannie]

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x536357325/Hope-tips-off-basketball-practice-eyeing-Final-Four-again

[oldknight]

Calvin's women's roster for 2009-10 is up:

http://www.calvin.edu/sports/womens/basketball/roster.htm

Several talented freshmen are included on the varsity including Carissa Verkaik (Holland Christian), Julia Hilbrands (GR Christian), Allison Wolffis (Mona Shores), and Shelby Carter (Byron Center). I didn't know John Ross had gotten Carter to come. She's not as well known as the others but is a good pickup for the Lady Knights.

[KnightSlappy]

Calvin's women's roster for 2009-10 is up:

http://www.calvin.edu/sports/womens/basketball/roster.htm

Several talented freshmen are included on the varsity including Carissa Verkaik (Holland Christian), Julia Hilbrands (GR Christian), Allison Wolffis (Mona Shores), and Shelby Carter (Byron Center). I didn't know John Ross had gotten Carter to come. She's not as well known as the others but is a good pickup for the Lady Knights.

There appears to be an error on the roster. Junior guard Allie Duernberger (up from two years on JV) is from Newport Beach, CA (Corona del Mar H.S.), not East Lansing, MI.

[sac]

I'm told Hope has 6 Fr. on its roster this year, which is interesting considering they only lost Courtney Knox and Kaitlyn Kopke to graduation.

[hope1]

a couple of girls from last years team did not try out i know  boles jessica

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Apparently the Holland Sentinel got a peak at the roster before it's been posted. 

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x1717106715/Flying-Dutch-eye-new-starters-at-point-guard-center

Freshman on the roster

?? point guard Liz Ellis from East Grand Rapids
5-10 guard Courtney Kust from Cincinnati
5-10 guard/forward Jill Nichols from Brighton
6-1 forward Ashley Bauman from Manistee Catholic Central
5-9 guard Olivia Allore from Muskegon Catholic Central
6-1 forward Meredith Kussmaul from Hartland

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Flying Dutch have their varsity and JV rosters posted

http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/wbb/wbbrost.html

[WWWRHH]

There is room for six freshman (and one player up from JV) because several girls from last year's team decided to leave the program.

As already mentioned, Jessa Boles chose not to pursue basketball.

Also, post players Elise Adams and Heather Kreuse both left the program.  Given Adams limited playing time, and long distance from home (MN) which limited time with family at the holidays I don't think her decision came as a real surprise.

However, Kreuse had won some pt and a lot of respect with her hard work by the end of last season, so I think her decision, as well as Jessa's, came as a surprise to at least several of the players.

Dani Fegan had actually left the program shortly before the NCAA tourney due to family / personal reasons.

I also noted that Amy Veltkamp is not on the roster, but I cannot speculate as to why, excep...

The Dutch program takes a lot of commitment and hard work and sometimes when players evaluate their potential role and playing time, they conclude that the time basketball consumes is not worth the activities and experiences that must be sacrificed if they are to excel academically and athletically.  I think in most cases it is a very tough choice.

Emily O'Hare's transfer last year,  Knox's graduation,  combined with Kreuse and Adam's departure, leaves the Dutch with only three experienced post players.  However, considering the three are Snikkers plus Bruinsma and Kutney they should still have the strongest post combination in the conference.  I also hear that a couple of the freshman posts have the potential to be very good.

I am somewhat concerned about the lack of experience at the 1 position - Phillips and Cerone each have some strong points, but I don't think either has the leadership presence of Henderson or Kopke yet.  Hopefully, both can step up and develop quickly.

[hope81]

Never fear WWWRHH, there are other players in the mix at the one position as well.  In fact, the Hope fans may be talking that the young-un is leading us by tournament time.

[Civic Minded]

Never fear WWWRHH, there are other players in the mix at the one position as well.  In fact, the Hope fans may be talking that the young-un is leading us by tournament time.

I, too, had heard that there is a recruit at the one position that should be very exciting to watch.  Can't wait!

[WWWRHH]

Thanks Civic Minded and hope81 - the 1 position has not been as deep as the 4/5 for the past couple of years.  Phillips seems to fit best as a 2, so it is good to hear there is goof potential in the incoming class.

The team will look different this year without a Wood / Lange / Knox type center (maybe there is a physical newcomer) - but Bruinsma's ball handling and outside touch will present opponents some real match up problems when she is paired with Snikkers.

Depth and skill at point would round out the team for at least the next two seasons.

[Erm Schmigget]

Thanks Civic Minded and hope81 - the 1 position has not been as deep as the 4/5 for the past couple of years.  Phillips seems to fit best as a 2, so it is good to hear there is goof potential in the incoming class.

The team will look different this year without a Wood / Lange / Knox type center (maybe there is a physical newcomer) - but Bruinsma's ball handling and outside touch will present opponents some real match up problems when she is paired with Snikkers.

Depth and skill at point would round out the team for at least the next two seasons.

I believe we all benefit from having a bit of goof potential.  And I'm glad to see that you are living up to yours.

[WWWRHH]

Good thing they don't have to rely on me at point, not only do I dribble with my head down and have a weak left hand, but I may not be able to stay academically elgible.