WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

oldtimer1937 · August 11, 2012, 05:06:46 PM

thanks for the link to St. Mary's schedule. They had a nice write up about last year's senior laden team. It should be interesting to see what they come up with for this year's team. This team was one to lose alot of talent with graduation.

Great coach though and great place to play, smart,. passionate fans. Look forward to playing there.

bballforever · August 23, 2012, 07:49:06 AM

Great article by Mitch McCabe in DFP, I attached the link. It is probably one of the best I have read and so true.

Please pass it along to those parents who might need it

http://www.usatodayhss.com/detroit/article/mick-mccabe-parents-need-to-be-realistic-about-college-prospects--2012308220078

bballforever · August 28, 2012, 08:24:58 AM

School starts this week so 15 October is right around the corner!

sac · September 20, 2012, 11:08:13 PM

added Trine's schedule (finally) It was getting late in the day and I hadn't learned anything new today. Thankfully Trine's schedule gave me St. Mary's-Of-The-Woods College. Also the name of the town near Terre Haute. http://www.smwc.edu/athletics/basketball/

Women's schedules

Adrian: http://www.adrianbulldogs.com/sports/w-baskbl/2012-13/schedule
Albion: http://www.albion.edu/sports/womens-sports/basketball/varsity-schedule/flat/date/2012-11-01
Alma: http://goalmascots.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/schedule
Calvin: http://www.calvin.edu/sports/womens/basketball/schedule.htm
Hope: http://www.hope.edu/athletics/wbb/
Kalamazoo: http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/wb/wb12-13/wbschd12-13.html
Olivet: http://olivetcomets.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/schedule
Trine: http://www.trine.edu/athletics/womens_sports/basketball/schedule/
St. Mary's: http://www3.saintmarys.edu/basketball-schedule

bballforever · September 27, 2012, 08:36:42 AM

My sources tell me that Hope is playing together and well this fall.

It will be interesting to see how the new coach at Trine does. Their vball team seems to be playing well not that there is any correlation but maybe means their are getting more athletes to come to the school.

Roundball999 · September 27, 2012, 08:58:28 AM

Quote from: bballforever on September 27, 2012, 08:36:42 AM
My sources tell me that Hope is playing together and well this fall.

It will be interesting to see how the new coach at Trine does. Their vball team seems to be playing well not that there is any correlation but maybe means their are getting more athletes to come to the school.

Any word on how Kussmaul is doing in her rehab from ACL surgery? Hoping that she can play and enjoy her senior season.

bballforever · October 09, 2012, 07:06:06 AM

Insiders say she is playing well.

Roundball999 · October 09, 2012, 08:50:01 AM

Quote from: bballforever on October 09, 2012, 07:06:06 AM
Insiders say she is playing well.

Thanks. Good for her, you never know how someone will come back from an ACL. Just playing is great, playing well is a nice bonus. Big plus for Hope if she is able to match last year's early season form.

bballforever · October 11, 2012, 08:43:30 AM

Practice starts next week, it seemed like a short summer and off season. Games start in 4 weeks. We can't wait to see what Calvin does in their first four. Boy, tough matchups. Hope, not so much but you never know until you actually get on the floor.
Trine plays Franklin early so we might have a better read on their team too.

bballfan13 · October 12, 2012, 05:10:51 PM

D3 News has Calvin ranked #1 in their preseason poll. Hope is ranked #13.

As mentioned earlier, Calvin's first 2 weekends will be extremely tough. D3 News thinks this as well as their first game is against #5 St. Thomas and then on Saturday they have #3 Stevens Point. The next weekend they will play at #10 Thomas More and "others to watch" Centre. All good tests for the Knights.

Also, Carissa Verkaik has been picked to repeat as Player of the Year for D3 News.

Can't wait for the season to start! Go Knights!

Calvinhoops · October 13, 2012, 10:34:18 AM

I couldnt find any preseason rankings on their website....where do you go to see this...thx

sac · October 14, 2012, 08:16:36 PM

First women's article of the year from the Holland Sentinel

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/sports_hope/x470404178/Meredith-Kussmaul-Hannah-Doell-happy-to-return-healthy-to-Hope-College-womens-basketball

bballfan13 · October 15, 2012, 12:43:43 AM

Quote from: Calvinhoops on October 13, 2012, 10:34:18 AM
I couldnt find any preseason rankings on their website....where do you go to see this...thx

Their newsletter is sent out via email each issue. Here is the link to the newsletter for the season preview:

D3 News season preview

bballforever · October 15, 2012, 08:11:45 AM

Thanks for the link, we could not find the article either.

Wow, Calvin #1. I know it does not mean anything at this point in the season, just a little added presuure though. I think it is a bit different looking down rather than looking up But the Knights have done it before.
Go Knoights and Carissa!!

Also, Hope in top 20. Boads well for the MIAA.
Should be a great season.

jspiii · October 19, 2012, 04:17:37 PM

Hope's women's roster is up.

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

WBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association

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