MBB: Midwest Conference

[gbpuckfan]

Carroll had a four point lead with 2:02 left but SNC came back to win 74-72.

[AppletonRocks]

He has been impressive and plays a lot of minutes, too.

http://www.postcrescent.com/story/sports/2016/01/31/lawrences-nikitas-ranks-th-scoring/79624236/

[cubs]

http://www.postcrescent.com/story/sports/2016/01/31/lawrences-nikitas-ranks-th-scoring/79624236/

Couldn't help but notice comment about "smaller roster this season due to massive graduation losses over the past two seasons."

If you know you are losing large numbers to graduation, shouldn't that mean you are recruiting more kids than normal?

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

http://www.postcrescent.com/story/sports/2016/01/31/lawrences-nikitas-ranks-th-scoring/79624236/

Couldn't help but notice comment about "smaller roster this season due to massive graduation losses over the past two seasons."

If you know you are losing large numbers to graduation, shouldn't that mean you are recruiting more kids than normal?

I've learned at the Division III level, you can see the writing on the wall, but that doesn't mean you can do anything about it. Sure, they are recruiting and I don't know any coach (who doesn't already have an exit plan - i.e. retirement) who isn't working hard to bring in players especially when they see  a deficit coming. However, that doesn't mean all the stars align accordingly. There are a ton of variables involved and there are plenty of good, great programs out there that hit a lull. Wooster isn't exactly swimming in the recruiting game these days despite being one of the most consistent programs in Division III period.

[AppletonRocks]

http://www.postcrescent.com/story/sports/2016/01/31/lawrences-nikitas-ranks-th-scoring/79624236/

Couldn't help but notice comment about "smaller roster this season due to massive graduation losses over the past two seasons."

If you know you are losing large numbers to graduation, shouldn't that mean you are recruiting more kids than normal?

I've learned at the Division III level, you can see the writing on the wall, but that doesn't mean you can do anything about it. Sure, they are recruiting and I don't know any coach (who doesn't already have an exit plan - i.e. retirement) who isn't working hard to bring in players especially when they see  a deficit coming. However, that doesn't mean all the stars align accordingly. There are a ton of variables involved and there are plenty of good, great programs out there that hit a lull. Wooster isn't exactly swimming in the recruiting game these days despite being one of the most consistent programs in Division III period.

I think he took the high road and didn't say anything about the 2 year starter who decided 2 days before the season to no longer play, as well as a freshman who would have contributed (clearly in the rotation) deciding at the 11th hour not to attend LU.  Two solid scoring players may be the difference this year between being in the league tournament and not.  Nikitas is covering for that gap admirably.

Cubs, I am not interested in your biased agenda vs the coach at LU, but I respect your constitutional right to blather on incessantly about it. 

[badgerwarhawk]

I think he took the high road and didn't say anything about the 2 year starter who decided 2 days before the season to no longer play, as well as a freshman who would have contributed (clearly in the rotation) deciding at the 11th hour not to attend LU.  Two solid scoring players may be the difference this year between being in the league tournament and not.  Nikitas is covering for that gap admirably.

Cubs, I am not interested in your biased agenda vs the coach at LU, but I respect your constitutional right to blather on incessantly about it. 

ROTFLMAO.....these pot/kettle things.....too funny   

[AppletonRocks]

I think he took the high road and didn't say anything about the 2 year starter who decided 2 days before the season to no longer play, as well as a freshman who would have contributed (clearly in the rotation) deciding at the 11th hour not to attend LU.  Two solid scoring players may be the difference this year between being in the league tournament and not.  Nikitas is covering for that gap admirably.

Cubs, I am not interested in your biased agenda vs the coach at LU, but I respect your constitutional right to blather on incessantly about it. 

ROTFLMAO.....these pot/kettle things.....too funny

While I have your attention, what happened to Guske?  He was a classic Pat Miller D2 or D1 transfer....but there is no sign of him anymore. 

[cubs]

Cubs, I am not interested in your biased agenda vs the coach at LU, but I respect your constitutional right to blather on incessantly about it. 

Just giving you a taste of your own medicine....

Anyway, maybe if JoJo and staff spent more time and effort on the recruiting trail, they wouldn't have a roster shortage?  I see more high school assistant coaches at some games scouting opponents than I see LU staff recruiting players.  Maybe LU should put those same guys on the payroll to get numbers up!!!! 

It says something when other MWC schools are bringing in HUGE classes despite limited graduations from the year before.  I'm sure the student-athletes figure their odds are better at making the MWC/NCAA Tournament at the other schools than they are LU given JoJo's track record though!!!!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For the third consecutive year, Hoopsville will air for 12 hours as the regular season enters the final four weeks. Dave McHugh will chat with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests will include those who have Division III roots or appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.

Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4

You can also read the press release about the show: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/hoopsville-marathon-2016

Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Time	Guest	School
10:15am	Connie Tilley	St. Norbert (WBB) - WBCA Center Court
10:40am	Jamie Purdy	Peidmont (WBB)
11:00am	Keri Carollo	UW-Whitewater (WBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
11:20am	Brent Pollari	Saint Mary's (Minn.) (WBB)
11:40am	Kent Madsen	No. 21 Wheaton (Ill.) (WBB)
12:00pm	Russell Loyd	Rose-Hulman (MBB)
12:20pm	Kevin Broderick	Nazareth (MBB)
12:40pm	Justin Scott	Arcadia (MBB)
1:00pm	Sam Hargraves	No. 12 Alma (MBB)
1:20pm	Lenny Reich	Mount Union (SID)
1:40pm	Maureen Webster	Clarkson (WBB)
2:00pm	Betsy Witman	York (Pa.) (WBB)
2:20pm	Sara Lee	Denison (WBB)
2:40pm	Klay Kneuppel	Wisconsin Lutheran (MBB)
3:00pm	Brian Van Haaften	Buena Vista (MBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
3:30pm	Sydney Moss	No. 1 Thomas More (WBB)
3:45pm	Aaron Rousell	Bucknell (WBB) - former Chicago coach
4:00pm	Tim Shanahan	Staten Island (WBB)
4:20	Pat Cunningham	Trinity (Texas) (MBB) - NABC Coach's Corner
4:50pm	Bubba Smith	Sewanee (MBB)
5:15pm	Ben Strong	Former Guilford All-American
5:30pm	Kevin Connors	ESPN SportsCenter Anchor - Ithaca alumnus
6:00pm	Kristen Dowling	Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (WBB)
6:20pm	Allison Coleman	Sage (WBB)
6:40pm	Landry Kosmalski	Swarthmore (MBB)
7:00pm	Dave Niland	No. 23 Penn State-Behrend (MBB)
7:20pm	Aaron Galletta	Lasell (MBB)
7:40pm	John Baron	Gwynedd-Mercy (MBB)
8:00pm
8:20pm
8:40pm	Melissa Hodgdon	Wheaton (Mass.) (WBB)
9:00pm	G.P. Gromacki	No. 2 Amherst (WBB)
9:20pm	James Wagner
9:40pm	HAPPY HOUR	Free-for-all of calls, tweets, and fun!

We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087

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And a reminder the Hoopsville Fundraising Project has begun yet again. Please consider helping us cover Division III basketball the way it deserves to be covered. If you can not donate, please don't worry about - we understand. At least share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested: http://igg.me/at/hoopsville-fundraiser/x/6029509

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Thanks!

[AppletonRocks]

Dick Knapinski does the play by play for Lawrence on MWC TV.  He is outstanding.   

[AppletonRocks]

     Lawrence 36, St. Norbert College 25 at the half in Appleton at Alexander Gym.   

Nikitas with 15 to become the single season scoring record holder for LU. 

[cubs]

SNC keeps their MWC winning streak going with a 62-59 comeback win over LU....

With SNC ahead 57-56, Devalk didn't allow Nikitas to sniff the basket the last 2:30 and LU had multiple empty possessions...  Other than a three point basket by Petersen, LU wasn't able to muster much on offense.

LU has a player get a stupid technical with two seconds left to help SNC avoid the upset....

Gary Grzesk shows once again why he is the best coach in the MWC down the stretch....

[sncdangler]

SNC keeps their MWC winning streak going with a 62-59 comeback win over LU....

With SNC ahead 57-56, Devalk didn't allow Nikitas to sniff the basket the last 2:30 and LU had multiple empty possessions...  Other than a three point basket by Petersen, LU wasn't able to muster much on offense.

LU has a player get a stupid technical with two seconds left to help SNC avoid the upset....

Gary Grzesk shows once again why he is the best coach in the MWC down the stretch....

Just got back from Appleton. One team was poised down the stretch and one team was not. The team that was poised won the game. Reflection of the leadership on the bench and on the floor.

[judgetrainer]

I've lost track. How many in a row is that for SNC?

I was not able to attend the game last night so I have no first hand knowledge of what happened other than the score. Another loss by a small margin for Lawrence. Disappointing.

[judgetrainer]

Oh, my God. LU led by 15 in the second half and still lost? When they go cold they go really cold.