MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[AndOne]

Just to clear up a little controversy from the second half last night...a quote from the Kenosha News

"After Djurickovic banked in a 3-pointer to cut it to 75-72 with eight seconds left, Johnson sealed the deal with two free throws with seven seconds on the clock."

And because of that banked-in desperation trey with eight seconds left, we can change this list (and Mike Krizman will have to update it on the CCIW website as well):

CCIW Two Thousand Point Club

player	school	final yr	pts
Leon Gobczynski	Millikin	1975	2635
Dave Shaw	Carroll	1977	2563
Mel Peterson	Wheaton	1960	2542
Kent Raymond	Wheaton	2009	2308
Jack Sikma	Illinois Wesleyan	1977	2272
Bill Warden	North Central	1955	2249
Jesse Price	Millikin	1969	2222
Scott Steagall	Millikin	1951	2127
Jason Wiertel	Carthage	2002	2113
Michael Thomas	North Park	1981	2085
Blaise Bugajski	Illinois Wesleyan	1984	2062
Marv Johnson	Wheaton	1951	2044
Justyne Monegain	North Park	1985	2039
John Laing	Augustana	1973	2035
Steve Djurickovic	Carthage	2011	2002

Congrats to Stevie D., although I'm sure that joining this elite club is small consolation for the fact that his team's season is over.

That means he has averaged just over 667 points his first three seasons.  An average (for him!) senior year puts him atop the list.

While this will be a noteworthy achievement if he attains it, lets not forget that almost every player on this prestigious list played prior to the 3 point shot being adopted in the college ranks. No doubt several of the top ranking players were successful on more than a few shots beyond the now established arc.

The 3 point shot was first used in a few conferences in 1980, and was made universal throughout the college game in 1986.

This is true, and I was wondering about that myself.  I'm pretty sure the trey would have added very little to the totals of Gobzcynski or Sikma (I have no idea about the style of play for Peterson or Shaw).  But note that even Kent Raymond couldn't crack the top three - it would still be a tremendous achievement.

Anyone know if the trey would have significantly helped anyone on the list (or added others to the list)?  (Even though he was a big, having seen Jesse Price on 5 or 6 occasions I suspect it would have added 50-100 points to his total; maybe more, since he might have stepped back a couple of feet and buried 'em more often!)

Saw Peterson several times and he had a nice touch on his shots.  Probably would have some three's.  On the oth3er hand, he played many playoff games as they won a National championship and I think were in the playoffs other years too.

I wonder if they played freshman in 'varsity' games back then... anyone know?

I believe freshmen were allowed to play on varsity teams in 1973.

[AndOne]

A good run for the. CCIW this year.  I would think Carthage & IWU should be top ten preseason next year, with Augustana in the top 20.  When does practice start!

Practice for the 09-10 season officially began on 10/16/09.
Don't think the date for 10-11 has been set yet.
Usually its sometime around 10/15.

[The Roop]

It's not practice unless a coach is there; so essentially it's year round.

[usee]

As stated on here before, the CCIW will be LOADED next year. IWU graduates Sean Dwyer and returns the rest of their top 8 players? Carthage graduates Cody Hilton and brings back their top 7? Wheaton loses Carwell and Panner but gets Garriot back. NPU loses Nick Williams and returns the rest of their top 7-8 players. Augie loses 1 from their top 10? but they get a couple back from injury. NCC brings back perhapse the leagues next star in Derek Raridon. This league will be brutal next year.

[CCIWchamps]

As stated on here before, the CCIW will be LOADED next year. IWU graduates Sean Dwyer and returns the rest of their top 8 players? Carthage graduates Cody Hilton and brings back their top 7? Wheaton loses Carwell and Panner but gets Garriot back. NPU loses Nick Williams and returns the rest of their top 7-8 players. Augie loses 1 from their top 10? but they get a couple back from injury. NCC brings back perhapse the leagues next star in Derek Raridon. This league will be brutal next year.

I will call it now: Minimum 6 CCIW teams make the tourney!!   

[iwu70]

My warmest congrats to Coach Rose and all the Titans -- a great season, a great run in the DIII Dance.  Congrats to Wheaton and Carthage as well for the overall CCIW 6-3 record in the tourney this year.  Yes, next year is going to be even better.  Good luck to Sean Dwyer -- in all future endeavors.

Thanks to everyone who helped make possible a good season for IWU basketball -- both men and women!

[Mr. Ypsi]

My warmest congrats to Coach Rose and all the Titans -- a great season, a great run in the DIII Dance.  Congrats to Wheaton and Carthage as well for the overall CCIW 6-3 record in the tourney this year.  Yes, next year is going to be even better.  Good luck to Sean Dwyer -- in all future endeavors.

Thanks to everyone who helped make possible a good season for IWU basketball -- both men and women!

Mark, both Sean Dwyer and Christina Solari have a medical redshirt year for the asking.  We've gotta convince them to do a 'honeymoon tour' going for double national titles!

[iwu70]

Love conquers all.

Ypsi, see you in October at Homecoming -- October 8-10.

Great seasons for our Titans. 

[Titan Q]

My warmest congrats to Coach Rose and all the Titans -- a great season, a great run in the DIII Dance.  Congrats to Wheaton and Carthage as well for the overall CCIW 6-3 record in the tourney this year.  Yes, next year is going to be even better.  Good luck to Sean Dwyer -- in all future endeavors.

Thanks to everyone who helped make possible a good season for IWU basketball -- both men and women!

Mark, both Sean Dwyer and Christina Solari have a medical redshirt year for the asking.  We've gotta convince them to do a 'honeymoon tour' going for double national titles!

No need to discuss, Chuck.  Neither is considering returning to IWU for a 5th year.  Both are graduating and have great opportunities in front of them.

[Gregory Sager]

As stated on here before, the CCIW will be LOADED next year. IWU graduates Sean Dwyer and returns the rest of their top 8 players? Carthage graduates Cody Hilton and brings back their top 7? Wheaton loses Carwell and Panner but gets Garriot back. NPU loses Nick Williams and returns the rest of their top 7-8 players. Augie loses 1 from their top 10? but they get a couple back from injury.

NPU also gets two former starters back from injury, Phil Schniedermeier and Kendall Greer. The Vikings will have nine players on next season's roster who have each started at least seven games in their North Park careers (ten players if Clayton Cahill returns). And that total does not include Jorge Gonzalez, who has never started but who will clearly be a featured player on next season's North Park team; he averaged 13.2 ppg and 8.8 rpg in the last five games of 2009-10 while playing less than 22 mpg in those five games.

The Vikings will be incredibly deep next season.

[Titan Q]

Here is where IWU's Sean Johnson, Travis Rosenkranz, and Doug Sexauer stand relative to some all-time IWU statistical lists through 3 years...


Career Scoring
* Sean Johnson - 1118 pts (526 points this season)
* Doug Sexauer - 1004 pts (485 points this season)

IWU Top 10:

1. 2272     Jack Sikma (107 games) - 1973-77  
2. 2062     Blaise Bugajski (103 games) - 1979-80,81-84  
3. 1871     Bryan Crabtree (114 games) - 1993-97  
4. 1848     Luke Kasten (109 games) - 1999-03  
5. 1833     Greg Yess (107 games) - 1978-82  
6. 1782     Korey Coon (109 games) - 1996-00  
7. 1688     Zach Freeman (107 games) - 2003-07  
8. 1590     Keelan Amelianovich (104 games) - 2002-06  
T9. 1573     Jeff Kuehl (89 games) - 1986-90  
T9. 1573     Sheldon Thompson (101 games) - 1967-71  

3-point FG Made
* Sean Johnson - 179 made (75 this season)

IWU Top 10:

1. 252     Keelan Amelianovich (104 games) - 2002-06  
2. 245     Korey Coon (109 games) - 1996-00  
3. 235     Mark Edmundson (113 games) - 1986-90  
4. 208     Adam Dauksas (114 games) - 2002-06
5. 179     Sean Johnson (82 games) - 2007 - present  
5. 179     Bryan Crabtree (114 games) - 1993-97  
7. 136     Adam Osborn (90 games) - 1997-01  
8. 135     Mark Aubry (71 games) - 1992-95  
9. 117     Chris Silagi (87 games) - 1999-03  
10. 113     Steve Czirjak (107 games) - 1989-93  

Career Assists
* Travis Rosenkranz - 324 total (126 this season)
* Sean Johnson - 237 total (96 this season)

IWU Top 10:

1. 584     Adam Dauksas - 2002-06  
2. 524     Brian Martin - 1989-93  
3. 449     Chad Hutson - 1991-95  
4. 407     Brad Gregurich - 1979-83  
5. 377     Paul Petersen - 1984-88  
6. 356     Ron Rose - 1984-88  
7. 348     Eric Bridges - 1983-87  
8. 335     Nathan Hubbard - 1995-99  
9. 326     David Kunka - 1988-91,92-93  
10. 324    Travis Rosenkranz - 2007 - present

Career Rebounds
* Doug Sexauer - 401 total (180 this season)

IWU Top 10:

1. 1405     Jack Sikma - 1973-77  
2. 1069     Sheldon Thompson - 1967-71  
3. 1068     Greg Yess - 1978-82  
4. 819     Zach Freeman - 2003-07  
5. 793     Ken Lock - 1962-66  
6. 750     Keith Luechtefeld - 1983-87  
7. 718     Blaise Bugajski - 1979-80,81-84  
8. 709     John Lipic - 1990-94  
9. 702     Luke Kasten - 1999-03  
10. 624     Chris Simich - 1992-96  
624     Brian Coderre - 1984-88  

Career Field Goal %
* Doug Sexauer - 425-748 (.568)

IWU Top 10 (minimum 350 made):

1. .635     Brent Niebrugge (385-606) - 1994-98  
2. .584     Andy Boyden (472-808) - 1994-99  
3. .582     Zach Freeman (602-1035) - 2003-07  
4. .572     Jeff Kuehl (629-1100) - 1986-90
5. .568     Doug Sexauer (425-748) - 2007 - present
6. .566     Al Black (513-906) - 1975-79  
7. .542     Dean Gravlin (466-859) - 1969-73  
8. .539     Steve Kuehl (524-973) - 1989-93  
9. .534     Chris Simich (539-1009) - 1992-96  
10. .531     Blaise Bugajski (814-1533) - 1979-80,81-84  

[Titan Q]

Updated through end of 2009-10 season...

Career NCAA Division III Tournament Wins, through 2009-10 season (current CCIW head coaches)
1. Bosko Djurickovic (24 seasons) - 19 wins (14 seasons Carthage, 9 wins...10 seasons NPU, 10 wins)
2. Todd Raridon (21 seasons) - 8 wins (6 seasons NCC, 0 wins...15 seasons NWU, 8 wins)
T3. Grey Giovanine (11 seasons) - 3 wins
T3. Ron Rose (4 seasons) - 3 wins
T5. Mark Scherer (14 seasons) - 1 win
T5. Mike Schauer (10 seasons) - 1 win (1 season Wheaton, 1...7 seasons Gordon, 0...2 seasons Eastern, 0)
T7. Paul Brenegan (6 seasons) - 0 wins
T7. Marc Smith (3 seasons) - 0 wins

[Titan Q]

Congrats to the CCIW's All-Region performers...

http://www.d3hoops.com/all-region/10/mwestmen.htm

1st Team
G - Steve Djurickovic (Carthage) - Midwest Player of the Year
F - Tim McCrary (Wheaton)
C - Doug Sexauer (Illinois Wesleyan)

3rd Team
G - Ben Panner (Wheaton)
C - Kyle Nelson (Augustana)

Rookie of the Year
Derek Raridon (North Central)

[usee]

Here is the full list:

Player of the Year: Steve Djurickovic, Jr., Carthage
Coach of the Year: Tom Slyder, Anderson
Rookie of the Year: Derek Raridon, F, North Central (Ill.)

First team

Pos. Player School Yr. Hometown
G Steve Djurickovic Carthage Jr. Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
G Sean Wallis Washington U. Sr. Nortbrook, Ill.
F Tim McCrary Wheaton (Ill.) So. Wilmette, Ill.
F Jake Schwarz Lakeland So. Sheboygan, Wis.
C Doug Sexauer Illinois Wesleyan Jr. Homer Glen, Ill.

Second team

Pos. Player School Yr. Hometown
G John Hoch Carroll Sr. Coleman, Wis.
G Aaron Thompson Washington U. Sr. Elida, Ohio
F Nick Sales Defiance Sr. Barberton, Ohio
F Michael Zasada Eureka Sr. McHenry, Ill.
C Travis Clark Lake Forest So. Evanston, Ill.

Third team

Pos. Player School Yr. Hometown
G Scott Gillespie Ripon Jr. Ripon, Wis.
G Ben Panner Wheaton (Ill.) Sr. Austin, Texas
F Lance Robinson Aurora Sr. Danville, Ind.
F Aris Wurtz Ripon So. Waupun, Wis.
C Kyle Nelson Augustana Jr. Deerfield, Ill.

[Titan Q]

Thanks for backing me up, Doug!

But lots of questions at the 4 & 5 spots.  Doug Sexauer should be one of the premier big guys in the CCIW (maybe the region), but still lots to sort out regarding the other starting post and the 2 reserves. 

Just can't see any 5's in the CCIW being All Region.  The future All Region 5's from the CCIW are current freshmen.  To be All Region you better have more than a drop step with your right foot and jump hook with your left hand.  All Region 5's must be able to use both hands, or be 6'10", strong and athletic.  This year will be more guard dominated in the CCIW.