MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[AndOne]

NORTH CENTRAL RECRUITS

Note: I was unable to get stats on several players. Those that do appear are approximate for all players other than Stinson.

1. Mike Boyd--6'1" PG, Lake Zurich HS. 14ppg, 5apg. Advanced to the sectional finals of the state 3 point shooting contest.
2. Tyler Every--6'7" PF, Lake Zurich HS. 8ppg, 4rpg
3. Mike Reinke--6'9" C, Waukesha, WI North HS
4. Femi Oyewole--6'6" SF/PF, Bartlett HS
5. Jason Viane--6'5" SF, Sandburg (Orland Park) HS. 16ppg, 8rpg
6. Phil Palicka--6'4" PF, Lisle HS, 13ppg, 6rpg
7. Brandon Stinson--6'2" Combo guard, Leyden (Franklin Park) HS. 10.6ppg, 6.1apg, 5.1rpg, 1.9spg
8. Brian Miller--6'3" 2G, Oak Park-River Forest HS

[Titan Q]

Here are the final rosters for the 2011 IBCA all-star games (June 25 at IWU's Shirk Center)...

http://members.ibcaillinois.org/index.php/component/content/article/23-upcoming-events/151-ibca-all-star-game-rosters-set


Division III recruits (that I'm aware of) are:

1A/2A South
- Dylan Guthrie, Winchester West Central H.S. (MacMurray)
- Hunter Sutton, North Mac H.S. (MacMurray)
- Connor Wheeler, DuQuoin H.S. (Illinois Wesleyan)
- Justin Wiggs, Woodlawn H.S. (Illinois Wesleyan)

1A/2A North
- Matt Krause, Dee Mack H.S. (Wheaton)
- Dylan Overstreet, P-B-L H.S. (Illinois Wesleyan)


3A/4A South
- David Molinari, Peoria Notre Dame H.S. (Illinois Wesleyan)
- Royce Muskeyvalley, Rock Island H.S. (Chicago)
- Parker Musselman, Normal Community H.S. (Illinois Wesleyan)
- Brandon Thompson, Galesburg H.S. (Augustana)

3A/4A North
n/a

[Titan Q]

Millikin PG recruit...

http://www.thepaper24-7.com/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=23&ArticleID=31179

http://www.thepaper24-7.com/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=23&ArticleID=30402

http://www.journalreview.com/sports/article_137c08ac-60c4-11e0-81c9-001cc4c03286.html


The articles mention that he also considered NCAA Division II U. of West Florida and Division III Anderson.

[izzy stradlin]

I haven't seen this posted:

http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2011/6/2/MBB_recr.aspx?path=mbball

Only 4 in the class and none from IL.

[CCIW]

I haven't seen this posted:

http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2011/6/2/MBB_recr.aspx?path=mbball

Only 4 in the class and none from IL.

Good article on new Thunder PG from Naval Academy Prep School - http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/7740935720988707046/nj-boys-basketball-t-of-c-caleb-demoss-is-leader-on-the-floor-for-mendham/

[Gregory Sager]

I haven't seen this posted:

http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2011/6/2/MBB_recr.aspx?path=mbball

Only 4 in the class and none from IL.

Makes me kinda curious as to whether or not Wheaton is going to have a JV team next season.

[AndOne]

Don't know about anyone else, but the recent collapse of the Miami Heat and LeBRAT left me feeling good, and at the same time more appreciative of what the essence of D3 sports in general and basketball in particular encompasses.

Remembering back to the time of the 'decision' and the accompanying news conference when LeBRAT first announced to the world the he was "taking his talents to South Beach." The loathing began in earnest almost immediately. Then into the finals where LeBRAT disappeared at crunch time, scoring a total of just 18 points in the combined fourth quarters of the six game series. Following the Heat's loss in game 6. LeBRAT displayed poor sportsmanship by walking off the court, not only failing to congratulate the winners, but also ignoring several handshakes offered by the victors. While bad enough, the crowning achievements were still to come. First there were the post game press conference remarks wherein LeBRAT espoused the fact that although he lost, tomorrow his wealth and stature would still allow him to go out and do basically whatever he wanted to, while all the little people who hated and criticized him would still be captive to their hum drum miserable existence. While galling and sickening, the capper occured when LeBRAT tweeted that God determined that it just wasn't his and the Heat's time. Hopefully God has more important things to worry about. On the other hand, maybe LeBRAT should consider that God gave him just what he deserved.

All of this brings me back to the level of sport we enjoy at this level. The fact that the competition exists due to the love of the game by the contestants. And, in the sportsmanship exhibited by those contestants/opponents.
I didn't see any of the North Central Cardinals refusing to shake hands with and congratulate any of the Illinois Wesleyan Titans after Wesleyan bounced the Cardinals out of the conference tourney on their home floor. Likewise, I didn't see any of the Titans ignoring any Augie Vikings or failing to offer congratulations after Augie blasted them in the tourney final. Class and sportsmanship throughout. Take a lesson, LeBRAT!

[Gregory Sager]

All of this brings me back to the level of sport we enjoy at this level. The fact that the competition exists due to the love of the game by the contestants. And, in the sportsmanship exhibited by those contestants/opponents.
I didn't see any of the North Central Cardinals refusing to shake hands with and congratulate any of the Illinois Wesleyan Titans after Wesleyan bounced the Cardinals out of the conference tourney on their home floor. Likewise, I didn't see any of the Titans ignoring any Augie Vikings or failing to offer congratulations after Augie blasted them in the tourney final. Class and sportsmanship throughout. Take a lesson, LeBRAT!

Agreed, but I don't think we even need to go to the pro ranks to find things that should make us feel good about being D3 fans. Take a look at the turpitude of the Ohio State and Southern Cal football programs and the chaos that they've brought down upon themselves -- and then think of all of the other sanctions, penalties, and scandals that've occurred at more D1 schools than I can count. You could almost do a "dead pool" type of contest based around guessing which D1 school will be hit next with charges of breaking the rules.

It's all really turned me off to big-time college sports. Time was when I had a lot of interest in D1 basketball, but even the undeniable excitement of March Madness is waning for me. I just find it harder and harder to care much about semi-pro sports, which is what D1 is, especially when all of the money attached to it seems to constantly compromise ethics and institutional control over athletic departments. To me, right and wrong is more important than wins and losses.

D3 is one of the last bastions of amateur sports on the national level, and the "they play for the love of the game" unofficial slogan of D3 isn't just a feel-good marketing ploy -- it's a legitimate credo.

[RogK]

AndOne, LeBron may be a monotheist who believes that God controls everything, including who wins the NBA championship.

[dahlby]

Gregory Sager:

Agreed 100%!

And if the NCAA compliance group does it job properly, they have only scratched the surface.

[Gregory Sager]

AndOne, LeBron may be a monotheist who believes that God controls everything, including who wins the NBA championship.

Given the man's endless narcissism and self-absorption, up to and including the fact that he has a massive tattoo across his back that says CHOSEN 1, you have to wonder if his nod in the direction of Yahweh is merely his giving the customary lip service of athletes trying to curry favor with the fans by pretending to be pious. Everything that I have seen and heard from the man leads me to strongly suspect that the real god that he worships is named LeBron James.

[RogK]

A CHOSEN 1 tattoo implies that he was chosen by someone or some thing, deity or otherwise. Maybe it means chosen 1 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 draft. If so, Darko Milicic needs a CHOSEN 2 on his back.

[RogK]

Another matter mentioned in AndOne's post is the hanging around after the series ends and shaking hands with the opponents. This is done best in the NHL, when players line up and really take their time congratulating or consoling the other guys, several of whom just recently bashed them in the face. Maybe it's a Canadian thing.
A nice aspect of D3 and other collegiate basketball is the end-of-game lining up and tapping hands with the other team, a sign of sportsmanship.
That sort of thing should occur at the end of a World Series and NBA championship. Sadly, not only did LeBron not linger to congratulate the Mavs, even Dirk had to flee the court when he should have spoken to Heat players.

[CCIWFAN6]

There are two things that have started to turn me off to big time D1 athletics over the last few years.

1.) The dispicable and self-serving governing body of collegiate athletics.  I am sick and tired of this organization that makes millions and millions of dollars exploiting kids and trying to portray themselves as the guardian of purity in sports. IMHO, it is a sham. They allow the Ohio State athletes to play in the BCS game in order to keep ratings and put money into their pocket book. Meanwhile, the rule these individuals "broke" was to sell their own personal possessions for a benefit.

2.) College Coaches.  It is disgusting the way in which coaches are breaking rules and able to run and hide before any disciplinary actions occur.  Pete Carroll running to the nfl right before huge sanctions were placed on USC, Calipari moving on to Kentucky amid an academic scandal,  and now Tressel being able to resign from OSU.  While some may say being forced to resign from your job is punishment, do anyone not believe he won't have a job with ABC/ESPN before the football season next year as an analyst.

[Gregory Sager]

There are two things that have started to turn me off to big time D1 athletics over the last few years.

1.) The dispicable and self-serving governing body of collegiate athletics.  I am sick and tired of this organization that makes millions and millions of dollars exploiting kids and trying to portray themselves as the guardian of purity in sports. IMHO, it is a sham. They allow the Ohio State athletes to play in the BCS game in order to keep ratings and put money into their pocket book. Meanwhile, the rule these individuals "broke" was to sell their own personal possessions for a benefit.

I definitely agree.

2.) College Coaches.  It is disgusting the way in which coaches are breaking rules and able to run and hide before any disciplinary actions occur.  Pete Carroll running to the nfl right before huge sanctions were placed on USC, Calipari moving on to Kentucky amid an academic scandal,  and now Tressel being able to resign from OSU.  While some may say being forced to resign from your job is punishment, do anyone not believe he won't have a job with ABC/ESPN before the football season next year as an analyst.

What makes me shake my head in disbelief is that the football and men's basketball coaches at D1 main-campus state schools are frequently the most highly-paid public employees in the entire state -- and by a wide margin.

A CHOSEN 1 tattoo implies that he was chosen by someone or some thing, deity or otherwise. Maybe it means chosen 1 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 draft. If so, Darko Milicic needs a CHOSEN 2 on his back.

Anderson Varejo beat him to it: