MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[gordonmann]

So unless someone has concrete information on what happened and feels a need to post that info (which I hope they wouldn't), I would suggest any continued speculation, stop.

Yes, let's do that before Pat and I start deleting message board posts.

[Mr. Ypsi]

So unless someone has concrete information on what happened and feels a need to post that info (which I hope they wouldn't), I would suggest any continued speculation, stop.

Yes, let's do that before Pat and I start deleting message board posts.

Thanks, Gordon.  I almost piped in with a similar comment, though obviously I couldn't threaten to delete posts!

Speculation (though preferably informed speculation) about injuries and future plans is one thing, speculation about suspensions feels to me at least like it crosses a line that shouldn't be crossed.

[Titan Q]

Great article about IWU's 1996-97 national championship team (which will be honored tomorrow night)...

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/in-storied-iwu-basketball-history-one-team-stands-alone/article_4f6e99b2-fb93-5b48-b2a5-5044c7dd744d.html?utm_content=bufferd936b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC

[AndOne]

Too bad Coach Baines can't be there. 

[AndOne]

Anyone with an update on Connor Raridon's status?  If he doesn't come back this season, anyone have insight as to whether he would take a medical redshirt?  (Even those who can do so, rarely do at D3 privates due to tuition, especially for a two-semester sport like bball.  But with his dad the HC, I assume he gets sharply reduced or free tuition - correct?)

Yes, and correct.

[4samuy]

North Central 82, Carroll 72
Down by a point at the half in the airplane hangar, the Cardinals finally grabbed the lead for good in what had been a seesaw game on a pair of Alex Sorenson FTs three minutes into the second half. They slowly built the lead up to 15 in the last few minutes before riding it out to the ten-point win. It was a three-man show for the Redbirds, who got 22 and six from Sorenson, 22 and six assists (with only one turnover) and three steals from Jagger Anderson, and 21 and eight from Matt Cappelletti. Aiden Chang had six boards as well. Carroll was paced by Tanner Zaeske's 17 and seven, while Nick Penny scored 14 and Ben Widdes had a dozen for the Pios. The Cards dominated on the boards by ten rebounds (ten on the offensive glass as well), and had a really nice team a:to of 20:4.

* NCC got a little shot of defense at halftime. After allowing Carroll to score at a 56.5% clip in the 1st half, the Cardinals cut that down to 42.1% after intermission.

* As Greg reported above, North Central had an amazingly low 4 turnovers compared with 20 assists. PG Jagger Anderson had 6 helpers as did 2G/PG Aiden Chang. Both had only 1 turnover. Tommy Koth came in at 3 and 0.

* The Cardinals 33 (13 offensive) to 23 rebounding advantage helped them to enjoy a 34-16 advantage in points in the paint, and a 17-3 advantage in 2nd chance points.

* With Alex Sorenson and Jagger Anderson each scoring 22 points, and Matt Cappelletti adding 21, it marked the first time since 11/24/09 (vs. Aurora in triple OT) that NCC had as many as three 20 point scorers in the same game.

* Anderson's 22 points and Cappelletti's 21 were both career highs.

* The game was VERY chippy almost from start to finish. Lots of chirping and outright taunts being liberally exchanged throughout.

* The Cardinal defense held leading Carroll scorer Kyle Keranen to 1 for 7 and Ben Widdes to 1 for 6. But don't put the Pioneers on the line. The four CU starting guards hit a perfect combined 19 for 19. The team went 22 for 25. Carroll is not a physically imposing team. I think shooting and quickness are their primary strong points. Don't ever leave Nick Penny alone!

* Cardinal freshman Matt Cappelletti has now started the last 5 games. They are the first starts of his career. Early in the season Matt didn't play a minute in 4 games, and he played a total of 3 minutes in 2 other games. In the 14 games where he has played more than 10 minutes he is averaging 9.1 PPG and 7.3 RPG. In his 5 starts he has scored 13, 14, 5, 6, and 21 points, and has grabbed 13, 10, 14, 10, and 8 rebounds. He currently leads the CCIW in defensive rebounds, averaging 7.11 per game.

Yes. He's on a really nice run and confidence has to be pretty high. What is Rairdon doing with him?  Is Cappelletti playing C. Rairdons position/role in the rotation?  Are they playing him as a four on the blocks on the offensive end, on the wing?  With those numbers he seems to be a match up nightmare for his counterparts.

[Titan Q]

Illinois Wesleyan (13-6, 5-5) vs Carroll (11-9, 6-5), 7:00pm...

Illinois Wesleyan (13-6, 5-5)
G - Brady Rose, 6-3 Jr.  15.4 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.8 apg
G - Colin Bonnett, 6-4 So.  9.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.9 apg
G - Andy Stempel, 6-4 Sr.  11.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.7 apg
F - Alec Bausch, 6-6 Sr.  9.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg
F - Trevor Seibring, 6-8 Sr.  12.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg

G - Nick Coleman, 6-1 So.  8.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 2.2 apg

Carroll (11-9, 6-5)
G - Ben Widdes, 6-0 So.  12.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.2 apg
G - Kyle Keranen, 6-2 Sr.  14.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.5 apg
G - Nick Penny, 6-2 Fr.  9.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg
G - Tanner Zaeske, 6-3 Jr.  13.6 ppg, 4.9 rpg
F - Kale Maupin, 6-4 Fr.  3.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg

G - Charlie Soule, 6-2 Fr.  3.4 ppg, 2.4 rpg


Pantagraph - http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/iwu-looks-for-return-of-shooting-touch/article_19a88b9a-eddf-5bbc-aabf-8ea4ce7307fe.html

Video - https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iwu/

WJBC Radio - https://portal.stretchinternet.com/wjbc/

Massey - Illinois Wesleyan 75 Carroll 65  http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?s=cb2017&sub=11620

[Gregory Sager]

Current Massey:

  14. Augustana
  27. North Park
  32. Carthage
  35. Illinois Wesleyan
  64. North Central
114. Carroll
130. Wheaton
191. Elmhurst
311. Millikin

Massey sez:

@ Augustana 79, Millikin 54 (AC 98%, MU 2%)
@ North Park 80, North Central 75 (NPU 68%, NCC 32%)
@ Illinois Wesleyan 75, Carroll 65 (IWU 83%, CU 17%)
@ Wheaton 80, Elmhurst 73 (WC 74%, EC 26%)

[AndOne]

* Cardinal freshman Matt Cappelletti has now started the last 5 games. They are the first starts of his career. Early in the season Matt didn't play a minute in 4 games, and he played a total of 3 minutes in 2 other games. In the 14 games where he has played more than 10 minutes he is averaging 9.1 PPG and 7.3 RPG. In his 5 starts he has scored 13, 14, 5, 6, and 21 points, and has grabbed 13, 10, 14, 10, and 8 rebounds. He currently leads the CCIW in defensive rebounds, averaging 7.11 per game.

Yes. He's on a really nice run and confidence has to be pretty high. What is Rairdon doing with him?  Is Cappelletti playing C. Rairdons position/role in the rotation?  Are they playing him as a four on the blocks on the offensive end, on the wing?  With those numbers he seems to be a match up nightmare for his counterparts.

Cappelletti is essentially filling Connor's spot, but not really his position. With so many players who can play more than one position NCC doesn't truly play a traditional 1-2-3-4-5. Before Connor was injured his primary position was basically a wing 3, but he also spent a lot of time as the secondary PG. With Anderson, Chang, and Henry, NCC really plays a 3 guard setup. If you're assigning numbers, Henry would be a 3, but he is really a guard. I call Erwin a 2 1/2 because he has the talent to play as a guard or forward. When Matt is in with Erwin, you could call Matt the 4, but he really plays on the wing, not the blocks. Matt's ability to rebound is a product of the combination of his aggressiveness/quickness, leaping ability, and ability to read the ball's trajectory off the rim and beat opponents to that spot. As a bonus, he has hit some really big threes lately. 

[4samuy]

* Cardinal freshman Matt Cappelletti has now started the last 5 games. They are the first starts of his career. Early in the season Matt didn't play a minute in 4 games, and he played a total of 3 minutes in 2 other games. In the 14 games where he has played more than 10 minutes he is averaging 9.1 PPG and 7.3 RPG. In his 5 starts he has scored 13, 14, 5, 6, and 21 points, and has grabbed 13, 10, 14, 10, and 8 rebounds. He currently leads the CCIW in defensive rebounds, averaging 7.11 per game.

Yes. He's on a really nice run and confidence has to be pretty high. What is Rairdon doing with him?  Is Cappelletti playing C. Rairdons position/role in the rotation?  Are they playing him as a four on the blocks on the offensive end, on the wing?  With those numbers he seems to be a match up nightmare for his counterparts.

Cappelletti is essentially filling Connor's spot, but not really his position. With so many players who can play more than one position NCC doesn't truly play a traditional 1-2-3-4-5. Before Connor was injured his primary position was basically a wing 3, but he also spent a lot of time as the secondary PG. With Anderson, Chang, and Henry, NCC really plays a 3 guard setup. If you're assigning numbers, Henry would be a 3, but he is really a guard. I call Erwin a 2 1/2 because he has the talent to play as a guard or forward. When Matt is in with Erwin, you could call Matt the 4, but he really plays on the wing, not the blocks. Matt's ability to rebound is a product of the combination of his aggressiveness/quickness, leaping ability, and ability to read the ball's trajectory off the rim and beat opponents to that spot. As a bonus, he has hit some really big threes lately.

Thanks Andone!


I always enjoy seeing young guys have success. Also credit to coach Rairdon for putting Matt in  positions to succeed. Seems like a heck of an athlete and look forward to catching him in person.

[iwu70]

At the half, IWU over Carroll 52-29.  Titans running on all cylinders.

Honoring the '97 National Championship Team at halftime.  Twenty years on. . .

IWU'70

[iwu70]

Final from The Shirk:  IWU 87, Carroll 64

Bonnett 22
Seibring 14
Rose 13
Coleman 12
Stempel 10

Titans shoot 55%, 52% from three, making 14 treys.

For Carroll:

Keranen 20

Titans playing extremely well tonight, finally shooting it well, and defending the perimeter well too.  Now 6-5 in league play, overall 14-6. 

Keep it rolling Green.

Nice ceremony at halftime honoring the '97 National Championship Team.  The one and only. 

IWU'70

[iwu70]

NCC leading NPU by 3 with about 4 minutes to go.  No Juwan Henry tonight?

Upset Alert.

'70

[shepherd]

Wheaton  92  Elmhurst 68
Frances 20pts  5pts under his average
Gunter 16pts 6-6 from the field

[Gregory Sager]

North Central 73
North Park 67