MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[augie77]

Any word on what D1 job he will be taking?

[Greek Tragedy]

Wow. The wheels really fell off at NPU. They went a million years without an NCAA tournament appearance and then they make the Sweet 16 two seasons ago. New coach, who won National Coach of the Year, looked like a nice foundation for years to come. Their downfall this past season was shocking to me, at least. VanLandingham enters the portal and now the coach bolts. Are they headed back to the dark ages??

[Pat Coleman]

Any word on what D1 job he will be taking?

I've heard South Dakota but haven't seen it printed yet.

[Gotberg]

NPU is announcing a new coach today it seems.

Hard to think it won't be Edwind McGhee?

[Gotberg]

NPU is announcing a new coach today it seems.

Hard to think it won't be Edwind McGhee?

It's official:  https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2024/4/19/mens-basketball-edwind-mcghee-promoted-to-head-coach-for-viking-mens-basketball-after-two-successful-seasons-as-associate-head-coach.aspx

[tjcummingsfan]

I was super disappointed to see Sean Smith left, but I'm actually pretty excited about Edwind McGhee stepping in to the role.  I don't know him personally at all, but seeing the way he's often been included in announcements by recruits on social media, he's clearly doing something right, gaining trust and getting guys bought in. 

I can't blame Coach Smith at all for taking a D1 role, and I can't blame Kolden for seeing what schools might be interested in someone who has been as successful as he has the last couple years. 

I don't see this so much as wheels coming off, maybe just a little flat tire that needs to be changed. 

[markerickson]

Coach Smith caught lightning in his first year.  His team excelled at defense and 3pt shooting.  Both facets visibly declined this past season.  I know I am old...remembering when Bosko would bark offensive plays...then Brenegan used placards for a brief time...Smith does not control.  He lets the players play, and substitutes like all other coaches.  Smith knows D much better.

[Gotberg]

Sean Smith officially announced as the assistant men's basketball coach at the University of South Dakota.

https://goyotes.com/news/2024/5/10/mens-basketball-smith-joins-coaching-staff.aspx

[Gotberg]

NPU hired a full time assistant:  https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2024/5/15/mens-basketball-coach-mcghee-hires-aaron-jacobs-as-full-time-assistant-coach.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR12ULJUrT-cfN-0_c5ALFZplinVpG7fBZu9Awhhn7iuUYp7TphGNoMf4Vw_aem_Aakbo29BnJaqG-GjDOEPtvBQIbM10kXiDicZZqpPeP0XipRun6_9esV5jiHbn3vccV7IaUMvJqaI9fNxzJdX-UF9

Maybe I'm wrong, but a full time assistant seems like a big deal for the school and shows commitment to on & off court success.

[lmitzel]

Walked into work this morning and did a double take when I saw the floor of King Arena on the front page of the Daily Herald sports section. They have a good article on Mike Schauer today.

[PauldingLightUP]

North Park schedule is posted. Non cons at Wisconsin Lutheran, at La Crosse, vs Loras, vs Oshkosh, vs Anderson, vs  Alma, vs Lawrence, at Stevens Point. Still room for one more.

https://athletics.northpark.edu/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2024-25

Final non con added Dec. 28 at Cornell College.

[Greek Tragedy]

Elmhurst playing in a loaded tournament that includes Stevens Point, Christopher Newport and Randolph Macon.

[PauldingLightUP]

Augustana 2024-25 schedule is out. Non cons vs Coe, at Dubuque, at DePauw, at Platteville, vs Hamline, vs Knox,
at Benedictine, vs Bethel, at Wisconsin Lutheran.

https://athletics.augustana.edu/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2024-25

[Wildcat]

Peyton Wyatt has stepped down as Head Golf coach and top assistant coach for men's basketball at Elmhurst University. He will be greatly missed by all. See you at the games in the stands Peyton.

[GusD]

I have discovered a few recruits who will debut this year at some of the CCIW schools. Apologies if some of this has already been disseminated.

AUGUSTANA
Jason Lewani 6/3 SF from Bolingbrook
Josh Aniceto 5/9 PG from Bolingbrook
JJ Hernandez 6/5 Wing from Glenbard North
Tristan Jackson 6/7 Wing transfer from University of Colorado
Noah Johnson 6/3 SF from Colorado Springs, CO
Dominic Rhoden 6/1 PG from East Moline, IL
Jake Williams 6/5 SG from Port Byron, IL

NORTH PARK
DJ Strong 5/9 PG from Bolingbrook

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN
Alex Miller 6/5 Wing from Downers Grove North
Josh Fridman 5/10 PG from Glenbrook North
Andy Schmidts 6/4 SF from Barrington

WHEATON
Cayden Mudd 6/1 SG from Wauconda

CARTHAGE
Alex Moncau 6/7 Wing from Wheaton Academy

CARROLL
Jimmy Tarjan 6/4 Wing from Loyola Academy