MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[omaha]

He had a decent career coaching the Mavericks -- 284-189 (.600) over 17 seasons -- but he never got anywhere near the heights that he achieved at North Park. He was perennially frustrated in his attempts to win the old Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, which Minnesota-Duluth and Northern State absolutely locked down during the '80s and '90s; McCarrell's teams finished 3rd in the NSIC six times and 4th four times.

Mankato was actually a member of the North Central Conference during that time.  The North Central was one of the strongest Division II conferences at that time but folded in 2008 after five of its schools moved up to Division I: Northern Colorado left in 2003, North Dakota State and South Dakota State left in 2004 and North Dakota and South Dakota left in 2008. Four of its remaining members (Augustana, Mankato, St Cloud and Minnesota-Duluth) joined the Northern Sun Conference at that time.  Ironically for Minnesota-Duluth it was a return to the Northern Sun as they left that conference to join the stronger North Central Conference just four years earlier as a replacement for North Dakota State and South Dakota State.   

[Gregory Sager]

Yeah, you're right. I mixed up the North Central and Northern Sun conferences. I don't know why I forgot that Mankato State / Minnesota State had been in that conference, since, as you said, it was one of the best leagues in all of D2 until the D1 aspirations of several of its larger schools caused it to implode.

Upon looking at the actual results for the Mavericks under Dan McCarrell, rather than just looking at his W-L totals, as well as at the website of the now-defunct NCC, I can see why his 17 years running the program in Mankato must've been more frustrating than I had thought. Seven different schools claimed the NCC title during McCarrell's tenure, and those seven included all five of the schools that eventually moved on to D1 before the league folded. (Another one of those seven, Nebraska-Omaha, has since moved on to D1 as well.) That's a lot of churn at the top without the Mavericks ever getting the chance to hoist the trophy themselves; considering how often they finished in the top three or four under McCarrell, there must've been a real "always the bridesmaid, never the bride" sense about the program during his time at the helm. They went 172-152 (.531) in the NCC during his 17 years there, but only 30-53 (.361) against teams that finished in the top two.

(Weird fact of the day: Although Bosko Djurickovic and his mentor Dan McCarrell never faced each other as opposing coaches, at least in an official game, the Mavericks did play Carthage in 1995-96, the season before Bosko took over in Kenosha. MSUM won, 108-86, in Mankato.)

[markerickson]

No posts in over two weeks.  That's gotta be a record here.

[Titan Q]

IWU is a recipient of the NABC's 2014-15 Team Excellence Award (team GPA of 3.0 or higher).

http://static.psbin.com/q/5/381odvi7ugyl09/2014-15_NABC_Team_Academic_Excellence_Awards_Release_FINAL2_7-29-15.pdf


And 8 Titans are part of the 2014-15 NABC Honors Court
http://static.psbin.com/d/k/afc3razxtpb64w/2014-15_NABC_Honors_Court_Release__FINAL_7-29-15.pdf

Requirements were:
1. Academically a junior or senior and a varsity player.
2. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2014-15 academic year. 3. Students must have matriculated at least one year at their current institution.
4. Member of a NCAA Division I, II, III, or NAIA Division I or II institution with a NABC member coach.


Congrats, Titans.

[AndOne]

Also meeting the above requirements, and included on the 2014-2015 NABC Honors Court, are Kevin Honn and Jayme Moten of North Central.
I believe IWU and NCC were the only 2 CCIW teams with representatives on the Court.

Congrats to all the Titan and Cardinal members.

[AndOne]

No posts in over two weeks.  That's gotta be a record here.

Don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I'm kinda surprised that we haven't heard any more news on he recruiting front. Especially with regard to some possible NPU transfers, and any other additional bodies at all at Elmhurst. The NPU situation is surprising as, if I remember correctly, Mr. Sager previously seemed pretty sure that they would adding some transfers over the summer. While summer isn't over, its getting late.

The Elmhurst situation is puzzling because it would seem that their success last season would have translated to more than 2 additions. Add in that after next season the presumptive starter at every position will be gone, and the situation becomes even more difficult to understand. 

Lastly, Bosko basically guaranteed a great Carthage recruiting class with the blurb "we have to have an exceptional recruiting class this year, and I have no doubt we will." While he may have some of those exceptional recruits hidden someplace, and may be waiting to unleash them on the unsuspecting competition, the four names revealed so far would not seem to serve as prima facie evidence that the Carthage class is, to date, "exceptional." However, unlike the NPU and Elmhurst situations, I don't find that too surprising.

[Mr. Ypsi]

No posts in over two weeks.  That's gotta be a record here.

Don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I'm kinda surprised that we haven't heard any more news on he recruiting front. Especially with regard to some possible NPU transfers, and any other additional bodies at all at Elmhurst. The NPU situation is surprising as, if I remember correctly, Mr. Sager previously seemed pretty sure that they would adding some transfers over the summer. While summer isn't over, its getting late.

The Elmhurst situation is puzzling because it would seem that their success last season would have translated to more than 2 additions. Add in that after next season the presumptive starter at every position will be gone, and the situation becomes even more difficult to understand. 

Lastly, Bosko basically guaranteed a great Carthage recruiting class with the blurb "we have to have an exceptional recruiting class this year, and I have no doubt we will." While he may have some of those exceptional recruits hidden someplace, and may be waiting to unleash them on the unsuspecting competition, the four names revealed so far would not seem to serve as prima facie evidence that the Carthage class is, to date, "exceptional." However, unlike the NPU and Elmhurst situations, I don't find that too surprising.

IWU found a loophole in the NCAA eligibiity rules for NBA players.  Steph Curry, LeBron James, and six others I am not yet authorized to disclose, are expected in Bloomington this fall.  Ron Rose says they will be given a fair chance to try out for the team.

[veterancciwfan]

In the slow news department: All you Manito lovers, mark Sat. Sept. 5 (Sat B4 Labor Day) on your calendar for the hotly contested Popcorn Festival 3 on 3 b'ball tournament at 11:30 and stay for the BBQ chicken dinner. Wonder for which team(s) Ryan Knuppel and Michael Berg and will compete. If you want a full morning, run the 5K race at 8 and witness the parade at 10. Nothing like a central IL Labor Day weekend festival.

[badgerwarhawk]

No posts in over two weeks.  That's gotta be a record here.

Don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I'm kinda surprised that we haven't heard any more news on he recruiting front. Especially with regard to some possible NPU transfers, and any other additional bodies at all at Elmhurst. The NPU situation is surprising as, if I remember correctly, Mr. Sager previously seemed pretty sure that they would adding some transfers over the summer. While summer isn't over, its getting late.

The Elmhurst situation is puzzling because it would seem that their success last season would have translated to more than 2 additions. Add in that after next season the presumptive starter at every position will be gone, and the situation becomes even more difficult to understand. 

Lastly, Bosko basically guaranteed a great Carthage recruiting class with the blurb "we have to have an exceptional recruiting class this year, and I have no doubt we will." While he may have some of those exceptional recruits hidden someplace, and may be waiting to unleash them on the unsuspecting competition, the four names revealed so far would not seem to serve as prima facie evidence that the Carthage class is, to date, "exceptional." However, unlike the NPU and Elmhurst situations, I don't find that too surprising.

IWU found a loophole in the NCAA eligibiity rules for NBA players.  Steph Curry, LeBron James, and six others I am not yet authorized to disclose, are expected in Bloomington this fall.  Ron Rose says they will be given a fair chance to try out for the team.

Do they really need more guards? 

[Gregory Sager]

No posts in over two weeks.  That's gotta be a record here.

Don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I'm kinda surprised that we haven't heard any more news on he recruiting front. Especially with regard to some possible NPU transfers, and any other additional bodies at all at Elmhurst. The NPU situation is surprising as, if I remember correctly, Mr. Sager previously seemed pretty sure that they would adding some transfers over the summer. While summer isn't over, its getting late.

Chillax, Mark. When -- not if, when -- there's something to report from NPU vis-a-vis additional recruits, I'll report it.

The Elmhurst situation is puzzling because it would seem that their success last season would have translated to more than 2 additions. Add in that after next season the presumptive starter at every position will be gone, and the situation becomes even more difficult to understand. 

Lastly, Bosko basically guaranteed a great Carthage recruiting class with the blurb "we have to have an exceptional recruiting class this year, and I have no doubt we will." While he may have some of those exceptional recruits hidden someplace, and may be waiting to unleash them on the unsuspecting competition, the four names revealed so far would not seem to serve as prima facie evidence that the Carthage class is, to date, "exceptional." However, unlike the NPU and Elmhurst situations, I don't find that too surprising.

As I've said before, you're presuming that we have access to all of the information and that our recruiting lists for each CCIW school are thus airtight. (I'm saying that because my read on your bit about "exceptional [Carthage] recruits hidden someplace" that Bosko is "waiting to unleash ... on the unsuspecting competition" is that you're being 100% sarcastic.) I don't see how such presumption is warranted, because: a) I'm not convinced that each CCIW coaching staff has one or more CCIW Chat posters with whom they share recruiting information; and b) I'm not sure that each CCIW coaching staff is even inclined to share said information. Remember, a lot of what Bob's picked up has been off of Twitter, and Twitter is most definitely a mixed blessing for college basketball coaches. On the one hand, it allows them to keep in touch with prospects. On the other hand, it means that there's now a whole array of things over which they have no control.

Look at the example of hopefan over in the SLIAC room. He has assiduously cultivated good relationships with each SLIAC head coach over the years, and he's diligent about posting recruiting info -- and he still has huge gaps in that recruiting info every off-season, not because he's left any stone unturned but because there are coaches who simply choose not to be forthcoming with him.

No posts in over two weeks.  That's gotta be a record here.

Don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I'm kinda surprised that we haven't heard any more news on he recruiting front. Especially with regard to some possible NPU transfers, and any other additional bodies at all at Elmhurst. The NPU situation is surprising as, if I remember correctly, Mr. Sager previously seemed pretty sure that they would adding some transfers over the summer. While summer isn't over, its getting late.

The Elmhurst situation is puzzling because it would seem that their success last season would have translated to more than 2 additions. Add in that after next season the presumptive starter at every position will be gone, and the situation becomes even more difficult to understand. 

Lastly, Bosko basically guaranteed a great Carthage recruiting class with the blurb "we have to have an exceptional recruiting class this year, and I have no doubt we will." While he may have some of those exceptional recruits hidden someplace, and may be waiting to unleash them on the unsuspecting competition, the four names revealed so far would not seem to serve as prima facie evidence that the Carthage class is, to date, "exceptional." However, unlike the NPU and Elmhurst situations, I don't find that too surprising.

IWU found a loophole in the NCAA eligibiity rules for NBA players.  Steph Curry, LeBron James, and six others I am not yet authorized to disclose, are expected in Bloomington this fall.  Ron Rose says they will be given a fair chance to try out for the team.

Do they really need more guards? 

Don't encourage him, BW. The only way Chuck will ever learn is if we ignore him when he acts out like that.

[Gregory Sager]

Another incoming NPU freshman has paid his deposit: Jelani Sankey, a 5'10 point guard from Kenwood.

[Greek Tragedy]

IWU found a loophole in the NCAA eligibiity rules for NBA players.  Steph Curry, LeBron James, and six others I am not yet authorized to disclose, are expected in Bloomington this fall.  Ron Rose says they will be given a fair chance to try out for the team.

Funny. Reminds me of when I convinced at least one WIACer a few years ago that the conference had a new rule where assistant coaches could play if they had been out of the league for at least 5 years. Stevens Point, at the time, had some kind of combination of Brant Bailey, Dane Seckar-Anderson and Jason Kalsow as their assistants. Not a bad front line.

[Gregory Sager]

A second incoming NPU freshman put in his deposit today, 6'0 shooting guard Patrick Meyer from Cary-Grove.

[AndOne]

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Don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I'm kinda surprised that we haven't heard any more news on he recruiting front. Especially with regard to some possible NPU transfers, and any other additional bodies at all at Elmhurst. The NPU situation is surprising as, if I remember correctly, Mr. Sager previously seemed pretty sure that they would adding some transfers over the summer. While summer isn't over, its getting late.

Chillax, Mark. When -- not if, when -- there's something to report from NPU vis-a-vis additional recruits, I'll report it.

Another incoming NPU freshman has paid his deposit: Jelani Sankey, a 5'10 point guard from Kenwood.

A second incoming NPU freshman put in his deposit today, 6'0 shooting guard Patrick Meyer from Cary-Grove.

You see. I knew chillin' time was about over!
And suddenly, presto, 2 new recruits. 

[AndOne]

Just updating the CCIW recruit list originally compiled by TitanQ

Augustana
* Jake Asquini, 6-2 SG (St. Charles East H.S.)
* Jordan Bradshaw, 5-10 PG (Hinsdale Central H.S.)
* AJ Dollmeyer, 6-8/240 C (Sauk Valley CC, Polo H.S. '14) Soph.
* Nolan Ebel, 6-0 PG (Regis Jesuit H.S., Aurora, CO)
* James Fox, 6-2 PG/SG (Edgerton H.S., Wisconsin)
* Joe Kellen, 6-1 PG/SG (Rockford Lutheran H.S.)
* Jake Nowak, 6-3 G/F (Plainfield North H.S.)
* Sean O'Neil, 6-6 PF (South Eugene H.S., Oregon)
* Chrishawn Orange, 6-2 PG (Jacobs H.S.)
* Pierson Wofford, 6-4 G/F (Springfield Lutheran H.S.)

Carthage
* Matt Acevedo, 6-3 SG (Maine West H.S.)
* Mike Canady, 5-10 PG (Jacobs H.S.)
* Chris Dolce, 6-2 SG (Conant H.S.)
* Dimitrije Kastratovich (Belgrade, Serbia) NEW--This year's Serbian import
* Jordon Kedrowski, 6-2 PG/SG (Downers Grove North H.S.)

Elmhurst
* Adam Braxton, 6-3 G/F (Leyden Township H.S.)
* Aaron Twist, 6-11 C (West Frankfort H.S.)

Illinois Wesleyan
* Danny Baker, 6-5 SF/PF (Vianney H.S., Missouri)
* Colin Bonnett, 6-3 SG (Benet Academy, Lisle)
* Nick Coleman, 6-2 PG (St. Patrick H.S., Chicago)
* Mark Falotico, 6-1 PG (St. Viator H.S., Chicago)
* Jason Gregoire, 6-4 SG (Cary-Grove H.S.)
* Chasen Peez, 6-7 F/C (Batavia H.S.)
* Ben Sestak, 6-5 SF (Sacred Heart-Griffin H.S., Springfield)

Millikin
* Matt Kruse, 6-9 PF (NCAA D2 McKendree/Monticello H.S. '13)
* Nathaniel Lackey, 6-8 F/C (Fairfield Community H.S.)
* Nathan Lovekamp, 6-3 SG (Cerro Gordo H.S.)
* Tyler Pygon, 5-11 PG (Providence Catholic H.S.)
* Jack Simpson, 5-11 PG/SG (Kickapoo H.S., Springfield, Mo)
* Thomas Williams, 6-2 SG (Byron Nelson H.S., Trophy Club, TX '14...formerly Kaneland H.S.)

North Central
* Jagger Anderson, 6-0 PG (Transfer from Lincoln College, Springfield Southeast H.S.) Jr.
* Jack Bronec, 6-8 C (St. Charles East H.S.)
* Aiden Chang, 6-2 SG/PG (Aquin H.S., Freeport)
* Tanner Gardon, 6-7 SF/PF (Elgin Larkin H.S.)
* Logan Ivy, 6-6 F/C (Plainfield Central H.S.)
* Josh Jandron, 5-10 PG/SG (Woodstock North H.S.)
* Chris Jenkins, 6-0 PG/SG, (Luther North H.S.) NEW
* Tommy Koth, 6-3 SF (West Aurora H.S.)
* Jaquan Phipps, 6-3 SG/PG/SF (Lyons H.S., LaGrange) NEW
* Connor Raridon, 6-5 Wing/SG (Neuqua Valley H.S., Naperville)
* Alex Sorenson, 6-8 PF/C (Transfer from D2 Northern Michigan/Dunlap, IL HS '14) Soph. NEW

North Park
* Brandon Berry, 6'4" Wing (Chicago Bogan/Iowa Central CC) Soph. NEW
* Darius Brown, 6-3 G (Belevidere HS/Rock Valley CC) NEW
* C.J. Dukes, 6-4  SF (Chicago Steinmetz HS) NEW
* Patrick Meyer, 6'0" SG (Cary-Grove HS) NEW
* Armahn Mooring, 6'2" G (Chicago Olive-Harvey Jr. College/seton Academy), Junior NEW
* Matt Perhats, 6-1 PG (Prairie Ridge H.S. '14, Crystal Lake)
* Vance Rockford, 6-1 SG (Chicago Lane Tech)
* Jelani Sankey, 5'10" PG ( Chicago Kenwood) NEW
* Adam Sonneras, 6-4 SF (Kungsbacka, Sweden) NEW
* Jayson Stone, 6-2 G (Danville, IN) NEW
* Tim Townsell, 6-1 G (Seton H.S., South Holland) NEW

Wheaton
* Tyrel Derrick, 6-0 PG (Lakeland H.S., Rathdrum, ID)
* Kobe Eichelberger, 6-4 SG (Trinity Prep, Maitland, FL)
* Trevor Gunter, 6-6 PF (Grace Community School, Flint, TX)
* Reagan Jones, 6-6 PF (Lake Braddock H.S., Burke, VA)
* Trae Masten, 6-7 SF (South Side H.S., Fort Wayne, IN)
* Troy Morrison, 5-11 PG (Phillips Exeter Academy, NH/Greater Atlanta Christian School '14, GA)
* Luke Peters, 6-3 G/F (Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Stow, OH)
* Michael Winowiecki, 6-3 SG (Indiana Wesleyan/Saugatuck H.S. '14, MI)