MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Gregory Sager]

Renaissance man, author, Fulbright recipient, and raconteuer Rus Bradburd is truly one of the most interesting CCIW men's basketball alumni ever. In this podcast interview from yesterday he talks a bit about his most recent book, All the Dreams We've Dreamed, and tells stories in his inimitable fashion about some of the fascinating things he's done, places he's been, and people he's met. Check this out ... it's fifty minutes of listening that will be worth your while:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1003825/3846554?fbclid=IwAR3uf38_5q74pcqzhZyuQjufHfPfClGOBvFryRUFej__f457d10WuKLTDSE

[titanfan]

The completed floor at the Griswold...

https://twitter.com/MillikinWBB/status/1263270456540487680?s=20

Ryan Scott is going to hate this.

I love it and will be glad to watch Millikin basketball with the sound off.

Your loss.  How will you ever learn about amazing new insights like "the bad team theory" with the sound off?

[lmitzel]

The completed floor at the Griswold...

https://twitter.com/MillikinWBB/status/1263270456540487680?s=20

Ryan Scott is going to hate this.

I love it and will be glad to watch Millikin basketball with the sound off.

Your loss.  How will you ever learn about amazing new insights like "the bad team theory" with the sound off?

That's what he pays allows the rest of us schmucks to have an account for, so we can bring it up for him to shake his head about later.

[Titan Q]

Highlights from Brady Rose's first professional season...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq5fw58ucqY&feature=emb_logo

Brady led the Dusseldorf Giants in scoring; was 6th in the German Pro B league. He averaged 18.9 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.8 apg; shot .561 FG, .430 3-point, .900 FT.

Brady was named All-Pro B.  The other US All-Pro B players are from: D1 - Prairie View A&M, St. Francis, Utah; D2 - Kennesaw St, Glenville St, Hawaii-Hilo; D3 - Va Wesleyan.  League POY Cameron Hunt (Southwestern College) was the NAIA POY in '19.

[Gregory Sager]

Congrats to NPU's sports information graduate assistant Sam Viebrock, who was just named as the new SID at Olivet Nazarene University.

[Titan Q]

Article about Grant Wolfe's road to recovery...

https://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-wesleyan/watch-now-illinois-wesleyans-grant-wolfe-trying-to-put-concussions-behind-him/article_70a24555-3ccb-59fc-bfb8-a4e291d87417.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_Pantagraph

[AndOne]

As we suspected, Jordan Boyd has tweeted his commitment to NPU, joining his brother Jalen.

[Titan Q]

CCIW commits I am aware of...


Augustana
* Sam Allen, 6-1 G (Macomb HS) [Also Track & Field recruit]
https://www.hudl.com/profile/12182433/Sam-Allen

* Calle Fransson, 6-6 F (Kalmar, Sweden) 1.6 ppg
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2172548499716682

* Tyler Knuth, 6-3 SF/PF (Guilford HS)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/8791353/Tyler-Knuth

* Jonah Lauff, 6-5 SF (Pana HS) 15.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.1 apg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/7205145/Jonah-Lauff

* Jake Lenschow, 6-4 F (Burlington Central HS), 13.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 2.4 apg [Primarily a football recruit]
https://basketball.dailyherald.com/sports/20200320/the-fox-all-area-boys-basketball-team


Carroll
* Paradisio Dante, 6-6 F (Castle View HS, CO) 8.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.1 bpg
https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/paradisio-dante/Qv9wgS01EeiT-Oz0u-e-FA/basketball/stats.htm

* Joshua Hudgens, 6-6 PF (Burlington Central HS) 13.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_B3WONHQ4I

* Michael Huene, 6-8 C (St. Viator HS)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/8793197/Michael-Huene

* Ryan Mendoza, 5-11 PG (Crystal Lake Central HS) 15.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.3 apg, 3.0 spg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/crystal-lake/crystal-lake-central-high-school1/ryan-mendoza1

* Tyler Miller, 6-3 SG (Crystal Lake South HS) 13.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.0 apg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10379286/Tyler-Miller

* Justin Steinike, 6-1 PG/SG (Wauwotosa West HS, WI) 10.7 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/wisconsin/wauwatosa/wauwatosa-west-high-school/justin-steinike

* Jalen Tucker, 6-4 G/F, (Oswego East HS) 11 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/oswego/oswego-east-high-school1/jalen-tucker5


Carthage
* Cameron Baade, 6-3 G (Green Bay Southwest HS, WI) 16 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/wisconsin/green-bay/green-bay-southwest-high-school/cameron--baade

* Anthony Bernero, 6-4 F/C (Indian Trail HS) 17 ppg, 9 rpg, 2.3 bpg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10586207/Anthony-Bernero

* Garrett Horner, 6-4 SF (Wheaton North HS)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/12059932/Garrett-Horner

* Sergio Nanu, 6-9 PF (Triton JC; D2 Minnesota-Crookston; St. Joseph Catholic, Kenosha, WI) HS '18: 6.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0098Suurqo

* Nick Ostojic, 6-7 F/C (Maine South HS) 6.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.1 apg
https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nick-ostojic/oAUC_eKhEeiAxKkkK9HIDg/default.htm

* Andrew Pyles, 6-8 F/C (Lincoln-Way West HS) 9 ppg, 6 rpg
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10445764/5e0d2dbc688ed508b4a12c75

* Bennett Wright, 6-0 PG (Burlington Catholic Central) 16.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.1 apg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/12209457/Bennett-Wright


Elmhurst
* Jase Bergschneider, 6-0 G (Taylorville HS) 22.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/13898565/Jase-Bergschneider

* Daulton Burgner, 6-4 G/F (Belleville Althoff HS) 15.1 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.7 apg
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10506060/5de471cd2347d80fa4b23528

* Ocean Johnson, 6-2 SG (D3 Loras; Leyden HS '19) 2019-20 Loras 3.4 ppg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfl33xZWsFY

* Tagen Pearson, 6-3 SG (Nazareth Academy) 17.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.0 apg
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8771308/5e785f29e985870d2cbe60b6

* Manny Rodriguez, 5-10 PG (Morton H.S.) 16 ppg
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/01/07/suburban-life-male-most-valuable-athlete-manny-rodriguez-morton-basketball-senior/ak0ucs7/

* Nic Sura, 6-4 SF (Grand Ledge HS, MI) 16 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/michigan/grand-ledge/grand-ledge-high-school/nic-sura

* Jack Walsh, 6-9 C (Sandburg HS) 6 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/orland-park/sandburg-high-school/jack-walsh8


Illinois Wesleyan
* Grant Hardy, 6-8 F/C (Grayslake Central HS) 10 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.5 bpg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/8867900/Grant-Hardy

* Connor Heaton, 6-5 G/F (Central A&M) 21.6 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 4.2 apg, 3.4 spg
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12746499/5e6adba94205f80c84b9cdb3

* Pryce Punkay, 6-3 G (Champaign Central HS) 17.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.6 apg, 117 3-pointers
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8717000/5e6efad4bd758f11a8a26417

* Evan Schneider, 6-6 F (Ladue HS, Mo.) 11.6 ppg, 9.5 rpg
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10354371/5e266eb3a02325142ccbf8f7

* Nate Seputis, 6-9 C (Lincoln-Way East HS)
https://twitter.com/nateseputis02/status/1246118980378558464?s=20

* Ryan Sroka, 6-5 SG (Huntley HS) 16 ppg, 7 rpg, 2 apg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCOUDskfu7c

* Grant Taueg, 6-2 G (Indianapolis Cathedral HS) 12 ppg, 4 rpg, 4 apg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10378507/Grant-Taueg


Millikin
* Perry Fullum, 5-10 PG (Maple Heights HS, OH) 14 ppg, 3 apg
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10492043/5e6590d7c119de0c20341e79

* Noah Newton, 6-2 SG (Sacred Heart Griffin HS) 11.7 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/springfield/sacred-heart-griffin-high-school/noah-newton5

* Mitch Pollock, 6-2 PG/SG (Tri-County HS) 16.2 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 3.1 apg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/hume/shiloh-high-school/mitch-pollock1

* Trevor Voss, 6-4 G/F (MacMurray; Payson Seymour HS '18) 15.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.2
https://mchighlanders.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster


North Central
* Bill Bozue, 6-1 SG (Lemont HS) 12.5 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/lemont/lemont-high-school/billy-bozue

* Nick Hawn, 6-3 G/F (Johnston Senior HS, IA) 2.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/iowa/johnston/johnston-senior-high-school/nick-hawn

* Jeffrey Hemmelgran, 6-9 C (Munster HS, IN) 7.8 ppg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/indiana/munster/munster-high-school/jeffrey-hemmelgarn

* Will Hrubes, 6-7 F (D3 Aurora U.; previously D2 Rockhurst) 13.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 113-258 FG (.438), 53-136 3-point (.390)
https://athletics.aurora.edu/sports/mens-basketball/roster/will-hrubes/10642

* Will Jones, 5-9 PG (Monroe Central HS, IN)  13.0 ppg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10491050/Will-Jones

* Zach Kusper, 5-8 PG (Sandburg HS) 9 ppg, 5.5 apg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/orland-park/carl-sandburg-high-school1/zach-kusper

* Luke Lehnen, 6-0 PG/SG (Chatham Glenwood HS)  15.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 86 3s
https://www.hudl.com/profile/8702974/Luke-Lehnen

* Aidan Neel, 6-3 SG (Gibson Southern HS, IN), 9.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 3.0 spg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/indiana/fort-branch/gibson-southern-high-school/aidan-neel1

* Liam Roberts, 6-6 G/F (Somonauk HS) 18.1 ppg, 8.4 rpg
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/somonauk/somonauk-high-school1/liam-roberts1Ja

* Jacob Rodriguez, 5-11 PG/SG (Plainfield East HS) 15.0 ppg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLi4SLfqBHU&feature=emb_logo


North Park
* Jalen Boyd, 6-4 G (D3 Loras; St. Joseph HS) 3.3 ppg in 2019-20, 12 games
https://duhawks.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jalen-boyd/7374

* Jordan Boyd, 6-6 F (D3 Loras; St. Joseph HS) 12.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg in 2019-20, 13 games (started 11)
https://duhawks.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jordan-boyd/7377

* Jackson Elliot, 5-10 PG (Bradley Bourbonnais HS)
https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/jakson-elliott/86Dsvu5FEeiAxKkkK9HIDg/videos.htm?videoid=abcbd1d7-261a-4560-9d1a-fe66cb94648b

* Ali Hadi, 5-9 SG (Mather HS)
https://twitter.com/MatherHoops/status/1253092949921009665?s=20

* Jordan Morris, 6-5 F (Morton College JC; Proviso East HS) 6.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0MOGyDNwXQ

* Payton Nelson, 6-1 G (Coleman HS, WI)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/6178213/Payton-Nelson

*  Tim Odeuyungbo, 6-4 F (Mather HS), 18.3 ppg, 11 rpg
https://twitter.com/MatherHoops/status/1240323716363493377?s=20

* Mike Osborne, 6-2 PG (Proviso East HS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e67LwF5NrDk


Wheaton
* Luke Bitters, 5-11 PG/SG (South Kent post grad '20, Calvary Chapel Academy '19) 2018-19: 27.6 ppg
https://www.facebook.com/david.bitters.3/videos/2180626018684624/

* Nicholas Schiavello, 6-4 G/F (Columbus North HS, IN) 13 ppg, 4.2 rpg
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10445904/Nicholas-Schiavello

* Nate Sock, 6-4 SG (Valor Christian HS, CO)
https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/colorado/highlands-ranch/valor-christian-high-school/nate-sock

[Titan Q]

Someone told me today that Steve Schafer is emerging as a lead candidate for the Augie job.  Seems to make sense, but I can't confirm that at all.

http://www.benuredhawks.com/staff.php?staffID=1

[tomt4525]

As a UWSP and WIAC fan, I don't follow the Illinois high school basketball scene much at all.  With most of the CCIW recruits coming from Illinois, this might be a good question for you CCIW fans.

UWSP recently got a commitment from 6'4" Belvidere North wing, Anthony Espensen.  I see that he isn't ranked at all in Illinois on prep hoops, which seemed odd to me considering so many D3 recruits are ranked there.  Anyone have any knowledge on his situation??  Who was recruiting him?(From what I saw on twitter, other WIAC schools were also interested in him) I'm just curious because his highlights look really good to me.  They show a very balanced offensive player, athletic and a good defender.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/13787002/Anthony-Espensen

[Gregory Sager]

Any online prep ranking needs to be taken with more than a grain of salt.

[tomt4525]

Any online prep ranking needs to be taken with more than a grain of salt.

Yes, I know you don't care about recruiting and rankings, I'm asking the ppl who follow it.  I'm not really concerned about rankings...just thought it was odd he wasn't ranked at all considering how many D3 recruits are ranked on that site.  Like I said, I'm very impressed with watching his highlights, shows a complete game on both sides of the floor. 

[Gregory Sager]

Any online prep ranking needs to be taken with more than a grain of salt.

Yes, I know you don't care about recruiting and rankings, I'm asking the ppl who follow it.

Who says that I don't care about recruiting? I care very much about it. And it's an overstatement to say that I don't care about online rankings. I simply don't put as much stock in them as some other posters do.

Someone told me today that Steve Schafer is emerging as a lead candidate for the Augie job.  Seems to make sense, but I can't confirm that at all.

http://www.benuredhawks.com/staff.php?staffID=1

He's a logical choice. Has his master's degree, Augie player and grad, assistant coach and chief recruiter at both North Park and Benedictine, ran a D3 program at Fontbonne, and has not only built a men's basketball program from scratch at Benedictine-Mesa, he's run the entire athletic department there as the AD since the inception of intercollegiate athletics at Ben-Mesa six years ago.

I'm kicking myself for not including him on my previous list -- especially since he was North Park's assistant coach under Paul Brenegan for five years, so I should've known better.

[tomt4525]

Any online prep ranking needs to be taken with more than a grain of salt.

Yes, I know you don't care about recruiting and rankings, I'm asking the ppl who follow it.

Who says that I don't care about recruiting? I care very much about it. And it's an overstatement to say that I don't care about online rankings. I simply don't put as much stock in them as some other posters do.

You definitely fooled me then.  You don't care about commitments, you're the first to mention how commitments mean little and to let you know when a kid makes a deposit at said school.  That's not me, I want to see who commits where and the commitments I have seen have an extremely high success rate for those kids showing up at the school they have committed to.

(modified by GS for formatting)

[Titan Q]

As a UWSP and WIAC fan, I don't follow the Illinois high school basketball scene much at all.  With most of the CCIW recruits coming from Illinois, this might be a good question for you CCIW fans.

UWSP recently got a commitment from 6'4" Belvidere North wing, Anthony Espensen.  I see that he isn't ranked at all in Illinois on prep hoops, which seemed odd to me considering so many D3 recruits are ranked there.  Anyone have any knowledge on his situation??  Who was recruiting him?(From what I saw on twitter, other WIAC schools were also interested in him) I'm just curious because his highlights look really good to me.  They show a very balanced offensive player, athletic and a good defender.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/13787002/Anthony-Espensen

I just asked someone in the know.  He was recruited by:

* UW-Stevens Point
* UW-Platteville
* UW-Superior
* Benedictine
* Aurora
* Rock Valley JC