MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[realist]

dv:  Actually this has been going on for a couple of years aleady.  Look at the AQ and CU rosters.  More than one young person there that traditionaly would have been MIAA.

[realist]

Well Calvin is getting pounded again by AQ.  AQ player just got a technical for "showboating" a dunk. 

[scottiedawg]

78-63 loss for Calvin.

[sac]

Calvin now has a 4 game losing streak to Aquinas

2008  Aquinas 90 Calvin 88 2OT
2008  Aquinas 78 Calvin 62
2009  Aquinas 78 Calvin 73
2009  Aquinas 78 Calvin 65

Also 4 years in a row of at least 4 losses before January, and 6 of the last 7.

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Tough news about Doug Sharples, he has alot of god given athletic ability.  Wish him nothing but the best.

Any ideas about  JV callups?  Is there a Swede in the Dutchmen's future?
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Kalamazoo 73, Oberlin, Ohio 46
Northwestern Ohio 75, Trine 48
Aquinas 78, Calvin 65

..of note, Kzoo led Oberlin 30-2 to start the ballgame.  But the most incredible thing is Kzoo went 0-12 from 3 and won handily!!!  You just don't see that often.  Since the 3 point line was adopted way back in the day, alot of schools have long, long streaks for consecutive games with a 3..........I just wonder if Kzoo's came to an end tonight.


League falls to 21-31, make or break this weekend really.

With tonights win, Kzoo is pulling away from the pack.

[hoopdreams]

no inside info needed i'm afraid although I plan on making a call to a friend to find out what his plans are.  One can tell through observing.  Watch the players when they are on the floor, when they get subbed out, or after sitting out for a while.  watch them leave the court, how they interact with their teammates and coaches.  

After games, watch them interact with friends, alum, supporters, their family.  If you linger around after games, you can pick up on things, accidental or not.  Some may call it eavesdropping, others define it as being observant.

I can assume that 1 player in particular, who is new to the program, did not transfer in to play 5 minutes a game (guesstimating).  Or a 2nd year player(s) who is probably playing less than he did a year ago at this same juncture.  Those kids are ideal for transferring.  Combine that with the upcoming talent on the jvteam, plus the recruits likely to come in next year (Luke Palmer, Kory Vandussen come to mind),  maybe some more D1 transfers, and the writing on the wall becomes clearer, even if it doesn't unfold that way.

If one does not think PT is a factor for an athlete leaving, he/she is a fool.  A family knows the financial ramifications before they set foot in a school.  Sharples could have played elsewhere with assistance, and rumor has it a scholly offer to play football at GVSU.  He chose Hope as an avenue the get a great education, grow as a person, and play athletics.  Having 1/3 of the equation not transpire as he wanted, most definitely played into his decision. ( insert obligatory OPINION here)

I did not think Sharples would be one to leave because nearly every time I walked into the Devos, he was either shooting or lifting.

[MIdoubleA]

no inside info needed i'm afraid although I plan on making a call to a friend to find out what his plans are.  One can tell through observing.  Watch the players when they are on the floor, when they get subbed out, or after sitting out for a while.  watch them leave the court, how they interact with their teammates and coaches.  

After games, watch them interact with friends, alum, supporters, their family.  If you linger around after games, you can pick up on things, accidental or not.  Some may call it eavesdropping, others define it as being observant.

I can assume that 1 player in particular, who is new to the program, did not transfer in to play 5 minutes a game (guesstimating).  Or a 2nd year player(s) who is probably playing less than he did a year ago at this same juncture.  Those kids are ideal for transferring.  Combine that with the upcoming talent on the jvteam, plus the recruits likely to come in next year (Luke Palmer, Kory Vandussen come to mind),  maybe some more D1 transfers, and the writing on the wall becomes clearer, even if it doesn't unfold that way.

If one does not think PT is a factor for an athlete leaving, he/she is a fool.  A family knows the financial ramifications before they set foot in a school.  Sharples could have played elsewhere with assistance, and rumor has it a scholly offer to play football at GVSU.  He chose Hope as an avenue the get a great education, grow as a person, and play athletics.  Having 1/3 of the equation not transpire as he wanted, most definitely played into his decision. ( insert obligatory OPINION here)

I did not think Sharples would be one to leave because nearly every time I walked into the Devos, he was either shooting or lifting.

I just checked Facebook.

[hopehoopfan]

no inside info needed i'm afraid although I plan on making a call to a friend to find out what his plans are.  One can tell through observing.  Watch the players when they are on the floor, when they get subbed out, or after sitting out for a while.  watch them leave the court, how they interact with their teammates and coaches.  

After games, watch them interact with friends, alum, supporters, their family.  If you linger around after games, you can pick up on things, accidental or not.  Some may call it eavesdropping, others define it as being observant.

I can assume that 1 player in particular, who is new to the program, did not transfer in to play 5 minutes a game (guesstimating).  Or a 2nd year player(s) who is probably playing less than he did a year ago at this same juncture.  Those kids are ideal for transferring.  Combine that with the upcoming talent on the jvteam, plus the recruits likely to come in next year (Luke Palmer, Kory Vandussen come to mind),  maybe some more D1 transfers, and the writing on the wall becomes clearer, even if it doesn't unfold that way.

If one does not think PT is a factor for an athlete leaving, he/she is a fool.  A family knows the financial ramifications before they set foot in a school.  Sharples could have played elsewhere with assistance, and rumor has it a scholly offer to play football at GVSU.  He chose Hope as an avenue the get a great education, grow as a person, and play athletics.  Having 1/3 of the equation not transpire as he wanted, most definitely played into his decision. ( insert obligatory OPINION here)

I did not think Sharples would be one to leave because nearly every time I walked into the Devos, he was either shooting or lifting.

I just checked Facebook.

And do you confirm or refute the rumor Because the vast majority of the bloggers on here are not on Sharple's friend list and are not privy to this info!

[scottiedawg]

I can confirm.  Per facebook, it appears that friends have known for at least a week. Doug will be missed.

[GoKnights68]

I just don't get why KVS threw out the same defensive game-plan last night that got them killed by Aquinas the first time.

[hopehoopfan]

I just don't get why KVS threw out the same defensive game-plan last night that got them killed by Aquinas the first time.

Could be that he believes in the scheme and felt that the first time around his players did not execute it effectively, but with more practice on their mistakes, they would be more successful. 

[thealmascots]

I just don't get why KVS threw out the same defensive game-plan last night that got them killed by Aquinas the first time.

Could be that he believes in the scheme and felt that the first time around his players did not execute it effectively, but with more practice on their mistakes, they would be more successful. 

Goknights68 - Not sure how long you have been watching Calvin games, but the defensive scheme has been the same since he arrived.  Amazing that some of the local teams have figured out how to beat it.  Not sure that he is capable of making any adjustments.

[MIdoubleA]

no inside info needed i'm afraid although I plan on making a call to a friend to find out what his plans are.  One can tell through observing.  Watch the players when they are on the floor, when they get subbed out, or after sitting out for a while.  watch them leave the court, how they interact with their teammates and coaches.  

After games, watch them interact with friends, alum, supporters, their family.  If you linger around after games, you can pick up on things, accidental or not.  Some may call it eavesdropping, others define it as being observant.

I can assume that 1 player in particular, who is new to the program, did not transfer in to play 5 minutes a game (guesstimating).  Or a 2nd year player(s) who is probably playing less than he did a year ago at this same juncture.  Those kids are ideal for transferring.  Combine that with the upcoming talent on the jvteam, plus the recruits likely to come in next year (Luke Palmer, Kory Vandussen come to mind),  maybe some more D1 transfers, and the writing on the wall becomes clearer, even if it doesn't unfold that way.

If one does not think PT is a factor for an athlete leaving, he/she is a fool.  A family knows the financial ramifications before they set foot in a school.  Sharples could have played elsewhere with assistance, and rumor has it a scholly offer to play football at GVSU.  He chose Hope as an avenue the get a great education, grow as a person, and play athletics.  Having 1/3 of the equation not transpire as he wanted, most definitely played into his decision. ( insert obligatory OPINION here)

I did not think Sharples would be one to leave because nearly every time I walked into the Devos, he was either shooting or lifting.

I just checked Facebook.

And do you confirm or refute the rumor Because the vast majority of the bloggers on here are not on Sharple's friend list and are not privy to this info!

I confirmed it on the last page. I was just making light of Hoopdreams detailed post

Unfortunately I can't go to games so I can't be as an attentive listener as he

[Civic Minded]

My, but there are a lot of assumptions being made around here.   

I've seen an awful lot of people "reading into" a situation, and reading incorrectly over the years.  I'd recommend a little caution with making assumptions.  But hey, that's just me, evidently.   8)

[KnightSlappy]

The extended 3-point line is not helping Calvin's defense at all.  The defensive system makes sense if the opposing team uses the inside game (Brandon Crawford at Albion) and driving the lane as primary scoring.  Many D3 (and NAIA II) schools use mostly jump shooting to score.  I feel that Calvin can (and has in past years on occasion) be more successful on the defensive end when they have played a more pure man-to-man defense and not letting opponents get an open look at a 3.

Someone needs to tell John Mantel that he is an excellent player and that he can maximize his effectiveness by going down low and demanding the ball.  John cannot be effective if he continues to play stretches of games floating around the the 3 point line.  We all know he has a good touch for a big man, but save the long jump shots for Caleb and Veltema.

[dumezrules]

The extended 3-point line is not helping Calvin's defense at all.  The defensive system makes sense if the opposing team uses the inside game (Brandon Crawford at Albion) and driving the lane as primary scoring.  Many D3 (and NAIA II) schools use mostly jump shooting to score.  I feel that Calvin can (and has in past years on occasion) be more successful on the defensive end when they have played a more pure man-to-man defense and not letting opponents get an open look at a 3.

Someone needs to tell John Mantel that he is an excellent player and that he can maximize his effectiveness by going down low and demanding the ball.  John cannot be effective if he continues to play stretches of games floating around the the 3 point line.  We all know he has a good touch for a big man, but save the long jump shots for Caleb and Veltema.

Keep him out there!  Us Hope fans want smith shooting it alot too!

Aquinas is proving itself to be a VERY good basketball team