MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Here's a write-up from the Champions of Character high school game.
http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/thursday_nights_shootout_the_b.html

Players of note:

Jordan Dailey, Calvin  15 points
Alex Eidson, Hope 11 points
Eric Evans, Albion 10 points

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To the kid in the stands, this dunk was apparently the sickest thing he's ever seen.  David Krombeen thinks 'yer no Victor Davis'.

larger version
http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/06/champions_of_character_all-sta_38.html

Clicking on the image expands it in the post so no need to leave the board to see the full size! I will admit to discovering this by accident a while back.

[Knight2Day]

To the kid in the stands, this dunk was apparently the sickest thing he's ever seen.  David Krombeen thinks 'yer no Victor Davis'.

larger version
http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/06/champions_of_character_all-sta_38.html

Clicking on the image expands it in the post so no need to leave the board to see the full size! I will admit to discovering this by accident a while back.

Al Durham?

[Civic Minded]

To the kid in the stands, this dunk was apparently the sickest thing he's ever seen.  David Krombeen thinks 'yer no Victor Davis'.

larger version
http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/06/champions_of_character_all-sta_38.html

Clicking on the image expands it in the post so no need to leave the board to see the full size! I will admit to discovering this by accident a while back.

Al Durham?

IIRC, yes.  He had a good game that night.

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The Champions of Character games are tonight and Thursday at Cornerstone University.

Here are the rosters for the high school games tonight: 
http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/introducing_the_rosters_for_th.html

Of note, the women's game features zero players who will be attending Hope or Calvin or any other MIAA school.

On the boys side, a few players who's names hadn't made the board until now and some that had:

Jordan Dailey, 6-3 Grand Rapids Christian  -- Calvin
Luke Marble, 6-3 Sparta  -- Albion
Andy Slomski, 5-11 Grand Rapids West Catholic  -- Olivet

Alex Eidson, 6-2 Grand Haven  -- Hope
Eric Evans, 6-1 Jenison  -- Albion
Ivy Johnson, 6-5 Rockford  --  Alma*


*  I'm intrigued by Ivy Johnson playing basketball for Alma, big kid with a baby face

Just clarifying...high school games are tomorrow night, correct?  College games tonight, I thought.

Windemuller to MCC? I could've sworn i read on the CCIW board he was going to miliken?!?

[Titan Q]

Windemuller to MCC? I could've sworn i read on the CCIW board he was going to miliken?!?

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/newsnow/x1267875283/Holland-basketballs-Trent-Windemuller-to-play-for-Millikin

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Owen Handy was hired by Anderson University as their head coach.  Owen was an assistant at Wheaton College  for 9 years and was most recognized as 'the one in the bow tie'.  Having played Wheaton so frequently, Hope/Calvin fans should be familiar with him.  Owen replaces Tom Slyder who left to take the North Park head coaches position.

Owen inherits a team with 13 returning Fr and Soph's and one Jr. 

I think I remember reading he has ties to West Michigan but can't remember exactly what they are or were.

http://www.anderson.edu/w/news/2012/au-hires-owen-handy-as-new-mens-basketball-coach

[Pat Coleman]

Owen Handy was hired by Anderson University as their head coach.  Owen was an assistant at Wheaton College  for 9 years and was most recognized as 'the one in the bow tie'.  Having played Wheaton so frequently, Hope/Calvin fans should be familiar with him.  Owen replaces Tom Slyder who left to take the North Park head coaches position.

Owen inherits a team with 13 returning Fr and Soph's and one Jr. 

I think I remember reading he has ties to West Michigan but can't remember exactly what they are or were.

http://www.anderson.edu/w/news/2012/au-hires-owen-handy-as-new-mens-basketball-coach

Here with actual bowtie and West Michigan background listed:
http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2012/06/handy-hired-at-anderson

[Gregory Sager]

Owen's also the cousin of former Albion All-American Travis Dupree.

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Drake Harris will make his college choice on Wednesday according to UM recruitnik Sam Webb.  Sam also tweets later he believes Drake will play both football and basketball and will choose MSU.

Sam Webb ‏@SamWebb77

2014 Grand Rapids Christian 2-sport star Drake Harris @dharrisbball4 to announce decision Wednesday per his dad #Michigan #MichiganState #ND


It must be devastating for Calvin football and basketball fans to know they aren't in the running.

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Owen's also the cousin of former Albion All-American Travis Dupree.

This is what I couldn't remember, thanks Greg.

[John Gleich]

I think I remember reading he has ties to West Michigan but can't remember exactly what they are or were.

Owen grew up in Holland and went to Holland HS.

[SBell]

Drake Harris will make his college choice on Wednesday according to UM recruitnik Sam Webb.  Sam also tweets later he believes Drake will play both football and basketball and will choose MSU.

Sam Webb ‏@SamWebb77

2014 Grand Rapids Christian 2-sport star Drake Harris @dharrisbball4 to announce decision Wednesday per his dad #Michigan #MichiganState #ND


It must be devastating for Calvin football and basketball fans to know they aren't in the running.

Drake just told me, if it came down to it, Calvin over Hope.

[13wapiti]

From Basketball Open Dates Board today;

Hope College would like to invite teams to one of two tournament opportunities.  December 7/8 is our home tournament which will involve a generous guarantee, hotel rooms for one night and post game meals both nights.  December 21/22 we have a tournament in beautiful Orlando, and have an opening.  All games will be played at the RDV Sportsplex, training home of the Orlando Magic.  This tournament is a co-op tournament in which all teams share financial backing in the running of the event.  If interested in a magnificent experience for your team, contact Coach Matt Neil at 616.403.5291

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scheduling is easy



Grace Bible and Illinois Wesleyan are still showing games in Orlando.  Olivet was supposed to be the 4th, their schedule isn't out yet but Grace Bible still has them as one of their Orlando opponents.

http://gbcol.edu/bbmens/index.php/schedule/
http://www.iwusports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball

Are they looking for a 5th team or did someone back-out?