MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Update:

Player	Height	Position	High School	College
Joey Tocco	6-0	G	Macomb Dakota (MI)	Albion
Lamar Lee	6-4	G/F	Muskegon (MI)	Albion
Xavier Bargesser	6-4	G	Grass Lake (MI)	Alma
Jackson Raymond	6-4	G	East Jordan (MI)	Alma
Xavier Glenn	6-7	F/C	Macomb Dakota (MI)	Alma
Colton Meister	6-7	F/C	Lapeer (MI)	Alma
Carter Chase	5-11	G	Grant (MI)	Calvin
Marcus Bult	6-4	W	Wheaton Academy (IL)	Calvin
Henry Goldkuhle	6-7	F	Traverse City Central (MI)	Calvin
Jake Zuiderveen	6-8	F	Kalamazoo Christian (MI)	Calvin
Ethan Clason	6-0	G	Jenison (MI)	Hope
William Pujals	6-0	G	Loyola Academy (IL)	Hope
Alijah Nelson	6-1	G	Bolingbrook (IL)	Hope
Anders Rasmussen	6-2	G	Holland (MI)	Hope
Bryce Sanders	6-4	F	Hanover-Horton (MI)	Hope
Noah Hedrick	6-4	W	Covenant Christian (IN)	Hope
Dan Delmotte	6-6	F	Marshall (MI)	Hope
Jaxon Halbert	6-6	W	Holland Christian (MI)	Hope
Tanner Wiegerink	6-7	PF	West Ottawa (MI	Hope
Devin Cheaney	6-8	C	Batavia  (IL)	Hope
Bobby Samples	6-1	G	Howell (MI)	Kalamazoo
Nmeso Nnedbedum	6-2	G	Siena Heights - transfer	Olivet
Kolby Bullard	5-11	G	Lapel (IN)	Trine
Logan Suchland	6-5	G/F	New Breman (OH)	Trine
Grant Gresham	6-6	F	LaPorte (IN)	Trine

[sac]

"the Michigan 2020 Promise was made possible by a single, benevolent donor whose gift inspired the decision to offer the Class of 2020 this support."

Generosity more than desperation.

[HopeConvert]

"the Michigan 2020 Promise was made possible by a single, benevolent donor whose gift inspired the decision to offer the Class of 2020 this support."

Generosity more than desperation.

Albion's policy is being driven by panic. It's not sound decision-making. And if you can't spot institutional BS, there's not much else to say.

Also: of course the families like it. If my local restaurant started offering free food in the midst of this crisis as a way of bringing people curbside, it would be good for me and my family, but probably bad for their business model.

[sac]

Jaylen Hopson  5-10 G  Mona Shores will attend Olivet.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

"the Michigan 2020 Promise was made possible by a single, benevolent donor whose gift inspired the decision to offer the Class of 2020 this support."

Generosity more than desperation.

Albion's policy is being driven by panic. It's not sound decision-making. And if you can't spot institutional BS, there's not much else to say.

Also: of course the families like it. If my local restaurant started offering free food in the midst of this crisis as a way of bringing people curbside, it would be good for me and my family, but probably bad for their business model.

Not sure you can call this panic right now. Probably thinking a bit down the road and reacting now instead of waiting. Panic would be maybe this summer or even next academic year and throwing everything and anything. But what Albion has announced isn't something new for a number of institutions who are making similar decisions...

But the money has to come from somewhere. You can't panic, offer free anything, and hope to survive.

I'm going to side with the institution having a plan and someone behind it. Albion isn't exactly known for being a bottom-of-the-barrel institution.

[ziggy]

"the Michigan 2020 Promise was made possible by a single, benevolent donor whose gift inspired the decision to offer the Class of 2020 this support."

Generosity more than desperation.

Albion's policy is being driven by panic. It's not sound decision-making. And if you can't spot institutional BS, there's not much else to say.

Also: of course the families like it. If my local restaurant started offering free food in the midst of this crisis as a way of bringing people curbside, it would be good for me and my family, but probably bad for their business model.

A couple important notes:
1. This covers tuition and fees, but not room and board. According to the FAQ section on the Albion website, living on campus is a requirement for the program. That leaves a significant cost families are responsible for one way or another.

2. These programs typically operate on a "last dollar" basis, meaning they kick in to cover the gap after other forms of aid are applied. According to the Albion website, "Upon submission of the FAFSA to Albion College, the student must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant to receive the Michigan 2020 Promise."

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

It seems to me Albion got a big donation to the scholarship fund and they're taking the opportunity to apply a lot of it immediately to take advantage of the current situation and mitigate the enrollment losses. I don't think it portends any more financial uncertainty than anyone else.

[WUPHF]

It was certainly a bold move on the part of Albion.

It will take a few years to know if the move worked.

40% of Albion students receive the Pell Grant, but that could shoot up this Fall if not managed properly.

I have to think that it has drawn a lot of attention to the school among prospective students.

[sac]

Mitchell Cook  6-3(?)  G/F  Williamston will attend Hope

More guard than fwd probably but played the 3 mostly(I think) for a really good Williamston team.

[sac]

From the BCAM bests lists, MIAA known recruits

First Team
Carter Chase -- Calvin
Henry Goldkuhle -- Calvin

Honorable mention
Bobby Samples -- Kalamazoo
Jaxson Halbert -- Hope
Xavier Bargresser -- Alma

[ziggy]

From the BCAM bests lists, MIAA known recruits

First Team
Carter Chase -- Calvin
Henry Goldkuhle -- Calvin

Honorable mention
Bobby Samples -- Kalamazoo
Jaxson Halbert -- Hope
Xavier Bargresser -- Alma

Calvin's recruiting class is good? I like following the recruiting names and news but I will admit to being ignorant to each player's prospects at the next level. My standard reaction to seeing a commit is "is he good?"

[Dutchman17]

From the BCAM bests lists, MIAA known recruits

First Team
Carter Chase -- Calvin
Henry Goldkuhle -- Calvin

Honorable mention
Bobby Samples -- Kalamazoo
Jaxson Halbert -- Hope


Xavier Bargresser -- Alma

Calvin's recruiting class is good? I like following the recruiting names and news but I will admit to being ignorant to each player's prospects at the next level. My standard reaction to seeing a commit is "is he good?"

From watching their hudl film, Calvin's recruiting class seems just average to me.  Not one that will get them competing for the conference again imo

[Dutchman17]

5'11 Blake Pedersen from West Ottawa headed to Calvin

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Tony Honkala  6-2 G - Howell to Albion

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Updated list:

Player	Height	Position	High School	College
Joey Tocco	6-0	G	Macomb Dakota (MI)	Albion
Tony Honkala	6-2	G	Howell (MI)	Albion
Lamar Lee	6-4	G/F	Muskegon (MI)	Albion
Xavier Bargesser	6-4	G	Grass Lake (MI)	Alma
Jackson Raymond	6-4	G	East Jordan (MI)	Alma
Xavier Glenn	6-7	F/C	Macomb Dakota (MI)	Alma
Colton Meister	6-7	F/C	Lapeer (MI)	Alma
Carter Chase	5-11	G	Grant (MI)	Calvin
Blake Pedersen	5-11	G	West Ottawa (MI)	Calvin
Marcus Bult	6-4	W	Wheaton Academy (IL)	Calvin
Henry Goldkuhle	6-7	F	Traverse City Central (MI)	Calvin
Jake Zuiderveen	6-8	F	Kalamazoo Christian (MI)	Calvin
Ethan Clason	6-0	G	Jenison (MI)	Hope
William Pujals	6-0	G	Loyola Academy (IL)	Hope
Alijah Nelson	6-1	G	Bolingbrook (IL)	Hope
Anders Rasmussen	6-2	G	Holland (MI)	Hope
Mitchell Cook	6-3	G/F	Williamston (MI)	Hope
Bryce Sanders	6-4	F	Hanover-Horton (MI)	Hope
Noah Hedrick	6-4	W	Covenant Christian (IN)	Hope
Dan Delmotte	6-6	F	Marshall (MI)	Hope
Jaxon Halbert	6-6	W	Holland Christian (MI)	Hope
Tanner Wiegerink	6-7	PF	West Ottawa (MI)	Hope
Devin Cheaney	6-8	C	Batavia  (IL)	Hope
Bobby Samples	6-1	G	Howell (MI)	Kalamazoo
Nmeso Nnedbedum	6-2	G	Siena Heights - transfer	Olivet
Kolby Bullard	5-11	G	Lapel (IN)	Trine
Logan Suchland	6-5	G/F	New Breman (OH)	Trine
Grant Gresham	6-6	F	LaPorte (IN)	Trine