MBB: Centennial Conference

[centfan]

UC...ward is a good D3 player. what position do you think he could play in d1?

[Gabriel]

Gabriel -

If you make it to Mayser, perhaps we can have a Centennial Board Meeting - Reserved Seat, me, and you. Say hello if you get the chance. I am a regular "game-attender" and ususally sit opposit the scorers table about three or four rows up close to center court. Regards,

Eric

Eric,

Will do next time we get to Mayser---probably on November 30.  Another chance is at Collegeville on February 1----or hopefully during the playoffs---place TBD.

[Gabriel]

UC...ward is a good D3 player. what position do you think he could play in d1?

It would have to be power forward.

[Gabriel]

UCH - you are right, Ward is not the third best player in the league. He is the fourth.  Milligan is by far the best player in the league.

Swat Dad,

O.K., I have to ask the question.  Who then is the third best player in the CC.  Will anyone be surprised by the answer?

[Reserved Seat]

no

[Swat Fan #1]

I think Wimbo is a great coach, he just doesn't have the horses. I think there is a clear #1 and #2 in the league. Ward is terrific but plays three feet and in. Nothing wrong with that. But, not sure he is #3. I actually can come up with a few players I feel are at his level. Again, he is a great player but I have not seen him away from the basket. Having said that, if I coached him against Swat I guess I would do the same with him. So, never mind. As far as playing the four spot in DI, no way. Fours now shoot threes and play almost the same as a three. Almost every team now plays four out, one in. Thanks, love the discussions!

[Gabriel]

Swat Dad,

A reply------but, you did not answer the question.  Who would you put at #3?

[UCHooligan98]

UC...ward is a good D3 player. what position do you think he could play in d1?

All depends on the program, etc.  In a low-level d1 league (patriot, maac etc) he would have to focus more on his outside game and pose significant matchup problems as a 4.  Now if he played for a lesser program in a major conference, he would have to add weight and play a 4/5 combo (but not score as much).  I went to law school at seton hall, and they had an unathletic center named Grant Billmeier in their last tournament year, and you cant tell me Ward wouldnt be as good, if not better than him.

[Swat Fan #1]

Gabriel - I was thinking the power forward from Haverford (last name started with a P, I can't think of it right now). Tons of energy and ran the floor well. Then it hit me he was a senior. I like Ward, please don't get me wrong. I just saw him as kind of a three feet and in player. I have never seen him play away from the basket. And, I have limited exposure to him so I could definately be wrong. I worded it poorly. So, I feel there is a clear #1 and #2 in the league and not as much a clear #3. Sorry for that. My fault.

[dipphan]

I am new to the board and ready for the season to begin!  Go Dips!

[Reserved Seat]

Good article on the rationale for the top 25
http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2011/10/inside-the-mens-top25

[Gabriel]

Gabriel - I was thinking the power forward from Haverford (last name started with a P, I can't think of it right now). Tons of energy and ran the floor well. Then it hit me he was a senior. I like Ward, please don't get me wrong. I just saw him as kind of a three feet and in player. I have never seen him play away from the basket. And, I have limited exposure to him so I could definately be wrong. I worded it poorly. So, I feel there is a clear #1 and #2 in the league and not as much a clear #3. Sorry for that. My fault.

Swat Dad,

Jon can shoot well from 12-18 feet, he just doesn't for whatever reason.  There is no big man in the league that can run the floor with him.  He could have been an elite middle distance runner in track---again, if he wanted to.  I think he could have played the 3 in D1 but would have had to improve his perimeter shooting and ball handling,  The athletic ability is there.  And, by the way, he carries a 3.9 GPA as a physics major.

[Gusthegoose]

Just to throw a name out there, how about Kevin Breslin at Washington College? His numbers are comparable to Ward's in terms of points and rebounds. He also plays on the wing where he has less of a opportunity to grab rebounds compared to Ward, and he averaged more assists. Obviously Ward had a higher fg pct and did average more points. Not taking anything away from Ward, I'm just saying Kevin Breslin deserves some conversation when talking about the best players in the Centennial Conference.

[UCHooligan98]

Just to throw a name out there, how about Kevin Breslin at Washington College? His numbers are comparable to Ward's in terms of points and rebounds. He also plays on the wing where he has less of a opportunity to grab rebounds compared to Ward, and he averaged more assists. Obviously Ward had a higher fg pct and did average more points. Not taking anything away from Ward, I'm just saying Kevin Breslin deserves some conversation when talking about the best players in the Centennial Conference.

Good point Gus.  I'm just looking forward to seeing what Milligan does when he's not on a loaded team and he needs to be the star.  I imagine the perception will change quickly. 

[Swat Fan #1]

Gabriel - I honestly did not realize he had that in his game. So I will defer to you and give him his dues. Thanks!