MBB: University Athletic Association

[WUPHF]

Better yet... will the addition of two Pool C bids in the upcoming tournament allow the CCIW or UAA to get an extra team into the tournament? And how do you feel the SOS of Wash U will influence how Mark Edwards coaches the team this season?
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+1 Way better...I am going to vote in a state that will definitely favor one candidate and I dislike them both so much that I seriously think I am going to write-in Dave McHugh. #McHugh2016

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

HAHA! Well you can also write-in Ryan Scott... who is actually on the Colorado ballot for President. LOL

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

HAHA! Well you can also write-in Ryan Scott... who is actually on the Colorado ballot for President. LOL

I will gladly welcome you to the fold.  www.scottbarnard2016.com

Our slogan is "Don't Make a Difference."

[WUPHF]

I love the slogan!

Apparently, the Five Thirty Eight blog has Missouri swinging back to swing status, but depending on how things go, I may get on board with Don't Make a Difference.

[WUPHF]

Washington University released the 2016-2017 roster last week: http://bearsports.wustl.edu/sports/mbkb/2016-17/roster

In 2015-2016, the season returned only one starter and one reserve who barely averaged over 10 minutes per game, but after losing only one starter in Luke Silverman-Lloyd, the 2016-2017 team suddenly looks like a veteran squad.

Two things about the returning players: Michael Bregman has apparently decided to return for his senior season after deciding to take an injury redshirt last season.  And, Peter Rankowitz is not on the roster this season after playing much of the season as a reserve point guard last season.

Thinking about the starting line-up, one would assume that we will see Kevin Kucera and Jake Knupp starting in the backcourt with Andrew Sanders, David Schmelter and maybe Clinton Hooks in the front court...who knows?

Knupp was a point guard in high school as was Matt Galik though it seems as though Knupp and his 40% from three point shooting last season will land him the starting shooting guard role.  I guess we will know a little more as early as this weekend as the Bears travel to Champaign-Urbana to take on the University of Illinois.

Incidentally, I looked at StubHub to see how much tickets are going for.  $30 per ticket to get close to where I would be if I was watching the game at home.  Parking costs extra.  I am way to spoiled by Division III to pay $30 per ticket.

[WUPHF]

Also, it was not all that long ago that we had a guard from SLUH and a member of the Junior Billikens 1,000 point club in the starting line-up as a freshman.  Might we see another SLUH guard feature heavily in the rotation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEWcA7NwC5o

[hopefan]

Just a reminder (WUH, have you given up on this board?)  Wash U at the University of Illinois tomorrow afternoon...

I will not make it over to Champaign on Sunday... but Tuesday it's off to Bloomington Indiana to see old favorite Hope give the Hoosiers a workout, then on Friday staying local to see Greenville play at St. Louis University....

What a great experience for 3 of my favorite D3 teams, likely a career highlight for many of the D3rs to play at a Major College venue.... In my senior year at RPI, we had the thrill of travelling to Washington DC and playing against a pre-Patrick Ewing (but preseason top 25 ranked) Georgetown team... they only beat us by 14, we really competed.. an experience I'll never forget... unfortunately our best player left 3 games later at semester break, and we were mediocre without him...

[WUPHF]

Already mentioned the exhibition with the University of Illinois...more evidence that almost no one reads any of my posts here.

I did return today to give an update...the game requires a subscription to the BTN Plus to watch at a cost of $9.95 per month.  They will have free audio broadcast through the Bears Sports Network: http://bearsports.wustl.edu/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20160816hmm8vl

It should be a great experience for everyone involved with the program.  Josh Whitman may have left for oranger pastures, but he clearly has not forgotten where he came from.  Whitman is hosting the team today at the football game today against the University of Minnesota.

[Pat Coleman]

Already mentioned the exhibition with the University of Illinois...more evidence that almost no one reads any of my posts here.

I did return today to give an update...the game requires a subscription to the BTN Plus to watch at a cost of $9.95 per month.  They will have free audio broadcast through the Bears Sports Network: http://bearsports.wustl.edu/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20160816hmm8vl

It should be a great experience for everyone involved with the program.  Josh Whitman may have left for oranger pastures, but he clearly has not forgotten where he came from.  Whitman is hosting the team today at the football game today against the University of Minnesota.

Ugh. Is that a positive? Seems like torture to me, Illini football.

[WUPHF]

I mean, I would not want to go to an Illini football game...

Washington University representing Division III, leading for most of the first 10 minutes.  Illinois finally moves ahead at the 12:00 minute mark, 12-9.  The Bears getting good looks, but committing too many fouls.

[WUPHF]

Illinois leads Washington University 14-13 with 10 minutes left in the first.

[WUPHF]

Washington University leads the University of Illinois 22-17 with 7 minutes left in the first.

[WUPHF]

Illinois finishes that half strong and leads 40-30.

Washington University shot 42.3 percent from the field despite shooting 2-10 from three point range.  The Bears outrebounded the Illini 20-16 despite the limited play by starters David Schmelter, Matt Highsmith and Andrew Sanders who picked up early fouls.  Marcus Meyer player 4 more minutes than Schmelter.  Fouls were an issue with the Bears committing 18, though on Jack Wiernicki has more than two.

Michael Bregman got the start alongside Kevin Kucera...the only starters to play more than 10 minutes.  I said it before and I'll say it again, I think Bregman is a UAA all-conference player.

[WUPHF]

Illinois quickly pushes the lead to 20, leads 50-30.

Bears looking completely outmanned...

[WUPHF]

Illinois leads 69-49 with 7 minutes left.

Flashes of brilliance from Knupp, Kucera, Schmelter and Sanders, but otherwise ways too many turnovers.  Bears holding their own on rebounds with the Illini just +3.