MBB: University Athletic Association

[iwumichigander]

Here is the presser from NYU: http://www.gonyuathletics.com/news/2018/4/19/nelson-hired-as-mens-basketball-head-coach.aspx

I only follow HoopDirt at the end of each season and I know nothing of his business model, but it seems as though he would have an incentive to news and updates more quickly than you even if the updates are not fully substantiated.

Yeah... I am going to stick to how I'm supposed to gather and report... which means having my ducks in a row along with confirmation from sources. He tends to go on the fly and doesn't have to worry about what we have to worry about news wise.

or, the difference between journalism and "fake news" 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

... I'm not a fan of that phrase... but I'll digress.

[WUPHF]

As an addendum to my post a few weeks ago, here is quick look at how my top four teams might look in terms of positions next season.  I included minutes per game from this season for those who averaged 10+ because three of the four teams will look so different next season.  I reserve the right to be wrong about positioning.

As for as the league outlook is concerned, Massey had the UAA as the No. 2 conference in the division three seasons ago.  No. 7 last season.  And, No. 17 in the final rankings this season.  The league may fall further next season.

Emory

The sophomore class is going to pay big dividends for Coach Zimmerman for the next three seasons.  Bank on it.  There will be little margin for error so key to the league championship may be a road win in Rochester to begin league play. 

1. Gebereal Baitey (Sr, 29 mpg), Nick Stuck (So)
2. Romin Williams (So, 22 mpg), Clay Washburn (So)
3. Beau Bommarito (Sr, 26 mpg)
4. Lawrence Rowley (So)
5. Matt Davet (So, 13 mpg)

Rochester

The senior class is going to try to prove that they belong in the annals of Rochester history and they may well do it. 

1. Jacob Wittig, (Sr, 30 mpg)
2. Michael Mangan (Sr, 24 mpg), Brendan O'Shea (Sr, 16 mpg)
3. Ryan Clamage (Sr, 28 mpg)
4. Andrew Lundstrom (Sr, 18 mpg), Jacob Urban (Jr, 18 mpg)
5. Patrick Benka (Sr, 20 mpg)

Washington University

Coach Edwards leaves behind a roster that should be in the mix for the title.  Matt Nester and Jack Nolan will unquestionably be one of the best 1-2 combos in the region next season.  This team has the tools to play much faster, transition-oriented game than usual.

1. Matt Nester (Jr, 10 mpg), Ethan Block (So)
2. Jack Nolan (So), Louis Reinmiller (Jr)
3. DeVaughn Rucker (Jr), Micky Bell (Jr)
4. Hank Hunter (Jr), Jack Wiernicki (Sr)
5. Marcus Meyer (Sr)

Chicago

Coach McGrath played a deep bench with a lot of combinations this season.  He definitely has depth combing back. 

PG: Jordan Baum (Jr, 30 mpg), Max Jacobs (Sr, 14 mpg)
SG: Noah Karras (Jr, 24 mpg), Jake Berhorst (Jr, 10 mpg)
SF: Justin Jackson (Sr, 21 mpg), Cole Schmitz (Jr, 8 mpg)
PF: Ryan Jacobsen (Sr, 21 mpg)
C: Sam Sustacek (Jr, 10 mpg)

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Chances are good that I have someone in the wrong position or left someone out. Let me know.

[WUPHF]

Washington University has two commitments from earlier in the season...

Kam Mack, Jacobs High School (IL)
www.hudl.com/profile/8684664

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuSrK7KDyDA

David Windley, Brentwood High School (TN)
www.maxpreps.com/athlete/david-windley/WAQPPI-hEeW.../basketball-stats.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfZbnnhaiww

[WUPHF]

Emory has a committment from JJ Halaby, Loyola Blakefield (MD)
www.maxpreps.com/athlete/jj-halaby/hqN54Y-8EeW-8KA2nzwbTA/default.htm

[WUPHF]

Looks like Voldemort thinks he believes he knows the front runner for the Washington University job and expects and official announcement soon.

[Mr. Mo]

I hope he has it wrong.  If you are going to hire someone with no head coaching experience, why not hire the guy you know and who recruited the entire roster?
I would also hire an ambitious young coach, rather than a career assistant.

[Mr. Mo]

To say nothing of rewarding eleven years of loyalty to the program.

[nescac1]

This article notes a great pick-up out of Vermont for UChicago, Sebastjian Skoko:

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/hicks-sells-kingsley-headline-latest-commitment-catch-up?platform=hootsuite

And here are some highlights of Skoko.  Looks like a very athletic combo guard:

https://youtu.be/mv9A86dTpcc

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Looks like Voldemort thinks he believes he knows the front runner for the Washington University job and expects and official announcement soon.

For the record... I have been following this behind the scenes for weeks. I am not sure "Voldemort" has a lot right. He hints at things I know to be true, but will not report for a lot of reasons. He also says "announcement" soon and I am quite confident when he wrote that ... no announcement was pending.

I also checked with some sources... some of the info wasn't adding up.

It is now Monday... no announcement has been made. Nothing I can tell indicates an announcement is "soon" even now.

[WUPHF]

And here are some highlights of Skoko.  Looks like a very athletic combo guard:

https://youtu.be/mv9A86dTpcc

Thanks for sharing.  This may be the most impressive UAA highlight video I have ever seen, though that certainly has something to do with the videos I have watched.

[WUPHF]

For the record... I have been following this behind the scenes for weeks.

You may eventually get scooped by HoopDirt on this hire, but do not worry, everyone still sees D3Hoops.com as the end all and be all of Division III basketball news and commentary.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

He won't scoop me ... he may "report" it first (technically he has tried already), but that isn't because he scooped me .. I just choose to make sure to have it accurate and from sources I can report with rather than ... the rumor mill.

I also have to give up sometimes an advantage to confirm information. That just helps us prep our coverage instead of being the first. Oh well... rather be accurate than spread something that is either not accurate or misleading.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For the record... I have been following this behind the scenes for weeks.

You may eventually get scooped by HoopDirt on this hire, but do not worry, everyone still sees D3Hoops.com as the end all and be all of Division III basketball news and commentary.

I feel pretty confident... his report was actually wrong.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Now I know he was wrong ... way, way wrong.