MBB: University Athletic Association

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The Division III basketball season technically started nearly three months ago, but it has taken until the end of January for it to start feeling like the season is really underway. Even so, only about a quarter of the division has played just a single game. Another quarter of the division will never take to the court. And in between is wide gulf of different options.

On the first video-version of Hoopsville this season, Dave McHugh is joined by much of the D3hoops.com crew, Pat Coleman and Ryan Scott, to react to what has been one of the more unique seasons ... to say it lightly.

We react to the challenges schools are facing, what coaches are grappling with on a daily basis - especially beyond games and practices, and why schools are making so many different decisions.

We also discuss what is likely the future of this season's NCAA Championship Tournaments and, more importantly, when the decision on those tournaments will be made.

Plus, will there be a Top 25? No. Well, yes. Kind of. Tune in to learn more on what's coming. Plus a lot more including Dave spinning off Pat's thoughts on those wishing to attend games.

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[WUPHF]

Rochester appears to have played their final game of the season after recognizing Kailan Lee as part of the senior day activities.  Unfortunately, Lee lost his freshman year and part of his sophomore year to injury.

No mention of Trent Noordsij or Ryan Algier so they must be planning to return for a 5th season.

The Yellowjackets finished the season 4-2 and 4-1 against Division III teams.

Hard to believe that one of the New York teams would be the only UAA team to play this season.

[Titan Q]

Jack Nolan getting a lot of good D1 interest...

https://247sports.com/Article/Basketball-recruiting-Washington-University-Jack-Nolan-162235125/

[sac]

Thomas Kurowski  6-4 G  Sturgis, Michigan will attend Chicago

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2021/01/sturgis-all-state-guard-thomas-kurowski-makes-college-hoops-commitment.html
One publication had him #11 in Michigan, which is probably a little high, but he's top 50 easily.

Dad played at Notre Dame, recently broke the school scoring record mentioned in the article above with 44 last Wed, has also grown out his hair.

[Titan Q]

Middlebury senior PG Griffin Kornaker (9.3 ppg, 4.5 apg) will play at Case Western Reserve as a grad transfer next season.

[Titan Q]

Dan Masino - a 6-2 G at Hobart (12.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.3 apg in '19-20) - is grad transferring to Rochester.  Was 2nd Team All-Liberty in '19-20.

[Titan Q]

My conversation with Todd McGuinness, Head MBB Coach at Case Western Reserve.

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


0:00​ Case Western Reserve U.
7:31​ Recruiting
16:32​ The building process at Case
25:00​ UAA travel and experience
27:56​ Playing at D3 Bethany
29:52​ Facing Jeff Gibbs/Otterbein 2002
32:25​ Getting into coaching
34:05​ First head job at Hartwick; success at Hartwick
38:05​ Deciding to leave for Case
39:27​ Not playing in 2020-21
41:45​ D3 roster impacts from the pandemic; impact on HS seniors
44:32​ Current roster and returners
49:50​ UAA 2021-22; roster questions
54:27​ Good to great
57:18​ Final thoughts

[WUPHF]

Nice interview.  You are more optimistic about the Spartans than I am.

[nescac1]

Another Wash U. recruit, G Kyle Beedon, I don't think he has been mentioned before.  Seems like a loaded class for Wash U:

https://twitter.com/gocampbellhall/status/1362841108401643523

[y_jack_lok]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/writingillini.com/2021/04/27/illinois-basketball-illini-eyeing-diii-transfer-three-point-specialist/amp/

[sac]

Thomas Kurowski  6-4 G  Sturgis, Michigan will attend Chicago

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2021/01/sturgis-all-state-guard-thomas-kurowski-makes-college-hoops-commitment.html
One publication had him #11 in Michigan, which is probably a little high, but he's top 50 easily.

Dad played at Notre Dame, recently broke the school scoring record mentioned in the article above with 44 last Wed, has also grown out his hair.

Thomas was named Division 1 first team All-State in Michigan today.  A pretty great place for a D3 recruit, I can't think of any off-hand that went straight to D3.

[Titan Q]

Romin Williams returning at Emory...

https://twitter.com/rominwilliams/status/1387839380451217413?s=20

[Titan Q]

Tommy Eastman (Middlebury) will be a grad transfer at Brandeis.

[WUPHF]

I have said it before and I'll say it again, the Jean Bain-era story is remarkable.

Players leaving early for years before the problems become a national embarrassment for the program and the institution. 

Then Coach Bain is hired and two seasons later, players are staying for a 5th season.

Lots of respect for the guys who stuck it out (and honestly, for the guys who moved on)...

I think we need a Brandeis Q-cast whether player or coach.

[tomt4525]

On his Twitter account, Jack Nolan announced that he is returning to Wash U for a 4th season.

He was accepted into a Masters program along with being given an academic merit scholarship.