MBB: Northwest Conference

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What's the Diablo Valley Community College, CA,  tie with Whitworth?

Coach Hayford

Like he used to coach there?

[NWCer]

I think they could've put Dressler higher, the first team is right on the money though. 

Even with Satern?

I think so Logshow.  Who would you have put in that last first team slot?

[NWCer]

What's the Diablo Valley Community College, CA,  tie with Whitworth?

Coach Hayford

Like he used to coach there?

Good question, whatever the connection is it's working big time for him, seems to have one at Delta as well.

[LogShow]

Congrats to the WW men's basketball team once again for the great season.  Pirate fans and supporters are proud to see Coach Hayford be awarded by his peers to a 2nd straight season as NW Conference Coach of the Year and our 3rd straight POTY in Ryan Symes.  Defending our conference title after being picked to finish 3rd is a remarkable achievement by the coach and Symes dutifully led an inexperienced and young group of players with terrific skill and determination.  Go Bucs!

Hayford and WW had a few things going for him.  Two very dependable seniors who are really good night in and night out (Symes and Williamson).  A great and sturdy PG.  I really liked Naknamura's game, nothing flashy, but very very effective.   A very short rotation.  WW only played 6.5 guys this year.  Having your 3 best players be able to play 40mins a night, is pretty impressive.  They did very well at avoiding foul trouble.  Hats off to WW for what they accomplished.

[pineconefan]

Congrats to Hayford, Symes and the rest.  Well-earned stuff.

Regarding UPS and Willamette, I think UPS will make it three straight.  Listened to the game and it sounded like Willamette had the same kind of success against UPS as against Whitworth - the guards drive, draw the defense and dish to the big men for easy baskets.  Sounded like one easy basket after another and the shooting percentage showed.

UPS should be able to clean that up in a second straight meeting.  Homecourt and overall talent will win out.

[LogShow]

I think they could've put Dressler higher, the first team is right on the money though. 

Even with Satern?

I think so Logshow.  Who would you have put in that last first team slot?

I don't really know...I guess I wouldn't put anyone who is behind him in front.  He is a very good player, but it seems tough to put him or Faidley on the 1st team because their teams struggled so much.  I guess he probably deserved 1st team.

[pineconefan]

As far as Saturday's potential game, I think the home court and extra rest will work heavily in the Pirates' favor.  What would be even better is if the big kid is back in the middle.  

If the Bucs are going to do anything past Saturday, they will definitely need him back.

[LogShow]

Congrats to Hayford, Symes and the rest.  Well-earned stuff.

Regarding UPS and Willamette, I think UPS will make it three straight.  Listened to the game and it sounded like Willamette had the same kind of success against UPS as against Whitworth - the guards drive, draw the defense and dish to the big men for easy baskets.  Sounded like one easy basket after another and the shooting percentage showed.

UPS should be able to clean that up in a second straight meeting.  Homecourt and overall talent will win out.

I really hope so. UPS needs to figure their D out.  It was a very frustrating game to watch.

[nwhoops1903]

What's the Diablo Valley Community College, CA,  tie with Whitworth?

Coach Hayford

Like he used to coach there?

no

Good question, whatever the connection is it's working big time for him, seems to have one at Delta as well.

You guys are catching on quick.

[LogShow]

As far as Saturday's potential game, I think the home court and extra rest will work heavily in the Pirates' favor.  What would be even better is if the big kid is back in the middle.  

If the Bucs are going to do anything past Saturday, they will definitely need him back.

I think it is going to be a super tight game.  With no team really pulling ahead.  Do you think WW can make it 3 straight.  I think its tough with two teams that talented for either team to win 3 in a row.

[LogShow]

What's the Diablo Valley Community College, CA,  tie with Whitworth?

Coach Hayford

Like he used to coach there?

no

Good question, whatever the connection is it's working big time for him, seems to have one at Delta as well.

You guys are catching on quick.

I am often complimented on my analitical problem solving skills

[nwhoops1903]

I think they could've put Dressler higher, the first team is right on the money though. 

Even with Satern?

I think so Logshow.  Who would you have put in that last first team slot?

I don't really know...I guess I wouldn't put anyone who is behind him in front.  He is a very good player, but it seems tough to put him or Faidley on the 1st team because their teams struggled so much.  I guess he probably deserved 1st team.

Satern didn't need to be on and why 6 spots?  POTY and 5?

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Ryan Symes - Whitworth (F, 6-5, Sr./Sr., Palo Alto, Calif. - San Joaquin Delta JC) 75 (4)
Jason Foster - Puget Sound (F, 6-7, Jr./Jr., Tacoma, Wash. - Foss) 72 (1)

That's a pretty close finish for POTY.  Symes teammate, Colin Willemsen, actually got more 1st place votes than Foster (2) with A Williams getting the other top vote.  I am thinking PLU gave him that.

Either way would have made sense but I am glad to see my WW guy get it, duh, and he is a senior.  Foster, if he improves, should dominate next year and perhaps be All American.

Hoops this question might further your opinion of my sharpness, but the number in parentheses is the number of first place votes right?

[nwhoops1903]

I am often complimented on my analitical problem solving skills

not your spelling skills

and yes to the ()

[LogShow]

I think they could've put Dressler higher, the first team is right on the money though. 

Even with Satern?

I think so Logshow.  Who would you have put in that last first team slot?

I don't really know...I guess I wouldn't put anyone who is behind him in front.  He is a very good player, but it seems tough to put him or Faidley on the 1st team because their teams struggled so much.  I guess he probably deserved 1st team.

Satern didn't need to be on and why 6 spots?  POTY and 5?

Yeah I believe thats how most conferences do it.  It allows for more kids to be recognized