MBB: Northwest Conference

[sbaum]

Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, depending on how you look at it, Wheaton's big man Wiele, did not really play in the game against Hope earlier this year when we played them. His presence and play has what has gotten them their 2 wins in this tournament thus far, so they look to be much more dangerous than anyone could have imagined with him playing healthy and on a mission. So it will be a really tough challenge for Whitworth, but based on the way they handled Oxy towards the end of the game last night, if they get a lead over Wheaton, maybe it will be tougher for them to come back.

[hope1]

for fans coming to hope this week here is a good motel to stay at with in walking distance to the arena            http://www.haworthinn.com/

[pineconefan]

Really enjoyed last night in the Fieldhouse.  Oxy played very well, Whitworth just played better (other than the final five minutes of the first half).  Oxy had no answer for Ryan Symes.  Their big guys are solid (and I am sure having the 6-10 guy on the bench in street clothes didn't help), but none matched up athletically with Symes.

As long as Riley and Nakamura are shooting like the have the last couple of games, Whitworth will be a tough out for anyone in this tournament.

[LogShow]

Here some sweet 16 info to toss around.  Illinois Wesleyan beat Wheaton 3x in 3 close games this season.  Oxy beat Illinois Wesleyan at Oxy in another close game.  WW beat Oxy in a battle.  Hope beat down Wheaton by 30.  Ohio Wesleyan is playing great basketball.  3 teams looking for a glass slipper going up against #1!

Playing that game is fun.  But in the end doesn't really work because each team matchups up against each other differently.  There was a pretty funny comparision a few years ago that led the the conclusion that Cal Tech could beat Duke .  I was looking for it on the boards but I couldn't find it

[LogShow]

Really enjoyed last night in the Fieldhouse.  Oxy played very well, Whitworth just played better (other than the final five minutes of the first half).  Oxy had no answer for Ryan Symes.  Their big guys are solid (and I am sure having the 6-10 guy on the bench in street clothes didn't help), but none matched up athletically with Symes.

As long as Riley and Nakamura are shooting like the have the last couple of games, Whitworth will be a tough out for anyone in this tournament.

That makes WW very tough with Symes dominating down low and Riley/Nakamura hitting from the outside.

[NWCer]

Logshow, let's talk about next year!!!

Any word on UPS's recruiting.  Next year Williams, Foster, and Krauel are seniors, do you feel any of the classes below have that type of quality?  Does that make this a very important recruiting year for Lunt to keep the high Logger standards going?

[LogShow]

Logshow, let's talk about next year!!!

Any word on UPS's recruiting.  Next year Williams, Foster, and Krauel are seniors, do you feel any of the classes below have that type of quality?  Does that make this a very important recruiting year for Lunt to keep the high Logger standards going?

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I thought you would never ask

I am definately looking forward to next year!  I haven't heard anything about the Logger's recuriting yet.  I would assume that Lunt is trying to have a big year since he will be losing quite a few seniors next year.

[NWCer]

I'm happy for Whitworth and our conference Logshow and I hope they keep going, but you know I'm already looking forward to next year!!

After seeing UPS at Pacific early in the year, I still go away saying Williams and Foster (along with Symes) are probably the two most gifted players in the league, just a different type of player and athlete, and then you throw in Krauel, and they will be losing a TON after next season and I just wasn't as sure about the younger guys on the team, if they can match that.  And they've been 11-5 the last two years WITH those 3, do they get better, stay the same, get worse?  Just food for thought.

[LogShow]

let me chew on that one for a bit...

[LogShow]

WW is heading to Holland, MI.  Should be an interesting trip...Nice that they, have a neutral first game, and don't have to play the home team.  But Wheaton isn't too far away, I suppose they will travel well.  Will WW?

[NWCer]

Check out the Hope facility, seems like a sweet place to play!  Go get 'em NWC!

http://www.hope.edu/pr/campusdev/devos.html

[LogShow]

Check out the Hope facility, seems like a sweet place to play!  Go get 'em NWC!

http://www.hope.edu/pr/campusdev/devos.html

Yes it is! must be great to play there and in front of those fans...looks like a great atmosphere!

Thanks for the link NWCer

[monsoon]

I've just started a "Hope Sectional" thread in the Great Lakes Region.  Let's try to move the Whitworth - Wheaton - Hope - OWU talk to that common location.

[Pio20]

This is clearly overshadowed by the NCAA tournament at hand, but nonetheless interesting to know. Word on the street is Gaillard will be back. That makes me think Berrgren, Kollasch, and Papenfuss will be back as well.  Also word is there are two JUCO transfers on the way. Big men. Also, possibly a really good freshman guard from Oakland.

[nwhoops1903]

I've just started a "Hope Sectional" thread in the Great Lakes Region.  Let's try to move the Whitworth - Wheaton - Hope - OWU talk to that common location.

See you there,  Thanks!