MBB: Northwest Conference

nwhoops1903 · March 10, 2008, 03:25:17 PM

Quote from: LogShow on March 10, 2008, 01:51:19 PM
NWHoops, who do you think will be assigned the dubious job of stopping Raymond? Williamson? Naknamura?

Or maybe WW will have to play a lot more zone

I think the zone is unlikely. Raymond is good and WW coaches will make containing him their top objective. To prepare for Wheaton defensively is to prepare for Oxy defensively. If he is 10 points better than Whitman, Wheaton could very well win. That being said, Wheaton has to prepare for us, too.

LogShow · March 10, 2008, 03:28:36 PM

Quote from: nwhoops1903 on March 10, 2008, 03:25:17 PM
Quote from: LogShow on March 10, 2008, 01:51:19 PM
NWHoops, who do you think will be assigned the dubious job of stopping Raymond? Williamson? Naknamura?

Or maybe WW will have to play a lot more zone
I think the zone is unlikely. Raymond is good and WW coaches will make containing him their top objective. To prepare for Wheaton defensively is to prepare for Oxy defensively. If he is 10 points better than Whitman, Wheaton could very well win. That being said, Wheaton has to prepare for us, too.

very true.

I agree about the zone...I suppose as long as WW stays out of foul trouble they can play man-to-man. And they have done a very good job of that this year.

LogShow · March 10, 2008, 03:30:19 PM

I posted this in the Hope secontional board:

QuoteI am really looking forward to the battle between Symes and Wiele. Symes is quick, crafty, and very athletic. Wiele definately has size on Symes though, 6-5, 201lbs compared to 6-8, 230.

Also it will be interesting to see who Williamson guards...and for that matter who can actually guard him!

nwhoops1903 · March 10, 2008, 03:56:52 PM

Quote from: LogShow on March 10, 2008, 03:30:19 PM
I posted this in the Hope secontional board:

QuoteI am really looking forward to the battle between Symes and Wiele. Symes is quick, crafty, and very athletic. Wiele definately has size on Symes though, 6-5, 201lbs compared to 6-8, 230.

Also it will be interesting to see who Williamson guards...and for that matter who can actually guard him!

I seriously doubt Symes would be asked to guard him.

LogShow · March 10, 2008, 03:58:44 PM

Quote from: nwhoops1903 on March 10, 2008, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: LogShow on March 10, 2008, 03:30:19 PM
I posted this in the Hope secontional board:

QuoteI am really looking forward to the battle between Symes and Wiele. Symes is quick, crafty, and very athletic. Wiele definately has size on Symes though, 6-5, 201lbs compared to 6-8, 230.

Also it will be interesting to see who Williamson guards...and for that matter who can actually guard him!
I seriously doubt Symes would be asked to guard him.

No, but I could very well see Wheaton putting him on Symes

bbaddict · March 10, 2008, 04:03:57 PM

But Symes is wiry and quick . . . you know, if you can't be big, be quick! Oh wait, that's football!

nwhoops1903 · March 10, 2008, 04:17:26 PM

Quote from: LogShow on March 10, 2008, 03:58:44 PM
Quote from: nwhoops1903 on March 10, 2008, 03:56:52 PM
Quote from: LogShow on March 10, 2008, 03:30:19 PM
I posted this in the Hope secontional board:

QuoteI am really looking forward to the battle between Symes and Wiele. Symes is quick, crafty, and very athletic. Wiele definately has size on Symes though, 6-5, 201lbs compared to 6-8, 230.

Also it will be interesting to see who Williamson guards...and for that matter who can actually guard him!
I seriously doubt Symes would be asked to guard him.

No, but I could very well see Wheaton putting him on Symes

As I mentioned on the Hope board...I would love that.

Greek Tragedy · March 10, 2008, 04:19:56 PM

Quote from: Gregory Sager on March 10, 2008, 01:59:17 AM
Wheaton never travels well. If more than 100 Wheaton fans make the trek around the lake to Holland next Friday, I'll be shocked.

I didn't go around with a clicker, but I'm pretty sure Wheaton had more than 100 fans in Whitewater...though I'm sure Whitewater is closer than the Netherlands.

bbaddict · March 10, 2008, 04:35:10 PM

Quote from: Gregory Sager on March 10, 2008, 01:59:17 AM
Quote from: LogShow on March 09, 2008, 03:49:56 PM
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.

Wheaton never travels well. If more than 100 Wheaton fans make the trek around the lake to Holland next Friday, I'll be shocked.

Are you serious? Isn't Holland, MI less than 200 miles from Wheaton? Whitworth fans travel farther than for a NWC game. (Maybe Whitman is closer.)

nwhoops1903 · March 10, 2008, 04:42:06 PM

Quote from: bbaddict on March 10, 2008, 04:35:10 PM
Quote from: Gregory Sager on March 10, 2008, 01:59:17 AM
Quote from: LogShow on March 09, 2008, 03:49:56 PM
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.

Wheaton never travels well. If more than 100 Wheaton fans make the trek around the lake to Holland next Friday, I'll be shocked.

Are you serious? Isn't Holland, MI less than 200 miles from Wheaton? Whitworth fans travel farther than for a NWC game. (Maybe Whitman is closer.)

If you have a nice big boat, it is even closer. I think Wheaton will outnumber Whitworth but that wont matter cause the big number will be from Hope and they will be rooting for Whitworth cause we are the big underdog.

Who doesn't love an underdog?

bbaddict · March 10, 2008, 04:47:50 PM

One thing -- the Pirates are used to noise, so maybe the crowd won't be a factor no matter who they're cheering for!

I think Whitworth will have a good parent/family turnout. What about students? Do you think many will go?

nwhoops1903 · March 10, 2008, 04:53:09 PM

Quote from: bbaddict on March 10, 2008, 04:47:50 PM
One thing -- the Pirates are used to noise, so maybe the crowd won't be a factor no matter who they're cheering for!

I think Whitworth will have a good parent/family turnout. What about students? Do you think many will go?

It is about $700 RT per person. Parents yes, students (Holland, MI or Cancun for SB) NO.

bbaddict · March 10, 2008, 04:59:34 PM

Well, a friendly crowd is no substitute for preparation. Besides, didn't Whitworth do really well at that tournament in NYC over Christmas? Seems like they even beat the host. I'm pretty sure they didn't have much of a crowd there either.

I just really want Whitworth to win over Wheaton. Is everyone expecting Hope to win over Ohio Wesleyan or is that expected to be a contest as well? Do you know?

LogShow · March 10, 2008, 05:03:38 PM

Since I like to look ahead...assuming WW beats Wheaton, they will face either Hope or Ohio Wesylan. Obviously WW wouldn't like to see Hope on their floor, but Ohio Wesylan has been playing very well lately. I will be pulling for Ohio Wes...even though they are on a hot streak, they look like a better opponent then Hope.

bbaddict · March 10, 2008, 05:12:13 PM

Out of the four, only Hope is a top 25 ranked team. Although, this year, I'm not sure you want to be in the Top 25 (14th week) because it probably means your season is OVER!

I was thinking that it would be better for Whitworth to play OWU, but wondered if they're on a hot streak. Guess it's all speculation until they beat Wheaton.