WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

iwu70 · February 20, 2016, 09:08:31 PM

Great stuff for the Titans -- to share the CCIW regular season crown with Wheaton. Congrats to Coach Smith and all the Titans. Young team, doing good things in CCIW play. Go get that AQ, Titans!

IWU'70

GoPerry · February 21, 2016, 03:19:30 PM

Nice job by the Thunder ladies of sticking with Augie and coming out with the win. Congratulations to Coach Madsen and team on their conference title. They did what they had to do to keep winning and stay ahead of IWU to host the tournament this weekend. Now let's win 2 this weekend, secure the AQ and avoid any Pool C anxiety with 3 other WIAC schools.

RogK · February 21, 2016, 04:25:24 PM

Now that WBB has quarters instead of halves, a scoring drought can be noted quickly, as in Augustana getting 2 points in the 4th quarter (Wheaton tallied 19).
The game I attended saw 50 pts scored in the final 7:00 (North Park and North Central combined).
Augie's season (CCIW 5-9) ended with four losses, although they did record several impressive wins. Leading scorer (by far, 15 vs 8) Marissa Pezzopane is graduating, so they'll need to find scoring for next year. 6'5" Kaycee Kallenberger had a nice debut season, getting loads of rebounds (3rd most in conf play) and ending 2nd in the league in blocks. Augie may "build around" her next season.

iwu70 · February 22, 2016, 09:16:40 PM

In terms of All-CCIW selections, I think Ehresman and McGraw clearly deserve it for the Titans at some level -- perhaps Ehresman 1st and McGraw 2nd team.

I continue to think Mia Smith should be Coach of the Year. Wheaton coach also very deserving this year.

'70

Mr. Ypsi · February 22, 2016, 09:48:50 PM

Quote from: iwu70 on February 22, 2016, 09:16:40 PM
In terms of All-CCIW selections, I think Ehresman and McGraw clearly deserve it for the Titans at some level -- perhaps Ehresman 1st and McGraw 2nd team.

I continue to think Mia Smith should be Coach of the Year. Wheaton coach also very deserving this year.

'70

CLEARLY the COY should be Mia Smith. Her 'diaper dandies' were picked by the coaches to finish fifth and tied for the title. Wheaton was unanimously picked to win (or as unanimously as possible, since coaches can't vote for their own team). Even having a national title, this just might have been her best coaching job yet.

GoPerry · February 22, 2016, 09:51:45 PM

I'm thinking that MOP honors is a race between Wheaton G Katie McDaniels(Jr), Elmhurst F Mikaela Eppard(So) and Carthage G Morgan Harris(So) with McDaniels likely getting the nod. Liz Rehberger(NPU) 1st team also. Alyssa Saklak(Millikin) or Rebecca Ehresman(IWU) for the 5th spot- maybe even WC Hannah Considine but doubtful. Freshman of the year either to Bailey Gilbert(Carthage) or Maddie Merritt(IWU).

I think Mia Smith or Kent Madsen are equally deserving of COY. Smith for aforementioned unexpectedly high league finish and Madsen overcoming key injury to Zeller. Might go to Madsen for more impressive overall record and 2 wins over IWU.

iwu70 · February 23, 2016, 01:36:48 AM

Let's hope the coaches on this side do a better job than the men's coaches. Lots and lots of grumping, disenchantment with the choices over there.

Yes, Maddie Merritt would be a deserving Freshman of the Year awardee.

IWU'70

lmitzel · February 23, 2016, 07:31:18 AM

There are so many good players here it's hard to narrow the list down to just five, but looking at the numbers I'd probably go McDaniels/Ehresman/Rehberger as your guards on the First Team, and Eppard as a lock at forward. I feel bad though leaving out Morgan Harris because she had great numbers before going down, and I'm not sure I want a four guard/one forward lineup even though NCC tends to trot out those numbers to start multiple games. Doing that also leaves out Alyssa Saklak, who should at least be Second Team.

NCC reps I'm thinking probably Mayson Whipple either Second or Third Team, and Jamie Cuny probably Third Team.

Hard to pick just one MOP, though given history it'll probably go to McDaniels. COY is pretty much a tossup between Kent Madsen and Mia Smith. I'd lean Smith since the Titans weren't viewed as highly coming into the season (last season was weird) but I wouldn't be upset if Madsen won it.

GoPerry · February 23, 2016, 07:55:25 AM

Quote from: lmitzel on February 23, 2016, 07:31:18 AM
There are so many good players here it's hard to narrow the list down to just five, but looking at the numbers I'd probably go McDaniels/Ehresman/Rehberger as your guards on the First Team, and Eppard as a lock at forward. I feel bad though leaving out Morgan Harris because she had great numbers before going down, and I'm not sure I want a four guard/one forward lineup even though NCC tends to trot out those numbers to start multiple games. Doing that also leaves out Alyssa Saklak, who should at least be Second Team.

NCC reps I'm thinking probably Mayson Whipple either Second or Third Team, and Jamie Cuny probably Third Team.

Hard to pick just one MOP, though given history it'll probably go to McDaniels. COY is pretty much a tossup between Kent Madsen and Mia Smith. I'd lean Smith since the Titans weren't viewed as highly coming into the season (last season was weird) but I wouldn't be upset if Madsen won it.

The All Conf teams are selected with no respect to position. So the 1st team can have all guards or all forwards. I think the coaches will still select Harris- they should at least- despite her missing the last 2 games.

RogK · February 23, 2016, 10:38:43 AM

For Newcomer of the Year, Kallenberger could get votes, too.
If All-Conf spots were allotted proportional to wins in conference play, it would look like this : W and IW - 2.946, NC - 2.143, E and NP - 1.875, A and C - 1.339, M - 0.536. The formula is (15/56) x wins. Anyway, I'd say this is a good guide for where to start, with some variation necessary. Millikin can't get 1/2 of a player on All-Conf, for example.
Here are current players that have been honored in previous seasons :
2012-13 : H Considine (Newcomer)
2013-14 : E Zeller (1st), K McDaniels (2nd and Newcomer), R Torres (3rd)
2014-15 : H Considine (1st), K McDaniels (1st), M Eppard (2nd and Newcomer), M Pezzopane (2nd), A Saklak (2nd), E Zeller (2nd), J Cuny (3rd), C Meacham (3rd), M McGraw (3rd), L Rehberger (3rd).

lmitzel · February 23, 2016, 11:45:15 AM

Quote from: GoPerry on February 23, 2016, 07:55:25 AM
Quote from: lmitzel on February 23, 2016, 07:31:18 AM
There are so many good players here it's hard to narrow the list down to just five, but looking at the numbers I'd probably go McDaniels/Ehresman/Rehberger as your guards on the First Team, and Eppard as a lock at forward. I feel bad though leaving out Morgan Harris because she had great numbers before going down, and I'm not sure I want a four guard/one forward lineup even though NCC tends to trot out those numbers to start multiple games. Doing that also leaves out Alyssa Saklak, who should at least be Second Team.

NCC reps I'm thinking probably Mayson Whipple either Second or Third Team, and Jamie Cuny probably Third Team.

Hard to pick just one MOP, though given history it'll probably go to McDaniels. COY is pretty much a tossup between Kent Madsen and Mia Smith. I'd lean Smith since the Titans weren't viewed as highly coming into the season (last season was weird) but I wouldn't be upset if Madsen won it.

The All Conf teams are selected with no respect to position. So the 1st team can have all guards or all forwards. I think the coaches will still select Harris- they should at least- despite her missing the last 2 games.

Forgot about that aspect, then realized it too when I was looking earlier at the men's teams.

No question she was really good, and missing the final two games shouldn't penalize her. It's a tricky thing since we can go with like seven different players for those five spots.

RogK · February 23, 2016, 11:52:31 AM

My all-CCIW honors :
Co Coaches-of-the-Year : K Madsen and M Smith (precedent - 09-10 Bernero and Smith)
Newcomer of the Year : B Gilbert
Most Outstanding Player : K McDaniels
1st team : K McDaniels, M Harris, M Eppard, R Ehresman, L Rehberger
2nd team : M Pezzopane, J Cuny, M Whipple, M McGraw, A Saklak
3rd team : H Considine, S Roman, M Merritt, T Pettersson, C Monroe
These selections are so perfect that they are not even debatable, unless you disagree with them! (ha)

iwumichigander · February 23, 2016, 03:58:51 PM

Quote from: iwu70 on February 23, 2016, 01:36:48 AM
Let's hope the coaches on this side do a better job than the men's coaches. Lots and lots of grumping, disenchantment with the choices over there.

Yes, Maddie Merritt would be a deserving Freshman of the Year awardee.

IWU'70

Men's side - there is no more grumbling than in past years IMHO.
The coaches will never satisfy everyone even on the women's side. There is always a "high whine factor" when a team (NPU Men, for example) has two exceptional players (Henry and Robinson) but team can't get the job done I the W column. Then you have AndOne who will whine even if the 1st were all NCC guys!

GoPerry · February 23, 2016, 05:24:53 PM

Quote from: RogK on February 23, 2016, 11:52:31 AM
My all-CCIW honors :
Co Coaches-of-the-Year : K Madsen and M Smith (precedent - 09-10 Bernero and Smith)
Newcomer of the Year : B Gilbert
Most Outstanding Player : K McDaniels
1st team : K McDaniels, M Harris, M Eppard, R Ehresman, L Rehberger
2nd team : M Pezzopane, J Cuny, M Whipple, M McGraw, A Saklak
3rd team : H Considine, S Roman, M Merritt, T Pettersson, C Monroe
These selections are so perfect that they are not even debatable, unless you disagree with them! (ha)

I think Carthage's Bailey Gilbert will be in there somewhere (especially if another Frosh IWU's Merritt makes it)- could argue for 2nd team but more likely 3rd with Carthage's overall finish. And I'm not sure you'll get 3 from NCC. The problem with the 'system' is that it really inflates offensive stats relative to players from the other 7 teams. So in my mind, you take their #s and sort of 'discount' them in a sense.

It feels to me like Wheaton should have 3 players, maybe Chantal Meachem or Kelly Lawson who both played super solidly but perhaps not standing out. Both will get some consideration but maybe not enough.

GoPerry · February 23, 2016, 05:33:40 PM

Quote from: iwumichigander on February 23, 2016, 03:58:51 PM
Quote from: iwu70 on February 23, 2016, 01:36:48 AM
Let's hope the coaches on this side do a better job than the men's coaches. Lots and lots of grumping, disenchantment with the choices over there.

Yes, Maddie Merritt would be a deserving Freshman of the Year awardee.

IWU'70
Men's side - there is no more grumbling than in past years IMHO.
The coaches will never satisfy everyone even on the women's side. There is always a "high whine factor" when a team (NPU Men, for example) has two exceptional players (Henry and Robinson) but team can't get the job done I the W column. Then you have AndOne who will whine even if the 1st were all NCC guys!

Said with affection I'm sure . . .