Incoming Freshman

[Mr. Burgundy]

2 of our 3 incoming Freshman have been on campus for a week. Working with the strength program already. Kory Brown appears to be exactly what we thought he would be. A great athlete, great kid and ready to play some defense and get after it. He is a long athlete that we needed at the 2 guard position. "Big Dex" or Dexter Werner is a house. He is exactly what we needed, a rough tough kid in the paint. I can't wait to see this kid in 12 months after a redshirt year. 250+ lbs with a mean streak. Every rebound in his area is his. We finally have depth in the post.

I was advised today by Recruiting guru our very own "Kermit" that Brett Vandenburgh shut down Zac Showalter in the huge Wisconsin All Star Game. Showalter a one time massive target of the Bison who was recently given a full ride by Bo Ryan at Wisconsin finished 1-7 against Brett who "Wanted to guard Zac."

It is my gut feel that the coaches did a good job of targeting needs with these 3 kids. They needed to target kids who would compete and defend and push the kids already on the team. Must get tougher.

Add these 3 kids to Kading who had a great redshirt year and will play in the post and I think we got alot better. Excited about the future.

Kermit, if you see this, send that article you sent my phone that I can't seem to find on the net. Really impressive showing for Brett to shut down Showalter.

Happy Father's Day Bison fans.

[Hammersmith]

2 of our 3 incoming Freshman have been on campus for a week. Working with the strength program already. Kory Brown appears to be exactly what we thought he would be. A great athlete, great kid and ready to play some defense and get after it. He is a long athlete that we needed at the 2 guard position. "Big Dex" or Dexter Werner is a house. He is exactly what we needed, a rough tough kid in the paint. I can't wait to see this kid in 12 months after a redshirt year. 250+ lbs with a mean streak. Every rebound in his area is his. We finally have depth in the post.

I was advised today by Recruiting guru our very own "Kermit" that Brett Vandenburgh shut down Zac Showalter in the huge Wisconsin All Star Game. Showalter a one time massive target of the Bison who was recently given a full ride by Bo Ryan at Wisconsin finished 1-7 against Brett who "Wanted to guard Zac."

It is my gut feel that the coaches did a good job of targeting needs with these 3 kids. They needed to target kids who would compete and defend and push the kids already on the team. Must get tougher.

Add these 3 kids to Kading who had a great redshirt year and will play in the post and I think we got alot better. Excited about the future.

Kermit, if you see this, send that article you sent my phone that I can't seem to find on the net. Really impressive showing for Brett to shut down Showalter.

Happy Father's Day Bison fans.

This one?: http://host.madison.com/sports/columnists/nick_sunderland_saied/wbca-all-star-games-loss-can-t-damper-showalter-s/article_089829de-b7e9-11e1-b4ff-001a4bcf887a.html

WISCONSIN DELLS — Slumping back into his chair on the bench late in the third quarter of Saturday’s Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 1 boys All-Star game, Zak Showalter had the look of a fighter who had finally endured enough.

“I haven’t been beat like that in a while,” said Showalter, whose South team suffered a 98-64 beating at the hands of the North.

...

“Brett VandenBergh guarded Showalter, and he wanted him, too,” North coach Luke Madsen said of the former De Pere forward, whose senior season ended in a WIAA Division 1 sectional final loss to Showalter and eventual undefeated state champion Germantown last March. “I know there’s some history there. … Brett did an outstanding job on him.”

[DjKyRo]

One of our biggest shortcomings last season was our attentiveness on defense, which resulted in a high number of fouls that put key guys on the bench in bad spots. It's great we've got some players coming in who take pride in defense because aside from the fouling our defense was pretty good last season - add in some discipline on challenging the shot and this team can get much better in a short amount of time. Really anxious to see what Kory Brown brings to the table.

[Kermit]

This one?: http://host.madison.com/sports/columnists/nick_sunderland_saied/wbca-all-star-games-loss-can-t-damper-showalter-s/article_089829de-b7e9-11e1-b4ff-001a4bcf887a.html

That's the one. :)

I do believe that the new recruits are going to add some toughness to our team. Don't forget about Chris Kading either!

Happy Father's Day to everyone and enjoy your summer!

[CaBisonFan]

We have been talented and soft. Good to see this.

[TheBisonator]

Are all these guys gonna redshirt?? Or maybe one of them can play right away to fill the Dylan Hale scholarship hole??

[DjKyRo]

Are all these guys gonna redshirt?? Or maybe one of them can play right away to fill the Dylan Hale scholarship hole??

The idea (which is unconfirmed by anyone from the program, to the best of my knowledge) is that Kory Brown will play his freshman year.

[silkamilkamonico]

Would love for Brown to play right away, and think he will. This team is ready now for him to make an impact if he can in any way.

I don't see Werner playing this year at all, and although BV is a good prospect for this future, I believe if he is playing this year it's because Braun/Wright/Kading aren't. Would hate to see the kid lose his freshmen year to meaningless minutes because of the numbers crunch.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Brett Vandenberg and Brown will play as Freshman. They both are physically ready. Kermit and I watched them practice and Vandenberg is more put together than Winks was as a 5th year senior. He is completely ripped. Brown looks like an NBA 2 guard. Those athletes just look different. both can physically compete and defend. They both have some nice leadership qualities.

Big Dex.....not sure where to start. Kid is THICK. 260lbs as an incoming freshman. Honestly, he scored at will. Amazing touch, surprising athleticism, and he can really rebound. He is not in basketball shape yet, and he will be redshirting, but he doesn't lack confidence. The strenght coach has to be licking his chops on this project. I think he will be the best scorer of this group. he is so thick/wide that it is hard to get a chest on him. Very sound on the offensive side. I predict he is a massive crowd favorite. Kermit and I enjoyed watching him. Almost laughing like....really...he just won the game on that tip in?

overall, kids look great. This is Taylor Braun's team. He is dominating like Woody did. He leads. Tray is healthy and we will have a battle for minutes at the 5 spot with Kading pushing those boys. I am excited about this team. They all want it. Common goal. These freshman are going to win games. Vandenberg looks like he is 35 already. he plays hard. Most improved....and not close....Joel Lindberg. Really playing with confidence and swagger. Nothing like he did last year. Be fun to see how they develop over the summer.

[bisonfan08]

So based on everything I have been reading up on, looks like our 10 man rotation will look like so (back-ups in parenthesis):

PG - LA (Lindberg)
SG - Brown (Felt)
SF - Braun (Vandenberg)
PF - Tray (Kading)
C - Bjorklund (Aaberg)

Werner redshirting and Zastrow seeing scrap minutes. I must say with Kading, Vandenberg and Brown added to the mix I definitely think it improves our defense. Gives us a lot more depth down low as we seemed to struggle if Bjorklund or Aaberg got in foul trouble early. Felt could be in contention for 6th man of the year if he can stay more consistent from game to game throughout the season as he continues to grow as a player. We saw a bit of the mid-range jumper come into play last year and if he can find a way to create his own shot while still shooting a high percentage he could be a scoring machine. I feel like with Hale gone the team chemistry will be improved and not sure if any of the stuff about Carlson having some issues is true, but if so the team should play better together with that drama removed this season. Looking forward to the season, once again a ton of talent on paper we'll see if it translates to the court this year.

[SlickVic]

nba 2 guard lol dude...can he even dunk?

[silkamilkamonico]

nba 2 guard lol dude...can he even dunk?

Yes. This ain't Division 3.

[SlickVic]

Yes. This ain't Division 3.

this ant the nba either lol i find it hard to believe hell start over felt

[HandoEX]

How many 6'4 guards can't dunk???

[silkamilkamonico]

How many 6'4 guards can't dunk???

None that aren't D3.

[Mr. Burgundy]

PG: LA/Lindberg
SG: Lindberg/Felt (either Lindberg or Felt will start), Brown
SF: Braun, Brown
PF: Tray, Vandenberg
C: Bjorklund, Aaberg, Kading

Hoping that one of those backup Centers can continue to improve this summer and work on their ball skills and play some minutes at PF.

[SlickVic]

mile felt ant got nothin on me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6QYAw_WTk ....lol "its rainin" ...reggie may have had miller time but its always have some bud time in my book check this one out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ_e-tTBL-g ...i call that the deshawn stephenson you cant see me...hey yo kermit text KB he cant gaurd me

[SlickVic]

pause that first one at like 09 and just admire sd bisons effort lol i drained one close to half court right next to josh vaughn one time in my loafers and said steve kerr baby

[KSBisonFan]

mile felt ant got nothin on me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6QYAw_WTk ....lol "its rainin" ...reggie may have had miller time but its always have some bud time in my book check this one out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ_e-tTBL-g ...i call that the deshawn stephenson you cant see me...hey yo kermit text KB he cant gaurd me

The quality of the first vid makes me think you stole that off GoBison All Access. On 2nd thought, your vid didn't buffer for nearly 5 minutes....

[KSBisonFan]

PG: LA/Lindberg
SG: Lindberg/Felt (either Lindberg or Felt will start), Brown
SF: Braun, Brown
PF: Tray, Vandenberg
C: Bjorklund, Aaberg, Kading

Hoping that one of those backup Centers can continue to improve this summer and work on their ball skills and play some minutes at PF.

I completely agree with your statement about minutes at PF.....we need someone to step up with quality minutes and play physical. I am really hoping our bigs can stay out of foul trouble well enough to play 2 of the 3 C's at the same time. I noticed you have Vandenberg at PF.....I thought he'd be more of a perimeter player?
Thanks for the updates Burgandy.

[JSUBison]

The quality of the first vid makes me think you stole that off GoBison All Access. On 2nd thought, your vid didn't buffer for nearly 5 minutes....

I think those clips were recorded with a 1st generation Gameboy.

[unbison]

That is one sick stroke slic

[silkamilkamonico]

I completely agree with your statement about minutes at PF.....we need someone to step up with quality minutes and play physical. I am really hoping our bigs can stay out of foul trouble well enough to play 2 of the 3 C's at the same time. I noticed you have Vandenberg at PF.....I thought he'd be more of a perimeter player?
Thanks for the updates Burgandy.

Yea i was assuming he was more like a 3. I think he's only 6-5 or 6-6. I think Werner is only 6-6 as well and not sure if he will be a C or if he's athletic enough to be a PF in D1.

[99Bison]

I completely agree with your statement about minutes at PF.....we need someone to step up with quality minutes and play physical. I am really hoping our bigs can stay out of foul trouble well enough to play 2 of the 3 C's at the same time. I noticed you have Vandenberg at PF.....I thought he'd be more of a perimeter player?
Thanks for the updates Burgandy.

Pretty sure Vandenberg will play PF, he's a very physical/motor type player and already built to play inside physically.

[SlickVic]

That is one sick stroke slic

i hit the threes like steve jackson i hit the threes like steve jackson i hit the threes like steve jackson say my name and whatch your bitch reaction...lol just like i told freddy coleman one night i said id bet any dollar amount he wanted i shot more hoops than any of them bisons growin up at northeast park i was known as like larry bird jr...i had the headband long socks like bobby jackson just out there shootin hoops boy...i hope the bison are good tho they need to be i mean LA felt braun tray and big marsh throwin a couple 13 14 nba 2 guards and we got ourselves a sweet 16 banner baby...this buds for you UNBISON out there represent on the dozer dude can i get a +++++++++ sambini

[runtheoption]

Cool picture of Bix Dex in today's Biz Tribune. He just threw down an alley oop. I did a double take at the unattached, floating left hand and wrist.

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/bismarcktribune.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/55/e556eade-d6db-11e1-9d20-001a4bcf887a/5010ca36e88cc.preview-620.jpg

[tony]

Cool picture of Bix Dex in today's Biz Tribune. He just threw down an alley oop. I did a double take at the unattached, floating left hand and wrist.

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/bismarcktribune.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/55/e556eade-d6db-11e1-9d20-001a4bcf887a/5010ca36e88cc.preview-620.jpg

You can tell he's a player. It looks like he is dunking while asking a girl in the front row, "'How you doin'?"

[runtheoption]

Class A's Dexter Werner from Bismarck rejects a dunk attempt by Class B's The Thing during Lions All-Star game action last night at the Fargo Civic Center.




http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/bismarcktribune.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/55/e556eade-d6db-11e1-9d20-001a4bcf887a/5010ca36e88cc.preview-620.jpg

[KSBisonFan]

It's too bad they cut off the bottom of this picture......Pretty sure he's doing one of those weird riverdances with his feet while dunking, rejecting the thing's dunk and asking the hot chick out sitting on the baseline.

[EndZoneQB]

Cool picture of Bix Dex in today's Biz Tribune. He just threw down an alley oop. I did a double take at the unattached, floating left hand and wrist.

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/bismarcktribune.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/55/e556eade-d6db-11e1-9d20-001a4bcf887a/5010ca36e88cc.preview-620.jpg

I call that "the stranger"....

[SlickVic]

big country baby...if thats who that fool is hes my new favorite somebody text saul tell him when the moneys on the table just give it to the big hoss

[westnodak93bison]

I've heard big Dex has really long arms and plays more like 6'8". Is that true?

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[Kermit]

I've heard big Dex has really long arms and plays more like 6'8". Is that true?

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I would say this is true. Dex is an unusual player. He frankly just doesn't look like a D-I player at first glance, but his game grows on people. He does have a long wingspan, but he generally plays below the rim. That said, he doesn't seem to have any trouble getting his shot off against taller post players. He has the bulk to get and maintain position, both offensively and defensively, in the low post. He has good skills and he appropriately demands the ball on the block. He needs to remake his body this year, but the strength and conditioning staff will help him get there. I like him!

[56BISON73]

He should be a tight end. The kid kind of looks like a goof the way he runs around. Then all of a sudden out of nowhere he comes flying in and blocks a shot. And when he blocks your shot---its blocked.

[westnodak93bison]

He should be a tight end. The kid kind of looks like a goof the way he runs around. Then all of a sudden out of nowhere he comes flying in and blocks a shot. And when he blocks your shot---its blocked.
Ever see his dad? Built like a brick shit house!