2017-2018 College Basketball Thread

[bruinbison]

Interesting women’s exhibition basketball game tonight in Brookings,
MSU Moorhead takes on the Jackrabbits at 7:00. SDSU picked to finish 1st in the Summit, MSU Moorhead picked to finish 1st in the NSIC. Drew Sannes, 6’ 3” F/C, Preseason Player of the Year in the NSIC. (15.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg). Sannes is from Hawley, kinda disappointed she is not a Bison. Too bad, but I believe that was the previous coach who was not interested (along with other D1 coaches).
So can the Dragons hang with the Big-Time Jackrabbits?
At least for a while???
If NDSU is going to keep scheduling D2 teams to get home games, would like to see Moorhead back on the schedule. Both men’s and women’s. The Dragons, being local, might help sell out the SHAC, maybe bring some atmosphere to an early season game......

[bruinbison]

Hmmm, imagine Dragons......nope, they lose 93-58 to SDSU.

Wahpeton’s Tylee Irwin with 7 points, 3 rbs, 3 assists in 16 minutes for the Jacks

[Professor Chaos]

MSUM's conference-mate Northern State took Arizona State to double OT last night in an exhibition before eventually losing 98-90.

[bruinbison]

CBS’ top 100 player list - One Summit League rep on the list - The Dauminator of course

#33 - Mike Daum - South Dakota State - PF - JR

2 Gophers -
#61 - Nate Mason - PG - SR
#79 - Amir Coffey - W - Soph

3 Arizona Wildcats (Bison opponent)
#7 - Allonzo Trier - SG - JR
#8 - DeAndre Ayton - C - FR
#28 - Rawle Alkins - SG - Soph (out with a broken foot)

3 USC Trojans (Bison opponent)
#32 - Chimizie Metu - C - JR
#62 - Jordan McLaughlin - SR - PG
#69 - De ‘Anthony Melton - SG - Soph

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ranking-the-top-100-and-one-best-college-basketball-players-for-2017-18/

2 Creighton Bluejays (Coach McDermott)
#31 - Marcus Foster - SG - SR
#70 - Khryi Thomas - SG - JR

#89 - J. P. Macura - Xavier - SG - SR
IIRC NDSU offered Macura early on before his recruiting went high-major.
Lakeville North HS

[bruinbison]

Congrats to our Indiana State MVFC friends!

From Bloomington:

Sycamores 90
Hoosiers 69

#buttbasketball :)

[bruinbison]

Kansas star freshman to be held out against South Dakota State tonight - ESPN3 7:00

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/21415958/billy-preston-kansas-sit-review-car-accident-complete



Jayhawks coach Bill Self suspended Preston just minutes before Friday's season opener against Tennessee State, after he learned Preston broke curfew and also missed a class the morning of the game.

"On Saturday, Billy was involved in a single-vehicle incident on-campus," Self said in a statement released just before Tuesday night's game. "There were no injuries but Billy's car sustained damage. After I learned about the incident, I reported it to our administration. The administration determined that we needed a clearer financial picture specific to the vehicle, we decided to hold him out of tonight's game and will continue to do that until the review is complete."


Like LiAngelo Ball of UCLA, puts a different picture to any possible one-and-done strategy......

[bruinbison]

The Barn should be rocking tonight!

#10 Miami visits #13 Minnesota in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge
8:15 ESPN2

[bruinbison]

Nebraska & Coach Miles with a nice home win over #14 Minnesota.
With the 78-68 victory the ‘Huskers are now 7-3.

[bruinbison]

And a good night for Creighton & Coach McDermott
as the Blue Jays have a turkey shoot at the Fighting Hawks expense.

Creighton 101
FH 68

Creighton now 6-2 on the season.
If you are not busy Saturday afternoon :)
Nebraska at Creighton - Saturday at 1:30 on FS1.

[bruinbison]

Ohio & Coach Phillips 4-3 on the season, winning their last game against Coppin State 80-37.
Bobcats are on the Big 10 Network Thursday night, 7:00, against Maryland (7-3).

[bruinbison]

Interesting times at Colorado State

https://www.google.com/amp/denver.cbslocal.com/2018/02/03/csu-eustachy-administrative-leave/amp/

What if......Colorado State decides to make a change?
Who might be a prospect? How about a former CSU assistant?
(To former Ram Head Coach Tim Miles)
Current South Dakota Head Coach Craig Smith.
Well, as a Bison fan I’ll wish for that......:)

[jacksfan29]

Interesting times at Colorado State

https://www.google.com/amp/denver.cbslocal.com/2018/02/03/csu-eustachy-administrative-leave/amp/

What if......Colorado State decides to make a change?
Who might be a prospect? How about a former CSU assistant?
(To former Ram Head Coach Tim Miles)
Current South Dakota Head Coach Craig Smith.
Well, as a Bison fan I’ll wish for that......:)

I think he will get a look. They will be looking for the opposite of Eustachy, you can't get more opposite then Craig Smith.

[DIBISON]

Former SDSU coach Nagy is having a good year at Wright St. They're on TV tonight in a tight game with Northern Kentucky. The winner will take over first place in the Horizon. Northern Kentucky would have been a fantastic addition for the Summit.

[bruinbison]

In women’s basketball South Dakota goes undefeated in the Summit (14-0) (24-5) beating SDSU in Vermillion last night. This is a rare season where 2 teams could make the NCAA’s from the Summit League. SDSU may have a high enough ranking to get in as an at-large, if they can win a couple more games in the Summit tournament. USD might need to win the tourney to qualify. Before this game, RPI had SDSU at #32, USD #57.

Same 2 schools play for the Summit men’s title tonight at 7:00
on MidCo and ESPN3, in Brookings.

[bruinbison]

Jackrabbits up by 14 over Coyotes, 4:33 to go in 1st half

[bruinbison]

‘Yotes within 2, 4:37 to play

Jackrabbits won 76-72 over the Coyotes.
SDSU 24-6, 12-1 Summit
USD 24-7, 11-3 Summit

[bruinbison]

The FBI investigation into college basketball is now bringing mention of Arizona, Head Coach Sean Miller and 7 foot freshman DeAndre Ayton (19.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg). NDSU played Arizona early in the season, 83-53 Arizona win, Ayton with 25 points, 9 rebounds in 26 minutes.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/22559284/sean-miller-arizona-christian-dawkins-discussed-payment-ensure-deandre-ayton-signing-according-fbi-investigation

[mebisonII]

Interesting little story out of Iowa. Jordan Bohannon intentionally misses a free-throw to avoid displacing a player who died from the record-books.

http://www.press-citizen.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-men/2018/02/25/jordan-bohannons-intentionally-missed-free-throw-keeps-chris-street-record-books/371686002/

[jacksfan29]

The FBI investigation into college basketball is now bringing mention of Arizona, Head Coach Sean Miller and 7 foot freshman DeAndre Ayton (19.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg). NDSU played Arizona early in the season, 83-53 Arizona win, Ayton with 25 points, 9 rebounds in 26 minutes.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/22559284/sean-miller-arizona-christian-dawkins-discussed-payment-ensure-deandre-ayton-signing-according-fbi-investigation

Miller has been suspended. My guess is he is done, and the school hopes that by doing so they can avoid the NCAA coming down hard on them.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/02/24/sean-miller-will-not-coach-arizona-against-oregon-amid-probe-into-bribery-allegations/?utm_term=.2f5fe6d8fb5a

[NDSUstudent]

Murray State punches the first ticket the NCAA tournament.

[SlickVic]

james bateman the third ballin for LMU LIONS tonight vs gonzaga...hey ndsustudent ru watching and if so do u think bison could have used him this year?

[NDSUstudent]

Lipscomb clinches their first NCAA tournament bid, taking down Florida Gulf Coast.

[Mr Meaty]

This years tourney is going to be crazy. Good luck to the committee to seed the teams. Then let the madness begin.

[MNLonghorn10]

I havent watched a good share of NCAA bball this year...hoping that helps me when it comes to bracket time so I dont overthink things.


Love the one bid league championship games though. theyre better than the tournament games itself mostly.

[DePereBisonFan]

It's kind of hilarious watching what Cleveland State is doing in the Horizon tourney...

[Mr Meaty]

It's kind of hilarious watching what Cleveland State is doing in the Horizon tourney...

It was a rock fight with Oakland last night.

[bruinbison]

Wright State about to tip-off against Tennessee on TRU tv for those who get it. Beat Cleveland State in the Horizon League final.
Wright State is coached by former Jackrabbit coach Scott Nagy and are a 14 seed, Tennessee a 3 seed. WSU - 25-9 (14-4)

[NDSUstudent]

Vols shutting down Nagy's squad, just 10 points with 7 minutes left in the half.

[DIBISON]

Rhode Island with an OT win over Oklahoma. Fun game to watch!

[oldmantutters]

Watching Kansas/Penn. No matter what happens down the stretch, Penn looks better than any time I watched NDSU this year. I'm guessing Penn isn't any guys that wouldn't qualify as "Bison" guys. Penn hasn't been doing anything spectacular just hanging with KS. This has reinforced my opinion DR needs to go.

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[bruinbison]

Dauminator time!
Jackrabbits’ fine season got them a #12 seed seed, now take out those Thee Ohio Staters!
Candace Parker thinks the Jacks can pull the upset, good enough for me!

https://deadspin.com/mike-daum-can-score-now-he-needs-to-change-1823805456

Was glad to see Oklahoma lose to Rhode Island.
At 18-14, 8-10 non-con, the Sooners NCAA spot should have gone to someone else. Heard there were no mid-major at large picks, would rather see another one of the mid-majors than an 18-14 P5.

[DIBISON]

Ohio St. has already made eight 3's so far in the first half, they average 6+ a game. Otherwise they'd be down to the Jacks but they are stretching a lead out right before half.

[HoopsBison]

Huge bonus for the Jacks if Key is going to be hitting 3's, already has 3.

[bruinbison]

Buckeyes with a 2nd player down with an ankle injury in last 2 minutes.
SDSU opportunity?

[oldmantutters]

Dauminator time!
Jackrabbits’ fine season got them a #12 seed seed, now take out those Thee Ohio Staters!
Candace Parker thinks the Jacks can pull the upset, good enough for me!

https://deadspin.com/mike-daum-can-score-now-he-needs-to-change-1823805456

Was glad to see Oklahoma lose to Rhode Island.
At 18-14, 8-10 non-con, the Sooners NCAA spot should have gone to someone else. Heard there were no mid-major at large picks, would rather see another one of the mid-majors than an 18-14 P5.Did you get Jacks kneepads for Christmas?

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[bruinbison]

Both Buckeye players back after ankle injuries.
43-43 less than a minute to go in the half.

[NDSUstudent]

Rabbits and tOSU tied at the half.

Sad how far we are behind SDSU in hoops, NDSU basketball isn't even in the same galaxy and I hate it.

[bruinbison]

Did you get Jacks kneepads for Christmas?

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If you don’t like our Summit League mates, then why are u watching?

[silkamilkamonico]

SDSU is showing just how much of a gap there is between their program and NDSU's program just by the way they are competing. I think you could have taken Daum completely off their roster and they still would have beat NDSU 3 times this year.

Normally I would say their coach and USD's coach are great for the competitively level of the Summit, but as long as Richman continues this slide at NDSU we aren't going to be even conference competitive with those 2 teams any time soon.

Really sad.

[silkamilkamonico]

Did you get Jacks kneepads for Christmas?

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I hope SDSU wins. Put more pressure on NDSU to up the competitive level of the program.

[semobison]

Great first half, both teams shooting the 3ball. I thought the Buckeyes were going to put up 50 first half points for a while until they cooled off a bit the last few minutes. Entertaining game!

[oldmantutters]

If you don’t like our Summit League mates, then why are u watching?

I didn't say I was. I've been flipping through. But, to your point, no I'm not going to cheer for a rival. Had IPFW made it, I'd have cheered for them, same for WIU, Denver, etc. Not SDSU.

[bruinbison]

That recent Missouri Valley Conference addition, Loyola-Chicago, wins their NCAA game against Miami 64-62

[ndsubison1]

Like every year, my bracket is terrible after the first few games

[DIBISON]

The Summit rep still hanging in with Ohio St. but the lead has grown to 9 at the seven minute mark. SDSU just doesn't have enough horses, but that's true of most mid-majors.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Its the weave Its the weave for Ohio st with a missed 3

[bruinbison]

SDSU was getting out played badly, but came back to life in time to cut it back down to 4, 3:11 to play

[HoopsBison]

Daum is so damn good...guy could legit play just about anywhere and ends up at SDSU. Gross!

[Green1]

Its the weave Its the weave for Ohio st with a missed 3



Silly Buckeyes. The weave with a missed three-no rebound never works. Everybody knows this.

[DIBISON]

Tie game, less than 2 minutes.

[bruinbison]

Assassin smooth by Kam Williams - tOSU by 4

[No_Skill]

Brutal finish.

[MNLonghorn10]

Daum is so damn good...guy could legit play just about anywhere and ends up at SDSU. Gross!

hes legit...and his wing span looks insane.

[NDSUstudent]

Four point play followed by a bad offensive possession was the dagger for the Jacks.

[bruinbison]

hes legit...and his wing span looks insane.

Always reminded me of a little larger Kevin McHale with his build

[HerdBot]

I watched the game on a slight delay. Jacks looked great but shit the bed after the 4 point play.

[bruinbison]

Davidson hanging in there with Kentucky. Down by 3 late in 2nd half

[bruinbison]

Whoops! Went to Hillsboro game, which was a close Burros win, and now Kentucky up by 9 with 18 secs to go.

[BisonTeacher]

I'd be interested to know how many times historically arizona has lost in round 1 or 2 as a heavily favored seed and how that compares relatively. Seems like its happened to them a lot in my lifetime.

Audit? Hammersmith? Nerd bat signal is engaged.

[MNLonghorn10]

I think this Michigan/Montana is the most boring game in NCAA tournament history

[DIBISON]

I think this Michigan/Montana is the most boring game in NCAA tournament history

I agree, Montana is terrible and Michigan is playing terrible. Montana went over 10 minutes of the second half WITHOUT a Field Goal. How is that even possible?

[MNLonghorn10]

I agree, Montana is terrible and Michigan is playing terrible. Montana went over 10 minutes of the second half WITHOUT a Field Goal. How is that even possible?

Stitt happens?

[bisonaudit]

I'd be interested to know how many times historically arizona has lost in round 1 or 2 as a heavily favored seed and how that compares relatively. Seems like its happened to them a lot in my lifetime.

Audit? Hammersmith? Nerd bat signal is engaged.

Arizona has lost in the round of 64 or earlier as a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 seed. Only one other team has lost that early in the tournament from 8 different seed lines since the field expanded to 64. Missouri.

[bisonp]

What a pathetic season for the PAC-12. First time a major conference hasn't advanced past the round of 64 since the Big 12 was created in 1996.

[RedRiver]

I agree, Montana is terrible and Michigan is playing terrible. Montana went over 10 minutes of the second half WITHOUT a Field Goal. How is that even possible?

Because they are a Big Sky team. Not only did they go over 10 minutes w/o scoring but they also only scored 47 in the game. Was there any other first round games with a lower team score?

[bisonaudit]

Because they are a Big Sky team. Not only did they go over 10 minutes w/o scoring but they also only scored 47 in the game. Was there any other first round games with a lower team score?

There was another 47 on Thursday and a 46 on Wednesday. Also a full day of first round games yet to be played.

[BisonTeacher]

Lipscomb bisons? Hmm.

[No_Skill]

This Marshall v Wichita game is fantastic.

[Bison"FANatic"]

This Marshall v Wichita game is fantastic.

Yes yes it is!!!!!!!

[No_Skill]

Longest 50 seconds in history.

[TAILG8R]

The game is fantastic, don't even mind the reviews since the game is on the line. What I do mind is the Comic Sans jerseys from Marshall. Holy crap those are HIDEOUS!

[No_Skill]

I can't wait to watch Marshall play again. Exciting offense with a dynamic gaurd and big man with skills and nasty defense.

[DePereBisonFan]

What a pathetic season for the PAC-12. First time a major conference hasn't advanced past the round of 64 since the Big 12 was created in 1996.

The PAC-12 got one team in, and one in the play-in game. Pretty amazing. Neither the PAC-12 nor the B1G were highly regarded by the committee this year.

[bisonp]

Who the hell is UMBC? Virginia in trouble, biggest deficit of the season.

[NDSUstudent]

The ferocious Retrievers of University of Maryland-Baltimore County are taking it to the big bad ACC.

[No_Skill]

Could this be the year a 1 seed falls?

[bisonp]

The ferocious Retrievers of University of Maryland-Baltimore County are taking it to the big bad ACC.

They are sure fun to watch

[NDSUstudent]

This Lyles guy is unconscious right now.

[bisonp]

Holy shit it's going to happen!

[No_Skill]

Unbelievable . This is gonna happen.

[oldmantutters]

Baybay!!!!


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[bisonp]

This is incredible...not just that they are going to win, but how they are doing it. Wow.

[No_Skill]

Might need to wander over to the Virginia boards...

[JSUBison]

Might need to wander over to the Virginia boards...

I had the same thought, off I go!

[Christopher Moen]

https://media.giphy.com/media/46htntsybZi8XszBze/giphy.gif

[MNLonghorn10]

Craziest shit Ive ever seen. This has to be the biggest upset in sports history. #1s were 135-0.

#1 overall vs a team that won a First four game 2 days ago at the buzzer....lost by 20.

[ndsubison1]

Craziest shit Ive ever seen. This has to be the biggest upset in sports history. #1s were 135-0.

#1 overall vs a team that won a First four game 2 days ago at the buzzer....lost by 20.

They werent in the first four

[MNLonghorn10]

you're right...I was thinking of their conference championship game.

[bisonaudit]

When you play that slow you’re kind if inviting upsets.

Speaking of variance, I recently heard a suggestion to shorten basketball game times and increase action by changing the rule on two and three shot fouls. Instead of getting 2 or 3 free throws, the shooter would only take 1 but it would be worth 2 or 3 points instead.

[BisonTeacher]

Craziest shit Ive ever seen. This has to be the biggest upset in sports history. #1s were 135-0.

#1 overall vs a team that won a First four game 2 days ago at the buzzer....lost by 20.

Never thought i would see it in my lifetime. I remember Duke almost lost as a #1 once. But holy cow. Thats pretty cool.

[ndsubison1]

you're right...I was thinking of their conference championship game.

They beat a decent Vermont team on the road in that. UMBC is better than a 16, but still crazy

[bisonaudit]

They beat a decent Vermont team on the road in that. UMBC is better than a 16, but still crazy

UMBC is a legit 16 seed, they were not underseeded. They wouldn’t have been in the field if they hadn’t thrown in a last second 3 in the conference final. Fivethirtyeight had them as the 5th worst team in the field pre tournament.

Penn was way underseeded at 16. Arguably the best team Ever seeded that low.

[DIBISON]

Wow! Michigan down by 2 with 3 seconds to go and they hit a three pointer to beat Houston. Just a great college basketball game!

[MNLonghorn10]

those FT's that were bricked by Houston shouldn't have counted anyways with all of the lane violations that were made by the FT shooter

[DIBISON]

Another great game as Purdue escapes with a win as Butler misses a desperation 3 at the buzzer.

[MNLonghorn10]

Another great game as Purdue escapes with a win as Butler misses a desperation 3 at the buzzer.

they really do suck at half court heaves in the tournament

[oldmantutters]

they really do suck at half court heaves in the tournament

Thankfully! #2010

[NDSUstudent]

Wow the South bracket is a mess.

Kentucky vs K-State or UMBC
Nevada vs Loyolla.

Coach Cal couldn't pay for a better road to the final four.

[ndsubison1]

UMBC is a legit 16 seed, they were not underseeded. They wouldn’t have been in the field if they hadn’t thrown in a last second 3 in the conference final. Fivethirtyeight had them as the 5th worst team in the field pre tournament.

Penn was way underseeded at 16. Arguably the best team Ever seeded that low.

I disagree with that. They are better than Csu Fullerton and Lipscomb

[DIBISON]

The parity makes for an unpredictable tournament. Cincinnati, a #2 seed, loses to Nevada after giving up a 22 point lead in the final 11 minutes!

[NDSUstudent]

Another 1 seed goes down

[NDSUstudent]

Top 1 and 2 seeds gone from one entire half of the bracket.

[MNLonghorn10]

ive never seen anything like this. i would have a better bracket if i didnt watch a single second of NCAA hoops in my entire life.

still have 3 of 4 final 4 teams thanks to the Michigan miracle last night that has me in the money... 6/16 s16 teams left..lulz.

[ndsubison1]

The more you watch the worse your bracket will be

[MNLonghorn10]

The more you watch the worse your bracket will beNext year im gonna get someone who watched zero college bball the last 10 years to fill out my competitive bracket. I'll have certain guidelines like winner must be a 1-3seed, a first four winner must win round 1 maybe round 2, and the 12/5 upset. The rest is up to him

[BisonTeacher]

Next year im gonna get someone who watched zero college bball the last 10 years to fill out my competitive bracket. I'll have certain guidelines like winner must be a 1-3seed, a first four winner must win round 1 maybe round 2, and the 12/5 upset. The rest is up to him

I have those little rules too but it's the exceptions that kill me. For example I hate picking AZ or Xavier cuz they usually crap the bed. But when I ick against them...they go on a run. I don't like picking teams that barely Mae tourney but that happened the year UConn won. Yes I picked Okla this year. Now with a one seed losing? WTH???

[bisonaudit]

Depending on how many total sheets are in your pool, you’re got to take more risks if you want to win. Correspondingly, you shouldn’t get too worked up when your bracket gets busted. A bust proof bracket is never going to win a pool of substantial size.

[ndsubison1]

I had MSU over Xavier, I thought Msu Duke winner would make it all the way. Only claim to fame I have is I took A&M to Elite 8.

[MNLonghorn10]

Depending on how many total sheets are in your pool, you’re got to take more risks if you want to win. Correspondingly, you shouldn’t get too worked up when your bracket gets busted. A bust proof bracket is never going to win a pool of substantial size.Correct. There's only a handful of us who picked Duke to win it...Now it's all about getting the most f4 teams in over the other dukies. I was going to go with nova but then I'd have to get a lot more early round games right and be less risky

I had a perfect Thursday afternoon which only meant Thursday night and probably Friday would suck....which it did.

[bruinbison]

Colorado State coaching hire may be done this week, South Dakota’s Craig Smith one of 5 interviewed. Becky Hammons did withdraw from consideration.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.coloradoan.com/amp/446031002

[RedRiver]

Colorado State coaching hire may be done this week, South Dakota’s Craig Smith one of 5 interviewed. Becky Hammons did withdraw from consideration.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.coloradoan.com/amp/446031002

Craig Smith remains in the Summit for now as the Drake HC was hired at Colorado St.

[MNLonghorn10]

Northern about to tip off vs Ferris state for d2 championship on CBS from Sioux falls

[Honeybooboo]

Loyola Taking it to K-State, but USD is better of course!!:rofl:

I think we see an 11 Seed in the Final Four, unless they fall apart, and with this years shakeups they will give anyone trouble the way they move the ball

[BisonTeacher]

Loyola Taking it to K-State, but USD is better of course!!:rofl:

I think we see an 11 Seed in the Final Four, unless they fall apart, and with this years shakeups they will give anyone trouble the way they move the ball

The real question is where will this guy be coaching next year?

[NDSUstudent]

Richman should be locked up in a room and have to watch how Loyola plays basketball on a loop for a week straight.

[NDSUstudent]

Loyola Taking it to K-State, but USD is better of course!!:rofl:



USD fans have moved on from Loyola, some of them are now ripping on Craig Smith for taking an MWC job.

[Honeybooboo]

WOW, Loyola is ON FIRE

about to be 44-29 after a 3 point and the foul

[gabisonfan]

Richman should be locked up in a room and have to watch how Loyola plays basketball on a loop for a week straight.

Chemistry, everyone is looking to make everyone else better.

[semobison]

Well, NDSU beat Missouri State who beat Loyola Chicago. We got that going for us!

[MNLonghorn10]

This is why i dont bet on sports outside of bowl season/NCAA tournament bracket and occasional superbowl squares.

FSU not fouling is pure stupidity. then the dumbass coach at the end acted offended that a reporter would ask why they didnt foul with 10 seconds left only down 4.

FSU was +4.5 so theres some happy gamblers tonight with that decision.

[DIBISON]

Why not Loyola?

[Bison"FANatic"]

Between the div I and div II. There was some fun basketball games to watch yesterday

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

Why not Loyola?

Hard not to root for them. Fun to watch and their success will be huge for the MVC. But I’d be much more ‘on-board’ with one of the MVC publics, since this just solidifies adding more non-FB privates in the future.

To win it all? They haven’t really faced a hot high seed yet …

[Bison"FANatic"]

Did they just have girls come out from under the desk on live tv during the pregame????? :);)

[semobison]

Did they just have girls come out from under the desk on live tv during the pregame????? :);)

No wonder Barkley always has that silly grin on his face!

[RedRiver]

I miss the NCAA college basketball tournament already. That was 3 weeks of pure basketball joy, a lot of great games and drama. Congratulations to Villanova on the title!

[bruinbison]

Marcus Fuller is the basketball/Gopher writer for the Star Tribune



Marcus R. Fuller
Marcus R. Fuller
@Marcus_R_Fuller
·
#Gophers should go after this grad transfer. Averaged 18.7 ppg 3.1 apg for Coyotes as a junior. Could be another Akeem Springs. Mooney 6-3, 210 guard from Illinois.





Matt Mooney
@MoonSwag13
I have been give my release from South Dakota. I am not for sure leaving USD, but I will be exploring my options as a grad transfer.

[bruinbison]

Matt Mooney will have choices......



Right now the list of schools that we have put together is not a group that has all contacted Matt yet, but they are a list of schools that have shown some type of interest. Those schools are: Florida, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Creighton, Utah State, Arizona State, San Diego State, SMU, Northwestern, Ohio State, and several others. Matt is expected to be one of the most heavily recruited graduate transfers on the market.



https://247sports.com/college/minnesota/Article/GI-Practice-Notes-43-116997898

The Gophers just lost a Freshman guard who is leaving. 3 available scholarships now. Mooney could be a good combo guard for them and fill a short term need.



Jeff Goodman
Jeff Goodman
@GoodmanESPN

Arizona State’s Bobby Hurley will meet with Matt Mooney today, source told ESPN. Mooney might wind up being the most coveted available grad transfer.

[bruinbison]

Texas Tech to hire Minnesota’s Head Coach, Marlene Stollings.
SDSU’s Coach among those mentioned as possible Gopher candidates for their next women’s head coach by the StarTribune.
(After a discussion of if Minnesota Lynx Lindsay Whalen would take the job)



Other possible names to watch include South Dakota State coach Aaron Johnston, Notre Dame assistant coach Niele Ivey and Gophers assistant Nikki Lowry-Dawkins.



Gophers were 24-9, 11-5 Big 10. Lost to Oregon in the 2nd round of the NCAA’s.

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Coyote Matt Mooney with offers from TCU and Oregon as a grad transfer.

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

http://www.startribune.com/lindsay-whalen-hired-by-gophers-as-women-s-basketball-coach/479556393/#1

player-coach
good hire I think

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http://www.startribune.com/lindsay-whalen-hired-by-gophers-as-women-s-basketball-coach/479556393/#1

player-coach
good hire I think

..... South Dakota State relieved......

This is a WOW hire for the Gophers.
As in we just hired Lindsay Whalen......WOW.
Could go great, could go really not so great.
She has The Name, just no coaching experience, so can bring Jim Peterson or others with who do.

Next big question for Gopher fans. What is Whalen’s relationship like with Paige Bueckers???
Could Minnesota have a chance with recruiting her??? (Just finished her sophomore season at Hopkins)
(It would be kinda like if the Jones brothers had stayed home instead of going to Duke)

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Well, this can’t hurt.....



chipscoggins
@chipscoggins
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4h
Just talked to Bob Bueckers, father of Hopkins star Paige, one of the top players nationally. His reaction to Whalen news? "Wow," he said.
Bob said Paige has a signed Whalen jersey hanging in her room and also a signed pair of Whalen's game shoes that she gave her.