2005-2006 men's team

[silkamilkamonico]

I'm real excited to see the men's team play this year. It will be a completely new team , not like one Miles has had in the past, and I'm sure they will struggle at times but I think they will be fun to watch.

Last year we had a short team depth-wise because of the 5 freshman redshirting, and this year I believe there are 3 true freshman. Anyone know if they will be all be redshirting this year, or will anyone play and contribute?

I have no idea on who I would expect to even start, and how deep of a rotation they will use. Anyone have any thoughts?

See Yuz.

[roadwarrior]

There are 4 true freshmen this year. Sam Sussenguth, Josh Vaughan, Austin Pennick and Lorenzo Riley. I think Miles has said that Riley will be playing this year, and I think the other 3 will redshirt.

Did anyone go to the midnight madness?

[NDSU_grad]

I'm real excited to see the men's team play this year. *It will be a completely new team , not like one Miles has had in the past, and I'm sure they will struggle at times but I think they will be fun to watch.

Last year we had a short team depth-wise because of the 5 freshman redshirting, and this year I believe there are 3 true freshman. *Anyone know if they will be all be redshirting this year, or will anyone play and contribute?

I have no idea on who I would expect to even start, and how deep of a rotation they will use. *Anyone have any thoughts?

See Yuz.

A complete guess on the starting lineup.

G Ben Woodside
G Phil Hahn
G Brett Winkelman/Michael Nelson
F Andre Smith
F Lorenzo Riley

Extremely young and small, but should be interesting. I have no idea on what the rotation will be.

[jackrabbit1979]

Did NDSU have midnight madness last night?

[silkamilkamonico]

I was at midnight madness.

It was slow like it usually is, and sloppy. *The kids I'm sure aren't playing hard, just having fun.

The men rained 3's in the 3 point shootout like nothing.

Josh Vaughn is one of the smoothest shooters I think NDSU has ever had, that I've seen in possibly 20 years of being a fan anyways.

Andre Smith's ego couldn't possibly be any bigger for a JUCO player. *I think he could be a very good player, but he seems rather arrogant and cocky beyond belief. *As long as he's contributing to the team I think he will be fine. *Then again, maybe it's just his persona and my perception and nothing more.

The 5 freshman that all redshirted last year could be solid contributors. *Woodside is a talented all around player, Winkelman and Nelson are extremely athletic compared to what NDSU has had in recent years, Lunde seems like he could be a force, but he has the wrist injury so it's hard to say.

Lorenzo Riley looks like a legit D1 player for our standards. *I think he could be a standout once he gets comfortable here.

Austin Pennick is smoooth. *I was really impressed with what I saw in him. *He has big time hops, looks to be extremely athletic and has excellent basketball build. *He didn't play much in the scrimmage because he hurt his wrist on the first possession. *I hope it's not serious. *I was hoping he wouldn't redshirt because I want to see this kid play now, but at least he will be around another year.

IMHO their is a significant difference in talent this year, then previous years. *I think the fans will be welcomed to D1 with a fun and athletic team to watch.

At the same time though, it's hard to say what any of these players are like in a competitive atmosphere.

See Yuz.

[sambini]

I agree SILK.

[BisonMav]

A complete guess on the starting lineup.

G *Ben Woodside
G *Phil Hahn
G *Brett Winkelman/Michael Nelson
F *Andre Smith
F *Lorenzo Riley

Extremely young and small, but should be interesting. *I have no idea on what the rotation will be.

Here's my complete guess: We will have to see which combinations play best together. The team looks deep.

For Starters
G Woodside Fr
G Hahn Sr
F Winkelman Fr
F Smith Jr
C Moorman Fr

Rotation in no specific order
G Obadina So
G Nelson Fr
F Riley Fr
F Lunde Fr
C Brown So

[somebison]

Starters (probably) will be

Winkelman, Nelson, Woodside, Smith and Moorman

[sambini]

Very athletic bunch and should be fun to watch.

[roadwarrior]

Two sophomore walk-ons listed on the men's roster:

Ben Stoll 6-0 Guard from Brainerd MN
Andy Hansen 6-4 Forward from Estelline SD