WVBilliken Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 17 hours ago, thetorch said: I liked the pod but I thought they were too high on Holmes. These guys do have biases, there is a big dayton & UMass bias there. I think too they rated a lot of players high who just happen to be the best player on a bad team instead of multiple good players on good teams. They did make a good point that if you have 4 top 20 guys you should run away with the league. They also made a point that last year they had really bad picks. Let's not overrate Okoro. He is a nice offensive traditional big. His athleticism is not great. His rim protection is not elite. He guards the post well. He can't pass or dribble. Or shoot from outside of 10-12 feet. Frankly I think we have 3 top 7 players in the league in Jimerson, Perkins, and Collins. Then we have Okoro, Thatch, & Pickett who are all in the top 40-50. Not too bad. Couldn't disagree more on Okoro regarding his athleticism, he's a top 10 in the league athlete. Now his shooting and ball-handling ...... just average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 maybe u couldn't disagree more, might u agree it's pretty frigging close 2 same assessmen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 9/22/2022 at 1:04 PM, johnbj14 said: Love Fred, but there’s no way he’s a top 21 player in the conference He’s not a top 21 preseason guy but I wouldn’t be surprised if he could end up top 21 after the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 13 hours ago, 3star_recruit said: Okoro is a top 3 big in the conference. If he's not top 20, he's very close. While I love big men, this is a guard league and we are deep in guards. I also think there are a couple newcomer bigs who will be very good. Top 3 big in the league this season does not necessarily equal a top 20 player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 4 hours ago, thetorch said: While I love big men, this is a guard league and we are deep in guards. I also think there are a couple newcomer bigs who will be very good. Top 3 big in the league this season does not necessarily equal a top 20 player. I think he’s in the top 20 but I get the counterpoint. But you said not even top 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Billiken foe Memphis comes in at 46. They lost 6 of their top 7 scorers from last season. No reason we can't take them at home. https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/20957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, HoosierPal said: Billiken foe Memphis comes in at 46. They lost 6 of their top 7 scorers from last season. No reason we can't take them at home. https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/20957 They did pick up one of the best transfers. They do have a pretty small and meh front court tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 After our win in the HOF opener against Maryland, we would possibly play Providence, if they can get by Miami. The Friars are another team we should defeat. They lost a ton of scoring, and brought in a ton of transfers, including Clifton Moore from LaSalle. They have three significant returnees. I'd call it a Billiken win in the HOF winners bracket, but I'm not sure they will get by "the U". Coach Cooley is perhaps their biggest asset. https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/20963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 45 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: After our win in the HOF opener against Maryland, we would possibly play Providence, if they can get by Miami. The Friars are another team we should defeat. They lost a ton of scoring, and brought in a ton of transfers, including Clifton Moore from LaSalle. They have three significant returnees. I'd call it a Billiken win in the HOF winners bracket, but I'm not sure they will get by "the U". Coach Cooley is perhaps their biggest asset. https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/20963 If these rankings hold true...The NIT would have a ton if exciting names in it. WVU, Marquette, CUSE, Maryland, Cincinnati, Mizzou, Butler, Wisconsin, Kstate, Okie State, St Johns, Washington, VCU, Seton Hall. I also worry this is what will keep a handful of more deserving teams out of the NCAAt HoosierPal likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, wgstl said: WVU, Marquette, CUSE, Maryland, Cincinnati, Mizzou, Butler, Wisconsin, Kstate, Okie State, St Johns, Washington, VCU, Seton Hall. which one doesnt belong in this conversation? mi$$ouri is not an elite high level team. bauman and HenryB like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/20984 Probable foe Miami, after we defeat the Terps in Round 1 of the HOF and they punish the Friars, comes in at 37. They will be guard oriented, with two returning perimeter players added to the Six Million Dollar Man, Nijel Pack. They won't be overpowering in the paint. We will match up well with Canes and can take them and claim the HOF trophy. Perhaps Pack will sign autographs at half time as part of his NIL deal. I plan to be in line early. CBFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/21007 Top 144 has Dayton at 30 and 2nd in the A10. So what do you think, Bonnies at #1? Previously: VCU 50 Loyola 55 Richmond 79 Davidson 91 George Mason 115 Rhode Island 133 UMass 137 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I cannot see SLU thought to be worse than UMass (137). This would be the case if they did not include us in the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 14 hours ago, HoosierPal said: https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/21007 Top 144 has Dayton at 30 and 2nd in the A10. So what do you think, Bonnies at #1? Previously: VCU 50 Loyola 55 Richmond 79 Davidson 91 George Mason 115 Rhode Island 133 UMass 137 I don’t disagree but I am really surprised by this. I thought for sure they would have Dayton as the favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenHudDude Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Old guy said: I cannot see SLU thought to be worse than UMass (137). This would be the case if they did not include us in the list. SLU is obviously being ranked #1 in the A-10. The only question is how high nationally? We will know soon. 11 minutes ago, dlarry said: I don’t disagree but I am really surprised by this. I thought for sure they would have Dayton as the favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Oregon at #29, not that it really matters but hopefully we can hold out 4 more days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, wgstl said: Oregon at #29, not that it really matters but hopefully we can hold out 4 more days. While I question the value of this site's rankings (they don't even have narratives on any teams this year) it is of some value in that we can find what other team's rosters look like-e.g. Dayton is loaded with SOPH's, and we can also see what transfers schools have gotten. The other thing that strikes me this year is the large number of traditional CBB powers/semi-powers that are ranked below us. Here's hoping we stay healthy, especially at the #1 and #5 spots, where we have little proven depth and then of course Javonte P, who is in a class by himself. Could be a really special season in the last year we have FO, Perkins, Pickett and maybe Yuri and Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, bauman said: Could be a really special season in the last year we have FO, Perkins, Pickett and maybe Yuri and Fred. Does Forrester have 2 years eligibility remaining? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmdragons Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 59 minutes ago, wgstl said: Does Forrester have 2 years eligibility remaining? This is his last year of eligibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 4 hours ago, CenHudDude said: SLU is obviously being ranked #1 in the nation. fixed above. CenHudDude and Bills By 40 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Yow Billiken Roy, you have been drinking an overdose of Blue Koolaid lately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Just now, Old guy said: Yow Billiken Roy, you have been drinking an overdose of Blue Koolaid lately! apparently reading the billikens.com message board the last month or so, there is a lot of overdose blue koolaid cases happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 1 hour ago, billiken_roy said: apparently reading the billikens.com message board the last month or so, there is a lot of overdose blue koolaid cases happening. Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 1 hour ago, billiken_roy said: apparently reading the billikens.com message board the last month or so, there is a lot of overdose blue koolaid cases happening. As long as it’s fentanyl free send me a case of the blue kool aid. Until then I’ll drink Blue Moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Just missed it - 27th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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