2016-2017 College Basketball Thread

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-09-2016, 11:11 PM

Practices starting. Here's the video from the NCAA about the points of emphasis this year.

nol · 10-18-2016, 12:07 PM

The top uncommitted recruit for next season is choosing between Duke and... Harvard.

Marmel · 11-11-2016, 08:16 PM

and we have the first upset of the season as Wagner beats Uconn, at Gampel no less.

Thomkal · 11-12-2016, 01:04 PM

Coastal Carolina opened play yesterday as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. They traveled to Alabama to take on the Crimson Tide. They have a pretty good record against SEC teams, especially lately. But this is a team with a lot of unknown, one senior and a lot of first time starters. They looked good in the first half, and took a 6 point lead to the second half. Then they didn't look so good and lost by 17.

They need to figure out who their shooters are going to be this season if they want to have any chance for success.

MrBug708 · 11-12-2016, 01:53 PM

Lonzo Ball is good

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-13-2016, 12:06 AM

Mizzou gets started tomorrow. I expect absolutely nothing this season, so I'm guessing anything will be an improvement from that point of view.

digamma · 11-13-2016, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nol

The top uncommitted recruit for next season is choosing between Duke and... Harvard.

Carter will end up at Duke I think, but Harvard has a shot at another top five kid in Mo Bamba.

Harvard lost to Stanford Friday night in China. Most athletic Harvard team I've seen, but with five freshman in the rotation it is going to take some time to figure out how to play together.

tarcone · 11-13-2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Mizzou gets started tomorrow. I expect absolutely nothing this season, so I'm guessing anything will be an improvement from that point of view.

They will be better than last year. They got rid of all the malcontents.

The kids last year couldnt remember a play to save their lives. This year is a smarter group. And it seems more motivated.

tarcone · 11-13-2016, 08:33 AM

Iowa is young and talented. We have a stud that can score. Hopefully the rest of the guys can step it up.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-13-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

They will be better than last year. They got rid of all the malcontents.

The kids last year couldnt remember a play to save their lives. This year is a smarter group. And it seems more motivated.

The good thing is that there are some talented players on the squad. As young as they are, the hardest part is not getting down on themselves/each other after the first bump or two in the road.

MrBug708 · 11-13-2016, 04:47 PM

I'd be willing to package Kris Wilkes and Steve Alford together if Indiana will take them off our hands

MizzouRah · 11-13-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Mizzou gets started tomorrow. I expect absolutely nothing this season, so I'm guessing anything will be an improvement from that point of view.

No more Haith players.. so it's a start.

Johnny93g · 11-14-2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

I'd be willing to package Kris Wilkes and Steve Alford together if Indiana will take them off our hands

We're doing fine thanks! I mean, we would love Kris Wilkes, but anyone still unhappy with Crean is either stupid or has an agenda.

Kodos · 11-14-2016, 07:37 AM

That was a nice win over Kansas on Friday.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-14-2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

No more Haith players.. so it's a start.

Man, Hughes and Jackson looked awfully impressive last night. When you tie Steve Stipanovich for best scoring debut in Tiger history, that's pretty impressive.

Loved that our center actually hits free throws now too. Was clear he's not going to be a 39% free throw shooter this year.

MizzouRah · 11-14-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Man, Hughes and Jackson looked awfully impressive last night. When you tie Steve Stipanovich for best scoring debut in Tiger history, that's pretty impressive.

Loved that our center actually hits free throws now too. Was clear he's not going to be a 39% free throw shooter this year.

Yes they did.. can't wait to see how we play against Xavier. That will be a good test for this young group.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-14-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Yes they did.. can't wait to see how we play against Xavier. That will be a good test for this young group.

Hughes and Jackson will probably over do it (both are from Ohio). I think we'll lose by 15-20, but it'll be a good experience for them.

MizzouRah · 11-14-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Hughes and Jackson will probably over do it (both are from Ohio). I think we'll lose by 15-20, but it'll be a good experience for them.

At least we have a big body in the middle.

tarcone · 11-14-2016, 05:17 PM

Iowa is young. With a stud Sr. SG.

Mizzou will be better this year.

miami_fan · 11-14-2016, 06:52 PM

Life after Brianna Stewart is going to be a bit tougher for the ladies from Storrs.

75-71 UCONN 1:00 left

CraigSca · 11-15-2016, 10:46 PM

Current ESPN headline:

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Devonte' Graham block than assist to Frank Mason who will score and be fouled

/vomit

wustin · 11-15-2016, 11:10 PM

It was a horrible game all around to watch but at least the ending was nice.

bhlloy · 11-15-2016, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wustin

It was a horrible game all around to watch but at least the ending was nice.

If that is how they are going to ref all year, going to be an unwatchable season. But who doesn't want to watch a whistle for every single borderline defensive play, star players off the court or fouling out and 40 free throws, amirite?

MrBug708 · 11-16-2016, 08:10 AM

Unless you are Arizona who apparently doesn't foul

CrescentMoonie · 11-17-2016, 02:27 PM

Villanova and Missouri going to OT on ESPNU.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-17-2016, 02:59 PM

So close.......disappointing, but it's pretty clear that Mizzou is better than they were last year. Extremely tough call at the end of OT. I've seen far worse not called with less than a second left in the game.

dawgfan · 11-18-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Lonzo Ball is good

Markelle Fultz is better.

MrBug708 · 11-18-2016, 12:55 AM

That Finnish dude on Arizona is probably better than either.

On a different team Fultz is probably the #1 overall pick but, we'll, Romar

dawgfan · 11-18-2016, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

That Finnish dude on Arizona is probably better than either.

On a different team Fultz is probably the #1 overall pick but, we'll, Romar

Developing players is not the issue with Romar.

MrBug708 · 11-18-2016, 12:59 AM

Coaching is. He won't be there long enough to develop.

dawgfan · 11-18-2016, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Coaching is. He won't be there long enough to develop.

Fultz is one and done, and Romar isn't getting canned during the season. Probably not after the season either with Michael Porter Jr committed and another excellent class on the way.

MrBug708 · 11-18-2016, 01:13 AM

I think you will see a lot of Ben Simmons comparisons with Fultz this year. Better scorer than Ball though, no doubt about that and Ball has the ugliest form shooting you will find

Kodos · 11-18-2016, 12:38 PM

Calipari: "We're not coming to Indiana"

Wussy Cal is still afraid to do a home-and-home with IU.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-18-2016, 01:43 PM

Frustrating day for Mizzou today. Big scorers just couldn't hit shots. Super frustrating after the near miss yesterday.

On a local side note, a local coaching legend at my alma mater (Larry Holley at William Jewell College) tied Dean Smith last night for 10th on the all-time win list. He's a fantastic guy who's coached his entire career at the school. He's quickly getting into some elite company on the all-time college win list.

tarcone · 11-18-2016, 02:12 PM

Missouri played well yesterday. Their youth showed today.

Iowa is going to be good. We ned to clean up our terrible defense and FT shooting. But we can fill it up.

Tyler Cook is awesome.

MizzouRah · 11-18-2016, 02:53 PM

Mizzou played great.. finally, a fun, hard working team.

Don't know why to foul on that throw in though, but yes.. youth mistake. We were killed on the boards though and if we can clean that up, we will make a HUGE stride this season.

MrBug708 · 11-20-2016, 10:44 PM

Lonzo Ball is amazing

Arles · 11-21-2016, 01:15 PM

I heard through a University source that Alonzo Trier won his appeal on an NCAA eligibility issue. If that's true, Arizona is back in the conversation for the final 4.

Kodos · 11-23-2016, 09:02 AM

Y'ouch. IU loses to Ft. Wayne. Welp, maybe a lesson for the team: Don't get overconfident.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-23-2016, 09:30 AM

Back to back close losses for Tennessee against ranked teams in Hawaii.

Do those inspire confidence against lesser teams, or frustration about not being able to finish? Time will tell.

MrBug708 · 11-23-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Y'ouch. IU loses to Ft. Wayne. Welp, maybe a lesson for the team: Don't get overconfident.

Offer still stands

Kodos · 11-23-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Offer still stands

No thanks. We're happy with what we have.

jbergey22 · 11-23-2016, 03:51 PM

Bill Walton sounds like he is on a bad trip this afternoon. Must have wagered on UConn.

MrBug708 · 11-23-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

No thanks. We're happy with what we have.

Are you really? I mean, truly?

Kodos · 11-23-2016, 05:10 PM

Well, there's always a shiny object out there (coaching a certain team in Boston, for instance) that I'd like to have, but outside of that... yes. Truly happy.

hoopsguy · 11-25-2016, 11:00 AM

Illini are a train wreck. This will likely be my only post in this thread about my team. Sigh.

tarcone · 11-25-2016, 11:50 AM

Iowa gets Virginia tonight. Here's hoping for a day of beating Nebraska in football and VA in BB.

Football on at 2:30, basketball at 6. If you are an Iowa fan, this looks to be a really fun day.

tarcone · 11-25-2016, 07:18 PM

Virginia putting on a clinic against my Hawks.

BishopMVP · 11-25-2016, 07:41 PM

Rebuilding year for UMass, but a couple of the incoming freshmen looked great... and A10 Rookie of the Week Dejon Jarreau promptly suffered a stress fracture in his foot and he'll be out at least until A10 play, possibly all season if it lingers and it makes more sense to give him an injury redshirt.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-26-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Illini are a train wreck. This will likely be my only post in this thread about my team. Sigh.

Good. Hopefully this is a good year in St. Louis for Mizzou.

11-11-2016, 08:16 PM	#3
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Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Coastal Carolina opened play yesterday as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. They traveled to Alabama to take on the Crimson Tide. They have a pretty good record against SEC teams, especially lately. But this is a team with a lot of unknown, one senior and a lot of first time starters. They looked good in the first half, and took a 6 point lead to the second half. Then they didn't look so good and lost by 17. They need to figure out who their shooters are going to be this season if they want to have any chance for success. __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Iowa is young. With a stud Sr. SG. Mizzou will be better this year. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

10-18-2016, 12:07 PM	#2
nol Banned Join Date: Oct 2003	The top uncommitted recruit for next season is choosing between Duke and... Harvard.

11-12-2016, 01:53 PM	#5
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Lonzo Ball is good

11-13-2016, 12:06 AM	#6
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Mizzou gets started tomorrow. I expect absolutely nothing this season, so I'm guessing anything will be an improvement from that point of view.

11-13-2016, 04:47 PM	#11
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I'd be willing to package Kris Wilkes and Steve Alford together if Indiana will take them off our hands

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11-15-2016, 11:10 PM	#22
wustin College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2014	It was a horrible game all around to watch but at least the ending was nice.

11-16-2016, 08:10 AM	#24
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Unless you are Arizona who apparently doesn't foul

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CrescentMoonie College Starter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth, the semi-final frontier.	Villanova and Missouri going to OT on ESPNU.

11-17-2016, 02:59 PM	#26
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	So close.......disappointing, but it's pretty clear that Mizzou is better than they were last year. Extremely tough call at the end of OT. I've seen far worse not called with less than a second left in the game.

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MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Coaching is. He won't be there long enough to develop.

11-18-2016, 01:13 AM	#32
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I think you will see a lot of Ben Simmons comparisons with Fultz this year. Better scorer than Ball though, no doubt about that and Ball has the ugliest form shooting you will find

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11-18-2016, 01:43 PM	#34
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Frustrating day for Mizzou today. Big scorers just couldn't hit shots. Super frustrating after the near miss yesterday. On a local side note, a local coaching legend at my alma mater (Larry Holley at William Jewell College) tied Dean Smith last night for 10th on the all-time win list. He's a fantastic guy who's coached his entire career at the school. He's quickly getting into some elite company on the all-time college win list.

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Missouri played well yesterday. Their youth showed today. Iowa is going to be good. We ned to clean up our terrible defense and FT shooting. But we can fill it up. Tyler Cook is awesome. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-18-2016, 02:53 PM	#36
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Mizzou played great.. finally, a fun, hard working team. Don't know why to foul on that throw in though, but yes.. youth mistake. We were killed on the boards though and if we can clean that up, we will make a HUGE stride this season.

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MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Lonzo Ball is amazing

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11-25-2016, 11:00 AM	#46
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Illini are a train wreck. This will likely be my only post in this thread about my team. Sigh.

11-25-2016, 11:50 AM	#47
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Iowa gets Virginia tonight. Here's hoping for a day of beating Nebraska in football and VA in BB. Football on at 2:30, basketball at 6. If you are an Iowa fan, this looks to be a really fun day. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-25-2016, 07:18 PM	#48
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Virginia putting on a clinic against my Hawks. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

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