CH 2K8 "The Rebirth of a Legend" Coach BJ Derozan

[HarkTheSound]

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Well, I guess Martinez's stats are true to how I play..I normally dont shot too much, I instead like to be more of the facilitator. Still, I'd like for my guy to step up his scoring just a tad lol

Good win against FSU! Looks like you got some solid wins after that as well.

[Deuce2223]

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Well, I guess Martinez's stats are true to how I play..I normally dont shot too much, I instead like to be more of the facilitator. Still, I'd like for my guy to step up his scoring just a tad lol

Good win against FSU! Looks like you got some solid wins after that as well.

Yeah the fact that FSU starting lineup is all 80+ Overalls, gives them alot of options for scoring, so we will see how he does the rest of the year.

The FSU win was a big one for us. UCSB and UMKC were not that big of competion after winning that one.. I have had pretty good success in the WAC the past 2 years, but it looks like Nevada will be a challenge this year. Hoping I can keep my streak going to make a run in the NCAA tourney this year and get to a Final 4

[Gloves 82]

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Nice to see myself dominating. Hopefully I don't go pro after this year :/

[Deuce2223]

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Nice to see myself dominating. Hopefully I don't go pro after this year :/

I will be sure to include draft buzz with the end of the season stats. I believe you are 1st round buzz right now. Most of the time FR don't leave unless they are lottery or top pick status that I have seen.

[waytofailself]

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I hope everyone is enjoying the read. I am looking forward to next season already with the huge addition of more boardmembers caps. I must admit, I am sorta looking forward to Coach Derozan's next chapter in his life as well. That is why I have always loved Closed Legacies, because you were always excited at the end of the year to see if your coach got a bigger and better job offer, but Coach D has alot of work still to be done here in Boise. We havn't made a Final 4 yet..

Ha, yeah. That (edit) pre-dynasty plan doesn't always pan out when you want to go for a change of scenery. I'll admit I'm as impatient as heck. Don't worry though, the final 4 is within reach. And one day those pesky recruits will stop passing you up for "lesser" schools.

[Deuce2223]

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BRONCOS GO 7-1 FOR THE MONTH OF JAN.

After struggling in Non-Conference play to start the season, the Boise State Broncos got on a win streak winning their last 3 games to improve to 7-6 entering WAC play. They continued that win streak up to 7 games before falling to Hawaii on the road, but rebounded nicely to win their next 3 games to finish the month of January with a 14-7 record.

Here is a brief recap of the games

@ La Tech (65-61)
Wiley led all scorers with 19 pts but was just 2/9 3pt

@ Idaho (87-78)
4 players in double digits led by A. Diarra 21 pts.

vs Utah State (103-67)
6 players in double digits.
Wiley 21 pts 4 reb 8 asst 3 stls 4/8 3pt
S. Hicks-26 pts 4 reb
P. Fullove career high 11 pts of the bench

@ New Mexico State (96-60)
Again 6 players hit double digits including 2 double doubles
D. Wiley-27 pts 5 reb 7/12 3pt
A. Akpan 18 pts 6 asst 5/7 3pt
S. Hick-12 pts 13 reb
A. Diarra-10 pts 13 reb 5 blks
A. Legee/B. Sparks combine for 25 pts 4/6 3pt off the bench

@ Hawaii (78-87)
Broke our 7 game win streak. Led 42-39 at the half
Hawaii hit 23-27 FT
D. Wiley-16 pts 2/6 3pt
A. Akpan-13 pts 6 asst 3/4 3pt
D. Fields-15 pts 4 asst 6 stls 2/3 3pt

vs New Mexico State (100-76)
Earned the sweep of the Aggies.
Shot 11/21 from 3pt.
D. Wiley-20 pts 7 reb 6 asst 5/6 3pt
P. Fullove scores career high 14 pts reb 3/3 3pt of the bench

vs Fresno State (62-53)
A horrid game. Just 3/14 from 3pt
A. Diarra led with 15 pts 4 reb 3 blks
S. Hicks had his 5th DD of the year 12 pts 10 reb

@ San Jose State (98-63)
With the loss SJSU falls to 6-16 Overall
S. Hicks named POG with 29 pts 10 reb (6th DD)
D. Wiley-18 pts 2/6 3pt
AJ Akpan-15 pts 5 reb 4 asst 4/6 3pt

Comments by Coach Derozan

"Overall I am very happy with the way the team is playing right now. We are getting great production from our bench. Prosper Fullove has been on fire and D. Wiley is starting to find his 3pt stroke. We still have some big games left though including Nevada who is 20-2 and riding a 13 game win streak, next plus later again the following week"

[hockeyplaya2724]

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I would have preferred Wheeler goes to Michigan State but I am a fan of Marquette as well so that should be fun, also nice 14-7 record. Hopefully you can make it to the NCAA tournament.

[Deuce2223]

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BRONCOS GO 6-2 IN FEBUARY

The Boise State Broncos finished the the season going 6-2 in WAC play in the month of Febuary including a sweep over Nevada who finished the season 24-6 Overall, but finished 2nd in the WAC behind the Broncos with a 12-4 record.

BSU won the WAC Title for the 2nd straight year with a record of 13-3, and will enter the Conference Tourney as the #1 seed and a 20-9 record Overall and a RPI of #47. Most experts fell the Broncos will have to win the WAC tourney for a chance to play in their 3rd straight NCAA Tournament.

Here is a brief recap of the scores and highlights.

VS LA TECH (63-59) W
S. Hicks had his 7th DD with 14 pts 11 reb.

VS NEVADA (98-73) W
Nevada entered the game with a 12 game win streak and was 20-2 Overall.
Hicks had his 8th DD with 13 pts 11 reb
AJ Akpan had 18 pts 2/4 3pt
D. Wiley season high 27 pts 8 asst 5/8 3pt

@ UTAH STATE (84-90) L
The Aggies hit 13/25 from 3pt including 54 pts off the bench with 10/15 from downtown.
D. Wiley had 26 pts 6 reb 6 asst 2/7 3pt in the loss
Hicks had his 9th DD with 15 pts 12 reb.

@ FRESNO STATE (73-70) W
S. Hicks POG with 27 pts 6 reb
AJ Akpan 11 pts 6 reb 7 asst
B Sparks career high 13 pts off the bench

VS HAWAII (70-64) W
S. Hicks was POG with his 10th DD of the year. 17 pts 12 reb

VS IDAHO (97-68) W
D. Fields career high 17 pts 4 asst
D. Wiley 13 pts 7 reb 2/4 3pt
AJ Akpan just missed a triple double with 10 pts 8 reb 10 asst 2/6 3pt
S. Hicks 11th DD with 28 pts 12 reb 10-12 FT

@ NEVADA (87-75) W
D. Wiley inspired by Akpan tries for a triple double but falls short
16 pts 9 reb 10 asst 3/6 3pt
S. Hicks and A. Diarra each score 16 pts as well.

VS SAN JOSE STATE (62-76) L
Sucks to lose on Senior Night for the lone senior D. Wiley
Wiley had 16 pts 8 reb 4 asst 1/6 3pt
(Out scored 41-25 in the 2nd half)

COMMENTS BY COACH D

"Obviously we are disappointed with the loss, but I guess if we were going to lose one this was the time to do it, because once the Conference Tourney or NCAA Tourney starts, if you lose you go home. I am however very excited to have won the WAC Title for the 2nd straight year. Nevada had a great season, but our guys played them tough and I feel like we have what it takes to beat them a 3rd time if need be"

[infamyice]

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Good stuff Deuce. Congrats on the back to back WAC title.

[Deuce2223]

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Good stuff Deuce. Congrats on the back to back WAC title.

Thanks I got the WAC tourney played. Just got to get it posted.. I am pretty happy with how things are going so far. The team is young and even if I can't make a run in the NCAA tourney, I still have next year to look forward to.

[infamyice]

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Hope all goes well in the tournament. I got a gut feeling you'll make it to Final Four at least.

[delija66]

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Good to see that Boise is doing good... they are 4-1 in my legacy (1st in WAC)

[Deuce2223]

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Back to Back days off with near 60 degree weather kept me away from the 360. Updates on the WAC tourney and NCAA tourney brackets coming soon.

[matt314hew]

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congrats on winning the WAC Regular Season title. Now go get the WAC Tourney Title and then the NCAA Title.

[Deuce2223]

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FINAL WAC STANDINGS

BOISE STATE 13-3

NEVADA 12-4

SAN JOSE STATE 11-5

LA TECH 8-8

FRESNO STATE 7-9

UTAH STATE 7-9

NEW MEXICO STATE 5-11

HAWAII 5-11

IDAHO 4-12

For the 2nd straight year the Broncos have won the Regular Season title and will take the #1 seed into the tourney. Coach Derozan will be looking to win his 3rd WAC Tourney Title and make a 3rd straight trip the NCAA tourney which would be just the 7th time in school history. BSU has never made it to a Sweet-16 round and has only 1 win in the NCAA tourney (last year).

WAC CONFERENCE PREVIEW

OPENING ROUND

#9 VS #8

QUARTER FINALS

#1 VS WINNER

#2 VS #7

#3 VS #6

#4 VS #5

Ryne Scott of ESPN "The Ocho" comments-

"I think the SJSU vs Utah State matchup is one to watch. SJSU came out strong in the WAC aftering going 1-12 in Non-Conference play well Utah State was orginally a preseason favorite to challenge BSU for the title. At this point however I think most fans are hoping for a rematch of #1 BSU vs #2 Nevada. BSU RPI is #47 so they have a outside chance at a At-Large bid, but Nevada's NCAA hopes are tied to a Championship win, with a RPI of #71