A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Southern Utah (15-15) vs UMKC (17-14)

Last Two Meetings
1/2: at UMKC - W - 59-57
2/9: vs UMKC - W - 74-58

There were a lot of storylines coming into this game. Most notably UMKC upsetting North Dakota State who was the hands down favorite to win the Summit League. Southern Utah had never beaten North Dakota State. The Thunderbirds have won 9 of the last 13 games and freshman F A.J. Hess is averaging 30.5 PPG and 7 RPG in the conference tournament. The message for both teams was the same: Win and in.

UMKC would jump out to an early 5-0 lead but Southern Utah would control most of the half from that point. UMKC would recapture the lead with 1:00 left and strut into the locker room up 28-27.

The big story of the first half was the Thunderbirds inability to score. Most notably A.J. Hess who struggled in the first half. Jordan Johnson lead Southern Utah with 11 points (4/9 FG, 3/5 3pt). Southern Utah shot just 32% (4/13 3pt) and only scored 8 points in the paint. UMKC had 4 points in the paint but shot 44% (5/13 3pt). They were led by Kirk Korver with 10 points (4/8 FG, 2/5 3pt). For those wondering, Korver and A.J. Hess match up as they both play the same position.

The second half would be a continual struggle for Southern Utah - especially A.J. Hess who couldn't find his shot in the second half either. UMKC, on the other hand, shot much better in the second half and no matter what Southern Utah threw at them defensively they out played them. It was a sad way for the Southern Utah seniors to go out.

Southern Utah: 62
UMKC: 72

Southern Utah
30% FG
5/25 3pt
17/23 FT
20 Points in the paint

C. Nsenki: 10 points, 3 assists, 3 steals (3/9 FG, 1/5 3pt)
J. Johnson: 16 points, 4 rebounds (6/12 FG, 3/6 3pt)
A.J. Hess: 6 points, 7 rebounds (2/20 FG, 1/12 3pt)
J. Scott: 10 points, 0 rebounds (2/6 FG)
C. Hanks: 10 points, 5 rebounds (4/8 FG)

UMKC
52% FG
11/22 3pt
11/17 FT
12 points in the paint

K. Korver: 29 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists (11/19 FG, 7/11 3pt)
N. Kirksey: 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists (7/13 FG, 3/8 3pt)

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

I haven't gone through a season this slow in a long time lol.

Losing to UMKC was a lot more painful than I thought it would be. I got very attached to my players now that I play more games. Seems like just yesterday Julian Scott had 44 points. Seems like yesterday we went to BYU and shut down one of the top scorers in the country. Probably one of the very few times he ever struggled all year. Recruiting hasn't been easy at all either. Partly because I have seven scholarships so I'm actually trying to get seven players. I haven't signed anyone and I'm not that high with any of the guys I'm trying to get. I'm banking on their top schools not offering. (That's why I haven't mentioned any recruiting updates).

I am only losing three players (one SG, two PF) so I definitely need to sign some guys. I would like to get at least five players. With at least one PG and two SGs. Then a couple big men, or maybe one SF because I can move A.J. Hess to SG.

A.J. Hess is really going to have to step up scoring next year. He only shot about 33.8% this season, but we have seen what the kid can do. I would also look for J. Cheeseman and Cal Hanks to step up next year as well. They are both centers though so I'm undecided on whether or not one will come off the bench or they'll both start. It'll depend on who i bring in for recruiting. If one doesn't start they'll still probably get a nice amount of minutes.

All in all, I expect us to actually compete for a Summit League title next season. Which I do know sounds kind of early to be saying. We did manage to do a lot better than I thought - especially ending the season winning 9 of 14 games. After we went 1-2 vs UMKC, S.D State and N.D. State we were pretty much dead in the water but managed to finish .500 in conference play and played in the conference tournament title game.

[Deuce2223]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Tough to lose 1 game away from going dancing and from being able to end with a .500 record or better. I assume this means you didn't earn a attribute point?

Being in Southern Utah, I would suggest looking at Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming for their Mr BB's. Alot of times they are only 2* guy's and get overlooked by the big schools, but still come in with some pretty decent Overalls.

I can't imagine Utah is a hotbed for recruiting. I got lucky being in New York because I was able to find a couple guy's who got overlooked.

I have posted my results with Richmond but I am surprised at how well I am dong so far. Looking forward to the post where I share.

Can't wait to see what you can pull in. Maybe a world recruit or 2 to help you until you can move up and move on.

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Selection Sunday

Memphis is still #1. 32-2. Duke still at 2. Boise at 12.

Vcu is 21-9. On bubble. UNC 20-14 also on the bubble.

One seeds

Kansas - east
Memphis - south
Florida - Midwest
Duke - west

Memphis conference hurt them.

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Selection Sunday

UW Milwaukee a 9 seed. Wow. Harvard is a 5. Syracuse got a four. 21-11 record. Cuse vs Harvard. That would be good.

Vcu got in. 11 seed. Vs 6 MSU. Gonzaga the 2 seed. Gonzaga vs Kansas also would be good

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Selection Sunday

Minnesota is 12-21 and a 16 seed. Play Memphis. Woooow.

Arizona only 20-13. Five seed.

UNC an 11 seed.

Boise state got a 3 seed.

New Mexico a 2 seed

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Selection Sunday

Umkc a 14 seed vs 3 uconn.

Wisconsin a 7 seed.

Notre Dame the 2 seed.

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Selection Sunday

Duke vs buffalo.

Oklahoma state a nine seed. Vs Georgia. Wow.

Wichita state as the 5 seed. UTEP their opponent.

Wow. San Diego st the 4 seed.

Iowa st the 3 seed.

Virginia the 7 seed. Finished third in ACC.

St. John's the 10 seed.

26-4 Baylor the 2 seed.

What a region.

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Selection Sunday

top 16 teams

Kansas
Gonzaga
Oregon
Syracuse

Memphis
New Mexico
Boise state
Mississippi state

Florida
Notre dame
Uconn
Kentucky

Duke
Baylor
Iowa state
San Diego state




Break down by conference

Big East: 7
SEC: 6
ACC: 6
Big Ten: 6
Big 12: 5
C-USA: 3
MWC: 2
PAC-10: 2
MAAC: 2
WCC: 2
Horizon: 2
CAA: 2

[Deuce2223]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Looks like BSU is having success in your legacy too. They had a pretty decent team this year really challenged SDSU, New Mexico and UNLV in the MWC, so it's not surprising to see them do well in the WAC against the likes of Utah State and Nevada.

I hope the success will lead to Rice getting a job offer in my game but not in real life. I was happy he turned down WSU to stay at BSU. Hopefully they can land a decent bigman because they return 3 of the Top-4 scorers from last season including the Top-2 but Watkins one of 3 SR's was the team 3rd leading scorer and #1 rebounder.

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

Looks like BSU is having success in your legacy too. They had a pretty decent team this year really challenged SDSU, New Mexico and UNLV in the MWC, so it's not surprising to see them do well in the WAC against the likes of Utah State and Nevada.

I hope the success will lead to Rice getting a job offer in my game but not in real life. I was happy he turned down WSU to stay at BSU. Hopefully they can land a decent bigman because they return 3 of the Top-4 scorers from last season including the Top-2 but Watkins one of 3 SR's was the team 3rd leading scorer and #1 rebounder.

I'm hoping for a Jabari Parker sophomore season.

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

NCAA Tournament

Play-in Game

N. Colorado: 64
Holy Cross: 75


East Region

1 Kansas: 79
16 Holy Cross: 70

8 San Francisco: 66
9 UW-Milwaukee: 71

5 Havard: 67
12 Old Dominion: 59

4 Syracuse: 78
13 ULM: 70

6 Michigan State: 79
11 VCU: 89

3 Oregon: 78
14 Alcorn State: 50

7 Georgia Tech: 60
10 Ohio Buckeyes: 67

2 Gonzaga: 76
15 Davidson: 79




West Region

1 Duke: 103
16 Buffalo: 70

8 Georgia: 68
9 Oklahoma State: 92

5 Wichita State: 91
12 UTEP: 88

4 San Diego State: 68
13 Bethune-Cookman: 80

6 Ole Miss: 67
11 Marquette: 76

3 Iowa State: 102
4 Wake Forest: 72

7 Virginia: 67
10 St. John's: 74

2 Baylor: 94
15 Illinois State: 75




South Region

1 Memphis: 84
16 Minnesota: 74

8 Alabama: 66
9 Loyola (MD): 65

5 Arizona: 80
12 Central Connecticut: 104

4 Mississippi State: 82
13 Butler: 51

6 Cincinnati: 84
11 North Carolina: 87

3 Boise State: 67
14 Austin Peay: 82

7 Iona: 80
10 Penn State: 81

2 New Mexico: 80
15 UNC-Asheville: 60




Midwest Region

1 Florida: 97
16 UTSA: 48

8 Houston: 65
9 Colorado: 90

5 Maryland: 83
12 Belmont: 71

4 Kentucky: 93
13 Binghamton: 62

6 Iowa: 73
11 Seton Hall: 102

3 UConn: 73
14 UMKC: 77

7 Wisconsin: 70
10 Saint Louis: 66

2 Notre Dame: 76
15 UC-Santa Barbara: 67

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

NCAA Tournament



East Region

1 Kansas: 99
9 UW-Milwaukee: 41

5 Harvard: 72
4 Syracuse: 70

11 VCU: 74
3 Oregon: 69

10 Ohio Buckeyes: 91
15 Davidson: 48


West Region

1 Duke: 115
9 Oklahoma State: 83

5 Wichita State: 71
13 Bethune-Cookman: 61

11 Marquette: 83
3 Iowa State: 104

10 St. John's: 70
2 Baylor: 93


South Region

1 Memphis: 75
8 Alabama: 72

12 Central Connecticut: 68
4 Mississippi State: 75

11 North Carolina: 96
14 Austin Peay: 81

10 Penn State: 80
2 New Mexico: 60


Midwest Region

1 Florida: 76
9 Colorado: 61

5 Maryland: 95
4 Kentucky: 76

11 Seton Hall: 86
14 UMKC: 61

7 Wisconsin: 76
2 Notre Dame: 75

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16


East Region

1 Kansas: 90
5 Harvard: 66

11 VCU: 64
10 Ohio Buckeyes: 84


West Region

1 Duke: 92
5 Wichita State: 79

3 Iowa State: 80
2 Baylor: 71


South Region

1 Memphis: 108
4 Mississippi State: 65

11 North Carolina: 89
10 Penn State: 103


Midwest Region

1 Florida: 85
5 Maryland: 90

11 Seton Hall: 80
7 Wisconsin: 82

[JJ4]

Re: A Fresh Start - CH2K8 Legacy

NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

East Region
1 Kansas: 70
10 Ohio Buckeyes: 56

West Region
1 Duke: 103
3 Iowa State: 89

South Region
1 Memphis: 90
10 Penn State: 54

Midwest Region
5 Maryland: 76
7 Wisconsin: 72