Dave from Dayton

Top of 5th...IU 5 - 4.

Bottom of 3rd. IU 3 - 3 W Va. Oh well....

IU 3 - 1. Changing pitchers. # 37 for IU feeling discomfort in elbow on the mounds...gone. Reisedorph now warming up. Bases loaded...one out...ugh.

Indiana vs W. VA right now. First round NCAAT. W. Va just hit solo HR. 0 - 1 in the top of the 2nd. ESPN+. IU with 2 on the bases. Then loaded bases with no outs. Two outs...hit to the right field. 2 runners score! IU runner out at 3rd. IU 2 - 1 yeeehhaaaaw!

Not sure if this is the Mongolian Beef that some crave.

In another thread I posted: From the Athletic: " He’s a boom-or-bust player that has real defensive deficiencies right now, and I’d recommend that he only goes to up tempo, well-spaced offensive situations that allow him to get the most out of his skill level. Still, he’s worth ranking because the upside if he gets into the right environment is very real." On a Dayton fan forum, I gather this: Reports have him as being born in Phoenix AZ. His father is...apparently...very active in promoting his son. He is about 22 years old. He attended International Sports Academy as a high school senior. He is thin and needs big-time conditioning and weight training to compete with the best players. I am very curious what his GPA is. IMHO and just looking at tidbits...I wonder about Galloway's free throw percentage. If Galloway improves his scoring and free throws and keeps getting better at defense, then he may just be a lot better option than Mike from Mondovia, Arizona.

In my post this morning, I linked the Dayton Daily News story. Here: Mike Sharavjamts, former Dayton Flyers guard, withdraws from NBA Draft (daytondailynews.com) But it subsequently went poof. I read the whole article online. Once yesterday and once today. But now it is protected and there is a paywall for me. In case that it goes away again...or you cannot access it... Just search online for Dayton Daily News sports. Site will display more current stuff. But the next line starts a list of linked articles for previous days. In the article, it has one video of Sharavjamts. As a 6' 8" guard/forward he made the A-10 all-rookie team. He played in 32 of 34 games and averaged 23 minutes per game, 5.6 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.6 assists pg, 39% 68% 31.5%. Scouting report: NBA Draft Scouting Report: Dayton's Mike Sharavjamts - NBA Draft Digest - Latest Draft News and Prospect Rankings (si.com) This says that he walks on water: "Sharavjamts possesses a vast passing repertoire. He does all the simple things expected of a point forward, such as running the point in transition and making the right plays on drives with effective drive-and-kick passes, but also adds an advanced level of passing which is rare for a player of his size." There is much more in the SI article on the 6' 8 3/4" young player. As an aside, he is the first Mondovian to play D1. Reports have him as being born in Phoenix AZ. His father is...apparently...very active in promoting his son. He is about 22 years old. He attended International Sports Academy as a high school senior. He is thin and needs big-time conditioning and weight training to compete with the best players. From the Athletic: " He’s a boom-or-bust player that has real defensive deficiencies right now, and I’d recommend that he only goes to uptempo, well-spaced offensive situations that allow him to get the most out of his skill level. Still, he’s worth ranking because the upside if he gets into the right environment is very real."

Yep. Sharajamts withdrew from the NBA draft consideration on Wednesday. It was online and posted here Thursday. Mike Sharavjamts, former Dayton Flyers guard, withdraws from NBA Draft (daytondailynews.com) Probably, some knew Wednesday. I didn't. I'm slow... Didn't see it posted here. But I was remodeling a bathroom until late. She who must be obeyed is happy. I am happy. So, I guess that H1984 may have additional information that was also previously reported here. Guess that Sharajamts doesn't fit at IU? Is that what H1984 means?

Sharajamts, 6' 8" forward/guard Frosh from Dayton has IU on his list. Just withdrew from NBA consideration.

*(To the tune of 'I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas') I want a Wilson basketball for mascot. Only a Wilson Basketball will do. I don't want a buffalo, an owl or racoon. I want a Wilson basketball to bounce, I want it soon. I want a Wilson basketball for mascot. I don't think the Hoosier fans will mind, do you? Won't have to design something cartoonish... Won't look like a hick farmer or BM like Purdue... That's the easy thing to do.

Enjoying the first morning of a 5-lb. bag of fresh (medium) roasted (Wednesday) and fresh ground (today) Brazil Sweet Blue coffee! Very nice caramel and chocolate notes and smooth. Purchased online Tuesday afternoon for $66.35 for just above 5 pounds with free shipping priority mail. Got here yesterday near noon. Packaged up the bunch in quart ziplocks and they are stored in airtight opaque bag from Red Bird Roasters of Bozeman MT. They do excellent email communications, fyi. Wife is happy...just over $11/lb. and good tasting coffee. I'm happy. And well caffeinated. And I would never-ever get coffee from Wendy's. I never ever go to McDonald's unless it is to hit the restrooms on a long trip. Well, that and their coffee is decent and the hot fudge sundae is ok. Maybe Market-Fresh sandwiches from Arby's while on that trip....if we can't find a decent deli or Mom & Pop cafe. If ever in Dayton...try Charlie's Imports on Troy Street northeast of downtown...paprika is sold by the 5 lb. tins from Europe. Big argument here is about Rally's. Similar argument to that of White Castle. Which would we rather skip? I say skip WC. She says skip both. We compromise and grill at home some teriyaki chicken. May catch 100 laps of the 500...later... Like I said...well caffeinated.

Saving the team for the NCAAT.

3 Michigan 0 IU I'm going to set up some furniture. More fun.

Did the previous game end late? Start of IU vs Michigan isn't on yet...right? Thought it was scheduled for starting at 3 ET. Just tuned in to BTN and they are showing yesterday's game. Never mind. Got it. Bottom of 3rd. No score.

Iowa changes pitchers, again. Christophersen pitching for Iowa. Indiana scores and leads 4 - 1. Still 2 on in the 6th. 2 outs IU at bat.

IU's pitcher Sinnard has made 117 pitches...to retire Iowa in the 6th. IU leads 3 - 1 still. Both teams left two on in the 5th.

Bottom of 5th. IU batting with 2 out. 2 men on. New pitcher for Iowa...Simpson...wild pitch.

Missed first three innings...spent an extra hour on a treasure hunt at Lowe's. Ugh. Watching the game now. Go Hoosiers!

Yeah, that's probably happening at IU too. Right?

Hey, I do not give a cra9 if you diss Billy Joel. But do not say negative things about metamucil. I probably have said enough. Except I cannot believe that that interviewer tortured Ware like that. He may just reconsider his commitment.

Amanda Fish also had her band there same day. I kid you not. Caught close to our limit of blues that day. Samantha is a force. Listen to some Walter Trout...one of my favorites.

Great music is out there, folks. W. C. Handy Blues and BBQ Festival, Henderson KY, June 13 - 17, free... I will be there Saturday, June 17...with family. A couple of years ago, they had Walter Trout's band and Samantha Fish's band. Then, again, check the Friday schedule: Al Green and Hard Times and Tommy Castro and the Painkillers!!!: Changing the subject, catch Kenny Wayne Shepherd in Brown County, June 6. He will be in my backyard in Dayton later in his tour. Oh, if you like to hear a great jazz flautist: Bobbi Humphrey Bobbi Humphrey - City Beat Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

Just ordered 5 pounds of medium roasted Brazil Sweet Blue...from Red Bird, CO. $66.35...free shipping over $50.

Even when that preparatory school for Subaru line workers up in W. Laffy win a few games, they still suck. POTFB.

I was wondering, this morning, if he likes his teammates and coaches so very much at Rutger, then could he really want to stay if they cough up $15k? Plus, thought I read that he had 2 years eligibility remaining. But none of this is confirmed. Well, wish him luck except against IU.