College Bball Thread

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Solid home win for the fighting Peter Jok's over instate rival Iowa St.  Continuing on the theme, helps the B1G.  At one point, a few games ago, Iowa and St. John's were the only major programs with losing records.  (I'm 90% sure on this stat but it would have been another team besides St. John's)

[Hoosiers96 912]

I have 2 IU Louisville tickets for sale, section 224 row 20.

[Crimson and Cream 5,843]

Undefeated St. Mary's down 13 at the half to UT-Arlington

[Fil_Dunfie 57]

I think Iowa can be pretty decent by the time February arrives.  They're really young and can score the ball, but rely a lot on Jok and a freshman PG is always a crap shoot.  However the defense has been pretty bad (which can probably be said about 70% of the teams in America).  Once Cook returns, they'll be dangerous though.

[Crimson and Cream 5,843]

Down goes St. Mary's

[Fil_Dunfie 57]

11 hours ago, biteoftheapple said:

With the exception of 2 years if Indiana States bball history, I have paid little to no attention to them. I see where the nickname Trees comes from, but its a surprise to me to see the name used.

I can guess most of you know the 2 seasons I reference.

Ahh yes, the golden years of 1946-48 under John Wooden.

[Brass Cannon 24,876]

2 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

Jok is all Iowa has, they struggle when he goes for a breather.  Hope OG picks him up off the bus and doesn't leave him until he's tucked into bed.

Be important for Newkirk to disrupt their PG as well, keep him from getting Jok the ball easily. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,110]

15 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

.  St. Mary's is the weakest of the 3 seeds .....

Aloha, you need to buy a lottery ticket; St. Mary's got beat last night by UT Arlington.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,110]

7 hours ago, Fil_Dunfie said:

Ahh yes, the golden years of 1946-48 under John Wooden.

That was a classic response.  I tip my hat in your honor.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Ahh yes, the golden years of 1946-48 under John Wooden.

Yes, I am old, but not quite the age to remember those years.

[Stuhoo 81,461]

Carlton Bragg of KU arrested for domestic violence against a family member.
Not only is the crime a huge issue, but since he's from Ohio, I'm curious about his family member's employment while living in central Kansas.

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Carlton Bragg of KU arrested for domestic violence against a family member.
Not only is the crime a huge issue, but since he's from Ohio, I'm curious about his family member's employment while living in central Kansas.

The NCAA is NOT curious, at all. In fact, they would rather not have the issue investigated.

[Brass Cannon 24,876]

1 minute ago, HoosierAloha said:

The NCAA is NOT curious, at all. In fact, they would rather not have the issue investigated.

Exactly somebody may have bought bumper stickers recently.  They have to prioritize what they investigate after all.

[Stuhoo 81,461]

Apparently "family member" could include any household member, i.e; live-in girlfriend. 

That would make this a very bad personal issue for Bragg, but not a KU "his mama got a sweetheart job deal in Kansas" program issue.

[jtheo66 38]

Apparently "family member" could include any household member, i.e; live-in girlfriend. 

That would make this a very bad personal issue for Bragg, but not a KU "his mama got a sweetheart job deal in Kansas" program issue.

I have a friend who knows Bragg's girlfriend and they don't live together, thankfully


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,110]

Is this kid worth a roster spot at IU.  He'd have to sit out a year but would be eligible in Jan. 2018 I believe.

St. John’s sophomore Yankuba Sima will transfer from St. John’s.

The 6-foot-11 center has been granted his release from the men’s basketball program and has received permission to speak with other NCAA Division I programs.

“I want to thank the coaching staff and the administration for all of their support since I arrived at St. John’s,” said Sima. “I enjoyed my experience at St. John’s, but right now I feel it is best for me to explore options that will be a better fit for me as I work toward my goals.”

“We wish Yankuba the best of luck,” said head coach Chris Mullin. “I know this wasn’t an easy decision for him, but we respect and understand it. He’s a good basketball player and a good person with a bright future ahead.”

Sima chose St. John’s in April 2015 over Louisville and others.

Sima started 18 of 24 appearances as a freshman last season, averaging 7.6 points and a team-high 5.9 rebounds per game. The Girona, Spain native ranked second in the Big Esat with 2.5 blocks per contest and his 60 rejections were the ninth-most for a single season in program history.

Starting eight of 10 games this season, Sima has a 6.0 scoring average, shooting 44.7 percent (21-47 FG) from the field and 72.0 percent (18-25 FT) at the line to go with 3.5 rebounds per game. Sima set season-highs with 12 points and seven rebounds versus Michigan State on Nov. 23 at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

[AKHoosier 6,995]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Is this kid worth a roster spot at IU.  He'd have to sit out a year but would be eligible in Jan. 2018 I believe.

St. John’s sophomore Yankuba Sima will transfer from St. John’s.

The 6-foot-11 center has been granted his release from the men’s basketball program and has received permission to speak with other NCAA Division I programs.

“I want to thank the coaching staff and the administration for all of their support since I arrived at St. John’s,” said Sima. “I enjoyed my experience at St. John’s, but right now I feel it is best for me to explore options that will be a better fit for me as I work toward my goals.”

“We wish Yankuba the best of luck,” said head coach Chris Mullin. “I know this wasn’t an easy decision for him, but we respect and understand it. He’s a good basketball player and a good person with a bright future ahead.”

Sima chose St. John’s in April 2015 over Louisville and others.

Sima started 18 of 24 appearances as a freshman last season, averaging 7.6 points and a team-high 5.9 rebounds per game. The Girona, Spain native ranked second in the Big Esat with 2.5 blocks per contest and his 60 rejections were the ninth-most for a single season in program history.

Starting eight of 10 games this season, Sima has a 6.0 scoring average, shooting 44.7 percent (21-47 FG) from the field and 72.0 percent (18-25 FT) at the line to go with 3.5 rebounds per game. Sima set season-highs with 12 points and seven rebounds versus Michigan State on Nov. 23 at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Looks like definitely a good player.

If he's a culture fit and interested, I would hope we take a look at him.  Sucks he'd have to sit out next year though.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I am not very excited about him. But he would be available mid year for action.

His stats show he is a little to no factor for the Johnnies.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,539]

Pass on Sima


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[Brass Cannon 24,876]

I'd take him if we whiff on grad transfers and Bryant leaves but would still be terrified about if DD went down