College Bball Thread

[biteoftheapple]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Pass on Sima


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[Brass Cannon]

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

[OliviaPope40]

 

[HoosierAloha]

^^^The media is great at deflection.  He calls the media out and that same media completely misses it.  They instead think he is calling Duke out.  It's like ESPN can't see their bias because "their conferences" are so far down their throat.

[OliviaPope40]

 

[Fil_Dunfie]

23 hours ago, Fil_Dunfie said:

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

 

16 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

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

 

Thank you kindly, good sir.  I wonder if he used the rolled up program back then.

 

[Fil_Dunfie]

I saw St Johns a few times last year and the only impression I recall was Sima seemed like an adequate player, i.e. not much of an impression.  IU doesn't have a need for an adequate player unless he's a walk-on to be a body in practice.

[HoosierAloha]

I saw St Johns a few times last year and the only impression I recall was Sima seemed like an adequate player, i.e. not much of an impression.  IU doesn't have a need for an adequate player unless he's a walk-on to be a body in practice.

If he can be an adequate player as a backup 5 that plays good defense, rebounds, can run the floor, and hit bunnies then he can be valuable at IU. We don't need a stud C, although it'd be nice. We need a serviceable backup at the 5, not a tall, skinny stretch 4 frosh playing the 5 or an undersized junior or frosh wing playing the 5.

[biteoftheapple]

Notre Dame jumping on Nova early. Lets see if they can kerp it rolling.

[Stuhoo]

29 minutes ago, biteoftheapple said:

Notre Dame jumping on Nova early. Lets see if they can kerp it rolling.

 

Nova is missing alone in the  gym at night-level wide open threes.

 

[biteoftheapple]

Nova up 1, under 4 time out