College Bball Thread

[Scotty R 2,127]

2 hours ago, Kentuckysucks said:

 

 

He wasn't a standout at ND. He got into trouble at ND and left. He then went to OK St and had a good career there

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44 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

He wasn't a standout at ND. He got into trouble at ND and left. He then went to OK St and had a good career there

Not even really a good career at OkSt either...

Good assist #'s but not much else. 45% from the FT line is atrocious. 

[Demo 19,725]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Not sure why it's so hard to just...hire a basketball coach.

I’ve never been able to figure what makes people think, even guys like Gottlieb who should know better, that just anyone can walk in and coach if they’ve been around the game. And apparently dude thinks it’s a part-time job.

[ebridges24 2,425]

24 minutes ago, cybergates said:

Not even really a good career at OkSt either...

Good assist #'s but not much else. 45% from the FT line is atrocious. 

Hardly stellar

[IUHoosierJoe 1,121]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Not sure why it's so hard to just...hire a basketball coach.

Because a lot of folks want a big name instead of a good coach.

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Speaking of men’s programs only in major college sports….It’s time to do a behavioral science study on 1 year and 2 year NIL players (coaches could be included in their own study) who actually develop any kind of love other than self and money towards respective college / university….other than fake things coming out of a player/s (and coach/es) mouth/s.

No connection like it used to be.

[LamarCheeks 18,477]

Tates Locke died today. He was 87. 

Was head coach at Army in the mid-1960s when he hired a young up-and-comer named Bob Knight to join his staff. Years later, he was RMK's assistant in Bloomington before leaving to take over in Terre Haute. 

Also was a head coach at Miami (Ohio), Clemson, Jacksonville University -- as well as ISU. And spent a little over a half-season as head coach of the NBA's Buffalo Braves (now the L.A. Clippers.) 

RIP

[Demo 19,725]

https://c510383.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/ath/mbasket/images/up3.pdf
 

This is great. The HC at DePauw on fouling up 3.

 

[Uspshoosier 45,499]

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1795140943034667461?s=46
love him or hate him brutal news 

[Scotty R 2,127]

12 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1795140943034667461?s=46
love him or hate him brutal news 

Had no idea he was even sick 

[LamarCheeks 18,477]

With Bill Walton, you just can't help but think of those somewhat damning words -- What Could Have Been. 

Dude was a phenomenally talented player. But once he got into the NBA, he just couldn't stay healthy. 

I know there were lawsuits and reports of misdiagnoses and all that, I also know the guy could ball. Probably would've been a top 5 all-time center had he not been hurt all the time. Just had a feel for the game most big men don't have. 

[Stuhoo 80,102]

9 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1795140943034667461?s=46
love him or hate him brutal news 

Oh no! Shining through the random, off topic, frustrating announcing was an incredibly sweet-natured guy who loved his fellow man.

He will be sorely missed.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,152]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Oh no! Shining through the random, off topic, frustrating announcing was an incredibly sweet natured guy who loved his fellow man.

He will be sorely missed.

Well stated Stu!

Another reminder life is short and cancer sucks.  

very sad news. 

[HoosierAloha 30,057]

Tremendous player, better announcer, and even better human. This world would be a much better place if there were more Bill Waltons in it

One of my favorite announcers and definitely top 5 people I’d like to have dinner and a doobie with

[IUFAN1976 2,876]

Bill Walton will be truly missed!!!  RIP Bill Walton, RIP!

[Demo 19,725]

On 4/27/2024 at 11:39 AM, Demo said:

https://nypost.com/2024/04/26/sports/chris-ledlum-jordan-dingle-suing-ncaa-for-extra-year-of-eligibility-at-st-johns/
 

The Covid year never ends. Chris Ledlum and Jordan Dingle are suing for another year of eligibility because the Ivy League cancelled the 20-21 season. So, in effect, they didn’t get a Covid year. I see their point, but I’m completely over 24-25 year old men playing in college.

Ledlum and Dingle lose in court. They’re done.

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2 minutes ago, Demo said:

Ledlum and Dingle lose in court. They’re done.

Good. I could see that opening a whole new can of worms if they had won.

[LIHoosier 26,023]

That brings the Washington Generals NCAA to 1-479 in court this year.

[RaceToTheTop 25,278]

20 hours ago, Demo said:

Ledlum and Dingle lose in court. They’re done.

I don't think they sued the proper entity.  The NCAA didn't cancel their 20-21 season.  While they couldn't have gotten their season back, they could have attempted to sue the Ivy League for canceling the season.

That said......if they can't beat the NCAA in court, NO WAY are they going to beat the Ivy League.

[Demo 19,725]

Tim Buckley leaving South Carolina to join Wes Miller’s staff at Cincinnati. The guy is a great add for literally any staff.