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#17496	12/05/2021 3:18:50 pm	Nov 24th, 2022
alt_lmartins Joined: 09/29/2020 Posts: 45 Amherst Mammoths IV.6	Nice write up. Small correction...we have only 4 seniors (3 in our rotation), but yet this team is peaking this year.

#17501	12/06/2021 7:49:40 am	Nov 24th, 2022
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	Good note. I'll correct it in the final doc.

#17502	12/06/2021 7:56:00 am	Nov 24th, 2022
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	2023 Conference Season Preview: Part 2 - The Absolutely Safe Teams Westfield State Predicted Finish: 5th Non-Conference Record: 6-4 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Tom Lambert - 162 Nicholas Livingstone - 172 Ian Hughes - 139 Andre Adkins - 147 Elton Callahan - 130 2 Kyle Sheets - 122 Jody Sargent - 136 Andre Adkins - 147 Terrance Allen - 139 Terrance Allen - 139 3 Jody Sargent - 136 Clint Robison - 112 Kyle Sheets - 122 Ian Hughes - 139 Joel Harper - 95 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 6½" Ave. Weight = 225.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 20.8 Summary: The Owls seem to be on a rocketship the last few years, winning back to back to back promotions. Can they keep the good times rolling? They’ve got a definite chance, they just need a couple things to go their way. This is a team without a real weakness on paper, with the only possible target area being that they don’t have an elite point guard. Still, Lambert more than makes up for his lack of elite playmaking ability with elite defense. Star Player: SG Nicholas Livingstone - The Redshirt Junior is a scoring dynamo, with elite three point shooting to go with excellent finishing. He’s not an elite defender, but he’s been surprisingly solid his whole career, and even can help a little on the boards, averaging 3 rebounds a game for his career. Breakout Player: SG Jody Sargent - Generally wouldn’t want to pick the Star Players backup, but I think Sargent is good enough that he should get 10+ minutes at the 2, and I think there’s a really good chance he starts stealing all the backup minutes at the 1 and proves he’s the PG of the future for the Owls. Creighton Predicted Finish: 6th Non-Conference Record: 7-3 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Elijah Cook - 174 Adrian Merrill - 172 Adrian Merrill - 172 Bernie Rucker - 146 Dick Franke - 132 2 Mario Bishop - 145 Roman Page - 140 Mario Bishop - 145 Tommaso Mancuso - 115 Tommaso Mancuso - 115 3 Roman Page - 140 Phil Smith - 136 Bernie Rucker - 146 Adrian Merrill - 172 Phil Smith - 136 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 4½" Ave. Weight = 203.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 21.0 Summary: The Bluejays are two years removed from winning this Conference, but having endured their worst season in a decade they’re back competing in III.3. With four Seniors leading the way as the team’s best players, the Bluejays don’t have to worry about a double demotion, but will be hard pressed to really challenge for promotion with a weaker front-court. Still, this should be an exciting season as youngsters Mancuso, Franke and Page all start getting key minutes and really developing for the future. Star Player: PG Elijah Cook - The Senior will easily lead the Bluejays in scoring, assists and steals in his final season. The real question is just where does he rank among all the great players to put on a jersey for Creighton? He’s already top 10 in threes and assists, and should get into the top 10 in a few other categories before the season is over. Breakout Player: C Dick Franke - The Sophomore has already started 50 games in his career, and has improved a ton since starting as a Freshman. He should lead this team in rebounds and blocks, while finishing top three in points. He’s still got lots of growing to do, so the future is bright for the front court. Valparaiso Predicted Finish: 7th Non-Conference Record: 8-2 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Jean Stump - 174 Dylan Toney - 180 Marv Kaye - 140 Billy Joe Harrington - 145 Mario Kinder - 125 2 Larry Matthews - 132 Larry Matthews - 132 Mike Bannon - 107 Daníel Ólafsson - 138 Daníel Ólafsson - 138 3 Brett Beerd - 116 Brett Beerd - 116 Billy Joe Harrington - 145 Floyd Ham - 117 Floyd Ham - 117 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 6½" Ave. Weight = 210.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 21.2 Summary: The Beacons were a little unlucky to demote from II.2 last season, after a successful first year. It’s arguable they were better then the team just ahead of them, but they lost some key Conference games that cost them. The good news is they definitely don’t have to worry about double demotion, and could challenge for the final promotion spot in the right circumstances. The team is built with good perimeter defence and IQ, but is a little light in the rebounding department. Star Player: PG Jean Stump - While Senior Dylan Toney may seem the pick as he’ll lead the team in scoring and three pointers, the Senior PG is the Beacons most important player. With elite on-ball defending skills and an insane +7” wingspan, Stump will lock down the opposing team’s guards in every matchup, and should score 15+ points as well. Breakout Player: PF Billy Joe Harrington - The Redshirt Junior finally looks ready to start, and should double his minutes played from last season. While he’s not an elite post-player, he has a very good shot and can stretch the paint. He is also the team’s best rebounder, and while lacking in defense he has the physical skills to get there. District of Columbia Predicted Finish: 8th Non-Conference Record: 7-3 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Byron Kyle - 165 Charley Oliveri - 178 Deon Newcombe - 162 Stacy Hodges - 119 Dario Urbina - 104 2 Charley Oliveri - 178 Dwayne Gaines - 130 Dwayne Gaines - 130 Sveinn Magnússon - 83 Sveinn Magnússon - 83 3 Deon Newcombe - 162 Byron Kyle - 165 Gil Kirkpatrick - 120 Kendall Bailey - 139 Gil Kirkpatrick - 112 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 5½" Ave. Weight = 208.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 20.2 Summary: The Firebirds seem to be on a slow rise under the leadership of cal_DMV, moving up from VI.23, and through VI.12 and IV.6 over the last 5 seasons. The team has clearly been built with a staggered approach to ensure they don’t suffer and demotions along the way, and the good news is that this doesn’t look like it will change in 2023. The last of the ‘definitely safe’ teams, the Firebirds looking like a lock to stay up while not really competing for one of the top 3 spots. Another team built on perimeter defense and smarts, they lack the ability to stop interior threats to really challenge. Star Player: SG Charley Oliveri - The Senior SG is a lock to lead the team in scoring, and pairs this with excellent perimeter defense and elite speed. There really isn’t much one can do against Oliveri to stop him, and he’s going to stop most other teams SGs as well. Breakout Player: PF Stacy Hodges - The true Freshman is already getting a ton of minutes, and that doesn’t look to end with Conference play here. The Firebirds seem set to build around him at PF, and he’s going to be needed as the team's best big-man. An exciting future lies ahead of him, but his present is pretty darn interesting as well.

#17509	12/06/2021 11:47:07 am	Nov 26th, 2022
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	2023 Conference Season Preview: Part 3 - The "We're Not All Gonna Make It" Teams Missouri-Kansas City Predicted Finish: 9th Non-Conference Record: 7-3 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Demarco Blount - 169 Howard Gilliland - 143 Jim Conners - 174 Curt Martin - 121 Daniel Sherrill - 142 2 Walt McAndrews - 141 Walt McAndrews - 141 Howard Gilliland - 143 Rhett Rock - 116 Rhett Rock - 116 3 Howard Gilliland - 143 Jimmy Hicks - 143 Jimmy Hicks - 143 Art Card - 107 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 4" Ave. Weight = 201.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 21.0 Summary: The Kangaroos are a team in a little bit of a tumble, having demoted two straight seasons to end up in III.3. They’ve brought in a new president who they’re hoping can right the ship. The good news is they’ve got two very good Seniors in Jim Conners and Demarco Blount who, with a bunch of solid Juniors, should help the team as it fights to stay in III.3. This team isn’t elite in anything, but it’s also not bad at anything. The only real need is a little more size. Star Player: PG Demarco Blount - The Redshirt Senior should put up career numbers across the board at the expense of his assists, but that’s okay. He’s a dynamic player with great point skills, and elite speed. His only hole is on defense, where he can’t really stop anyone. Still, definitely the Kangaroos best and most important player. Breakout Player: C Daniel Sherill - The Sophomore is primed to eat all the starters minutes at the 5, and should be productive scoring and rebounding. While he’s likely to always be a terrible defender, his scoring ability and strength should mean he puts up great counting stats, even if they are a little empty on the defensive end. Ashland Predicted Finish: 10th Non-Conference Record: 2-8 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Anthony Berger - 169 Jean Hurley - 150 Byron Browning - 156 Geoffrey Norton - 171 Jimmy Rice - 124 2 Sheldon Moss - 136 Sheldon Moss - 136 Stacy West - 113 Matias Martinez - 122 Stacy West - 113 3 Benjamin Lopez - 96 Benjamin Lopez - 96 Jean Hurley - 150 Byron Browning - 156 Matias Martinez - 122 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 7½" Ave. Weight = 219.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 21.2 Summary: The Eagles are another team on the fast rise, having won their Conference for promotion each of the past three seasons. While it’s very unlikely they will be battling for promotion again, the good news is they should have enough about them to claim one of the last safety spots. If the team struggles, though, it’ll be due to mediocre rebounding and interior defense overall. Star Player: C Geoffrey Norton - The Redshirt Senior has had a very good career already, culminating in an All-Conference nod last year. This year it’s expected he’ll show much of the same, which means dominating interior scoring and defense. His only weakness is he’s a mediocore rebounder, but he’ll still likely average between 7-8 rebounds a game. Breakout Player: SG Jean Hurley - The Redshirt Junior is finally set to get his time to shine, after being handed the starting SG job. He starts with excellent defense, but also happens to have a solid, if not great, offensive skill-set that should lead to him being a good two-way player. Nazareth Predicted Finish: 11th Non-Conference Record: 8-2 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Stephen McKinnon - 171 Ricky Sykes - 144 Herb McNulty - 137 Dan Hopkins - 152 Chad McCurdy - 136 2 Chandler Chance - 130 Reed Fox - 133 Reed Fox - 133 Alfonso Montoya - 122 Teddy Adam - 104 3 Calvin Isaac - 124 Chandler Chance - 130 Ricky Sykes - 144 Teddy Adam - 104 Alfonso Montoya - 122 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 6" Ave. Weight = 227.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 21.4 Summary: The Golden Flyers have managed back-to-back promotions on the back of their golden generation. They look now to stabilize themselves as an LL3 team, hoping to grab one of the last safe spots in the Conference as they reload. If they do it, it’ll be on the backs of Senior PG Stephen McKinnon, as well as Juniors PF Dan Hopkins and C Chad McCurdy. If they fail it’ll be because despite having great defense, they didn’t have enough scoring. Star Player: PG Stephen McKinnon - The Redshirt Senior is the straw that stirs the Golden Flyers’ drink, and that shouldn’t change this season. While he may be hard-pressed to match last years numbers, McKinnon is an elite play-maker who can also hit some shots. Expect a little dip in points, though, as Nazareth hopes to make him slightly more efficient. Breakout Player: SF Reed Fox - The Redshirt Sophomore has looked very good during the lead up to Conference play, taking all the backup minutes at the 2 and 3. Nazareth’s highest ceiling player seems to have figured out his three-point shot a little, and pairs that with solid all-around skills. He’ll be looking to prove he can be the long-term answer at the two or three moving forward. Muhlenberg Predicted Finish: 12th Non-Conference Record: 7-3 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Don Sellers - 156 John Calhoun - 115 Delon McDonald - 133 Craig Conti - 148 Jacob He - 146 2 Danny Kohler - 135 Danny Kohler - 135 Kennith Rea - 152 Kennith Rea - 152 Craig Conti - 148 3 John Calhoun - 115 Ivan Worthington - 117 Ivan Worthington - 117 Rudy Longo - 127 Rudy Longo - 127 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 6½" Ave. Weight = 213.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 20.4 Summary: The Mules demoted to III.3 last year, but managed to stabilize themselves and avoid the double demotion. Will they be able to keep themselves in III.3 another year as they wait for their young players to develop? If they do, it will be because of their mix of Seniors, Juniors and Sophomore Kennith Rea. They’re another team that isn’t elite in any one thing, but also doesn’t have any obvious weakness, which may be why they can stay up in the end. Star Player: C Craig Conti - The Redshirt Junior looks like the man who will lead the Mules in both scoring and rebounds. He also brings solid defense inside, making him a great two-way threat for Muhlenberg. Breakout Player: SG John Calhoun - The true Freshman 4-star recruit looks a lock to start at SG for the Mules. He has enough shooting ability that he should immediately put up decent numbers, and hopefully with the experience he also starts to develop the defensive side of his game more.

#17512	12/06/2021 1:05:00 pm	Nov 26th, 2022
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	2023 Conference Season Preview: Part 4 - The "We're Probably Screwed, but Maybe?" Teams Lehigh Predicted Finish: 13th Non-Conference Record: 5-5 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Vance Ball - 155 James France - 132 Quentin Calloway - 183 Carl Endo - 113 Hugh Cai - 131 2 James France - 132 Bennie Mahon - 129 Jose Mendoza - 114 Jose Mendoza - 114 Pavle Nikolić - 119 3 Bennie Mahon - 129 Aaron Hatch - 145 Bennie Mahon - 129 Aaron Hatch - 145 Carl Endo - 113 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 5" Ave. Weight = 209.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 20.0 Summary: The Mountain Hawks bounced back last year, after suffering three straight demotions. That’s the good news, the bad news is that they may be hard-pressed to avoid demoting back to IV.5. While Calloway is potentially the Conference’s best SF, the rest of the team doesn’t look to have enough about it to be a lock to avoid demotion. The lack of defense in particular is a real area of worry. Star Player: SF Quentin Calloway - The Redshirt Senior is far and away the team’s best player. He’s the team’s best defender by a wide margin as well, and he’ll definitely carry the team on both ends. Breakout Player: SG James France - The Redshirt Freshman former 4-star recruit looks a lock to start at SG, and with his range he should be a decent 3-point threat. He has enough defensive ability to help right away as well, and elite speed. Gardner-Webb Predicted Finish: 14th Non-Conference Record: 8-2 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Juan Carlos Yanez - 174 Billy Stinson - 140 Louis Kinder - 174 Jonathan Whitaker - 150 Jalen Moody - 138 2 Billy Stinson - 140 Carson Kirby - 114 Carson Kirby - 114 Major Horton - 130 Major Horton - 130 3 Carson Kirby - 114 Tommie Dowd - 98 Tommie Dowd - 98 Louis Kinder - 174 Louis Kinder - 174 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 7½" Ave. Weight = 225.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 21.0 Summary: The Runnin Bulldogs have spent 4 of the last 7 seasons in III.3, having twice been demoted in that time. This season unfortunately looks to be another demotion season, as the team doesn’t seem to have enough about it to stay up. There’s a chance Juniors Yanez, Stinson and Moody are enough with Seniors Kinder and Horton to help them avoid it, but it looks like a really tough battle. Star Player: PG Juan Carlos Yanez - The Redshirt Senior looks set for a career season across the board, and should lead the team in scoring while also being it’s best on-ball defender. He’s lightning quick, smart and brings good drive and dish ability too. Breakout Player: PF Jonathan Whitaker - The Redshirt Sophomore former 4-star recruit brings outstanding rebounding ability as well as solid offensive and defensive skills to his first year in the starting lineup. He’s the player to build around, and it seems like they’re ready to embrace that in his third year with the team.

#17513	12/06/2021 1:22:06 pm	Nov 26th, 2022
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	2024 Conference Season Preview: Part 5 - The "It's Over Already, Isn't It?" Teams Framingham State Predicted Finish: 15th Non-Conference Record: 5-5 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Johnny Lackey - 162 Gonzalo Ruiz - 111 Wendell Willis - 119 Bart Day - 135 Carl Forbes - 159 2 Scottie Naylor - 122 Randall Hiller - 99 Scottie Naylor - 122 Rodger Novak - 73 Scottie Naylor - 122 3 Peter Wallace - 54 James Hibbard - 72 Gonzalo Ruiz - 111 Gonzalo Ruiz - 111 Rodger Novak - 73 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 5" Ave. Weight = 208.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 21.2 Summary: The Rams have won back-to-back promotions, before having a solidifying year last year in their first season in III.3. Unfortunately, it looks like they’re pretty much a lock for demotion. With only 5 scholarship players on the roster, and all of them Seniors, this team just doesn’t have any depth to really compete. Star Player: PF Carl Forbes - The Redshirt Senior is about to blow out all his personal records. He’s already doubling his average in points, FGA and steals. He’s the best of a mediocre bunch for this team. Breakout Player: SG Louis Hull - The Freshman should just absorb minutes by need, and while he’s not a great player, he’s the best of the non-Seniors on the team. LSU Predicted Finish: 16th Non-Conference Record: 5-5 Depth Chart PG SG SF PF C 1 Will Holt - 127 Gabriel Baker - 133 Dante Smith - 130 Voshon Kelly - 143 Earl Coats - 125 2 Stewart Henderson - 120 Dwight Boyd - 93 Kent Fitzpatrick - 142 Kent Fitzpatrick - 142 Voshon Kelly - 143 3 Andrian Wood - 84 Ken Carrington - 117 Gabriel Baker - 133 Ken Carrington - 117 Ken Carrington - 117 Starting Five: Ave. Height = 6' 6" Ave. Weight = 209.0 lbs. Ave. Age = 20.8 Summary: The Tigers won promotion back to III.3 in their first season under new coach Freddy Drew, winning IV.5 in a close race. Unfortunately, they lost a lot of their key talent and this is definitely a transition season for the team. Without the depth necessary to stay up, they look like a lock to demote, but the future is bright with some really exciting young talent. Star Player: PF Voshon Kelly - The Senior, former Junior College star looks to bring his elite scoring prowess to a team in need of it. WHile he isn’t a great defender, his elite athleticism paired with good IQ should help him to outscore his opponents in most games. Breakout Player: PG Will Holt - The true Freshman is a 5-star recruit who is the teams starting PG right away. While he’s got a ways to go to hit his potential, his playmaking and shooting skills should be great assets right away.

#17532	12/07/2021 6:57:29 am	Nov 26th, 2022
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	Projected Conference Player of the Year Nominees Ariel Santa Cruz - C - St. Thomas Aquinas - 188 SI Quentin Calloway - SF - Lehigh - 183 SI Lucas Armstrong - PG - Amherst - 182 SI Dylan Toney - SG - Valparaiso - 180 SI Rasheed Cecil - SG - Webster - 178 SI

#17697	12/20/2021 8:00:54 am	Jan 12th, 2023
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	Mid-season report

#17827	01/07/2022 10:06:05 am	Mar 12th, 2023
Itsjustmath Joined: 10/22/2018 Posts: 82 Muhlenberg Mules V.8	Congratulations alt_lmartins on winning the conference and TavesSoul on winning the conference playoff. Good luck to all of the teams in the tournament.

#17857	01/12/2022 10:35:39 am	Apr 1st, 2023
TavesSoul Joined: 06/25/2020 Posts: 149 Nazareth Golden Flyers IV.8	Thanks! I should have a 2023 Wrap-up posted tomorrow once the final commitments are in.