Looking at 2015-2016

[Blue42]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

You know...the more I think about next year...I think a break out season from Klint Carlson might be the surprise story of the season next year.

I think Klint is a player with the athleticism to get to the basket and a 3 point stroke...and could be a real weapon.

[UNIdad]

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If this trend continues, I wonder if mid major programs will begin to get a little more restrictive with their release terms.

Just off the top of my head I can think of about a half dozen top 200 type kids who have left the MVC in the past 5 years.

-Nic Moore
-Ravonte Rice
-Gene Teague
-Dantiel Daniels
-Anthony Booker
-Kevin Dillard
-Zach Lofton

And now it seems possible that even Ron Baker will end up in the Big 12 at Texas. Hope he stays committed to Wichita State regardless of what Marshall does.

[dtermined_021]

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Lobo fan here. First off I'd like to congratulate you all on a great season and say that I'm a big fan of all non-P5 schools that have successful programs. As for our game next season, I'm very excited that we're bringing in quality competition from a great conference and I'm looking forward to a great game.

And for those wondering if the game is part of the MWC/MVC challenge, it isn't, it's an exempt game since we're both in the Diamond Head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz2hl5OVoGQ 8:30-8:50 mark

[domedays]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

You know...the more I think about next year...I think a break out season from Klint Carlson might be the surprise story of the season next year.

I think Klint is a player with the athleticism to get to the basket and a 3 point stroke...and could be a real weapon.

Agree. Hoping it happens sooner rather than later but I feel like UNI could have an outstanding front line developing. Guards look really solid already.

[Mudrafan]

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Agree. Hoping it happens sooner rather than later but I feel like UNI could have an outstanding front line developing. Guards look really solid already.

It depends on what you are measuring it to. To the Valley or to a Sweet 16 run. To me, our guard play (pt guard play) needs to get significantly better. I'm hoping the JC from Dmacc will bring more quickness/athleticism to go w/ Washpun's. I also hope they can finish at the rim & bring toughness to the backcourt. The front line is going to fall off considerably in losing Tuttle & Buss. I don't see that developing again for at least a couple more years.

[otter]

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Guard play is the one thing I am least worried about next year.

[domedays]

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I'm just saying that considering the front line losses from this past season, I feel surprisingly upbeat. I feel like there may be some real talent waiting to start developing.

[hoopfan]

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Guard play is the one thing I am least worried about next year.

PG play could be an issue next year. Based strictly on performance, I would bet Wyatt would supplant Wes as the starter by the end of next year. I don't expect a change to happen in the middle of the season, though. I think Wyatt is the steadier hand and has a lot more strengths. Deon had some down games, but one thing that goes under appreciated was Deon's ability to get out in transition and get a bucket or get to the foul line when the team the offense was stagnant. Numerous times in his career he would get out and get a couple buckets to start the 2nd half and get the offense going. I think we lose that ability next year. Wes is quicker end-to-end with the ball, but he frequently gets the outlet by looping back behind the rebounder going away from UNI's bucket. Deon typically would get the outlet free throw line extended and going towards UNI's basket which made him more effective in beating the defense down the floor. He also wasn't afraid to get into the lane and bring it back out or find a shooter. Wes basically goes hard to the top of the key and then brings it back rather than probing the lane.

I expect UNI's scoring to be down next year and defense to be pretty similar. It should be an interesting year with a lot of questions yet to be answered.

['70 Grad]

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I would bet Wyatt would supplant Wes as the starter by the end of next year. I think Wyatt is the steadier hand and has a lot more strengths. Deon also wasn't afraid to get into the lane and bring it back out or find a shooter. Wes basically goes hard to the top of the key and then brings it back rather than probing the lane.

I expect UNI's scoring to be down next year and defense to be pretty similar. It should be an interesting year with a lot of questions yet to be answered.

Considering Wyatt was BRAND new to the program this year, I expect him to be a bit more vocal & direct the offense when he is in. How vocal was he in HS?

I like Wes coming off the bench, but I bet Jake gives the starting spot to his senior. Deon played reserve minutes to Wes in many games, but the senior started for a couple of reasons.

What I saw in games was Deon drove to the basket when he had a path - going all the way (and making/missing the shot), whereas Wes sometimes drove in to a congested area too deep & had to stop and try to throw it back out again while being trapped.

Agree with similar defense, etc. next year. Deon's defense was good. Paul's is getting better. The 3 young bigs will have to time their bumps as the D1 centers back them down into the blocks. It is an art-form, gained by experience. Our season depends on their defense and offense. Go at each other this summer!

[Kyle]

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I think Wes not starting is highly unlikely. In fact, he'll probably be our best player next year.

[SpanishMoon]

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Lohous is going to come back a better player. Just watch and see. He could be special.

[ProwlingPanther]

Spanishmoon is baaaacccckkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SteinPizza]

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Spanishmoon is baaaacccckkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PN needs a 10 character "Like" button for this.

[panther-state]

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PN needs a 10 character "Like" button for this.

"Like button" is actually 10 characters on its own so...

[CyCarp]

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Good to see Loyola win the CBI, they could be pretty decent next year. Now hopefully Evansville can win the CIT tomorrow.