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At the invitation of PantherJoe, here's a Loyola scouting report:
Loyola University Chicago 7-3
Starters
F- Brandon Woods, 6'8" Sr. Starts most games this year as a stand in center replacing the injured Kye Pattrick. Plays about 10-12 minutes a game, usually at the start of halfs. Can score in bunches if he detects a weakness down low, but he's mostly a tall, lanky, speedy forward that can use his long arms for blocks, tips, and steals down low.
F- Leon Young, 6'4"-So. Undersized but beefy and relentless rebounder. Not very tall or fast, but makes up for it in determination, toughness, good free throw shooting, and positioning.
PG- JR Blount, 6'1" So. Above average speed, average passing, above average decision-making, and a great ability to drive the basket. He's not extremely flashy, but knows what it takes to win, even as a sophomore.
SG- Majak Kou, 6'5" Sr. Great defender with ability to score inside, outside, flying through the lane, with hook shots, alley oops, etc. He's probably the thinnest player you've ever seen (listed at 165, probably 160), but pound-for-pound as competitive as you've ever seen.
Point Forward- Blake Schilb, 6'7" Sr. Horizon League Preseason Player of the Year, Schilb can do a little of everything. Leads team in points, assists, and threes. Causes matchup problems with his size. He can post up, but prefers to look for opportunities, whether they're outside, inside or slashing. He's fairly surehanded and creative on passing, a good outside shooter when he's feeling it, a better than average rebounder, and very quick for his size.
Bench
PF- Andy Polka, 6'7" Fr. Reigning Wisconsin Mr. Basketball is a slightly taller twin of Leon Young, with a slightly longer range on his shot. Very good at taking charges, better than Leon at blocks, but not as tenacious on rebounds. He's also still learning DI ball, and can be called for some silly fouls.
Point Forward- Tracy Robinson, 6'7" Jr. Good ballhandling point-forward with a near-deadly three point shot. Doesn't take bad shots, good shot blocker, better than average passer, good free throw shooter, but can be driven on by small quick guards.
PG/SG Courtney Horton, 6'2" Jr. Juco still learning DI. Has some quickness, moments of good defense, getting his scoring legs under him. He's showing some slight improvement game to game, but the coaches believe in him and he might have a breakout game at any time.
SF/PF Tom Levin, 6'8" Jr. Smart, mostly defensive forward with a pretty good and deceptive outside shot. Plays about 12-15 minutes per game, average rebounder, good hands, mostly good decisions with the ball.
PF Darrin Williams, 6'9" So. Actually a third year player overcoming knee problems. Pretty slow and unsure, but getting a little better every game. Able to fill the lane and take some fouls. Bad free throw shooter.
Loyola has a lot of players that can play two or three spots on the court, and it causes crazy matchup problems for the opposition, both on offense and on help defense.
Loyola hasn't won against Northern Iowa in four previous games. We are due, especially since we have our best team in years.
Loyola University Chicago 7-3
Starters
F- Brandon Woods, 6'8" Sr. Starts most games this year as a stand in center replacing the injured Kye Pattrick. Plays about 10-12 minutes a game, usually at the start of halfs. Can score in bunches if he detects a weakness down low, but he's mostly a tall, lanky, speedy forward that can use his long arms for blocks, tips, and steals down low.
F- Leon Young, 6'4"-So. Undersized but beefy and relentless rebounder. Not very tall or fast, but makes up for it in determination, toughness, good free throw shooting, and positioning.
PG- JR Blount, 6'1" So. Above average speed, average passing, above average decision-making, and a great ability to drive the basket. He's not extremely flashy, but knows what it takes to win, even as a sophomore.
SG- Majak Kou, 6'5" Sr. Great defender with ability to score inside, outside, flying through the lane, with hook shots, alley oops, etc. He's probably the thinnest player you've ever seen (listed at 165, probably 160), but pound-for-pound as competitive as you've ever seen.
Point Forward- Blake Schilb, 6'7" Sr. Horizon League Preseason Player of the Year, Schilb can do a little of everything. Leads team in points, assists, and threes. Causes matchup problems with his size. He can post up, but prefers to look for opportunities, whether they're outside, inside or slashing. He's fairly surehanded and creative on passing, a good outside shooter when he's feeling it, a better than average rebounder, and very quick for his size.
Bench
PF- Andy Polka, 6'7" Fr. Reigning Wisconsin Mr. Basketball is a slightly taller twin of Leon Young, with a slightly longer range on his shot. Very good at taking charges, better than Leon at blocks, but not as tenacious on rebounds. He's also still learning DI ball, and can be called for some silly fouls.
Point Forward- Tracy Robinson, 6'7" Jr. Good ballhandling point-forward with a near-deadly three point shot. Doesn't take bad shots, good shot blocker, better than average passer, good free throw shooter, but can be driven on by small quick guards.
PG/SG Courtney Horton, 6'2" Jr. Juco still learning DI. Has some quickness, moments of good defense, getting his scoring legs under him. He's showing some slight improvement game to game, but the coaches believe in him and he might have a breakout game at any time.
SF/PF Tom Levin, 6'8" Jr. Smart, mostly defensive forward with a pretty good and deceptive outside shot. Plays about 12-15 minutes per game, average rebounder, good hands, mostly good decisions with the ball.
PF Darrin Williams, 6'9" So. Actually a third year player overcoming knee problems. Pretty slow and unsure, but getting a little better every game. Able to fill the lane and take some fouls. Bad free throw shooter.
Loyola has a lot of players that can play two or three spots on the court, and it causes crazy matchup problems for the opposition, both on offense and on help defense.
Loyola hasn't won against Northern Iowa in four previous games. We are due, especially since we have our best team in years.
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