Quote from: tomt4525 on September 17, 2025, 04:36:42 PMUWSP will be taking a team trip next August to Greece.

I believe I read somewhere that only returning players go on these international trips, but if it also includes incoming freshman and transfers...that should aid their recruiting efforts this season.

This is UWSP's first trip like this in at least 25 years (unless I'm just forgetting!) - I'm not sure if the program has ever done a trip like this.  We didn't during my four years.

Which other WIAC schools have done similar off-season trips?  I remember seeing some press about them, but I can't remember who/when that happened.

I like this for the tangible perks (the team gets to play together, additional practice/coaching time, and it can be a boon to recruiting), but there are also intangibles - the team spending time together and growing closer/more cohesive!

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Quote from: tomt4525 on June 22, 2025, 08:56:38 PMTyshawn Teague-Johnson has left UWSP and transferred to Whitewater.  I was extremely high on Teague-Johnson and think it's a huge loss for Point moving forward.  He got quite a few minutes as a freshman so seems weird to me for him to leave.  He's definitely going to help a Whitewater team next year.

He's hope the UWSP coaching staff has a rabbit in their sleeve to replace him next year, that athleticism was impressive.

Did he get substantial NIL money from UWW?

What is your obsession with NIL money?  There isn't a post you make that doesn't include chicken coops or NIL money.

Notice he didn't deny it.. 

I haven't seen this posted anywhere on X - not asking you to dish on your sources, but where did you see/hear this?

Quote from: tomt4525 on February 26, 2025, 10:22:05 PMAt this point, I guess it's what I should expect.  I think all season, officiating has been consistently inconsistent rather than what they are paid to do.  Platteville was allowed to guard with their hands and be physical all night.  If Point got physical, whistle.  With that said, they didn't back down from the WIAC champion.

This also needs to be said, feel awful for Malik as he wasn't able to finish his career on the court.  It was a lot of fun watching Malik in a Pointer uniform, get well soon.

Agreed - feel bad for how he went down and couldn't finish out the game.

This UWSP team at times played really well this year. Other times, they looked like the very young team they actually were.

They won multiple games they had no business winning (home vs. Stout, at Oshkosh) and lost some games they probably should have won.

They need some more depth, some more strength, and some more shots in an empty gym between now and November of next year. This league is an upperclassman league.

UWSP's rotation was 2 seniors, 2 juniors, 4 sophomores, and 3 freshmen. That's tough when going up against teams with multiple seniors and juniors.

My hope is that this core stays together and continues to build on the foundation that has been laid!

Quote from: tomt4525 on February 11, 2025, 12:00:43 PMBiggest takeaway I got from the Pointer Hoops Radio Show last night......next year, the online stream for UWSP games will have 3 camera angles instead of just the 1.  For someone who has to watch almost all games on the stream, that's exciting.

I just discovered the WIAC Network smart TV app on Saturday.  Seems like they're working to increase the production value.

I have noticed that the audio isn't always synced up with the video. 

Quote from: PauldingLightUP on January 30, 2025, 11:42:31 PMI enjoyed WFRV's Kyle Malzhan's feature on Logan Pearson tonight. It was nicely done.

https://x.com/kylemalzhan/status/1885127786249044265?s=46

That was a nice highlight, thanks for sharing it!

Quote from: Greek Tragedy on January 30, 2025, 09:55:09 PMSomeone did reply to his tweet(do we still call it that?)

- go be [a] great father

So, don't know anything about his personal life...

Given who the reply was from... I wouldn't put much stock in it. But who knows? Good luck to him as he moves on.

Quote from: tomt4525 on January 30, 2025, 01:35:57 PMStevens Point

Drew Daoust 6'1" Southern Door-ranked 27

Just became the #2 all time scorer in the state of Wisconsin tonight, with 2725 points. He started the year at #27, with 2225.

I don't think he'll catch Anthony Pieper, who is more than 600 points higher at 3391.

But quite an accomplishment!

Quote from: Greek Tragedy on November 11, 2024, 03:27:28 PMNot sure what they are drinking in Madison, but the game time for Point's game at Edgewood this weekend has changed for a 3rd time, now at 5 pm, after originally being set at 3 pm and then changed to 1 pm. 5 pm works for me!

I thought I heard something about volleyball. Edgewood is the #1 seed for the NACC tournament.

That's what the Point radio guys said Sunday. Edgewood is hosting a game, which pushed back MBB.

Quote from: iwu70 on November 08, 2024, 10:24:25 PMLooks like Logan Pearson hit a buzzer-beater as time expired, and UW Platteville escapes Calvin 82-81.   Seems Pearson single-handedly brought UW Platteville back from 7-8 down in the final few minutes.   He had 35 points.  Must be a heart-breaking loss for Calvin. 

So -- IWU vs. #2 UW Platteville tomorrow night at 7 p.m.   Cal Lutheran will play Calvin in the Consolation Game at 5 p.m. at The Shirk.

'70

35 - all in the second half.

Pearson was on the line, down 1, with 3 seconds left... and missed them both, but still found a way. 

Logan Pearson had 35 in the second half and hit a shot at the buzzer.... Platteville somehow survives against Calvin!

82-81

Pearson missed 2 FTs, down 1 with 3.0 seconds left... eerily similar to how Platteville lost in the Elite 8 to Trine last season. Got the rebound and his shot fell after banging around the rim for what seemed like an eternity.

Wow - 12 recruits for UWSP is a huge class. Biggest I can ever remember.

I wonder how much roster turn- over there might be from last year's returners with a class that big.

Roster has 18 last year, with 3 seniors, I think. Brings it to 27 before any cuts... unless there's been a JV schedule added that I missed at some point.

But I have, admittedly, not been paying that close of attention.

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Quote from: Greek Tragedy on April 20, 2024, 07:43:31 AMMaybe the allure of coming back to a winning, familiar atmosphere was more attractive than playing for a below average mid-major. He has a chance for another WIAC title and, more importantly, a Naty. Of course, personal accolades like another COTY, All-American status and maybe, just maybe, D3hoops National Player of the Year? Sometimes D1 isn't better than the D3 experience.

I certainly agree with all this....but if this was his draw to going back to Platteville, why enter the portal twice?  That's what is weird to me. 

Perhaps just to test the waters? Maybe he has a specific goal in mind (maybe for a certain Big 10 team but too far away?) - but when that call didn't come, he stayed in familiar confines?

I haven't watched the Q-Cast episode he was on and I believe that was before he entered the portal - has anyone else? Any insights from that?

I believe he would be a grad transfer next season- perhaps the graduate degrees available at the schools he got looks at didn't offer what he wanted in a grad degree.

Guys... relax!  It's one game.  We're early in season #1 of the Dernbach era.  Point is 2-2.

OK.

We'd like to be 4-0, but we aren't there yet.

I didn't watch a second of the game. But I can tell, from one number, that Wisconsin Lutheran dictated the pace and flow of that game - 86.

It's just one game, but it shows, at least in this one, that SP wasn't playing the type of defense that makes it difficult for other teams to score.

Another set of numbers - 13/25 - WLU shot really well. Part of that could be that they were getting (and making) open shots, which suggests that SP wasn't closing to shooters. But, also, sometimes you have "one of those nights."



Before you sell the farm, go back and listen to the first 1/4 of the Pointer Hoops Radio Show. http://rdo.to/WSPT

Listen to what Coach Dernbach is trying to build.  And listen specifically to HOW he's doing it. Motion offense and man-to-man defense. The Pointer way.

They aren't there yet. There will be some lumps, especially early.

But I'm reminded of something I heard Coach Dick Bennett say one time. In order to build a winning program, you have to start with guys that you can lose with.

Losing sucks. Nobody likes it. But it can be very character-forming and can build the right types of players that you need for long-term success.

SP stays on the road for the next few weeks. At Augustana next. They're 1-4 and lost last night to UWW, 93-79.
Then up to Superior (5-0) next Saturday, and off to Trine (4-0) the following Saturday.

I don't put a lot of stock in the Massey Ratings, but SP is an underdog at Augie, a 1-point favorite at Superior, and an underdog at Trine. Hopefully, they can come through this swing at least 2-1.

The spacing of these games, though, means several days of practice, more repetition, and more time to gather experience. Point should be better prepared and equipped to compete.

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Quote from: badgerwarhawk on November 16, 2023, 10:20:06 AM
Carroll: 77
WARHAWKS: 86

The WARHAWKS started fast building a 24-8 lead after nine minutes had elapsed.  But Carroll got their act together and though the WARHAWKS maintained a double digit lead the Pioneers took advantage of some sloppy WARHAWKS play over the last minute to close to within six, 39-33 when the half ended.  The second half saw the WARHAWKS maintain a lead but the Pioneers hanging tight and closing to within a single point twice before the WARHAWKS made an 8-0 run with about seven minutes remaining to go up 74-65 and hold their biggest lead of the half.  The Pioneers would get to within three but were held off when the WARHAWKS went 10-10 from the free throw line over the closing minute.

Miles Barnstable led all scorers with 27 points while Trevon Chislom added 22 and James Kelly finished with a double-double 12 points and 10 rebounds.  Jameer Barker chipped in 10 points.  The WARHAWKS forced 17 Pioneer turnovers while committing just 8 themselves which resulted in a 24-10 scoring advantage off of them.

Next: Host Augustana on Tuesday 11/21

I am extremely interested to see UWW compete in the WIAC. I believe they have the most talent but don't think they will finish #1.

My question is... With the only team ranked higher than the Warhawks losing twice (albeit to ranked teams), will the Warhawks rise to #1 in the next poll?

I came across a podcast yesterday that some in this room might find interesting.

Former CUC coach, Steve Kollar, was interviewed on the Hoop Heads podcast:

https://hoopheadspod.com/steve-kollar-former-head-mens-basketball-coach-at-concordia-university-chicago-episode-866/

He talks about the incidents that led to CUC forfeiting multiple games and ultimately to the cancelation of the season and his dismissal.

I'm definitely a biased observer - I played high school basketball with Steve. I hope he gets another opportunity to lead another program!

Quote from: tomt4525 on November 06, 2023, 09:36:25 PM
https://921wpcn.com/instant-replay/

It should eventually get put on the instant replay page of the radio station, when that happens is anyone's guess though.

The Instant Replay is up now.