After last night, Stout and River Falls have fallen to a combined 1-5 against the MIAC.

These two do look like the bottom two of the conference, but that doesn't mean they won't spring an upset here or there in January and February.

Well, today was the day many were wondering about. Michael Metcalf-Grassman returned to the court at Carroll. Contributed 8 points in 19 minutes and 3 key, flying in blocks.

I like Waupaun's Hawkinson making a few plays today and contributing 11 points. Brandon Beck is obviously still the show.

I think today was more accurate of what the rest of the season will look like rather than the first three games. There's going to be runs and hope to force enough turnovers that your own aren't too costly. But, absolutely have to make your free throws.

All that and it's not too terrible for the Titans at 3-1 with roadies at Edgewood and Augie next week.

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on November 04, 2025, 01:56:32 PM

Quote from: tomt4525 on November 04, 2025, 11:54:11 AMhttps://uwwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Whitewater's roster is posted.  No Tyshawn Teague-Johnson sighting, I wonder if he's hurt for the year or something.  He still lists Whitewater basketball in his bio on social media.

He has to sit out the first 8 games. The WIAC continues to enforce their transfer rule despite the portal.

Despite that, why can't he listed on the roster?

High expectations for La Crosse to win the league. Grieger, Derousseau, and Paider going to have deliver and lead down low with some unproven guards.

And equally high expectations for Stevens Point to finish third.

Not sure who I was expecting behind Oshkosh in the preaseason poll, but it's Whitewater who claims the second spot. I feel it was just a guessing game for the voters after that.

Oshkosh a heavy favorite this year, but surely even they will lose some games. 

https://wiacsports.com/news/2025/10/30/2026-wiac-womens-basketball-preview.aspx

Platteville got within 45-47, but then Badgers went on a big run. 53-69 the final. Second fewest points for the Badgers in this game and tied second closest margin. Love 13 points and Lewis 12.

Pioneers are going to be really good.

Wow impressive first half for Platteville at Wisconsin. Led the Badgers after the first three media timeouts. Balanced scoring and all the returning Pioneers with impressive play. Badgers didn't lead until 5:28 to go in the half. Badgers late run and lead 31-22. Platteville with a chance at some of the 2018 Oshkosh records.

UW-Platteville roster is posted ahead of Wednesday's game at UW-Madison.

https://letsgopioneers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2025-26

Quote from: ChickenHoops on October 23, 2025, 02:42:04 PM

Quote from: PauldingLightUP on October 23, 2025, 01:40:22 PM

Quote from: ChickenHoops on October 23, 2025, 12:44:52 AM

Quote from: PauldingLightUP on October 22, 2025, 12:37:41 PMUW-La Crosse comes into the season 7th with 397 points. UW-Platteville comes in 18th with 213 points.

I'd rather see Eau Claire or Stevens Point get those 11 points than Oshkosh as I feel Blugolds or Pointers have a higher potential to be a top 37 team.

Please explain....after all Oshkosh gets Metcalf-Grassman back and he looked like an All American until the injury.
Not sure I see a bigger delta than that.

When is the big question. And Eau Claire and Stevens Point have a lot of pieces coming back and have added a lot.

I don't know when MMG returns, do you have any insights?  Do you agree that he may be an All American level player if 100% or close? 

I don't know when he's coming back. I feel like he's not going be 100% when he comes back and his minutes are going to be pretty limited. 2026-2027 All American caliber seems more likely.

Quote from: ChickenHoops on October 23, 2025, 12:44:52 AM

Quote from: PauldingLightUP on October 22, 2025, 12:37:41 PMUW-La Crosse comes into the season 7th with 397 points. UW-Platteville comes in 18th with 213 points.

I'd rather see Eau Claire or Stevens Point get those 11 points than Oshkosh as I feel Blugolds or Pointers have a higher potential to be a top 37 team.

Please explain....after all Oshkosh gets Metcalf-Grassman back and he looked like an All American until the injury.
Not sure I see a bigger delta than that.

When is the big question. And Eau Claire and Stevens Point have a lot of pieces coming back and have added a lot.

We are still about a week away from the preseason poll. My prediction is La Crosse, Platteville, Eau Claire, Stevens Point, Oshkosh, Whitewater, River Falls, Stout.

UW-La Crosse comes into the season 7th with 397 points. UW-Platteville comes in 18th with 213 points.

I'd rather see Eau Claire or Stevens Point get those 11 points than Oshkosh as I feel Blugolds or Pointers have a higher potential to be a top 37 team.

Impressive breakout and first big workload game for Platteville freshman Blake Bangston. 105 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown.

Wasn't really a highly regarded prospect because of size, but Pioneers got a good one. He'll only get better.

Welp, WIAC is looking for a new commissioner. I would just promote Matt Stanek IMO. Need someone from Wisconsin who actually likes Wisconsin and wants to be here.

UWRF adds Keagen Shrider 6'0 G from Cambridge, MN and Cambridge-Isanti HS and Ridgewater College. And Kyle Steinke 6'6 F from Mankato and Mankato West HS.

https://uwrfsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2025-26