MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Greek Tragedy]

https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/5/9/the-thunder-mens-basketball-program-announces-seven-newcomers-for-the-2025-26-season.aspx

Wheaton announces their incoming class...all freshmen. Up to 10 now.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/5/9/the-thunder-mens-basketball-program-announces-seven-newcomers-for-the-2025-26-season.aspx

Wheaton announces their incoming class...all freshmen. Up to 10 now.

Maybe the AD allocated additional resources to MBB recruiting?

[GusD]

https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/5/9/the-thunder-mens-basketball-program-announces-seven-newcomers-for-the-2025-26-season.aspx

Wheaton announces their incoming class...all freshmen. Up to 10 now.

Maybe the AD allocated additional resources to MBB recruiting?

Not outside the realm of possibility. And to think, in an interview at the end of the season two seasons ago the Wheaton MBB Coach said that perhaps the AD should fire him 😏

[GusD]

ELMHURST RECRUIT

Luke Smith, a 6'0 SG from Addison Trail has committed to Elmhurst. This season he averaged 27 PPG, 8 RPG, and 7 APG. For his career he scored 2,531 points. Only 30 players in Illinois HS basketball history have scored more points.
The $64,000 dollar question is will he be able to shoot anywhere near that prolifically at the next level.

[Titan Q]

Nick Roper 2025-26 season announcement...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmsmPV-0T50

[Greek Tragedy]

U of Chicago surprises me a little. Thought he might want to try the D1 route. I guess he wanted the academic prestige of U of Chicago instead of getting to experience D1. Emory probably still top dog in the UAA and then Chicago/Washington U. IWU played Chicago last season. I imagine they probably do again next year. Good luck to Roper.

[ziggy]

Strong CCIW representation in our Top 10 dunks of the year video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgEHwiZsxrY

If you're able, please consider giving the video a thumbs up on YouTube and hopefully it can find an audience beyond those normally plugged into D3 hoops.

[GusD]

NCC NEWS

The North Central Men's Basketball Team will enjoy a ten day trip to Spain and Portugal in early August. In addition to games against top competition team members will have the opportunity to do lots of sightseeing including exploring several landmarks in each country, sample regional cuisine, and gain a little understanding of the culture of both of the two countries.

Other news......

North Central's school colors have long been white and Cardinal red, but the basketball team has long been attired in uniforms more correctly identified as maroon when on the road. However, in an effort to more closely identify with the true school Cardinal red shade, rumor has it that the team will be getting new road uniforms that will be more of a "regular" (brighter) red hue.

[GusD]

NCC RECRUIT

North Central has received a commitment from 6'8" Center Gabe Gonzales of West Aurora HS.

[GusD]

North Central 2024-2025 Non-Conference schedule

Nov 12 vs Aurora
Nov 19 vs Platteville
Nov 22 vs Loras
Nov 25 @ Benedictine (Annual Battle of Maple Ave.) (Schools are 2.3 miles apart)
Nov 29 @ Hope
Dec 20 & 21 Vs Rhodes and ? in 
                     Rhodes Tourney
                     in Memphis, TN
Dec 29 & 30 Vs Lake Forest and Bethany
                     Lutheran in Loras
                     Tourney in Dubuque, IA
                     

[GusD]

NCC NEWS

North Central's school colors have long been white and Cardinal red, but the basketball team has long been attired in uniforms more correctly identified as maroon when on the road. However, in an effort to more closely identify with the true school Cardinal red shade, rumor has it that the team will be getting new road uniforms that will be more of a "regular" (brighter) red hue.

*** Depending on when those new uniforms referenced above arrive, they may require a name change. While the move is nowhere near finalized and requires further discussion and approval the College Board, as part of a larger strategic planning process, is strongly considering a potential name change from North Central College to Naperville University!

[markerickson]

Elite Wesleyan G Shane Regan also headed to U of C.

[markerickson]

https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2025/06/scb-hof-announcement  Viking HC Dan McCarrell will be inducted into the HOF in October in Florida.  Very surprised he has not already entered!

Bo Ryan too.  What takes this committee so long?

[GusD]

https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2025/06/scb-hof-announcement  Viking HC Dan McCarrell will be inducted into the HOF in October in Florida.  Very surprised he has not already entered!

Bo Ryan too.  What takes this committee so long?

"What takes this committee so long" seems like a very valid question. However, rather than McCarrell, who achieved greatness in 1978-1980, and Ryan, the question seems even more applicable to someone like North Central's Bill Warden, who graduated from NCC way back in 1955. Without the benefit of ever making a three point shot, Warden (NAIA at the time) scored 2,249 points! This is almost 500 more points than NCC's second all-time scorer, a 1st team All-American no less.
So yes, it does appear this committee needs to emerge from hibernation a little more frequently. 🤗

[GusD]

NCC NEWS

With the background check and other vetting processes almost complete, an announcement should be forthcoming fairly soon as to the identity of NCC's new Head Assistant Coach, who will replace Alex Washington. Alex, who did some good work for the Cardinals, recently resigned to enter a profession outside of coaching.