MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

oldknight · April 28, 2025, 01:32:33 PM

Quote from: KnightSlappy on April 17, 2025, 11:30:15 AM
Quote from: TUAngola on April 17, 2025, 08:26:11 AMI think the Trine program is in a spot where they can easily attract a coaching candidate with a lot more experience.

I definitely agree -- I would have to think this is an attractive job to a lot of candidates.

Like Jon VanderWal, possibly? He's a good and experienced coach with an MIAA background.

Pat Coleman · April 28, 2025, 01:55:52 PM

I've heard similar.

scottiedawg · **Yesterday** at 02:46:50 PM

I wonder how much Isaiah Hamlet's recruiting commitment is linked to VanderWal.

Flying Dutch Fan · **Yesterday** at 03:13:20 PM

If VanderWal would become the next coach, does he bring his assistant and former Trine player Pete Smith with him? Maybe Pete is even throwing his hat in the ring?

TUAngola · **Yesterday** at 03:21:32 PM

So does anyone have the 'scoop' on Trine's new coach? I can't find any annoucements. If someone has a name but not confirmed, I'll take a private message if you don't want to post here.

KnightSlappy · **Yesterday** at 05:48:13 PM

Per Ryan Whitnable, Jon VanderWal will leave Marietta to take the Trine job.

VanderWal is a West Michigan native and played his college ball at Albion.

https://x.com/OACBBallShow/status/1917333656126816709?s=19

TUAngola · Last Edit: **Yesterday** at 06:09:15 PM by TUAngola

Quote from: KnightSlappy on Yesterday at 05:48:13 PMPer Ryan Whitnable, Jon VanderWal will leave Marietta to take the Trine job.

VanderWal is a West Michigan native and played his college ball at Albion.

https://x.com/OACBBallShow/status/1917333656126816709?s=19

That's a really good coach that Trine is getting. I know he's had tons of success at Marietta, getting into the NCAA tournament 9 of his 16 seasons with the Pioneers, including a final 4 berth in 2022. Curious as to why he would be leaving a great program like Marietta, other than to get back closer to home and compete in the MIAA.

Interesting fun fact, Trine and Marietta will be playing against each other in the Great Lakes Invitational this coming November.

Dr. Acula · **Yesterday** at 08:06:50 PM

Great hire for Trine. I don't know that you could do better hiring from the D3 ranks.

monsoon · **Yesterday** at 10:09:11 PM

Great hire for Trine. Welcome back to the MIAA, Jon.

sac · Last Edit: **Yesterday** at 10:54:18 PM by sac

Quote from: TUAngola on Yesterday at 06:06:58 PM
Quote from: KnightSlappy on Yesterday at 05:48:13 PMPer Ryan Whitnable, Jon VanderWal will leave Marietta to take the Trine job.

VanderWal is a West Michigan native and played his college ball at Albion.

https://x.com/OACBBallShow/status/1917333656126816709?s=19

That's a really good coach that Trine is getting. I know he's had tons of success at Marietta, getting into the NCAA tournament 9 of his 16 seasons with the Pioneers, including a final 4 berth in 2022. Curious as to why he would be leaving a great program like Marietta, other than to get back closer to home and compete in the MIAA.

Interesting fun fact, Trine and Marietta will be playing against each other in the Great Lakes Invitational this coming November.

Jon is from Cadillac, played college basketball at Albion.

Great hire for Trine.