MUScoop

MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: brewcity77 on August 19, 2019, 07:13:30 AM

Title: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: brewcity77 on August 19, 2019, 07:13:30 AM

The last time Marquette faced an opening night opponent that looked this good on paper, they lost to Belmont. Here's the CS preview of the Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds, a potential Q3 opportunity to start the season:

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2019/08/loyola-maryland-preview.html?m=1

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: Dawson Rental on August 19, 2019, 09:43:33 AM

Quote from: brewcity77 on August 19, 2019, 07:13:30 AM

The last time Marquette faced an opening night opponent that looked this good on paper, they lost to Belmont. Here's the CS preview of the Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds, a potential Q3 opportunity to start the season:

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2019/08/loyola-maryland-preview.html?m=1

Don't be silly, Loyola-Maryland can't possibly be anything but a dog since they have no top 100 recruits.   ;)

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: brewcity77 on August 19, 2019, 11:11:27 AM

Quote from: 4everCrean on August 19, 2019, 09:43:33 AM

Don't be silly, Loyola-Maryland can't possibly be anything but a dog since they have no top 100 recruits.   ;)

I actually wonder about Santi Aldama. As an international prospect, he committed early, about a year ago. But since winning MVP honors at the FIBA U-18s for champions Spain, he's been mentioned as a potential NBA player. I first saw that from Jonathan Givony and now again from Evan Daniels and Josh Gershon at 247:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/FIBA-u18-European-Championships-Santiago-Aldama-Loyola-Michigan-Kansas-134194147/Amp/

I know your comment was tongue in cheek, but I first wrote this at the end of last month. Aldama blew up at the FIBA U18s and might prove to be too good for the Patriot League. I thought this team looked solid without really factoring Aldama in much, but adding a raw talent getting NBA talk as a freshman could make for a really solid mid-major.

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: brewcity77 on August 20, 2019, 09:06:58 AM

Day two bump.

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: Warrior Code on August 20, 2019, 01:35:37 PM

I always appreciate the research. Knowing even a little about an opponent can make watching the game more fun.

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: brewcity77 on August 24, 2019, 02:34:39 PM

The original T-Rank did not reflect the presence of Santi Aldama, which I brought to Bart's attention. The Greyhounds jumped up to 153 from 165. If their NET matches that ranking, they would be a Quadrant 3 home game. This is a sneaky good home opener.

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on November 04, 2019, 09:44:47 AM

Bump.

I was looking for this so figured others may be too.

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: brewcity77 on November 05, 2019, 07:32:19 AM

GAME DAY BUMP!

Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Loyola-Maryland Preview
Post by: brewcity77 on November 05, 2019, 08:45:00 AM

Potentially big news, Santi Aldama reportedly out for the first month of the season.

https://twitter.com/rickyfahrman/status/1191710157849411587?s=21