2025-26 College Hoops Thread

[The Sultan]

that arena looks phenomenal. The Tommies' goal is to get into the MVC and this will help.

It will, although it would tie for the smallest arena in the conference with Valpo.

It was also only about half-full.

[wadesworld]

that arena looks phenomenal. The Tommies' goal is to get into the MVC and this will help.

Why would they want to move from the Big East to the MVC?

[Uncle Rico]

Northwestern State up 18 over Eccelsia

[Newsdreams]

that arena looks phenomenal. The Tommies' goal is to get into the MVC and this will help.

Wrong, BE is in negotiations.

[tower912]

BYU having their honor code tested.

[JWags85]

Also... if shaka is ever gonna take another transfer... The 6'5" sophmore shooting guard who went to Marquette High averaging 20 points per game on St. Thomas is a half decent option.

I mean, recent history has the same kind of situation, Andrew Rhode also from Brookfield like Minessale (though via Central instead of MUHS), averaged close to 20 at St Thomas then transferred up to UVA, was very average, and still is very average as a senior at Wisconsin.  He was higher rated initially but seems like Minessale made a jump. 

Though I want no part of a SG who shoots 28% from 3 for his career at the low major level.  Wasn't a great shooter last year and he's 3/17 from deep to start the year

[wadesworld]

I mean, recent history has the same kind of situation, Andrew Rhode also from Brookfield like Minessale (though via Central instead of MUHS), averaged close to 20 at St Thomas then transferred up to UVA, was very average, and still is very average as a senior at Wisconsin.  He was higher rated initially but seems like Minessale made a jump. 

Though I want no part of a SG who shoots 28% from 3 for his career at the low major level.  Wasn't a great shooter last year and he's 3/17 from deep to start the year

Exactly.  He's a 6'5", 200 lb shooting guard who has never been able to shoot and is successful because he is fairly athletic.  He wouldn't be very athletic compared to Big East athletes.

If Shaka wanted him I wouldn't consider it a wasted scholarship, but I have my doubts about his game translating to the high major level.

[tower912]

With 10 players between 6'3 and 6'8 projected to be on MU's roster in 25-26, I do not see the need or fit.

[Newsdreams]

With 10 players between 6'3 and 6'8 projected to be on MU's roster in 25-26, I do not see the need or fit.

But the portal....

[tower912]

Well, all 15 scholarships are spoken for.   The math is the math.

[Newsdreams]

Well, all 15 scholarships are spoken for.   The math is the math.

Math? No matta

[tower912]

Well, like other things having to do with the portal, 15 scholarships make it a zero sum game. 

[Uncle Rico]

Well, like other things having to do with the portal, 15 scholarships make it a zero sum game. 

Run some kids off

[tower912]

Ya' know, in honor of the return of Buzz, maybe Shaka should try that.

[MU82]

BYU having their honor code tested.

From ESPN:

While any athlete facing a DUI charge can suffer severe consequences, BYU's honor code could complicate Davis' future at the school. The honor code at BYU, the flagship school of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, states that every student must make "a personal commitment to abstain, both on and off campus, from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, vaping, and substance abuse." Any student who violates those rules can face penalties "up to and including dismissal from the university or termination of employment," according to the school's honor code.

In a statement, BYU said Friday, "We are aware of the allegations and looking into the situation."

[Shooter McGavin]

Well, like other things having to do with the portal, 15 scholarships make it a zero sum game. 

Yep this conversation is over unless a scholarship suddenly opens up due to the transfer of one our players. 

[tower912]

Yep this conversation is over unless a scholarship suddenly opens up due to the transfer of one our players. 

When is a conversation ever over?

[GoldenEagles03]

When is a conversation ever over?

Usually when Farley and his negativity pull up for a comment it seems.

[jfp61]

I mean, recent history has the same kind of situation, Andrew Rhode also from Brookfield like Minessale (though via Central instead of MUHS), averaged close to 20 at St Thomas then transferred up to UVA, was very average, and still is very average as a senior at Wisconsin.  He was higher rated initially but seems like Minessale made a jump. 

Though I want no part of a SG who shoots 28% from 3 for his career at the low major level.  Wasn't a great shooter last year and he's 3/17 from deep to start the year

Minessale is a better player than he was at St. Thomas and a much better defender. But im not saying its a home run either.

[wadesworld]

https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1989425755441311788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1989425755441311788%7Ctwgr%5E3dc6371407063ee0738d661314fe6cc27b935008%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fboxden.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D3504073

I'm old enough to remember when at least one poster said Cooper Flagg was the best prospect since LeBron and the most accomplished college freshman ever, despite having been ranked second behind Dybantsa when they were in the same class, and then Dybantsa being ranked below Boozer once those two were in the same class. And despite Zion Williamson having an unquestionably better college season than Flagg did at Duke.

This freshman class is crazy good.

[JWags85]

Kansas is really gonna struggle this year.  They have no depth and their 7/8/9th players are mid major level at best. Not impressed with them at all