Big East 2021-2022 Season Thread

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Four star center Donovan Clingan commits to UConn men's basketball
The Huskies keep the top talent in Connecticut for the Class of 2022 in state.

By Dan Madigan on July 2, 2021 8:16 pm

https://www.theuconnblog.com/platform/amp/2021/7/2/22555679/four-star-center-bristol-central-donovan-clingan-commits-to-uconn-huskies-mens-basketball-2022

[Pakuni]

Julian Champagnie is returning to St. John's.

[Herman Cain]

Julian Champagnie is returning to St. John's.

Good news for The Big East.

[Billy Hoyle]

Julian Champagnie is returning to St. John's.

Johnnies are a tourney team.

[Herman Cain]

Creighton is the only Big East school in Kevin Obanor final 10. I could see where the Creighton system would appeal to a player like him  who is a 3 point specialist.

https://247sports.com/college/marquette/Article/Top-transfer-Kevin-Obanor-drops-final-10-schools-Maryland-basketball-Florida-Gators-Alabama-Crimson-Tide-167640953/

[Herman Cain]

Creighton is the only Big East school in Kevin Obanor final 10. I could see where the Creighton system would appeal to a player like him  who is a 3 point specialist.

https://247sports.com/college/marquette/Article/Top-transfer-Kevin-Obanor-drops-final-10-schools-Maryland-basketball-Florida-Gators-Alabama-Crimson-Tide-167640953/

Obanor down to 4 Creighton not in final mix

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/oral-roberts-transfer-forward-kevin-obanor-names-2-sec-schools-in-top-4/

[Knight Commission]

Note the BMW in Xs latest signing.   5th highest rated in School history according to 24/7.   I have theory as to why it's pictured DM me.  Why the NIKE boxes?  Hoping we have some Jumpman boxes in ours.

[Uncle Rico]

Well, this is something

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2021/07/14/seton-hall-basketball-myles-powell-sues-injury-kevin-willard/7973515002/

[mileskishnish72]

Gold digger. Once a jerk, always a jerk.

[brewcity77]

If Seton Hall covered up an injury, that's definitely bad. But the idea that it was the difference between Powell being a lottery pick and going undrafted is ludicrous. He was a productive college player, but too inefficient, too small, and too unathletic for the NBA, especially without any proven pro level skills.

[Hards Alumni]

Well, this is something

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2021/07/14/seton-hall-basketball-myles-powell-sues-injury-kevin-willard/7973515002/

Tough situation.  Myles feels that the care he was given was predatory.  And if his statements are accurate, they were.  Now, did that injury impact his chances at getting drafted and/or having an NBA career that lasted more than a few weeks?  Probably not, but he could make the case that he was negatively impacted.

However this case resolves, I hope that players take into account that the schools that they play for don't always have their best interest in mind.  SHU should have suggested that Myles get a second opinion regarding his injury if he felt that the injury was more serious than he was being told.  And the school should foot the bill for that examination.

[Scoop Snoop]

 Since I have no medical training, I have no idea regarding how the injury should have been treated. I have had injections in my knee and, hoping that a nurse practitioner could administer the injection (avoiding the need to set up an appointment with my physician) was informed that only my physician could administer this particular injection. Its very possible that this is a Virginia restriction rather than a national one.

If Testa is really not a MD, it seems strange that Powell's law firm did not do their homework and its also strange that Testa apparently was acting as a physician.

Too many unanswered questions here. Things simply do not add up. We need to let this play out. 

[bilsu]

Given Powell's level of play as a senior, I find it hard to believe he had a serious injury. Seems to me he is just trying to find someone to blame for him not making the NBA. There are plenty of very good college players that never get drafted.

[Billy Hoyle]

Note the BMW in Xs latest signing.   5th highest rated in School history according to 24/7.   I have theory as to why it's pictured DM me.  Why the NIKE boxes?  Hoping we have some Jumpman boxes in ours.

NIL paying off already for X.

One of my players dates a USC FB player. He told her a couple guys on the team have been given Teslas to "endorse" the local dealership.

[Shooter McGavin]

NIL paying off already for X.

One of my players dates a USC FB player. He told her a couple guys on the team have been given Teslas to "endorse" the local dealership.

Any concrete sponsorships for MU basketball players?  Hell, any rumors of sponsorships?

[Scoop Snoop]

Any concrete sponsorships for MU basketball players?  Hell, any rumors of sponsorships?

No rumors, but maybe Harley Davidson would be interested.

[willie warrior]

No rumors, but maybe Harley Davidson would be interested.

How about a Milwaukee brewing company? That would be a ringing endorsement that ncaa would surely approve of

[Herman Cain]

An analysis of each Big East teams off season
https://georgetownvoice.com/2021/07/26/big-changes-in-the-big-east/

[MuggsyB]

An analysis of each Big East teams off season
https://georgetownvoice.com/2021/07/26/big-changes-in-the-big-east/

Ouch.

I think we will be okay Herman.

[tower912]

Eventually.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

An analysis of each Big East teams off season
https://georgetownvoice.com/2021/07/26/big-changes-in-the-big-east/

I think that's a fair assessment.

If you look around at some of the Big East blogs, we're mostly being picked in the bottom 2 or 3. I even saw one where we were picked dead last.

[fjm]

I think that's a fair assessment.

If you look around at some of the Big East blogs, we're mostly being picked in the bottom 2 or 3. I even saw one where we were picked dead last.

If there is a year to get last place, then this is the year. Wrap up the first overall pick for next year. Start 2022 strong!

[Billy Hoyle]

How about a Milwaukee brewing company? That would be a ringing endorsement that ncaa would surely approve of

it's not the NCAA, it's institutional right now.

[Herman Cain]

Looks like Creighton has opted for a less challenging Non Conference than in years past. 

https://gocreighton.com/news/2021/7/29/mens-basketball-announces-non-conference-schedule.aspx

[Mr. Nielsen]

Villanova & UCLA signed a H/H. Wildcats will be at UCLA on Friday, Nov. 12th.