The Best Mid-Major Rivalry: A Debate--
Mid-Major Madness
Oakland vs. Detroit
When discussing rivalries in the Horizon League, one clearly stands above the rest. In what has been dubbed the Metro Series, the rivalry between the conference's two Detroit-area schools, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies and the Detroit Titans, is filled with passion and intensity. Much of the intrigue involved in this series stems from the frustration Oakland felt for the years leading up to their addition to the Horizon League. Prior to Oakland joining the conference, these two teams only met 12 times on the hardwood and had not played each other since 2003.
The two teams did not meet again for over a decade. Oakland's program continued to improve, but the Golden Grizzlies were denied the chance to prove they should be held in a similar regard to Detroit. Oakland finally got their chance at redemption when they joined the Horizon League in 2013-14. Since joining the conference, Oakland has turned the tables on Detroit and won five of the six meetings between the two as conference foes.
-- Andrew Evans
Report: Pistons signing former Detroit Mercy star Ray McCallum to one-year deal--
WXYZ Detroit
Detroit Pistons sign former UDM star Ray McCallum--
The Detroit Free Press
Pistons sign ex-Detroit Mercy star Ray McCallum--
The Detroit News
AP Source says Pistons agree to 1-year deal with former Country Day standout Ray McCallum--
The Oakland Press
Ray McCallum Inks Contract With Hometown Pistons--
detroittitans.com
Kimberly's Chevalier commits to UWGB--
Green Bay Press Gazette
Green Bay lands local product Will Chevalier--
Phear The Phoenix
Four Panthers Named To NABC Honors Court--
uwmpanthers.com
More NABC Honors For Milwaukee Basketball
Milwaukee Signs Kyle Rechlicz To Contract Extension--
uwmpanthers.com
Breaking down the top college players at the Nike Skills Academy--
Sports Illustrated
• Nike didn't keep stats on the scrimmages, but if they had, I'm fairly certain the lone mid-major representative, Valparaiso's Alec Peters, would have come out as the academy's most efficient scorer. The 6'9" forward made his pick-and-pop threes at a ridiculous clip—it seemed like well over 50%—and ran the floor in transition for plenty more points. When he was paired in ballscreen actions with Morris, their teams were unstoppable.
It’s not as if Peters came out of nowhere: He’s been one of the nation's most efficient offensive players for the past two seasons. As a junior in 2015-16, he made 43.8% of his treys, and had a 127.1 offensive rating while using 22.9% of Valpo's possessions. Still, seeing Peters thrive in this Nike setting, surrounded by major-conference competition and playing before a large audience of NBA scouts, led me to believe he'll be one of the nation's best perimeter forwards for '16-17 and a potential draftee next June. He declared for the 2016 draft but pulled his name out, and also turned down the opportunity to leave Valpo for another school as a graduate transfer after the Crusaders’ coach, Bryce Drew, took the Vanderbilt job this off-season. Peters could have chosen any number of national-title contenders and been immediately eligible, but, he said, "I couldn't see myself playing anywhere other than Valpo." Peters could see himself improving after the Nike experience, though: He headed back to Valpo with four pages of handwritten notes on everything from LeBron James's speech to the campers, a film session with Anthony Davis and hands-on instruction from Rasheed Wallace.
• Nike didn't keep stats on the scrimmages, but if they had, I'm fairly certain the lone mid-major representative, Valparaiso's Alec Peters, would have come out as the academy's most efficient scorer. The 6'9" forward made his pick-and-pop threes at a ridiculous clip—it seemed like well over 50%—and ran the floor in transition for plenty more points. When he was paired in ballscreen actions with Morris, their teams were unstoppable.
It’s not as if Peters came out of nowhere: He’s been one of the nation's most efficient offensive players for the past two seasons. As a junior in 2015-16, he made 43.8% of his treys, and had a 127.1 offensive rating while using 22.9% of Valpo's possessions. Still, seeing Peters thrive in this Nike setting, surrounded by major-conference competition and playing before a large audience of NBA scouts, led me to believe he'll be one of the nation's best perimeter forwards for '16-17 and a potential draftee next June. He declared for the 2016 draft but pulled his name out, and also turned down the opportunity to leave Valpo for another school as a graduate transfer after the Crusaders’ coach, Bryce Drew, took the Vanderbilt job this off-season. Peters could have chosen any number of national-title contenders and been immediately eligible, but, he said, "I couldn't see myself playing anywhere other than Valpo." Peters could see himself improving after the Nike experience, though: He headed back to Valpo with four pages of handwritten notes on everything from LeBron James's speech to the campers, a film session with Anthony Davis and hands-on instruction from Rasheed Wallace.
Crusaders Place Pair on NABC Honors Court--
valpoathletics.com
Inside MBB Summer Workouts Part Three--
nkunorse.com
Chloe Smith joins @NKUNorse athletic communications--
nkunorse.com
Three Men's Basketball Players Named to NABC Honors Court--
ysusports.com
Horizon League revises Motor City Madness format--
Mid-Major Madness
Horizon League reloads for 2016-17 with talented freshman class--
Mid-Major Madness
Local names to play in The Basketball Tournament--
The Catch and Shoot
Horizon
Todd Brown, Wright State — Canton Bulldogs
Michael Green, Butler — Liberty Ballers
Rawle Marshall, Oakland — Eberlein Drive
Travis Bader, Oakland — Overseas Elite
Ron Howard, Valparaiso — Ants Alumni
Cleveland State basketball team back on campus for summer school--
Cleveland State Hoops
Cleveland State men’s basketball to play at Kentucky on Nov. 23--
Cleveland State Hoops
Metro & state: Ray McCallum named an associate coach at Georgia State--
The Detroit Free Press
On the court, UDM's Corey Allen can be a headache for foes--
The Detroit Free Press
Chatman will coach son, ex-Wolverine Kameron, as assistant at UDM--
The Detroit Free Press
#TitanTop10 – Freshmen Phenoms Take Center Stage In 2015-16--
detroittitans.com
#TitanTop10 – Haywood Honored As One Of The Best In NBA, Titan History--
detroittitans.com
#TitanTop10 – A Homecoming For Coach Alexander--
detroittitans.com
Former Titan Standout Nick Minnerath Signs With BC Avtodor Saratov--
detroittitans.com
Fore! Titans Golf Outing Registration Now Open--
detroittitans.com
#TitanTop10 – A+ In The Classroom For The Titans--
detroittitans.com
#TitanTop10 – Never Count Out Titan Women’s Basketball--
detroittitans.com
Titans Involved at 34th Annual Metro Detroit Youth Day--
detroittitans.com
Oakland adds Nunn and Clark; Each comes with baggage--
Campus Pressbox
Oakland's Felder stakes his claim in NBA circles--
The Detroit News
Kampe's team camp brings prep talent, possible recruits, to campus--
Oakland Post
Felder making mark in NBA Summer League--
Oakland Post
Men’s basketball adds size to roster--
UIC News
In the Gym with the Flames--
uicflames.com
Keifer Sykes making most of NBA audition--
Green Bay Press Gazette
Horizon hoops format hurts fans--
Green Bay Press Gazette
Women’s Basketball Set to Host Bowling for Buckets--
GreenBayPhoenix.com
UWM's non-conference schedule features many early tests--
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Provide Feedback For The New Panther Arena Court Design--
uwmpanthers.com
Matt Tiby Inks Professional Contract With Atomeromu SE--
uwmpanthers.com
Milwaukee Announces 2016-17 Nonconference Schedule--
uwmpanthers.com
Parker Hazen warms to Valpo quickly in recruitment--
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
NCAA makes wrong decision by denying Keith Carter extra year of eligibility at Valparaiso--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Keith Carter denied a 5th year of eligibility...again--
Mid-Major Madness
Valparaiso moves forward with commitment from Columbia City's Parker Hazen--
The Post-Tribune
Columbia City standout Hazen commits to Valparaiso--
The NWI Times
No. 1 Power Forward: Alec Peters, Sr., Valparaiso--
Bleacher Report
Broekhoff Named to Australia Olympic Basketball Squad--
valpoathletics.com
Peters Participating in Nike Basketball Academy--
valpoathletics.com
Crusaders Add Motherwell to Coaching Staff--
valpoathletics.com
Norse players demonstrate leadership to youth--
Cincinnati Enquirer
Inside Men's Basketball Summer Workouts--
nkunorse.com
Inside MBB Summer Workouts Part Two--
nkunorse.com
Inside Women's Basketball Summer Workouts--
nkunorse.com
Whitaker announces Carrier as @NKUNorseWBB Assistant Coach--
nkunorse.com
Inside @NKUNorseWBB Summer Workouts Part Two--
nkunorse.com
Changes coming to HL men’s, women’s tournament format--
Dayton Daily News
WSU basketball learning to play fast, not furious--
Dayton Daily News
Healthy Davis eager to get back on floor for Wright State--
Dayton Daily News
Men's Basketball Helps Restore Grangeview Park--
wsuraiders.com
Raider Roundup for Season Ticket Holders is Back--
wsuraiders.com
Former Valpo Standout Broekhoff Earns Australian Olympic Team Spot--
Horizon League Network
Valpo's Peters Participating at Nike Basketball Academy--
Horizon League Network
Megan Lukan to Compete in Rio Olympics--
Horizon League Network
2016 NBA Summer League: Mid-major players on summer rosters--
Mid-Major Madness
Heat:
Nathan Boothe (Toledo)
Chris Horton (Austin Peay)
Juwan Howard Jr. (Detroit)
...
Suns:
Alec Brown (Green Bay)
...
Thunder:
Max Hooper (Oakland)
...
Warriors:
A.J. English (Iona)
Mamadou Ndiaye (UCI)
Keifer Sykes (UWGB)
Men’s Basketball Welcomes Nearly 1,000 Kids To Summer Camps--
detroittitans.com
Titans Host Another Successful Camp for Special Needs Players--
detroittitans.com
Howard Jr., Minnerath To Play In NBA Summer League--
detroittitans.com
Men’s Basketball 2016-17 Season Tickets Now On Sale--
detroittitans.com
83 Titans Earn HL Spring Academic Honor Roll Accolades--
detroittitans.com
NBA Draft: Top 5 Second Round Options for Denver--
Nunn headed to Oakland--
CollegeBasketballTalk
8-team GCI Great Alaska Shootout field announced--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Previewing The 2016 NBA Draft--
Basketball Predictions
Overrated:
Kay Felder -This pains me, because I like to see "unknown" guys from smaller schools make it big in the NBA. But I'm not sure what the precedent is in the modern NBA is for a 5'9" guy who can't shoot the ball real well being an effective NBA player. Felder is a great playmaker, and he led the entire nation with a 50.0% assist rate this past season, but the fact is that NBA teams aren't going to help defend a guy who can't really shoot and who is never going to be able to finish at the rim against NBA defenders.
Cavaliers trade for No. 54 pick in NBA Draft to take Kay Felder--
247 Sports
NBA Draft 2016 Scouting Report: Kay Felder has the potential to succeed despite his size--
Mid-Major Madness
Former Illinois guard Kendrick Nunn to finish college career at Oakland--
Mid-Major Madness
NBA Draft 2016: Atlanta Hawks select Kay Felder with 54th pick, will deal him to Cleveland Cavaliers, according to report--
Mid-Major Madness
How Can Kay Felder help the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers?--
Mid-Major Madness
With Addition of Nunn, Oakland Potentially Has Its Best Team Ever In 2017-18 Season--
HLeagueHoops.com
NBA draft: Oakland's Kay Felder goes in Round 2 to Cleveland--
The Detroit Free Press
NBA champion Cavaliers pay the price to draft Oakland star Kay Felder--
The Detroit Free Press
Metro & state: Oakland U. to play in 2016 Great Alaska Shootout--
The Detroit Free Press
Watch: Ex-Oakland center Sebastien Bellin's road to recovery with legs--
The Detroit Free Press
Oakland's Max Hooper knows calling card is threes--
The Detroit Free Press
Ex-Illinois star Nunn to join Golden Grizzlies--
The Detroit News
Felder eager to show Cavs, LeBron he's got game--
The Detroit News
[VIDEO] Stan Van Gundy: Local guys have different situation in pros--
Oakland Post
Kay Felder drafted by Cavs at No. 54 overall--
Oakland Post
FELDER SELECTED 54TH OVERALL IN 2016 NBA DRAFT, TRADED TO CLEVELAND CAVALIERS--
ougrizzlies.com
OAKLAND TO COMPETE IN 2016 GCI GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT--
ougrizzlies.com
MEN'S BASKETBALL SEES SIXTH-HIGHEST INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE IN NCAA--
ougrizzlies.com
Kay Felder drafted by Hawks in second round, traded to Cavs--
The Catch and Shoot
Flames Bolster Roster with Addition of Clint Robinson--
uicflames.com
Flames Place 69 on Horizon League Spring Honor Roll--
uicflames.com
#133 Green Bay Men's Basketball 2016-2017 Preview--
College Sports Madness
Kam Hankerson healthy, ready to help UWGB--
Green Bay Press Gazette
Women's Basketball Raises Record Total at Prevea Fore Hoops Classic--
GreenBayPhoenix.com
Schmidt Joins Staff As Graduate Manager--
uwmpanthers.com
J.J. Panoske Signs To Play Professionally In Belgium--
uwmpanthers.com
Report: NKU men's hoops to play at Illinois--
Cincinnati Enquirer
NKU places 92 on HL Academic Honor Roll--
nkunorse.com
Two to Remain With Women's Basketball Staff--
wsuraiders.com
Randall Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach--
wsuraiders.com
Barlow Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach--
wsuraiders.com
Men's Basketball Posts Banner Summer Camp Numbers--
ysusports.com
YSU Men’s Basketball Adds Danny Reese to Staff--
ysusports.com
Oakland's Felder Taken 54th Overall in NBA Draft--
Horizon League Network
