Saturday, July 14, 2018

News On The Horizon 7/14/2018

5 Question Friday: A-10 Stars, two-bid leagues, and more.--Mid-Major Madness

Save for the aforementioned Horizon League run, Cleveland State was not great last year. The Horizon League, in general, was not great. However, Cleveland State should be better in theory.

They’ll bring back a solid sophomore duo in Tyree Appleby and Stefan Kenic, who should carry the bulk of the scoring load. Kasheem Thomas also showed flashes last year and should be able to solidify the backcourt with Appleby. Are they going to dominate the Horizon League? Unlikely, but they can definitely build upon last season’s run and continue moving forward in Dennis Felton’s second year there.
Sam Ferry Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at CSU--csuvikings.com
Previewing the Horizon: Detroit Mercy--The Norse Report
IUPUI BASKETBALL EARNS NABC TEAM ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD--iupuijags.com

BROWN, BREEDLOVE NAMED TO HL SAAC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS--iupuijags.com
Allie LeClaire Inks Contract to Play for Liffey Celtics in Ireland--greenbayphoenix.com
5 under-the-radar tournaments for mid-major fans to watch this November and December--Mid-Major Madness
Belfast Classic

Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Field: San Francisco vs. Stephen F. Austin, Milwaukee vs. Buffalo | Marist vs. Dartmouth, LIU Brooklyn vs. Albany

Taking a bunch of mid-majors and sending them to Ireland for a few days is cool enough on its own. Like, to the point that maybe I should start begging one of these teams to take me (hmu LIU I go to a lot of your games). Add to it that these teams are, for the most part, really interesting, and you have a pair of mini-tournaments that I can’t wait to see. Start with San Francisco — a solid team overshadowed by the titans of the West Coast Conference. The Dons impressed friend of the site Jon Rothstein when he visited practice last month and you’ll want to scroll back in his timelines a bit for a few things he saw. 5’11 Frankie Ferrari seems to be the guy to watch there, and this blog loves the literal little guys, so we’re on board. The Dons will face Stephen F. Austin, which has found its footing in the Kyle Keller era and is again the class of the Southland. That won’t change with Shannon Bogues and TJ Holyfield headed into their senior years.

Milwaukee lost everyone and their mother (presumably) to transfer, so they shouldn’t be much of a match for Buffalo, a team that could flirt with the Top 25 this year. That’s OK — the Bulls should get a solid challenge against either the Dons or the Lumberjacks in the final. The other bracket doesn’t look nearly as exciting, but keep an eye on the New York matchup between LIU Brooklyn and Albany. The reigning NEC champs and the America East second place team will both look drastically different next year and this will be a fun opportunity to see what each can bring to the table.
Panthers Welcome Boys & Girls Club To Practice--mkepanthers.com
Milwaukee Basketball Adds Will Sessoms To Roster--mkepanthers.com

Golf Outing Spots Filling Up For Women’s Basketball--mkepanthers.com
#117 Northern Kentucky Men's Basketball 2018-2019 Preview--College Sports Madness
Northern Kentucky Set to Host a Multi-Team Event in November--College Court Report
NKU's Drew McDonald on Team USA at FISU America Games later this month--Cincinnati Enquirer
NKU men’s basketball to host three-day tournament in November, will feature NCAA Tourney squads--Northern Kentucky Tribune
NKU standout McDonald to play for Team USA at upcoming FISU America Games in Brazil--Northern Kentucky Tribune
NKU Men's Basketball Team will Host a Multi-Team Event in November--River City News
NKU’s McDonald will represent the United States at FISU America Games--River City News
@NKUNorseMBB to host multi-team event in November--nkunorse.com
NKU’s McDonald will represent the United States at FISU America Games--nkunorse.com
NABC honors @NKUNorseMBB with Team Academic Excellence Award--nkunorse.com
Wright State newcomer to represent Team USA in Brazil--Dayton Daily News
Men's Basketball Honored by NABC--wsuraiders.com
Wampler to Travel to Brazil--wsuraiders.com
Three #HLMBB Programs Earn NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards--The Horizon League

Green Bay's Allie LeClaire Inks Contract to Play for Liffey Celtics in Ireland--The Horizon League

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