Tuesday, May 14, 2019

News On The Horizon 5/14/2019

The mid-major coaches Michigan should consider to replace John Beilein--Mid-Major Madness
Scott Nagy, Wright State

If it’s worth anything, Nagy’s background has a tinge of Beilein to it. The Wright State coach didn’t incrementally work his way up the basketball ladder like Beilein did, but he did make his first mark as a head coach in Division II with South Dakota State. He then oversaw the Jackrabbits transition to Division I and growth into a Summit League power and NCAA tournament mainstay, with three appearances from 2011-2016. He’s continued winning in Dayton, leading the Raiders to 66 wins over his three seasons, including an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018 and NIT bid this past season. He’s also got some major points in his favor, such as an adaptable style and big-time recruiting wins (Nate Wolters, Mike Daum).
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And of course we’d be remiss not to mention:

Greg Kampe, Oakland

Your annual reminder that the site favorite has won over 600 games, and at a program in the state of Michigan to boot. Don’t leave us though, Greg.

Mike Davis, Detroit

A former Big Ten regular season winning coach — and four-time conference coach of the year — is right down the road. Give it a think?
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SENIOR FEATURE--goldengrizzlies.com
Pair of Wright State signees believe they’ve found the right fit--Dayton Daily News
Wright State gets commitment from Marist grad transfer--Dayton Daily News
@WSU_MBB Signs Dozic--wsuraiders.com

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Saturday, May 4, 2019

News On The Horizon 5/4/2019

Recruiting: Kaukauna's Donovan Ivory weighing Division I basketball options--Green Bay Press Gazette
Minnesota-Duluth released Ivory from his letter of intent in late March and several Division I schools have contacted him, with UW-Milwaukee the first official offer. Wisconsin has offered Ivory a preferred walk-on offer, with a scholarship opportunity soon after.
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Ivory was scheduled to visit UW-Green Bay on Friday and said he's excited about exploring his options.
Pulaski's Charney, ex-UWGB player Terry added to St. Norbert women's basketball staff--Green Bay Press Gazette
Transfer portal brings new look to NCAA--Mahoning Valley Tribune Chronicle
#HL40: Men's Basketball Success--The Horizon League

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

News On The Horizon 5/1/2019

Mid-major players to keep on your radar in 2019-2020--Mid-Major Madness
G Antoine Davis, Detroit Mercy, Sophomore

It’s safe to say with the exception of Antoine Davis, none of us will remember the Titans from last season. Detroit Mercy wound up finishing 11-20 as their star point guard finished third in the nation with 26.1 points per game and broke the freshman record for made three-pointers in a season with 132, a record held by mid-major legend, Steph Curry. Davis is part of the new breed of point guards where his range starts as soon as he crosses the half-court line and attempts enough step-back fadeaway three’s to give every coach across America a heart attack. That being said, Davis was a competent passer as a freshman leading his team in assists with 3.8 per game. It will be exciting to see if Davis takes the summer to improve other aspects of his game, after all he was a defensive liability with a negative 5.4 defensive box score plus/minus. Nevertheless, expect to hear Davis’s name on multiple occasions this upcoming season as he puts up some ridiculous show from behind the three-point line.

Green Bay offers scholarship to Jacob Ognacevic--Phear The Phoenix
UWM picks up commitments from a pair of Milwaukee-area senior guards--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Darrin Horn has inherited a Northern Kentucky program built to succeed--Mid-Major Madness
#HLMBB 2018-19 in Review--The Horizon League