The changes didn’t stop in late March or April, either. Cleveland State fired Dennis Felton in July, while Niagara will not have the new head coach they originally hired as Patrick Beilein resigned suddenly last week. Many more assistant coaching changes occurred as well, a good number spurred by head coaching changes.College Basketball’s Team-by-Team Injury Report for the 2019-20 Season--Watch Stadium
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In the Horizon League, two of the usual suspects lead the way as last season’s regular season champion Wright State and Northern Kentucky should be among the picks to win. The Norse won the conference tournament and should continue where they left off with new head coach Darrin Horn, and UIC and Oakland look like the best bets to push them.
HORIZON LEAGUEWaiver denials of Williams and Dunn highlight flaws in NCAA transfer process--HoriZone Roundtable
Cleveland State –
Detroit –
Green Bay – None
Illinois-Chicago – Jordan Blount (ACL) expected back in January. Rob Howard (shoulder) is out for the season.
IUPUI – None
Milwaukee – None
Northern Kentucky – None
Oakland – None
Wright State – None
Youngstown State – None
11/5 Big Ten Preview: Michigan State Faces Kentucky--BT Powerhouse
-Cleveland State Vikings at Minnesota Golden GophersVikings Open Gates Era with Exhibition Game--csuvikings.com
Time/TV: 8:00PM ET (BTN+)
KenPom Spread: Minnesota (-19)
This is another game featuring a Big Ten team against a team outside the top 300 on KenPom at home. Even if the Gophers come out flat, this should be an easy win. Keep an eye on Minnesota’s new additions in this one. Many expect Marcus Carr and Alihan Demir to have big seasons. Daniel Oturu should overwhelm Cleveland State inside.
Pick Against the Spread: Minnesota
Cleveland State Opens 2019-20 Season at Minnesota--csuvikings.com
Women’s Basketball Set For Exhibition Against Ursuline Thursday Evening--csuvikings.com
2. Jermaine Marrow leads the country in points per game, followed by Antoine Davis and Grant RillerCollege Basketball’s Top 100 Players--College Basketball Talk
Marrow and Riller both lose a high-usage second banana, opening up more shots, while Davis has the greenest light in the entire country. For reference, the top returning scorers:
63. Antoine Davis, Detroit10 predictions for college basketball’s 2019-2020 season--SB Nation
The 6-foot-1 Alabama native put together a brilliant freshman campaign for Detroit Mercy. He averaged 26.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 37.4 minutes per game. He did it with high-volume shooting, but converting at a 40 percent clip overall and 38 percent from 3-point range as a freshman is a heck of a baseline to build from. (TH)
6. Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis will lead the nation in scoringState hoops notes: MSU's Cassius Winston, UDM's Antoine Davis make Wooden watch list--Detroit News
The coach’s son is option No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on a Detroit Mercy team that now also features Brad Calipari on its roster. Davis ranked third in the country in points per game last season (26.1), and the two players in front of him — Campbell’s Chris Clemons and Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman — have both graduated. Last season, Davis also became the first freshman ever to lead the Horizon League in scoring, and his 132 three-pointers broke the Division I record for triples by a freshman that had previously been held by Stephen Curry.
Lamine Diane (Cal State Northridge), Jermaine Marrow (Hampton), Markus Howard (Marquette) and a host of others will make runs at the scoring title, but ultimately, it’s going to be Davis who wears the crown.
If you’re looking forward to watching Davis torch the nets during Championship Week this year, brace yourself for some bad news. Detroit Mercy is ineligible to participate in any sort of postseason tournament this season, including the Horizon League tournament, because of subpar APR scores.
A glimpse into three athletes' days--Varsity News
Willy IsianiJerry West Award consideration will put nation's eyes on Davis--Varsity News
Willy Isiani is a business major, and a member of the men’s basketball team.
The first thing he does when he wakes up in the morning is eat.
“I never skip breakfast,” said Isiani. “I need energy!”
Following this is a strict schedule.
He needs to be in the weight room in Calihan Hall for 8 a.m., and then in class from 10 a.m. to noon.
At 12:15 he reviews practice and game film and eats.
At 2:30 p.m., an hour before practice starts, Isiani works on his shooting. From 3:30 to 6 p.m., he practices tirelessly with his teammates in preparation for the upcoming season.
After practice, he stays back to shoot some more.
“I do all of this to get better as a player and as a person,” said Isiani. “Basketball is one of the most important things in my life. It’s why I came all the way from Georgia (the country). It’s why I skip partying. ‘Fun’ always comes after.”
Isiani doesn’t have a problem balancing academics and athletics either.
His work ethic in basketball smoothly translates to school.
“I guess I’m just really smart,” said Isiani with a teasing smile. “I’m just joking, of course. I do my homework little by little every day during my down time, and it all just works out.”
Because of the time and effort he puts into basketball, Isiani often feels he’s working a full-time job, in addition to school.
So what keeps him focused?
“I want to pursue basketball professionally after I graduate,” he said. “I have a vision in which I imagine a road which leads to my goal. Every day, I do what I can to get a step closer to the end of that road: to eventually reach my goal.”
Davis Earns John R. Wooden Award Nomination--detroittitans.com
Basketball Coaches Radio Show Nov. 4 Cancelled--detroittitans.com
Titans open this week; MSU game Friday--Varsity News
Johanson, Moore, Reiff Receive Waivers from NCAA; Immediately Eligible--detroittitans.com
Women's Basketball Opens 43rd Season Tuesday, Hosting Loyola--detroittitans.com
Oakland Breezes Past SVSU in Preseason Finale--WXOU
GOLDEN GRIZZLIES CRUISE PAST SVSU TO CLOSE OUT EXHIBITION PLAY--goldengrizzlies.com
SECOND TO NUNN--goldengrizzlies.com
NCAA DENIES MEN'S BASKETBALL RASHAD WILLIAMS' TRANSFER WAIVER REQUEST--goldengrizzlies.com
GAME 1: OAKLAND WELCOMES GOSHEN FOR HOME OPENER--goldengrizzlies.com
New faces, a new year for Oakland University's women's basketball team--The Oakland Press
Regular Season Debut on Deck for Flames--uicflames.com
Flames Oust SLCOP, 78-51, in Lone Exhibition--uicflames.com
JAGUARS TO OPEN 2019-2020 SEASON AT BUTLER ON FS2--iupuijags.com
ALLEN SCORES 22 AS JAGS CRUISE PAST BENEDICTINE IN EXHIBITION WIN--iupuijags.com
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON HOSTING BALL STATE--iupuijags.com
Wednesday, November 6Former UWGB star Borowicz expands The Driveway basketball facility--Green Bay Press Gazette
B1G Basketball
#23 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Green Bay Phoenix
6pm | BTN
Boilerman: YAY! BASKETBALL IS BACK!
Green Bay (Don’t you dare call them UWGB anymore) finished the season by losing in the CIT Final. They finished 4th in the Horizon League and return a full complement of seniors on their roster. They are coached by former Boilermaker alum Linc Darner. Expect the Boilers to dominate the paint. Between the flowing locks of Matt Haarms and physicality of Trevion Williams, the Phoenix and their lack of size will have their hands full. This should be a good tuneup for Matt Painter’s group with Texas inbound this weekend.
My prediction: Boilers dominate early and cruise late.
Green Bay Ready for Regular-Season Opener at No. 23 Purdue Wednesday Night--greenbayphoenix.com
Green Bay Ready for Regular Season Following Final Exhibition--greenbayphoenix.com
Green Bay Opens Season at Central Michigan Wednesday Night--greenbayphoenix.com
Back home in Milwaukee, UWM guard Te’Jon Lucas is ready and eager to show what he can do--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Men’s Basketball 2019-20 Season Preview--UWM Post
UWM Men’s Basketball Starts Off the Preseason with a Huge Confidence Boost--UWM Post
Panthers Open New Season With 88-46 Exhibition Victory--mkepanthers.com
Panthers And Falcons Set To Meet Tuesday In Season Opener--mkepanthers.com
Celebrate Homecoming Week With The Panthers--mkepanthers.com
A year makes a big difference for a UWM women's basketball team now counting on depth and experience--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Panthers Hit Century Mark in Victory over Viterbo--mkepanthers.com
Panthers Host Parkside to Open 2019-20 Campaign--mkepanthers.com
9:38 – 26:57: Game number 2 of the week provides a little bit more intrigue as the Tigers face the Northern Kentucky Norseman, who are a pretty good mid-major team (132 in KP) that made the NCAA tournament last year after winning the Horizon League. Our two hosts discuss what they think of this matchup, and areas in which they could see Northern Kentucky causing Missouri some issues, and finally give another score prediction.Tate scores 22 points, NKU cruises to 71-45 victory over Transylvania in exhibition game--Northern Kentucky Tribune
NKU begins season Tuesday night, plays host to UC-Clermont in Horn’s official sideline debut--Northern Kentucky Tribune
The Darrin Horn era begins as the Northern Kentucky Norse defeated Division III Transylvania 71-45 Wednesday Night at BB&T Arena.--48 Minutes Network
Upcoming NR Podcast Alert: MBB Legend Craig Sanders In the House!--Norse Report
CONTENT BINGE: Norse Nation Conversation Debuts with TWO Episodes--Norse Report
Who are the 2019-20 Norse?--Norse Report
Men’s Basketball exhibition ends in 71-45 win over Transylvania--The Northerner
Tate scores 22 as @NKUNorseMBB cruises to 71-45 win over Transylvania--nkunorse.com
2019-20 campaign tips off for @NKUNorseMBB with Tuesday evening clash against UC Clermont--nkunorse.com
NKU Women’s basketball takes down Davis & Elkins in exhibition--The Northerner
@NKUNorseWBB defeats Davis & Elkins, 73-47, in exhibition tune-up--nkunorse.com
@NKUNorseWBB opens up 2019-20 campaign at Eastern Kentucky--nkunorse.com
22. Wright State: This much can be said with certainty. The Raiders will win a lot of games this season. A soft non-conference schedule leads to a down Horizon league. If you’re a fan of old school, pound the rock basketball, allow me to introduce you to your new favorite team, led by 6-foot-8, 260-pound Loudon Love going to work on the low block. The real question is whether the Raiders can get back to playing the kind of defense that led them to the Big Dance in 2017-2018 (12th in defensive efficiency in the country).Wright State basketball: Nagy has high hopes for Raiders if defense comes around--Dayton Daily News
Central State at Wright State: What you need to know about Tuesday’s game--Dayton Daily News
Wright State basketball: Wampler ready to give Raiders outside punch again--Dayton Daily News
Raiders open 2019-20 season Tuesday night--wsuraiders.com
Men’s Basketball Has a Chip on Its Shoulder Heading Into the Season--The Jambar
Men's Basketball Hosts Thiel in 2019-20 Season Opener--ysusports.com
More depth for YSU women--Mahoning Valley Tribune Chronicle
Penguins Host Canisius Tuesday to Open 2019-20 Season--ysusports.com
Basketball Social Spotlight: Youngstown State--The Horizon League
2019-20 #HLWBB League Preview--The Horizon League
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