On The Horizon

Jim Squire

Women's Basketball Announces Addition of Four Student-Athletes to Titan Family--detroittitans.com
Catching Up With: First President's Award Winner Nancy (Labach) Thomson--detroittitans.com

Commissioner LeCrone says a normal conference schedule is “probably out the window”--Phear The Phoenix

UWGB, Kimberly star Frankie Wurtz set to begin pro career--Green Bay Press Gazette
Top 50 Most Influential Leaders: Women's Basketball Sweet 16 Team--greenbayphoenix.com

Nolan Hickman recruiting Patrick Baldwin and Moussa Diabate to UK--A Sea Of Blue

However, Duke is seen as the heavy favorite for the 6-9 forward out of Wisconsin. And if not Duke, Milwaukee is seen as the next biggest contender, as their head coach is Pat’s father, Patrick Baldwin Sr.

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That was reiterated today by Rivals recruiting guru Corey Evans, saying, “Duke is the team to beat. If he doesn’t pick the blueblood program it will be because it was too difficult to decline the chance to play for his dad at Milwaukee.”

Former men’s baskeball guard Jalen Hawkins commits to Norfolk State University--Colonial Sports Network
RMU basketball could potentially return as soon as November 25--Colonial Sports Network

New York Tech signee Riley Arrigo lands with Robert Morris--Colonial Sports Network

Corona Impacts Recruiting For WSU Sports--Wright State Guardian

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Letter to Green Bay Basketball Season Ticket Holders--greenbayphoenix.com

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UWGB men's basketball lands big in-state recruit for 2021--Green Bay Press Gazette
Green Bay's Schedule Announced for 2020 Gotham Classic--greenbayphoenix.com

Esteemed Coach Ed DiGregorio Dies at 93--The Jambar

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BURK CONTINUES TO SET SIGHTS ON NBA DREAM--iupuijags.com

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Former UWGB men's basketball staff member reflects on Linc Darner firing--Green Bay Press Gazette

Frankie Wurtz Headed Overseas to Continue Basketball Career--greenbayphoenix.com

Wright State AD ‘optimistic’ about college basketball season--Dayton Daily News

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Former UWGB star Jessica Lindstrom working back from torn ACL--Green Bay Press Gazette
Women's Basketball Honored by WBCA for Performance in the Classroom--greenbayphoenix.com

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Madison Wolf Joins Professional Ranks in Germany--greenbayphoenix.com

Courtney Brown Jr. Featured On Edge Sports Network--mkepanthers.com

Penguins Post Second-Best GPA in Division I in 2019-20--ysu.prestosports.com

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The old college try: Illinois’ D-I basketball programs are on the rise--Chicago Sun-Times

UIC

A change in scenery always brings life and new hope to a basketball program –– even during a pandemic. That’s where UIC sits with the hiring of Luke Yaklich this past spring as much of the excitement centers around the obvious.

When a new coach arrives, you wipe the slate clean and have something to sell to recruits and your fanbase. As a result, UIC will take advantage of that positive vibe surrounding the program.

Make no mistake about it, the foundation has yet to be laid under Yaklich and his staff. But Yaklich will immediately build around the return of two big men: 6-8 Michael Diggins and 6-10 Braelen Bridges.

There is a trio of transfers returning home as Hinsdale South’s Zion Griffin (Iowa State), Joliet West’s Teyvion Kirk (Colorado State) and Marist’s Maurice Commander (Tennessee-Chattanooga) have transferred back to the area. Yaklich also landed highly-regarded 6-4 guard RayQuawndis Mitchell, a transfer from Otero Junior College where he averaged 15.6 points.

Yaklich may not be able to work miracles in a matter of months, but there is an upbeat feeling surrounding the Flames.