2018 MVC - Week 2

[AndShock]

The Bears are fast approaching top 50 KenPom status which is a sizable separation from the rest of the MVC.

How long of an extension does Lusk get when he goes 14-4 in the MVC?

[VUGrad1314]

Everyone in the top 165 and on the + side of adjusted EM Great numbers! If only we had a stronger top. Hopefully expansion and greater internal growth will get us there soon! Go MVC!

[pawball]

I watched a little from every game last night and here is what I took away from it:

Drake - Did not look like a Thursday night team.
ISUr - Did look like a Thursday team.
ISUb - I like thier two Guards, but Murphy is too up and down. When the big guy wants to play, ISUb can be tough.
Loyola - Still not sure what to think. I don't believe they are a Thursday team, but you can not lose those games at home.
SIU - Have to come to grips that they will be short handed. Not sure how they gave Smith such an open shot at end of game. What would the talk be today if that goes in.
Evansville - Probably better than an 0-3 team (tough opening schedule), but still a Thursday night team.
Bradley - Much improved, and I am sure their fans are looking forward to the 17th.
Valpo - Looked better than they did a week ago. Still a Thursday team.

Then, in your view, who is not a Thursday night team?????

There is a lot of Basketball left to play, but this is shaping into a wild season. Three of the four games were very competitive last night, and the game that some thought could be a blow out was, just the other team won! Drake, at 3-0, have their next 4 games against teams with a total of 2 Conference wins. They may get some confidence in the next couple weeks, and then who knows what might happen. Bradley is also gaining some confidence after their UNI blow out win last weekend. Could we see a changing of the Guard up top?

[MissouriValleyUnite]

The Bears are fast approaching top 50 KenPom status which is a sizable separation from the rest of the MVC.

How long of an extension does Lusk get when he goes 14-4 in the MVC?

Doesn’t he get an auto 5 year renewal if the Bears win Arch Madness?

[glm38]

The Bears are fast approaching top 50 KenPom status which is a sizable separation from the rest of the MVC.

How long of an extension does Lusk get when he goes 14-4 in the MVC?

Doesn’t he get an auto 5 year renewal if the Bears win Arch Madness?

Yes my understanding is he has the option for an automatic extension of we make the ncaa tourney. Which is the same as winning Arch madness.

[BEARZ77]

I think I'm like most Bear fans in that if he wins, while I don't like 5 year extensions, I don't mind his return. I've been a solid critic since midway thru his 1st year, and I'm still skeptical, but I like his current staff and I like our roster moving forward next year as well. With the loss of Bell and the uncertain status of Greg Williams, we still have some work to do on the overall roster, but we'll have 4 quality experienced seniors back, 2 quality jucos in tow, Ridder, 6'11 Scott and D-2 juco 2nd team All American pg James Byrd all off of redshirt years. And I know we'll add at least another juco/transfer. We aren't going to take much a step back if any in talent.

But it's a long year to go, and like I said I'm still skeptical after 7 years of being Lusked.

[Kip Dynamite]

Alize Johnson is just a monster. So much fun to watch. Put on a clinic for all the NBA scouts that attended the game last night.

[VUGrad1314]

His movement is so fluid and effortless. He can score from anywhere on the floor. Nobody's going to outwork him on the boards and he can defend. He's the total package. I have no doubt he'll be in the NBA next year. Where's he at now? 11 double doubles? I liked this stat: There have been 5 20\20 games in the NCAA this year Alize Johnson has 2 of them, I think the other ones have come from obscure players like Bagley Ayton and Bamba. Nobody's heard of those guys.

[Redhawk]

I liked this stat: There have been 5 20\20 games in the NCAA this year Alize Johnson has 2 of them, I think the other ones have come from obscure players like Bagley Ayton and Bamba. Nobody's heard of those guys.

Alize is great but come on man. Bagley is averaging 22 & 12 for Duke. Neither obscure or unheard of!

[MSUDuo]

I liked this stat: There have been 5 20\20 games in the NCAA this year Alize Johnson has 2 of them, I think the other ones have come from obscure players like Bagley Ayton and Bamba. Nobody's heard of those guys.

Alize is great but come on man. Bagley is averaging 22 & 12 for Duke. Neither obscure or unheard of!

He was kidding.