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RE: 2017 basketball - DaBigBlue - 10-07-2017 10:29 PM
Can't start soon enough, can it.
RE: 2017 basketball - MonarchManiac - 10-07-2017 10:49 PM
Only if it's going to be better than football.
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RE: 2017 basketball - 757ODU - 10-11-2017 09:17 AM
blewbyu....Anything catching your eye at practice?
RE: 2017 basketball - cmett003 - 10-11-2017 09:47 AM
ODU doesn't have a touch schedule which means no at large bid unless the go like 30-1. I think we will get 20 wins this year but really I'm hoping to go dancing this year. 7 years is way to long.
RE: 2017 basketball - Petey Hodge - 10-11-2017 09:56 AM
We’re not going dancing this year
RE: 2017 basketball - ETSUDB8-79 - 10-11-2017 11:35 AM
(10-11-2017 09:56 AM)Petey Hodge Wrote: We’re not going dancing this year
Okay, I will take the bait - - - do you mean this year as in 2017 or the more general meaning of this basketball season ('17 - '18) year?
RE: 2017 basketball - Petey Hodge - 10-12-2017 12:46 AM
Two words....
Empty Sue
Empty Sue
MTSU
RE: 2017 basketball - blewbyu - 10-12-2017 10:00 AM
(10-11-2017 09:17 AM)757ODU Wrote: blewbyu....Anything catching your eye at practice?
It is a little early to say much one way or another...So far I like Porter and Green but way to early to predict much yet....one thing that may surprise you 757 is we are practicing zone defense some and getting the ball up the floor quicker.
RE: 2017 basketball - 757ODU - 10-12-2017 10:15 AM
(10-12-2017 10:00 AM)blewbyu Wrote:(10-11-2017 09:17 AM)757ODU Wrote: blewbyu....Anything catching your eye at practice?
It is a little early to say much one way or another...So far I like Porter and Green but way to early to predict much yet....one thing that may surprise you 757 is we are practicing zone defense some and getting the ball up the floor quicker.
I figured those two would probably shine because of how athletic they are. I love to hear that! Have to be well-rounded.
RE: 2017 basketball - ETSUDB8-79 - 10-12-2017 01:39 PM
As I have often said I am not a basketball expert as many of you are but I have been a fan for well over 50 years. A few weeks back (before the start of official practice) I was given a tour of the new basketball practice facility. As I was leaving via the upstairs balcony (aka coach hallway) we had 2 players (new guys to me) taking shots from the corners, one at each end of the main court. They had a constant ball feed and shot and shot. They both never missed, swish, swish, swish, and so on. I really have not witnessed a shooting exhibition like that since Ricky Michaelson. I know they each made at least a dozen, I actually think more before any miss. Then they went to the opposite corner and did it again. I asked the person giving me the tour if this was typical and he said, "all day every day." I must say I left feeling pretty good. I know some of you will say no defense, no pressure, and other valid points but I say they were/are both shooters. I am maintaining hope this season may be a pleasant surprise. We are due and we the loyal faithful deserve it.
RE: 2017 basketball - ODU BBALL - 10-12-2017 01:49 PM
(10-12-2017 01:39 PM)ETSUDB8-79 Wrote: As I have often said I am not a basketball expert as many of you are but I have been a fan for well over 50 years. A few weeks back (before the start of official practice) I was given a tour of the new basketball practice facility. As I was leaving via the upstairs balcony (aka coach hallway) we had 2 players (new guys to me) taking shots from the corners, one at each end of the main court. They had a constant ball feed and shot and shot. They both never missed, swish, swish, swish, and so on. I really have not witnessed a shooting exhibition like that since Ricky Michaelson. I know they each made at least a dozen, I actually think more before any miss. Then they went to the opposite corner and did it again. I asked the person giving me the tour if this was typical and he said, "all day every day." I must say I left feeling pretty good. I know some of you will say no defense, no pressure, and other valid points but I say they were/are both shooters. I am maintaining hope this season may be a pleasant surprise. We are due and we the loyal faithful deserve it.
Boy, Ricky Michaelson ... you really are dating yourself there 79. Guess I must be getting old myself since I am right there with you. Guys like him and Ronnie Valentine were quite the scorers back in the 70's playing for the Monarchs.
Thanks for the recap of your visit to the practice facility. I like the sound of the couple of guys doing the 3 point shooting drills. Any idea of who it may have been?
RE: 2017 basketball - 757ODU - 10-12-2017 02:09 PM
(10-12-2017 01:49 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:(10-12-2017 01:39 PM)ETSUDB8-79 Wrote: As I have often said I am not a basketball expert as many of you are but I have been a fan for well over 50 years. A few weeks back (before the start of official practice) I was given a tour of the new basketball practice facility. As I was leaving via the upstairs balcony (aka coach hallway) we had 2 players (new guys to me) taking shots from the corners, one at each end of the main court. They had a constant ball feed and shot and shot. They both never missed, swish, swish, swish, and so on. I really have not witnessed a shooting exhibition like that since Ricky Michaelson. I know they each made at least a dozen, I actually think more before any miss. Then they went to the opposite corner and did it again. I asked the person giving me the tour if this was typical and he said, "all day every day." I must say I left feeling pretty good. I know some of you will say no defense, no pressure, and other valid points but I say they were/are both shooters. I am maintaining hope this season may be a pleasant surprise. We are due and we the loyal faithful deserve it.
Boy, Ricky Michaelson ... you really are dating yourself there 79. Guess I must be getting old myself since I am right there with you. Guys like him and Ronnie Valentine were quite the scorers back in the 70's playing for the Monarchs.
Thanks for the recap of your visit to the practice facility. I like the sound of the couple of guys doing the 3 point shooting drills. Any idea of who it may have been?
I bet you can guess.
RE: 2017 basketball - ETSUDB8-79 - 10-12-2017 02:48 PM
(10-12-2017 01:49 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:(10-12-2017 01:39 PM)ETSUDB8-79 Wrote: As I have often said I am not a basketball expert as many of you are but I have been a fan for well over 50 years. A few weeks back (before the start of official practice) I was given a tour of the new basketball practice facility. As I was leaving via the upstairs balcony (aka coach hallway) we had 2 players (new guys to me) taking shots from the corners, one at each end of the main court. They had a constant ball feed and shot and shot. They both never missed, swish, swish, swish, and so on. I really have not witnessed a shooting exhibition like that since Ricky Michaelson. I know they each made at least a dozen, I actually think more before any miss. Then they went to the opposite corner and did it again. I asked the person giving me the tour if this was typical and he said, "all day every day." I must say I left feeling pretty good. I know some of you will say no defense, no pressure, and other valid points but I say they were/are both shooters. I am maintaining hope this season may be a pleasant surprise. We are due and we the loyal faithful deserve it.
Boy, Ricky Michaelson ... you really are dating yourself there 79. Guess I must be getting old myself since I am right there with you. Guys like him and Ronnie Valentine were quite the scorers back in the 70's playing for the Monarchs.
Thanks for the recap of your visit to the practice facility. I like the sound of the couple of guys doing the 3 point shooting drills. Any idea of who it may have been?
I am pretty sure I would have recognized the vets so I am fairly sure they were both new guys. I think/thought the one at the end of the court where I was standing was Hueitt. I feel pretty good on that call but not positive. I do not know who was at the other end. He looked bigger (build, not tall) but up where I was (on that walkway) I really had no idea on height. If I was used to looking down from up there, or had known people to compare them to I could do better on height and size. Sorry. Still they were both lighting it up from both corners and it was impressive.
RE: 2017 basketball - cmett003 - 10-13-2017 07:28 AM
Will the WF transfer Greg McClinton be available next year or is he done after this injury?
RE: 2017 basketball - Monarchist13 - 10-13-2017 07:41 AM
(10-13-2017 07:28 AM)cmett003 Wrote: Will the WF transfer Greg McClinton be available next year or is he done after this injury?
It'll depend on if the NCAA grants his medical redshirt or not. He should, but you never know.
RE: 2017 basketball - Nukesquad - 10-13-2017 09:42 AM
(10-13-2017 07:41 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:(10-13-2017 07:28 AM)cmett003 Wrote: Will the WF transfer Greg McClinton be available next year or is he done after this injury?
It'll depend on if the NCAA grants his medical redshirt or not. He should, but you never know.
Correct. NCAA has zero consistency in which they grant medical hardships. ODU won't know anything, for certain, until middle of the Spring semester when NCAA takes official applications.
RE: 2017 basketball - Monarchist13 - 10-13-2017 11:30 AM
Any idea when we should expect tickets in the mail? Or when that STH tour of the practice facility will be?
RE: 2017 basketball - Big Bluezilla - 10-13-2017 11:44 AM
(10-13-2017 11:30 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: Any idea when we should expect tickets in the mail? Or when that STH tour of the practice facility will be?
How about the Yeti tumbler? (at least I think that's what it was . . . it's been a while)
RE: 2017 basketball - Monarchist13 - 10-13-2017 11:49 AM
(10-13-2017 11:44 AM)Big Bluezilla Wrote:(10-13-2017 11:30 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: Any idea when we should expect tickets in the mail? Or when that STH tour of the practice facility will be?
How about the Yeti tumbler? (at least I think that's what it was . . . it's been a while)
Sounds like we will get invites to the open practice or tour and that's when we will get the tumblers.
"Men’s basketball season ticket holders will receive their renewal incentives at a separate event. Invitation will be mailed separately."
http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31100&ATCLID=211672848
RE: 2017 basketball - ODU True Blue - 10-13-2017 11:50 AM
(10-12-2017 01:49 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:(10-12-2017 01:39 PM)ETSUDB8-79 Wrote: As I have often said I am not a basketball expert as many of you are but I have been a fan for well over 50 years. A few weeks back (before the start of official practice) I was given a tour of the new basketball practice facility. As I was leaving via the upstairs balcony (aka coach hallway) we had 2 players (new guys to me) taking shots from the corners, one at each end of the main court. They had a constant ball feed and shot and shot. They both never missed, swish, swish, swish, and so on. I really have not witnessed a shooting exhibition like that since Ricky Michaelson. I know they each made at least a dozen, I actually think more before any miss. Then they went to the opposite corner and did it again. I asked the person giving me the tour if this was typical and he said, "all day every day." I must say I left feeling pretty good. I know some of you will say no defense, no pressure, and other valid points but I say they were/are both shooters. I am maintaining hope this season may be a pleasant surprise. We are due and we the loyal faithful deserve it.
Boy, Ricky Michaelson ... you really are dating yourself there 79. Guess I must be getting old myself since I am right there with you. Guys like him and Ronnie Valentine were quite the scorers back in the 70's playing for the Monarchs.
Thanks for the recap of your visit to the practice facility. I like the sound of the couple of guys doing the 3 point shooting drills. Any idea of who it may have been?
As a youngster I remember the state scoring contest he and Roy Ebron from Booker T (I think) had their SR seasons. Michaelson won on the last night of the season. Ebron had scored 69 the night before, and Michaelson answered in the 80s to beat him out. I would later go to the same HS as Michaelson.
Here is my take on this upcoming season. We went 19-12 last year, and outscored our opponents by 3.2 points a game. We would have won several more with modest better FT shooting. At 19-12 we shot 32.4% 3 pointers. If you take out the guys gone, Baker, Fields and Talley, the returners hit 32.5%. Virtually no difference. That 32.5% includes BJ's 27.3% and Haynes' 26.8%. We are adding shartshooters. And I hope that BJ's %age improves. I'm expecting at least a team avg of 36%, would love 38% but we'll see. At 36% and taking the exact same number of treys that increases the scoring by 2.1 points a game. Sadly, I believe that will be fully offset by the loss of defensive efficiency due to the graduation of Baker and Taylor.
That leaves the "supposed" change in offense. If we shoot 4 more treys a game at a rate of 36% made over 31 games (30 regular and first tournament game like last year) that increases scoring 4.3 points per game. I dampen the full impact due to so many new players. So say a 2.8 point per game net improvement I believe with this schedule that provides an additional 2-3 wins. 3 Puts us at 22 and 8 going into the conference tournament.
If we hit what our opponents did from the FT line that provides us 1.4 points more per game. That gives us at least 1 more win. Now at 23 wins (maybe 24). We win 23 and at least 1 in CUSA tourney and we could be a least NIT bound this year.
Personally, we are past due for some goodness in the CUSA tourney.