I saw the game thread already started on the ETSU site, so I figured we might as well get our own thread started. It is almost that time of year everyone. We have a game in 5 days. Post anything that you know about the upcoming matchup on this thread.

With it being an exhibition I'm sure we'll see everyone get a lot of PT. Regardless I'm curious to see who our first 5 out are.

The only thing i'm wondering is if Kelvin will start. I can see Kurtis taking over the starting pg spot this year.

Owlsfan84, while I agree about Kurtis, I really think he's better suited at the 2-guard position. I think I am more excited about this season (my 5th in all following the owls) than any other season. I will be there on Tuesday even if it is just an exhibition game. We have so much depth. Every time I think about a potential lineup I think "oh wait, what about JMac or what about Mitchell or Heramb". I think some of the biggest questions we all have going into this season is how much playing time the new players will receive early in the year. I think we all agree Cummings will be starting without question, but the interest comes with Green and Heramb. I was just reading all the comments from the Black and Gold game thread and I got so pumped for the game. Also, it's good to have some more posters coming around.

Escalade, I would agree that Kurtis is more suited for the SG position, but in reality so is Spencer and Kelvin. We don't have a true PG on our team. We have several combo guards who do an adequate job at starting the offense. I think either way Kelvin will get time if he is working hard. His shot and experience will be needed throughout the year.

Only one day left and it couldn't come any slower! The anticipation is ridiculous! Least I have the falcons on Monday Night Football tonight to keep me occupied.

After the way last season went.. and us basically not being able to recruit (having to forfeit two scholies) its been a LONG wait for this year.

I am pretty pumped for the game. Everyone going?

i will for a bit...but i have my own game to go to at 9. hopefuly i'll be able to see at least a half.

kr you know ill be there in my typical spot down on the baseline

I will be there with a few friends. I will try to find you.

I know they do something similar to this over on the A-Sun pick-em board, but what are your thoughts on the game tonight? I'll be conservative and say KSU wins by 15. Might be more, but this is a conservative number until i see Cummings and Green and the rest. The Wildcats are coming off a 13-16 (12-12) campaign in the SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division II)). It is also important to note that the University just hired a new basketball coach mid-October.

Yeah, I have tried to find out some information on Fort Valley State, and to be honest I think the new coach came in and revamped the whole team. The best source of information for our team is probably the fact that one of our walk-ons is a former player there and might know some of the guys still remaining. I think we will see a lot of different lineups tonight, and hopefully our guys will come out and perform well. I won't be attending, but hopefully I can get some good reports from here.

I think we probably see a starting lineup with mostly experienced guys + Markeith, but I could be wrong. If I had to guess a lineup it would be: Kelvin, Kurtis, Markeith, JMac, and Polo. I don't think that is how our starting lineup will be in the first real game, but that is my guess for this game. I saw Kelvin not too long ago, and he looks in great shape and quick on the floor. Hopefully he is primed for a great season. It sure would be nice for him to be able to catch and shoot off of penetration instead of constantly shooting with a man in his face.

I am excited to hear the reports from this game.

Go Owls!

I'm at the game. The first 5 out there were McConnell, Woods, Ajayi, Heramb, and Medinic. There is 5 min left in the first half and Ingle has played 11 guys. Mitchell is in street clothes along with Gibson and Henry.

update from halftime at the convocation center...FVSU 33 KSU 43. a little sloppy but it is the first preseason game. and in case anyone didn't already know...markeith cummings is sick. i can't wait to see what he is going to do with A-Sun competition.

complete and utter domination. final score 96-61. more to come later.

Well, the starters consisted of two walk on's so I don't think we can look too much into that lol Some quick notes... Cummings is a beast. Nasty Dunks. Green had some great blocks as did Heramb. Woods looked solid. We moved the ball well at times. J-Mac rebounded well but looked flustered.

My starting five:

Dixon (Great D)
Woods
Cummings
Heramb
Green/ Mitchell

KR you could be right.. those were the five guys to start the second half if I remember correctly. Personally I still put Kelvin ahead of Spencer.. I absolutely love his ability to hit the three... his range has no limits.

You've got to do more than just spot up and shot 3's. Markeith played a great game as well as Ladaris.Something to think about, we were out rebounded by a smaller team.Still no inside game.

I agree about Kelvin. He's a great shooter, but he's not very good at the point.

Markeith and Ladaris are stars. And even though this doesn't show up in the stat sheet, Ladaris altered so many shots it wasnt even funny. He's going to frustrate a lot of teams with his length these next 4 years.

And Markeith...well i'll put it this way. If he doesn't become the best player we've ever had i'd be surprised. He will be the most athletic guy on the court all season...and that includes Georgia Tech.