It’s not like we have a plethera of teams. How hard can it be to stagger 3-4 games?

I’d understand if wenhad more teams, equaling more games to play.

(10-27-2020 09:12 PM)Courtside Wrote:  The ASUN blows it again by scheduling JU & UNF to be playing virtually at the exact same time. So folks in Jacksonville who enjoy basketball are unable to see both teams play. Really incredibly stupid. Isn't the idea to create fan interest and attendance?

The ASUN league office and Ted Gumshoe suck.

Is it possible that they fear people getting exposed to COVID at one game & then bringing it to the other game, thus hurting four teams? So they're doing this to limit exposure? That's the only logic I can think of behind this decision.

(10-28-2020 10:00 AM)Keswick_Crusaders_Forever51 Wrote:  

(10-27-2020 09:12 PM)Courtside Wrote:  The ASUN blows it again by scheduling JU & UNF to be playing virtually at the exact same time. So folks in Jacksonville who enjoy basketball are unable to see both teams play. Really incredibly stupid. Isn't the idea to create fan interest and attendance?

The ASUN league office and Ted Gumshoe suck.

Is it possible that they fear people getting exposed to COVID at one game & then bringing it to the other game, thus hurting four teams? So they're doing this to limit exposure? That's the only logic I can think of behind this decision.

It is highly unlikely that fans are going to be allowed to attend games.

(10-28-2020 11:03 AM)knightmoves Wrote:  

(10-28-2020 10:00 AM)Keswick_Crusaders_Forever51 Wrote:  

(10-27-2020 09:12 PM)Courtside Wrote:  The ASUN blows it again by scheduling JU & UNF to be playing virtually at the exact same time. So folks in Jacksonville who enjoy basketball are unable to see both teams play. Really incredibly stupid. Isn't the idea to create fan interest and attendance?

The ASUN league office and Ted Gumshoe suck.

Is it possible that they fear people getting exposed to COVID at one game & then bringing it to the other game, thus hurting four teams? So they're doing this to limit exposure? That's the only logic I can think of behind this decision.

It is highly unlikely that fans are going to be allowed to attend games.

If the ASUN, NCAA, or city does not permit this, then you're correct. However, Florida has been one of the most lax states throughout COVID, so it wouldn't take much for at least some fans to be at games in Jacksonville.

University of Louisville just announced they are going to have 3,000 people for each home game. That is about 15% of the capacity of the YUM! Center. If BU has the same kind of percentage it would mean somewhere around 320 in attendance. I will be first in line to get my seat!

I believe some fans will be in stands for basketball. It’ll just be a question of how many.

With Virginia’s stringent football policy, no more than 1,000, at an outdoor venue, I wonder what it’ll be for an indoor event?

2020-21 ASUN Conference Preseason Women's Basketball Coaches Poll
1) FGCU (5 first-place votes) – 75 points
2) Liberty (1) – 71
3) North Florida (3) – 65
4) Stetson – 47
5) Jacksonville – 46
6) North Alabama – 36
7) Lipscomb – 29
8) Kennesaw State – 25
9) Bellarmine – 11

2020-21 ASUN Conference Preseason Women's Basketball Media Poll
1) FGCU (23 first-place votes) – 243 points
2) Liberty (4) – 211
3) North Florida (1) – 172
4) North Alabama – 154
5) Jacksonville – 148
6) Stetson – 135
7) Lipscomb – 78
8) Kennesaw State – 77
9) Bellarmine – 46

2020-21 ASUN Women's Basketball Preseason All-Conference Team
Jazz Bond, North Florida *
Jada Perry, Jacksonville *
Amani Johnson, Kennesaw State *
Emily Lytle, Liberty *
Taylor Clark, Lipscomb *
Olivia Noah, North Alabama *
Day'Neshia Banks, Stetson *
Breia Torrens, Bellarmine
Andrea Cecil, FGCU
Ashtyn Baker, Liberty
* - Denotes unanimous selection to preseason team

Preseason Player of the Year: Jazz Bond, North Florida
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Jazz Bond, North Florida

Fan-Voted Preseason Player of the Year: Taylor Clark, Lipscomb
Fan-Voted Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Tyra Cox, FGCU

6th for UNA seems a little low to me... I was thinking 3rd. I may be missing something.

BU just announced that they will be playing mens and womens basketball home games in historic Freedom Hall. Will allow 2700 fans in the 18,000+ arena during covid. But the agreement is for more than just this season. Looks like a permanent thing.

(11-02-2020 04:14 PM)Boogie Knights Wrote:  BU just announced that they will be playing mens and womens basketball home games in historic Freedom Hall. Will allow 2700 fans in the 18,000+ arena during covid. But the agreement is for more than just this season. Looks like a permanent thing.

Heh. You beat me to it.

Makes sense, and hopefully this means we can all get in for the games, but I'm going to miss the "friendly confines."

P.S. Guess we won't be seeing further Knights Hall™ updates for the time being. Can we get Mark Lynn to spring for a fancy locker room at the new place?

Dude! That’s a cool opportunity. I get the pull of playing true home games at Knights Hall, but playing at such a great, history rich arena like Freedom Hall is huge. Hope it doesn’t seem too big or empty.

Initial KenPom Rankings
162. Liberty
173. Lioscomb
222. Stetson
243. North Alabama
254. FGCU
282. North Florida
291. Bellarmine
311. Jacksonville
345. Kennesaw St.

Well..... that pretty much sucks.

(11-04-2020 03:07 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Initial KenPom Rankings
162. Liberty
173. Lioscomb
222. Stetson
243. North Alabama
254. FGCU
282. North Florida
291. Bellarmine
311. Jacksonville
345. Kennesaw St.

Well..... that pretty much sucks.

How is Liberty so low this year?

(11-04-2020 11:38 PM)lion1983 Wrote:  

(11-04-2020 03:07 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Initial KenPom Rankings
162. Liberty
173. Lioscomb
222. Stetson
243. North Alabama
254. FGCU
282. North Florida
291. Bellarmine
311. Jacksonville
345. Kennesaw St.

Well..... that pretty much sucks.

How is Liberty so low this year?

Probably an expectation of a major drop-off after last year's senior class.

I'm surprised we're ranked at the top of the ASUN, to be quite honest. I think we definitely have a shot to win the ASUN, but I would think we'd be ranked no higher than 2nd or 3rd in the conference going into the season until we prove ourselves.

(11-05-2020 09:07 AM)Keswick_Crusaders_Forever51 Wrote:  

(11-04-2020 11:38 PM)lion1983 Wrote:  

(11-04-2020 03:07 PM)army56mike Wrote:  Initial KenPom Rankings
162. Liberty
173. Lioscomb
222. Stetson
243. North Alabama
254. FGCU
282. North Florida
291. Bellarmine
311. Jacksonville
345. Kennesaw St.

Well..... that pretty much sucks.

How is Liberty so low this year?

Probably an expectation of a major drop-off after last year's senior class.

I'm surprised we're ranked at the top of the ASUN, to be quite honest. I think we definitely have a shot to win the ASUN, but I would think we'd be ranked no higher than 2nd or 3rd in the conference going into the season until we prove ourselves.

I guess, and I understand dropping some, but dang.

Preseason Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll
(1st place votes) Total Points

1. Lipscomb (5) 74
2. Liberty (1) 66
3. Stetson (2) 64
4. North Florida (1) 56
5. FGCU 45
6. North Alabama 40
7. Jacksonville 29
8. Bellarmine 18
9. Kennesaw State 13

Preseason Men’s Basketball Media Poll
(1st place votes) Total Points

1. Lipscomb (16) 256
2. Liberty (10) 245
3. Stetson (4) 202
4. North Florida (2) 192
5. FGCU 156
6. North Alabama 146
7. Jacksonville 108
8. Kennesaw State 68
9. Bellarmine 62

Stetson? What am I missing that they should be receiving first place votes?

(11-06-2020 06:07 AM)GE and MTS Wrote:  Stetson? What am I missing that they should be receiving first place votes?

They have a good coach now.
They have some good returning players, with experience.
They showed dramatic improvement last year.
They have some good incoming players.
They beat Liberty last year and played them tough.
This conference is not good, so it’s not a stretch for them to be the best.

Who's going to be the suprising team this year?

How would you rank the schools?

(11-06-2020 11:06 AM)lion1983 Wrote:  Who's going to be the suprising team this year?

Bellarmine.