Closed door scrimmages and exhibitions

[squirrel]

Neither should cons. Unless they're on work release, but even then, I'm not sure.

The Redbirds don't seem to mind.

[Cdizzle]

UNI still goes with two exhibition games.

Oct 30 vs Upper Iowa
Nov 9 vs Bemidji State

Pros and cons, I think.

I don't think pros should be playing college basketball.

Neither should cons. Unless they're on work release, but even then, I'm not sure.

A con playing basketball on work release would also be a pro. Fitting both categories, they should definitely be excluded.

[Championz]

Neither should cons. Unless they're on work release, but even then, I'm not sure.

The Redbirds don't seem to mind.

[2livewu]

Jake was a Parade AA, not McDs AA.

Ah, of course, many thanks for that correction.

[jturner38]

Indiana st vs Central Michigan Nov 1

[strike00]

UNI beats Upper Iowa (DII) tonight 83-66. kind of a blah performance form the Panthers. The Defense wasn't up to par. UIU out toughed the Panthers. UNI was outrebounded and gave up 13 offensive boards. UNI also committed 26 fouls.

The offense didn't look to too bad. UNI was lead by Deon Mitchell and true freshman Wyatt Lohaus both with 13 points. Lohaus looked good, I think the playing time he got tonight indicated he will not be redshirted.

Not many conclusions to be drawn from a first exhibition game, but I'd like to see UNI sharper on D next time out.

Upper Iowa is coached by former Panther Brooks McKowen.

Mitchell and lohaus had 13.
Jesperson and Singleton had 12
Bennett Koch had 9

[PantherSigEp]

It should be noted that Nate Buss didn't play tonight either. Still trying to shake off what I've heard some refer to as a "turf-toe" like injury. He should be fine by the opener in 2 weeks according to reports. I sure hope so, really need that versatility and size.

Lohaus looks to be every bit as good as he was billed. He's going to be another really talented MVC point guard over the next 4 years. Bennett Koch got lots of minutes and looked really good as well. Klint Carlson looked tough as well but he only got a couple mins. Not sure why, he really got after the boards and hustled. I'd assume the 2 quick fouls influenced that but he still deserved some more mins.

Honestly Tuttle was the only person who didn't look that great. He may still be shaking off some rust since that back injury sidelined him for a bit. His fitness levels will hopefully return soon.

As meh as it was, we learned a lot about what needs to be tweaked. I just want to see the defense flip the switch and pair the offense with that frustrating D Jacobson and McD always put out on the floor

[Wufan]

It's good that basketball season is upon us!

[uniftw]

Ted Freidman didn't play last night either.

Jacobson indicated that they are considering redshirting him, and by NCAA rules only freshman can play exhibitions and still redshirt.

[WSpringsBird]

It's good that basketball season is upon us!

I'm with you. I have seen enough posts about Dan Muller's meaningless preseason vote and Wichita State's alleged mid-major status to last me a lifetime. I also think this will be a good year for Valley basketball, so it should be a lot of fun to watch.