Previewing next years MVC

[Wufan]

INDIANA STATE

Finished: 2nd

Record: 23-10 (12-6)

Head Coach: Greg Lansing

Returning Starters:
Justin Gant; sr, 6-9, 230
Jake Kitchell; sr, 6-10, 247

Key Reserves:
Khristian Smith; jr, 6-6, 215
Devonte Brown; jr, 6-2, 195
Demetrius Moore; sr, 6-7, 230

Key Losses:
Jake Odum
Manny Arop
Dawon Cummings

Additions:
Alex Etherton; fr, 6-5, 195
Brenton Scott; fr, 6-0, 170
Tre Bennett; jr, 5-10
LaQuarious Paige; fr, 6-3, 175
Brandon Murphy; fr, 6-7, 270

Biggest strength: Small forward/Stretch 4

Biggest weakness: Point guard

Projected finish: 5th

Reserve :
Brandon Burnett; jr, 6-6, 225
TJ Bell; so, 6-8, 240

Key Loss:
Lucas Eitel

Rumors:
Demetrius Moore may be transferring
Austin Etherthington (IU) may transfer here to play with his brother.

While all of the above is true…

Eitel played < 11 minutes per contest; therefore I did not include him as a key loss.

Burnett played < 8 minutes; therefore not a key reserve.
Bell = scrub; therefore not a key reserve.

I did go ahead and include ALL incoming players, as it is difficult to discern who will be a contributor.

Likewise, for WSU, I did not include Wessell as a key reserve. I did include Coleby as a key loss since he started 19 games.

[jturner38]

INDIANA STATE

Finished: 2nd

Record: 23-10 (12-6)

Head Coach: Greg Lansing

Returning Starters:
Justin Gant; sr, 6-9, 230
Jake Kitchell; sr, 6-10, 247

Key Reserves:
Khristian Smith; jr, 6-6, 215
Devonte Brown; jr, 6-2, 195
Demetrius Moore; sr, 6-7, 230

Key Losses:
Jake Odum
Manny Arop
Dawon Cummings

Additions:
Alex Etherton; fr, 6-5, 195
Brenton Scott; fr, 6-0, 170
Tre Bennett; jr, 5-10
LaQuarious Paige; fr, 6-3, 175
Brandon Murphy; fr, 6-7, 270

Biggest strength: Small forward/Stretch 4

Biggest weakness: Point guard

Projected finish: 5th

Reserve :
Brandon Burnett; jr, 6-6, 225
TJ Bell; so, 6-8, 240

Key Loss:
Lucas Eitel

Rumors:
Demetrius Moore may be transferring
Austin Etherthington (IU) may transfer here to play with his brother.

While all of the above is true…

Eitel played < 11 minutes per contest; therefore I did not include him as a key loss.

Burnett played < 8 minutes; therefore not a key reserve.
Bell = scrub; therefore not a key reserve.

I did go ahead and include ALL incoming players, as it is difficult to discern who will be a contributor.

Likewise, for WSU, I did not include Wessell as a key reserve. I did include Coleby as a key loss since he started 19 games.

Understandable about Eitel. And the others that's why I took the word key out of it LOL

[jturner38]

Hasn't been "official" yet but sources have indicated that Demetrius Moore has transferred (closer to home, FL) and that Ind st has picked up a shooter (Badly needed) in Grant Prusator. He's a Juco transfer and will have 3 years of eligibilty. Also Austin Etherington IS considering coming to Ind st to play with his bro. Ind st does have 1 more scholarship so either Austin will grab it or Ind st will pick up somebody else maybe. Will update when more information is provided or released.

[stl scooter]

Evansville has added Jucos PG Stafford and PF Wiley to either push for starting spots or to add depth.

[DUBulldog]

Evansville has added Jucos PG Stafford and PF Wiley to either push for starting spots or to add depth.

If these jucos are as good as advertised, UE could have a really solid team next season. I'm not expecting a whole lot from the Villanova transfer.

[Wufan]

Evansville has added Jucos PG Stafford and PF Wiley to either push for starting spots or to add depth.

If these jucos are as good as advertised, UE could have a really solid team next season. I'm not expecting a whole lot from the Villanova transfer.

I think these two adds are exactly what Evansville needs provided Stafford (who looks similar to Bobby Hunter) can run the point. Having two scoring options from the perimeter and a legit forward to play along side Mock should fill the gap.

[ACECARD]

Evansville has added Jucos PG Stafford and PF Wiley to either push for starting spots or to add depth.

If these jucos are as good as advertised, UE could have a really solid team next season. I'm not expecting a whole lot from the Villanova transfer.

Well, nobody has seen Mislav play a single minute, so we don't know what to expect. His freshman year at Villanova produced 41 minutes, and 2 points, so I am going to wait to see how good he is. Some of these foreign players take a full season, or more, to settle down, and feel comfortable with their game. It will be interesting to see how he progresses.

[pafan]

If these jucos are as good as advertised, UE could have a really solid team next season. I'm not expecting a whole lot from the Villanova transfer.

This year's UE team was desperately short on firepower beyond 15 ft. I think both Brzoja and Stafford will be able to help with that. Even if both of them are only 4ppg/8 mpg type of players, that's an option the Aces will have that they did not have this season.

[rlh04d]

Evansville has added Jucos PG Stafford and PF Wiley to either push for starting spots or to add depth.

I'm impressed. Evansville could be pretty strong next year with a three guard lineup. Still seems like they need more of a facilitating PG, but improvement is improvement.

If Mock progresses and at least Wiley provides good minutes, things look promising there. Hopefully Marty runs a more balanced offense.

[Redbird Recon]

Evansville has added Jucos PG Stafford and PF Wiley to either push for starting spots or to add depth.

If these jucos are as good as advertised, UE could have a really solid team next season. I'm not expecting a whole lot from the Villanova transfer.

Well, nobody has seen Mislav play a single minute, so we don't know what to expect. His freshman year at Villanova produced 41 minutes, and 2 points, so I am going to wait to see how good he is. Some of these foreign players take a full season, or more, to settle down, and feel comfortable with their game. It will be interesting to see how he progresses.

Watched Brzoja a few years ago in a prep all-star game.
I really liked his game; not overly quick but innovative with the ball.