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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: 2019 Basketball Commit

« on: November 06, 2017, 10:46:21 AM »

Wow. Calhoun is able to land Atiba Taylor, a 6-3 PG from St. Patrick high school in NY. Ranked in the top 60 PG's in the nation. 3 star recruit in all major services. Offers include:

Uconn
Rutgers
Temple
St. Joe's
Seton Hall


What a steal for this staff.

Thanks chief,I couldn't find a link to verify his commitment but I'm sure you got the goods. 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Men's basketball 2017 -2018

« on: November 05, 2017, 08:17:25 PM »

Strollo played some significant time in the scrimmage and led the squad in points at half. He is one of those shooters that should do well in Calhoun’s system. Don’t forget him in your list. Other than that great write up on the squad.

Go Guins!

Yeah I kind of put Strollo with the rest of the walk on types.  I know he had a good career at Ursuline and hope he can add some shooting this season. 
Update on a few ex penguins.  Jordan Andrews was a starter in South Alabama's scrimmage.  He scored 9 points in 21 minutes.
Latin Davis put up 19 points on 9 of 11 from the field as Wayne State beat Detroit by 2 points in an exhibition,

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Men's basketball 2017 -2018

« on: November 05, 2017, 04:51:10 PM »

It's about time that we start this party.  First game is this Saturday vs Kent State (6 days).   For all you anti-Slocum guys"you don't have Jerry to kick around anymore".

Coach Calhoun has a winning pedigree and does that continue at YSU ?   His style is fast paced with a lot of full court pressing.  Does this uptempo style mean more wins ?

Players not returning. Jorden Kauffman: The 7 footer had his moments but not sure this style is for him. 
Matt Donlan: One of the better 3 point shooters during the Slocum era but he struggled with consistency compared to his junior season. 
Brett Frantz: Also was up and down but shot better (3 ball) his sr yea  than his Junior year.
Latin Davis: Small but played hard. Nice point guard and wish him well at Wayne State.

Who Starts:
PG: Francisco Santiago:Should be solid.  Good floor general and has a decent stroke. Loves to drive hard to the basket(always right)and gets it done.
2G: Cameron Morse: Need I say more.  Great scorer and will go down as one of the great ones.
C/F:Devin Haygood: plays bigger than 6'7" with his length and leaping.  Devin needs to play smart and avoid silly fouls.  It's just basketball maturity for him.
SF:Braun Hartfield: Braun can beat you many ways and should have a big jump his soph year. No reason he shouldn't average 15ppg and 7rb.  Has all conference potential.
F: Tyree Robinson or
Naz Bohannon : Tyree comes from a good JC program.  He can leap with the best of them and the combo of his strength and leaping makes him a match up nightmare. Look for multiple dunks.  Naz was a great get for YSU.  Had some decent offers.  6'6" 230 he's a man already as a frosh.  Seems to handle the ball well and played with great intensity at Lorain HS.

Back ups:  Like Tyree & Naz we only Know about them from their highlight videos or if anyone had the stomach to watch on youtube the Cleveland pro-am league where most of the future Penguins played.

Alex Wilbourne: Seven footer who did not put up prolific scoring at the JC level but looks like he can run and should fit the system.  Will give minutes in the post.
Noe Anabir: Like Alex he put up limited scoring at the JC level.  Looks to play in the post with good muscle but can step out and hit the perimeter jumper.
Michael Akuchie: True frosh who can run the floor and who shot the 3 in High school.  At 6'8" he gives us nice size.  I thought he struggled a bit in the Pro am league but he was going against older guys.
Jacob Brown: He's 6'9"Freshmen and physically has to get stronger and he will in time.  Nice stroke.  Red shirt ? or play Him ?
Garrett Covington: Not sure what we have. 6'5" and looks like he can play multiple positions.  I think he'll be decent in this uptempo offense.
Jaylen Benton:6'3" senior transfer from SE Missouri.  Has D1 experience and looks like a two guard who can play the point too.  Nice pick up.
Jeremiah Ferguson: Unlike the previous guys(back ups)Ferguson played sparingly last season at YSU .  He had a limited resume as a freshmen but is supposed to be the back up at the pg.

There's a core group of non-scholarships players who may play or not.  I'm sure they're  worth their value in practice.  We will talk about these guys if and when they produce.

Predictions: very difficult  to get a read with a new coach and style of play not to mention a roster of new and unproven players.  Lot's of enthusiasm this time of year.  Tough non conference road schedule. 
16-15 with a 10-8 record in the Horizon.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: ISU In-Game Thread

« on: November 04, 2017, 03:18:30 PM »

Thank you Ricky Davis or ISU secondary.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Womens Basketball

« on: November 01, 2017, 08:53:01 PM »

There's a reason to be excited about the ladies this year. With Cash and Arbanas back healthy, along with Dunn, Smolinksi, Benjamin and some talented freshman coming in, barring no more serious injuries this team should compete for a top spot in the conference. Probably the most talent Barnes has ever had.

I'm buying this stock.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Indiana State

« on: November 01, 2017, 03:56:19 PM »

I want to support the Penguins win or lose but would like to see some fire and effort.  They got punched in the mouth last week and took it with out fighting back.  We all realize the injuries.  As Urban says" next man up grab a rifle and go ".  The team seems like they quit on themselves(hope i'm wrong) it's hard for the fan base to care if they don't see the team showing the proper character.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Illinois State

« on: October 29, 2017, 07:28:26 AM »

These guys played Pitt on the road to overtime.  Played the best FCS team in NDSU to overtime and now are playing like a last  place MVC team.   

We have some key injuries but don't most teams?    I'm wondering if the coaching staff has implemented a leadership program.   They need leaders on this team to get after players to show some passion and to represent the university.    Basketball season ?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Illinois State

« on: October 28, 2017, 04:14:10 PM »

Mailing it in !!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Charity Game

« on: October 26, 2017, 07:02:54 PM »

Intersting to see coach is gonna start Haygood who's 6-7 over Wilbourn, the 7 footer. I know he's gonna substitute like crazy so it really doesn't matter but just figured he would get more size out there to start.

Haygood with his length and leaping ability plays larger than his actual size.  We really don't much about Wilbourne except for his JC video. Like you said  Coach Calhoun and his uptempo pace will play a lot of guys.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Charity Game

« on: October 26, 2017, 04:12:00 PM »

Go guins,based on your criteria I need a life.  I feel triggered 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Charity Game

« on: October 25, 2017, 05:24:53 PM »

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ranking-all-351-college-basketball-teams-from-duke-to-alabama-a-m/

We're # 227.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Charity Game

« on: October 25, 2017, 04:29:33 PM »

Thanks Chief for the info on Tyree.    Santiago looks to be on a pitch count but he will be the starting pg when he's healthy. 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Charity Game

« on: October 24, 2017, 10:07:19 PM »

http://ysusports.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/boxscores/20171024_2mg6.xml?view=boxscore

No Tyree Robinson.  Hopefully it's just something minor.  Rave reviews on him from preseason practice.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: First Basketball commit for 2018 Plus one more

« on: October 18, 2017, 04:00:42 PM »

YSU had an eight to one advantage in commits but UNI had a four star commit,hopefully we start getting an extra star or two.   Hate to admit that the MVC > Horizon.   

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: First Basketball commit for 2018 Plus one more

« on: October 17, 2017, 06:18:04 PM »

go guins,not sure I'm following your point.  Please clarify for the slow minded (me).