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by agentpaul001
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: JMU vs. APP on ESPN2/U
Replies: 123
Views: 8360

Re: JMU vs. APP on ESPN2/U

Very cool, both teams deserve it.
by agentpaul001
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: South Ally
Replies: 116
Views: 59368

Re: South Ally

Really good road win. South Alabama looks better than I expected. Hope we don’t get them again come tournament time, they’ll be a tough out.
by agentpaul001
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: South Ally
Replies: 116
Views: 59368

Re: South Ally

Yah one of the few decent opportunities within conference play to maintain or improve net/kenpom rating not to mention importance of staying in top few conference spots.
by agentpaul001
Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: App vs Asheville in Hickory
Replies: 118
Views: 34226

Re: App vs Asheville in Hickory

Realistically App could probably drop one more game, win out until conference tournament, and reasonably get an at-large. The OOC schedule & weak in-conference play (JMU aside) just doesn't give much margin for error, but I think much more is dependant on how the team does in the two JMU matchups + ...
by agentpaul001
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: App vs Asheville in Hickory
Replies: 118
Views: 34226

Re: App vs Asheville in Hickory

We'll likely face Akron, Kent St, or Toledo in the second game of the SBC/MAC challenge. It'll be a desperately needed boost to SOS and outside chance of a Quad 2 win based on their conference performance.
by agentpaul001
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:10 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: @ Queens 12/13 in Charlotte
Replies: 60
Views: 46873

Re: @ Queens 12/13 in Charlotte

App #50 in ESPN Net Ratings now. I haven't looked back, but this has to be the teams highest since the introduction of them. Unfortunately not a lot of opportunity to improve given the SOS moving forward although James Madison is #27 so chance for a couple high quad wins if they keep rolling.
by agentpaul001
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: Austin Peay
Replies: 32
Views: 9509

Re: Austin Peay

Build with the students. Just like football. Throw the kitchen sink at driving student attendance and the rest will follow.
by agentpaul001
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: Austin Peay
Replies: 32
Views: 9509

Re: Austin Peay

I like how Kerns hasn't been afraid to tweak the startering lineup a few times. Spillers has been really good. The deeper lineup has also meant that Donovan gets a little more time to rest.

It's early, but it's been a longtime since App has had a Top 100 Kenpom team.
by agentpaul001
Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:37 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: Auburn MBB game 1 p.m., ESPN2 on Dec. 3
Replies: 10
Views: 11671

Re: Auburn MBB game 1 p.m., ESPN2 on Dec. 3

That's awesome! I admit I looked to see if they actually sold to capacity and great to see they did.
by agentpaul001
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: Fort Myers Tip Off
Replies: 73
Views: 16988

Re: Fort Myers Tip Off

Wow hell of a second half! Already five in double digits.
by agentpaul001
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: Fort Myers Tip Off
Replies: 73
Views: 16988

Re: Fort Myers Tip Off

Down by one point at half which given how most of the middle of the half went is pretty solid. When the defense is clicking it begets more offense, especially when they push the court, but when UNCW is shooting well the pace hasn't turned in our favor. UNCW also 7/17 from vs 2/10 for App which has b...
by agentpaul001
Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:58 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: ESPN Consensus ...
Replies: 22
Views: 6375

Re: ESPN Consensus ...

Sunbelt had an abysmal start to the MAC tipoff. Hopefully App can help a bit so the conference RPI isn't toast right off the bat.
by agentpaul001
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:44 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: 23-24 Expectations & Predictions
Replies: 10
Views: 3284

Re: 23-24 Expectations & Predictions

The schedule this season seems really geared for a nice run of homegames that will hopefully drive attendance even higher. It's kind of cool seeing a stairstep of games up to Auburn. The students have done a really good job turning out and I think if the oncourt product is even better this season th...
by agentpaul001
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:13 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: ESPN Consensus ...
Replies: 22
Views: 6375

Re: ESPN Consensus ...

Cool to see! I've got faith that the defense will show up, that's been a constant strength with Kerns (and particularly players like Gregory), but the big wildcard will be offensive efficiency. Possessions are just so critical in his system that if we come away with a few more FT shots + couple fewe...
by agentpaul001
Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: KenPom ranks App MBB No. 1 in Sun Belt preseason
Replies: 21
Views: 6034

Re: KenPom ranks App MBB No. 1 in Sun Belt preseason

Our schedule this season at least opens up the possibility of an at-large if we crush the OOC portion. There are 4-5 teams that could possibly be decent tier wins in addition to Auburn at home. Especially if we're the best in Sunbelt and grab a good MAC opponent for the late season matchup. Regardle...
by agentpaul001
Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:03 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: What if?
Replies: 33
Views: 9419

Re: What if?

I mean in retrospect I think if we don't have a serious injury issue from the Georgia Southern Sunbelt game in '22 we probably win the Sunbelt tournament that year. We were so thin on the bench to begin with that I honestly think that was the straw that did it. And last year's team was the best Kern...
by agentpaul001
Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: 23-24 Schedule
Replies: 90
Views: 14359

Re: 23-24 Schedule

Nice, fun schedule! The SOS might be lacking but lot of winnable games. Great to see several games prior to Auburn. Hope the students turn out in force for that game, nice to have it on a weekend. Anyone know if it'll be televised?
by agentpaul001
Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Appalachian Football
Topic: No tailgate spots for students this season
Replies: 92
Views: 6696

Re: No tailgate spots for students this season

This decision is asinine. Is the administration trying to kill the gameday environment? A lot of schools fight tooth and nail to get turnout similar to what App Football already achieves with the students. While I don't disagree that there are a lot of YC members looking to park, the great student a...
by agentpaul001
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: 23-24 Schedule
Replies: 90
Views: 14359

Re: 23-24 Schedule

We won't play at a D2. Scheduling has been tough , trying to get home and homes is an uphill climb , no pun intended. But we are close and I like what I'm hearing .A tough non-conference slate. Nice, hopefully pans out! We've had a couple recent seasons (like 21-22) where the non-conf schedule look...
by agentpaul001
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Appalachian Basketball
Topic: 23-24 Schedule
Replies: 90
Views: 14359

Re: 23-24 Schedule

Ideally we land one of the in-season tournaments where we can get 3~ neutral court games over a single weekend. If that happens it will need to be against better opposition with better results than last season. Pretty sure we have Northern Illinois in the MAC- SBC challenge. Agreed last season was ...

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