West Liberty Hilltopper Basketball

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Fyi bio on Hayden Abdullah rs soph 6-9 200 lbs
He played 24 mins as a true freshman at Coker, averaging 12 pts. Injured last year.
He got cleared to play this summer. In scrimmages, he had the characteristics of a typical wlu player, albeit in a taller body - can handle ball, rebound, shoot and pass, unselfish and good vision. He could pose matchup issues for smaller players. Aggressive rebounder. Nice 3 Pt mechanics.


Prior to WLU: Played two years atCoker University in Hartsville, South Carolina........ 2024-25 season...... played in one game........
2023-24 season...... Appeared in 27 games for Coker, making 23 starts... Averaged 24.4 minutes per game... Averaged 12.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.56 blocks per game... Named to South Atlantic Conference All-Freshman team...Led the South Atlantic Conference in blocked shots per game (1.56).

High School: Played atNorthwest Catholic in West Hartford Connecticut .......... Helped guide his team to a state runner-up finish in 2022 and state semifinal appearances in 2020 and 2021........ Named All-State his senior season and All-Conference his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons........ Served as team-captain his junior and senior seasons.

Off the court: He will major in Visual Communication, Graphic Design

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Fyi bio
Judson Coan sr. 6-8 190 lbs
He is a slender 6-8 who plays comfortably on the wing. Good mechanics on the three. Moves well laterally on defense. Sees the whole court. Aggressive on the boards. Was not present for tbt scrimmage.


Prior to WLU: Played at Coker University in Hartville, South Carolina for one season....... 2024-25 season...... averaged 12.4 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 1.6 apg. ..... Scored a season-high 34 points and pulled down 15 rebounds against Mars Hill Dec.7, 2024........... Played two-seasons at Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, Fla. ..............2022-23 season played in 17 games averaging 2.2 ppg., 1.4 rpg., 0.3 apg................ 2023-24 season played in 32 games averaged 7.2 ppg., 3.0 rpg., 0.9 apg.

High School: Played atWade Hampton, Greenville in South Carolina......... Named to the all region team.

Off the court: Judson will major in Criminal Justice.

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fyi
Bio on Terrance Pankey 6-2 180 lbs rs sophomore
He has made great improvement due to his year at BCCC.
He is likely the quickest player on the roster, reminiscent of McKinney and Shuler. Loves to drive to the rim or take pull up jumper. Showing steady improvement in his vision to find the open teammate. Very high motor. Got to the rim against tbt Dubois guards. Bright future.

High School: Played at Youngstown Ursuline High School in Youngtown, Ohio.........A one-thousand point scorer he is the school's third leading scorer all-time..... Averaged 18 ppg. 10 rpg. during his senior season....... Served as a team-captian all four years.

Prior to WLU: Played one season at Butler County Community College in Butler, Pa. .............. He was a two-time player of the month....... Named to the Region 20 NJCAAAll Region Team.

Off the court: He is majoring in Accounting.

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Fyi bio on Peter Lattos 6-8 220 lbs rs sophomore
He is a three level scorer, who has good mechanics on his shot. He can drive aggressively to the rim and does not shy away from contact. Competed hard on the boards against Dubois in scrimmage. Aggressive playing style. Runs the floor very well.


Prior to WLU:
Played two seasons atNorthern Michigan in Marquette, Michigan............. 2023-2024 record: 22-11 GLIAC Regular Season Champions, NCAA tournament appearance............. 2024-2025 record: 22-10 GLIAC Tournament Champions, NCAA tournament appearance

High School
Played atWest Salem High School in West Salem, Wisconsin............... Junior year, record 27-2, 2021-2022 WIAA State Runner-Ups
Senior year, record 28-2, 2022-2023 WIAA State Runner-Ups............ Most wins in program history in Junior and Senior year......... Two-year captain....... Senior year: Named WBCA D3 All-State, AP 4th Team All-State, First Team All-Tribune, Two-Time First Team All-Conference, Prep Hoops Honorable Mention All-Tournament Team, and a WBCA All-Star. ................. Senior year averaged 14.7 ppg , 4 apg and 8.6 rpg

Off the Court: He's majoring in Cybersecurity, with a minor in Business Analytics.

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Fyi
bio on Max Hurray
At 6-2 and 198 lbs, Max is a physically strong player who can score inside or outside. Reminds me of D’Augustino, but Max is a much better outside shooter. If the ball is on the floor, you will find Max there too. Not intimidated in Dubois scrimmage. Unselfish and high bball iq.
leading scorer in North Catholic history and 1st team all state in PA. All conference freshmen team while at Coker.


Prior to WLU: Played one season at Coker University, Hartsville in South Carolina......... All SAC Freshman Team Honors..........Coker Male Newcomer of the Year Nominee....... Played in 29 games averaging 12.1 ppg., 2.9 rpg., 1.2 apg............. Scored in double-figures in 23 games...... Scored a season-high 22 points against Carson-Newman Jan.4, 2025.

High School: Played atNorth Catholic High School in Cranberry Twp., Pa................ Is the school's all time leading scorer........ first team all state 2024........ Helped guide is team to two-WPIAL runners up.

Off the court: He will major in Business.

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Fyi
Bio on freshman Cameron Williams.
He is a very smooth, intelligent player. He plays under control and can score inside or outside. He played in a tough league in Ohio. He was not intimidated playing against TBT team.

High School: Played at Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio........... Greater Catholic League player of the year his senior season and first team all GCL......... First team All-GCL his junior season......... Helped guide his team to two-district championships and a GCL title........... Went 56-18 during his high school career.......... Served as team captain his senior season..........

Off the Court:
He is majoring in Sports Management........ With a minor in Education.

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Fyi
bio on freshman Myles Montgomery.
1st team all state, district player of year. Strong, physical player with deep 3 point range. Good defender.
Very high motor. Near the end of a strenuous, exhausting wlu scrimmage, an opponent picked up a loose ball at mid court and sped all alone toward a layup.
Myles was at the foul line far behind him. Only Myles sprinted after him, catching him at the rim to prevent a layup. Very Spadafora-like move.

High School: Played atMinford High School, in Minford, Ohio......... Helped guide his team to an 84-14 record during his four seasons....... Won two Conference titles and a District Championship along with a Regional Championship......... Three-year team captain.......... Freshman - first team SOC, First team district and honorable mention all state............ Sophomore Year- first team SOC, First team District, third team all state, SOC POY and District POY............ Junior Year- first team SOC, First team District, Second team all state................ Senior Year- First team SOC, First team District, District POY , First team all state, SOC POY............. Freshman- 20.3 ppg., 3.5 apg., 4 rpg. Sophomore- 23.7 ppg., 4.3 apg., 4.5 rpg. Junior-20.7 ppg., 4.7 apg., 5.2 RPG. Senior- 25.3 ppg., 5.2 apg., 5.7 rpg.

Off the Court:
He is majoring in Exercise Physiology.

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Fyi
bio on freshman Aiden Davis.
1st team all state and nominee for Ohio Mr basketball.
he is adjusting well to collegiate level play. High bball IQ

High School
Senior Season: Steubenville - Helped guide Big Red to the Ohio Division III Region 11 semifinal and a 21-4 record......... . Averaged 17.9 ppg. 5.3 rpg...... 3.1 apg....... 1.7 spg.........Scored 447 points............. Set the school with eight - threes in a game ........ Led the team with 86 - threes for the season........................ First team Ohio Division III................ East District Co-Player of the Year ........... Nominee for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball award.

Freshman - Junior Seasons: Wheeling Park: Scored 1,510 points in three years at Wheeling Park High School (4th all-time).................Led Wheeling Park to two state tournament appearances (2022, 2024)..................Holds school records for most three pointers in a season (89) and three pointers in a career (243)....................Career high 42 points vs. Parkersburg South .................Averaged 25.1 points per game as a junior ...............Averaged 20.3 points per game as a sophomore.................First freshman in school history to start at WPHS................First Team All-State as a junior (2024)..............Second Team All-State as a sophomore (2023)

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Fyi
according to his x account, Brady Arnold is an assistant coach at wlu. See below:


Brady Arnold
@CoachArnold0
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at West Liberty University

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Fyi
Greg bearer announced as assistant coach.
https://hilltoppersports.com/news/20...ant-coach.aspx

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The Penn State team lost today in the TBT. It was a No. 1 seed and considered a favorite.

Not the prettiest basketball. I'd call it a step above AAU on steroids, which is to be expected.


I like Dubois' chances tonight. If the (largely) WVU team isn't in shape they will be gassed quickly.

Penn State didn't look to be in great condition.

You got it right...You could also call it AAU for grown-ups if you are being charitable or Saturday morning pickup league if you aren't. They try to give the teams personas to try and generates some interest (the Penn State team...the WVU team...) but when you look at the rosters you see many players that aren't even from those states much less those schools!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Dubois,down 17 in 4th qtr., trimmed lead to 65-62. Elam ending set at 72.

Dubois leads 69-65. Winds up losing 72-70

Dubois forced 25 turnovers! Montague and shuler played great! Shuler was quickest guy on the floor.

Horrendous shooting and missing layups in first half doomed them.

Will Yoakum was not at the game. He was clearly best player at scrimmage against wlu. They missed his shooting.

Every game I watched yesterday was similar. The first halves were more like playground games and then things settled in the second (some). Foul calls are non-existent for the most part.

WVU's next game vs Marshall should be a good one. Beyond that, whomever wins won't go any further.

The rumor circulating is the TBT will soon be played with the actual college teams and not alumni teams. Well, these are kind of alumni teams (with ringers). WVU's best player last night played college ball in Texas and not in Morgantown.

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Dubois,down 17 in 4th qtr., trimmed lead to 65-62. Elam ending set at 72.

Dubois leads 69-65. Winds up losing 72-70

Dubois forced 25 turnovers! Montague and shuler played great! Shuler was quickest guy on the floor.

Horrendous shooting and missing layups in first half doomed them.

Will Yoakum was not at the game. He was clearly best player at scrimmage against wlu. They missed his shooting.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The Penn State team lost today in the TBT. It was a No. 1 seed and considered a favorite.

Not the prettiest basketball. I'd call it a step above AAU on steroids, which is to be expected.


I like Dubois' chances tonight. If the (largely) WVU team isn't in shape they will be gassed quickly.

Penn State didn't look to be in great condition.

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Fyi
here is 6 hour video of fiba u23 nations league 3x3 games.
Ireland vs Latvia starts at 1:35:00. There may be other ireland games, for I did not search rest of video. At 1:41:00 there are some replays of #23 muldowney.

wlu player muldowney is #23 in black. Strong physically. 3x3 is a very physical game.
Great addition to wlu.

https://www.youtube.com/live/72vmRpv1-gc?feature=shared