Iup basketball

[IUP24]

This is a redemption year for him and Dante. Lot of factors but the fact remains they have one NCAA win in three years. I'll chalk up last year to awful luck between Malik's accident, suspensions, injuries, etc. Their freshmen year that team was good enough to make it (Norfleet and Daddy). They blew a few head-scratchers down the stretch.

Their sophomore year they went 28-4 (lost to Fairmont twice and Ship twice). Two of those losses came in OT and the other in the final 20 seconds. That was the Fairmont team that went to the national title game. Last year had every possible thing go wrong, and, on top of it, I'm not sure they had real great team chemistry.

They've had a lot of talent the past three years but also just missed on a couple key recruits/transfers. This was obviously the team they've been building up to for several years.

Enjoy it while this run lasts. Cobo's don't come around at this level very often. They'll sure miss him next year. This next month is going to go a long way in defining their legacy here. Cobo will leave as one of the great statistcial players in school history. I'd just love to seem him leave with a ring, too.

[IUP24]

I thought I heard a story that both IUP and Michigan State offered him...but IUP was Division II and MSU was "only" D-I. Anyway, when Joe didn't have that "superstar" recruiting class this board clamored about in the summer of 2017, I think Cobo was the team's biggest recruit. Think about it: a 6-9 guy who can shoot from 3, play in the post, handle, play defense, rebound, score, assist, play three positions and have two years of eligibility left plus a year off to develop in a mid-major D-I system after a redshirt year? There are a lot of teams, even in Pittsburgh like Robert Morris, Duq or the St. Francis and Bucknells of the world, who I'm sure wouldn't mind a Cobo Diaz in their starting five.

Either way, he's on the shortlist for Joe's biggest/best recruit and he'll be getting paid to play basketball somewhere this time next year. And there's more season left!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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I thought I heard a story that both IUP and Michigan State offered him...but IUP was Division II and MSU was "only" D-I. Anyway, when Joe didn't have that "superstar" recruiting class this board clamored about in the summer of 2017, I think Cobo was the team's biggest recruit. Think about it: a 6-9 guy who can shoot from 3, play in the post, handle, play defense, rebound, score, assist, play three positions and have two years of eligibility left plus a year off to develop in a mid-major D-I system after a redshirt year? There are a lot of teams, even in Pittsburgh like Robert Morris, Duq or the St. Francis and Bucknells of the world, who I'm sure wouldn't mind a Cobo Diaz in their starting five.

Either way, he's on the shortlist for Joe's biggest/best recruit and he'll be getting paid to play basketball somewhere this time next year. And there's more season left!

This is a redemption year for him and Dante. Lot of factors but the fact remains they have one NCAA win in three years. I'll chalk up last year to awful luck between Malik's accident, suspensions, injuries, etc. Their freshmen year that team was good enough to make it (Norfleet and Daddy). They blew a few head-scratchers down the stretch.

Their sophomore year they went 28-4 (lost to Fairmont twice and Ship twice). Two of those losses came in OT and the other in the final 20 seconds. That was the Fairmont team that went to the national title game. Last year had every possible thing go wrong, and, on top of it, I'm not sure they had real great team chemistry.

They've had a lot of talent the past three years but also just missed on a couple key recruits/transfers. This was obviously the team they've been building up to for several years.

Enjoy it while this run lasts. Cobo's don't come around at this level very often. They'll sure miss him next year. This next month is going to go a long way in defining their legacy here. Cobo will leave as one of the great statistcial players in school history. I'd just love to seem him leave with a ring, too.

[hawks16]

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Tomorrow is Senior Night at the KCAC.

Here's a question that I've heard answered about 25 different ways:

How in the hell did Joe find Cobo four years ago?

We've got to watch one of the great four-year careers in school history. And, there's still a long way to go.

I thought I heard a story that both IUP and Michigan State offered him...but IUP was Division II and MSU was "only" D-I. Anyway, when Joe didn't have that "superstar" recruiting class this board clamored about in the summer of 2017, I think Cobo was the team's biggest recruit. Think about it: a 6-9 guy who can shoot from 3, play in the post, handle, play defense, rebound, score, assist, play three positions and have two years of eligibility left plus a year off to develop in a mid-major D-I system after a redshirt year? There are a lot of teams, even in Pittsburgh like Robert Morris, Duq or the St. Francis and Bucknells of the world, who I'm sure wouldn't mind a Cobo Diaz in their starting five.

Either way, he's on the shortlist for Joe's biggest/best recruit and he'll be getting paid to play basketball somewhere this time next year. And there's more season left!

[IUPalum]

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Tomorrow is Senior Night at the KCAC.

Here's a question that I've heard answered about 25 different ways:

How in the hell did Joe find Cobo four years ago?

We've got to watch one of the great four-year careers in school history. And, there's still a long way to go.

We'll find out that answer at halftime. Supposedly the tv crew interviewed Joe and asked questions like that. They've been advertising that for about two weeks.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Tomorrow is Senior Night at the KCAC.

Here's a question that I've heard answered about 25 different ways:

How in the hell did Joe find Cobo four years ago?

We've got to watch one of the great four-year careers in school history. And, there's still a long way to go.

[IUPTrackMan]

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According to Edinboro's athletics website, he was a three-year starter at Prep. Found a clip from the Erie Times that calls him a "standout" for Prep.

According to the Google, starting in 2005 Prep has won the District 10 title 9 of 15 seasons. I don't think District 10 basketball is all that strong but from a regional perspective, I'd say they're pretty good. They're not a "juggernaut" in basketball as they are in football.

[Chuck Norris]

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Brian Theriot? That rings a bell.

That sounds right. I just remember seeing him for the first time and thinking, that guy is just there to take up space and get some rebounds and then the game starts and he was just crazy good. Like those 50 year olds you sometimes run into playing pickup at the YMCA.

[IUPalum]

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Brian Theriot? That rings a bell.

[Chuck Norris]

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I was thinking that last night. He needs Ryan McLemore.

[IUPalum]

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According to Edinboro's athletics website, he was a three-year starter at Prep. Found a clip from the Erie Times that calls him a "standout" for Prep.

According to the Google, starting in 2005 Prep has won the District 10 title 9 of 15 seasons. I don't think District 10 basketball is all that strong but from a regional perspective, I'd say they're pretty good. They're not a "juggernaut" in basketball as they are in football.

Yeah, Simpson wasn't a three year starter at Prep and that's a fact. Just wait for the media **** show Edinboro will be if Jack Gallagher walks on next year.

[Fightingscot82]

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The Erie reporter didn't do him any favors calling him a 'Top 5' guard in the PSAC.

He can play but he's not a Top 5. If he was at IUP he'd likely be the 8th or 9th guy in the rotation. He's not going to be a Brandon Norfleet type and carry a team. They need to get him some help. If him and Coleman can co-exist next year (I have my doubts) they could be a nice 1-2 punch.

That said Boro needs bigs. Cleary needs legit post players and not converted football players. Staunch and Girvin filled a role but they aren't starting types. They are good in quick spurts. He keeps finding guards every year but has really struggled landing any good post players.

If you don't have legit bigs in the West you have big problems.

I was thinking that last night. He needs Ryan McLemore.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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According to Edinboro's athletics website, he was a three-year starter at Prep. Found a clip from the Erie Times that calls him a "standout" for Prep.

According to the Google, starting in 2005 Prep has won the District 10 title 9 of 15 seasons. I don't think District 10 basketball is all that strong but from a regional perspective, I'd say they're pretty good. They're not a "juggernaut" in basketball as they are in football.

The Erie reporter didn't do him any favors calling him a 'Top 5' guard in the PSAC.

He can play but he's not a Top 5. If he was at IUP he'd likely be the 8th or 9th guy in the rotation. He's not going to be a Brandon Norfleet type and carry a team. They need to get him some help. If him and Coleman can co-exist next year (I have my doubts) they could be a nice 1-2 punch.

That said Boro needs bigs. Cleary needs legit post players and not converted football players. Staunch and Girvin filled a role but they aren't starting types. They are good in quick spurts. He keeps finding guards every year but has really struggled landing any good post players.

If you don't have legit bigs in the West you have big problems.

[Golden89]

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Not sure if anyone saw it, but the IUP uniform fiasco made the overnight Sports Center.

http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/art...wear-host-unis

[Fightingscot82]

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Over valued? The kid barely played for Prep until his senior and let's be honest, Prep isn't a basketball juggernaut!

According to Edinboro's athletics website, he was a three-year starter at Prep. Found a clip from the Erie Times that calls him a "standout" for Prep.

According to the Google, starting in 2005 Prep has won the District 10 title 9 of 15 seasons. I don't think District 10 basketball is all that strong but from a regional perspective, I'd say they're pretty good. They're not a "juggernaut" in basketball as they are in football.