Iup basketball

[Ship69]

Ethan bailed them out as a true freshman after Tommy Demo went down. They wouldn't have won the PSAC that year without him. He wasn't the star by any means but played his role very well.

His sophomore year was probably his best all-around season -- and his last healthy one. That season he hit the biggest shot in the history of the KCAC -- the corner trey to ice the Regional against California. That was also the loudest moment - by far - in the history of the building (perhaps in the history of IUP basketball). .

He was probably - at best - about 50% his junior season. At times he was probably 30%. He would routinely leave the court, go vomit in the restroom, and then come back out. He missed the entire camp that year and his first 'practice' was their first game. His effort was incredible.

Last year his health was better (ish) but the talent level around him wasn't anywhere close to what he had the first three years. Due to Joe's disaster at small forward, he was doubled every game -- sometimes tripled -- but still put up huge stats. It's not easy to play when the other team knows you have two scoring options.

Above it all, Ethan stayed at IUP all four years. He could have easily left after his sophomore season. He finished with incredible stats. I can only imagine what his numbers would have been had he been healthy those last two years.

Regardless, he's obviously a first-ballot IUP HOF inductee.

It is too bad he struggled with health issues for much of his career, and it's amazing what he did accomplish given all that. You always knew he was going to be a thorn in your side when your team had to play IUP. A worthy opponent and a guy who played hard on the court without a lot of showboating. I actually will kind of miss seeing him, although it'll certainly be a relief for Ship to not have to defend him. I hope for the best for his future.

[IUPalum]

I think given his contributions to the program, the winning they did with him at the forefront, and what he meant to the team for a long stretch... I would be fully supportive of his number being retired.

and your support means what?

[IUP24]

Ethan bailed them out as a true freshman after Tommy Demo went down. They wouldn't have won the PSAC that year without him. He wasn't the star by any means but played his role very well.

His sophomore year was probably his best all-around season -- and his last healthy one. That season he hit the biggest shot in the history of the KCAC -- the corner trey to ice the Regional against California. That was also the loudest moment - by far - in the history of the building (perhaps in the history of IUP basketball). .

He was probably - at best - about 50% his junior season. At times he was probably 30%. He would routinely leave the court, go vomit in the restroom, and then come back out. He missed the entire camp that year and his first 'practice' was their first game. His effort was incredible.

Last year his health was better (ish) but the talent level around him wasn't anywhere close to what he had the first three years. Due to Joe's disaster at small forward, he was doubled every game -- sometimes tripled -- but still put up huge stats. It's not easy to play when the other team knows you have two scoring options.

Above it all, Ethan stayed at IUP all four years. He could have easily left after his sophomore season. He finished with incredible stats. I can only imagine what his numbers would have been had he been healthy those last two years.

Regardless, he's obviously a first-ballot IUP HOF inductee.

I think given his contributions to the program, the winning they did with him at the forefront, and what he meant to the team for a long stretch... I would be fully supportive of his number being retired.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

From Ethan Porterfield’s Instagram:

“Due to my health I am going to be stepping away from basketball. Thank you to everybody who helped me get where I am today. You guys mean more than you know.”

That’s too bad. It seemed like he was always having to deal with health issues. As great as he was, how good could he have been if it wasn’t for battling his health over the years? I hope it all gets figured out for him. He seems like a great kid.

Ethan bailed them out as a true freshman after Tommy Demo went down. They wouldn't have won the PSAC that year without him. He wasn't the star by any means but played his role very well.

His sophomore year was probably his best all-around season -- and his last healthy one. That season he hit the biggest shot in the history of the KCAC -- the corner trey to ice the Regional against California. That was also the loudest moment - by far - in the history of the building (perhaps in the history of IUP basketball). .

He was probably - at best - about 50% his junior season. At times he was probably 30%. He would routinely leave the court, go vomit in the restroom, and then come back out. He missed the entire camp that year and his first 'practice' was their first game. His effort was incredible.

Last year his health was better (ish) but the talent level around him wasn't anywhere close to what he had the first three years. Due to Joe's disaster at small forward, he was doubled every game -- sometimes tripled -- but still put up huge stats. It's not easy to play when the other team knows you have two scoring options.

Above it all, Ethan stayed at IUP all four years. He could have easily left after his sophomore season. He finished with incredible stats. I can only imagine what his numbers would have been had he been healthy those last two years.

Regardless, he's obviously a first-ballot IUP HOF inductee.

[EyeoftheHawk]

From Ethan Porterfield’s Instagram:

“Due to my health I am going to be stepping away from basketball. Thank you to everybody who helped me get where I am today. You guys mean more than you know.”

That’s too bad. It seemed like he was always having to deal with health issues. As great as he was, how good could he have been if it wasn’t for battling his health over the years? I hope it all gets figured out for him. He seems like a great kid.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Apparently in a small town the roster posting (which is mysteriously minus the teams' star player) isn't newsworthy.

Week later ... apparently this still isn't newsworthy in a small town.

Nothing from WCCS or the Gazette.

Come on.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

My concern, how good would he be at X's and O's?

I don't think it matters. In 18 years I've never seen a Joe assistant do anything with X's and O's.

That said, I think Chucky would be just fine. It's not like Joe's system has changed a lick.

[IUPalum]

Joe's no-brainer decision for an assistant (my opinion) is Chucky Humphries. Easy call.

He is a good guy. He cares about IUP and the program. He'd be a TREMENDOUS recruiter. He can even suit up for practice.

My concern, how good would he be at X's and O's?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe's no-brainer decision for an assistant (my opinion) is Chucky Humphries. Easy call.

He is a good guy. He cares about IUP and the program. He'd be a TREMENDOUS recruiter. He can even suit up for practice.

[IUPalum]

Noticed that as well.

Anyone with any information on that? Can’t be by accident.

Wonder where our Gannon friend is that defended Stevie P?

[IUPHawks24]

Missing the star player and missing the only assistant coach.

Noticed that as well.

Anyone with any information on that? Can’t be by accident.

[IUPalum]

Apparently in a small town the roster posting (which is mysteriously minus the teams' star player) isn't newsworthy.

Missing the star player and missing the only assistant coach.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Apparently in a small town the roster posting (which is mysteriously minus the teams' star player) isn't newsworthy.

[Ship69]

So, now ... turning to the elephant in the room.

Garvin Clarke isn't on the IUP roster -- and, he's not in the transfer portal.

So, where are you, Mr. Clarke?

Yeah, it is very weird for a player of that prominence to disappear from the roster and sight. It would almost as if Jake Biss hadn't returned for his final year at Ship a couple of years back.

[IUPalum]

So, now ... turning to the elephant in the room.

Garvin Clarke isn't on the IUP roster -- and, he's not in the transfer portal.

So, where are you, Mr. Clarke?

I second that.