Iup basketball

[Ship69]

Like anything else, it's kind of a work your way up thing. The leagues that Dustin Sleva and Cobo Diaz are now in are very high-profile (over there) and they are probably making a pretty decent salary (I'd guess $150k or $200k USD). They both kept getting elevated as the years have passed.

It's really a tier-type system.

I think it's a great experience for a young athlete in most cases. You get to broaden your cultural horizons and get housing and some money while you're doing it. One of my wife's cousins has a grandson who is an excellent baseball player. He was able to play two seasons in Australian and in addition to a decent salary had the use of a car pllus room and board. I sometimes wish I'd found a way to do some overseas travel long before I actually did.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The pay is mediocre but the benefits are pretty good. Most provide free housing with other players and meal stipends.

Like anything else, it's kind of a work your way up thing. The leagues that Dustin Sleva and Cobo Diaz are now in are very high-profile (over there) and they are probably making a pretty decent salary (I'd guess $150k or $200k USD). They both kept getting elevated as the years have passed.

It's really a tier-type system.

[Fightingscot82]

I have a lot of questions about these pro basketball leagues overseas. Do they get much of a following? Does anyone show up to watch the games? Do any of these teams pay well?

I’ve caught some occasional video of overseas games and what I’ve seen is mostly empty gyms. I think it’s nice that the opportunity is there for guys to continue playing after college but I really know almost nothing about it.

The pay is mediocre but the benefits are pretty good. Most provide free housing with other players and meal stipends.

[IUPalum]

For those who follow Danish basketball, Ethan Porterfield has signed with Randers Cimbria PRO of the top league there.

I'm trying to think of our all Hawks Abroad -- is it just Ethan, Dave Morris, Cobo Diaz, Marcel Souberbielle and Mathis Keita?

Armoni Foster was playing in Ukraine but I think he stopped after their season because it wasn't safe with all the bombings going on there.

I'm pretty sure David Morris is done with overseas because he just had a child 4 months ago.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I have a lot of questions about these pro basketball leagues overseas. Do they get much of a following? Does anyone show up to watch the games? Do any of these teams pay well?

I’ve caught some occasional video of overseas games and what I’ve seen is mostly empty gyms. I think it’s nice that the opportunity is there for guys to continue playing after college but I really know almost nothing about it.

Lot of levels to overseas basketball. The higher levels do draw fairly well. The vast majority, however, are like playing at Clarion.

The highest leagues also pay fairly well. The rest are pennies.

[EyeoftheHawk]

For those who follow Danish basketball, Ethan Porterfield has signed with Randers Cimbria PRO of the top league there.

I'm trying to think of our all Hawks Abroad -- is it just Ethan, Dave Morris, Cobo Diaz, Marcel Souberbielle and Mathis Keita?

I have a lot of questions about these pro basketball leagues overseas. Do they get much of a following? Does anyone show up to watch the games? Do any of these teams pay well?

I’ve caught some occasional video of overseas games and what I’ve seen is mostly empty gyms. I think it’s nice that the opportunity is there for guys to continue playing after college but I really know almost nothing about it.

[Ship69]

Just when you think you've seen it all ...

IUP's home opener will be played on Friday, Nov. 22 ... at 3 p.m.

I'm sure it will have a great gate. lol


The conference that complains about not making money ... and does every stupid thing imaginable.

Interesting. Our schedule shows that as a 5 p.m. game. I hope they get together as I'd hate to have our guys show up two hours late for the game.

And it's not particularly thrilling to open our PSAC season at IUP, but I guess someone has to do it.

[hawks16]

For those who follow Danish basketball, Ethan Porterfield has signed with Randers Cimbria PRO of the top league there.

I'm trying to think of our all Hawks Abroad -- is it just Ethan, Dave Morris, Cobo Diaz, Marcel Souberbielle and Mathis Keita?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Pitt plays WVU in the TBT tonight.

Officially it's the Zoo Crew vs Best Virginia


If you're dying for some basketball ... it's a good watch. High level play. Most of these guys are still playing overseas. Some played in the NBA.

It's not like January basketball but it's way above playground.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Strong showing from the D2 team in the TBT. They lost a nailbiter to Auburn by 7 points.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Just when you think you've seen it all ...

IUP's home opener will be played on Friday, Nov. 22 ... at 3 p.m.

I'm sure it will have a great gate. lol


The conference that complains about not making money ... and does every stupid thing imaginable.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

He looked great. It has me wondering a bit why he was there playing. Could it be that Joe’s trying to pull a Radford 2.0 if Keyes does have another year?

It sounds like the simple answer is they wanted to scrimmage a team resembling the size of the Auburn team they are playing in Round 1. Keyes did spend a full season here (redshirt) so he is an alumnus of the program. Now, Nathan Davis (Seton Hill) playing for the Alumni team is a different twist. Ironically he hit the game-winning trey to beat the TBT team.

That was a cool event. I'd like their chances a lot more if they had been able to get Sleva, but he's playing for the Pitt team.

There are (4) IUP alumni on the TBT team (Armoni, Cobo, Dante and Ethan). The rest of the players are from other D2 programs. The fact the thrown-together Alumni team beat them probably isn't a good sign.

[bballfan03]

So he's played four seasons and redshirted one season. He didn't play anywhere the covid season. So if all athletes got the extra year, he would have one more year. If they have any kind of restrictions, for instance since he was not rostered the covid year, then he'd be done.

Scratch all this.. he's playing professionally in Albania.

[bballfan03]

He looked great. It has me wondering a bit why he was there playing. Could it be that Joe’s trying to pull a Radford 2.0 if Keyes does have another year?

So he's played four seasons and redshirted one season. He didn't play anywhere the covid season. So if all athletes got the extra year, he would have one more year. If they have any kind of restrictions, for instance since he was not rostered the covid year, then he'd be done.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

He looked great. It has me wondering a bit why he was there playing. Could it be that Joe’s trying to pull a Radford 2.0 if Keyes does have another year?

The low post is certainly going to get the most attention as the season approaches. The late signing of Bautista Rodriguez certainly elevated the group.

As of now (that we know of):

Luke Triggs - Played in 27 games (17.9 mpg) for Mercyhurst a year ago (0 starts). Averaged 8 ppg and 4 rpg. He spent some time in Gary's doghouse mid-season, which brought his minutes average way down. Scored 20+ twice (UPJ and Gannon). Big, physical forward at (a legit) 6'7" and 225 lbs. Very strong around the basket and has a decent mid-range jumper. Very effective taking the ball to the basket. Tough defender. Glaring weakness is his ability to stay on the floor (foul trouble). Mercyhurst was at its best with Triggs and Reichert on the floor together. This position will go from leading the team in trey attempts (Porterfield) to maybe taking 1-2 all season. Polar opposite player than EP. He does bring a big increase in speed and defense.

Damir Brooks - He stayed at IUP, which in itself was a big upset. He was in Joe's doghouse from Game 1 a year ago and never really got out. Great athlete. We've seen flashes. Always in foul trouble. If he could give IUP 25-27 mpg, he could no doubt average near a double-double. Should have started all of last season. His on-court awareness needs to improve. He will likely be the first post player off the bench.

Tyler Grove - Incoming true freshman ... can score inside/outside. Joe is very high on him. He may be the rare Lombardi freshman not to redshirt. But, odds are probably good he does.

Bautista Rodriguez - Big-time outside shooter. Because, of course, he's been a SG his whole career. He'll be the opening night starter at the SF position. Unlike most of Joe's converted guards, he's big (6'7" and 200 lbs). He blocks a ton of shots around the rim and runs the floor very well. From film, he's a more athletic/stronger Marcel. His role at IUP should be a mirror image of Marcel's 'stretch four'. Very passionate player. Lot of emotion. Position goes from a glaring weakness to a strength.

Ian Herring - He's going to play at both the G and F positions. He's a legit 6'6" and is one of the top athletes in the program. Lightning fast. His role should drastically increase as the season progresses.

Callum MacNamara - Projects to be the 'dirty work' big off the (deep) bench -- think Shawn Ulrich from several years ago. He's come a long way since his early walk-on days. Very strong, physical player at 6'7", 235 lbs. He's not going to score much but can get some big boards and give some hard fouls.



The way I read the tea leaves here is Bautista will play 30-31 mpg at SF (or more). Herring will play 10 mpg as his backup at SF (and also play some at G). I look for Triggs and Brooks to rotate with each other. By doing this, it should keep both of them out of foul trouble (somewhat). Grove could be in the mix but given Joe's history with true freshman I'd say the odds are against him playing this season.

This group has potential. It has a good mix of finesse, speed, size and muscle. We'll see.