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Manny Powell and Kwame Morton are transferring out of Clarion. Morton is a nice, athletic 6'9" forward with 3 years eligibility.
I could think of a landing spot for him.
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Interesting thoughts. I looked at it from a different angle.
I see Brandwijk as a significant upgrade at center or PF. He's bigger, can shoot the three and plays above the rim. All reports say he's extremely agile and athletic.
If you look back IUP was toasted by elite bigs last year. Cottrell did fine against West bigs but was pretty much a non-factor against Sleva and the two Fairmont games. Brandwijk will really stretch defenses which will take heat off Cobo.
The two guards add some much-needed size at that position. Foster will need time but White is a very dynamic playmaker and is lightning fast. Dante and Glover may list above 6'0" but that's not the case. Hutton may be best used in that defensive spark role. Miller has star potential and I'd look for his role to increase dramatically.
Personally I think Joe's always played 8 players more out of that's all he had to play than anything else. They had incredible luck getting through last year healthy. One injury would have been a disaster.
Nkumsah also adds a fourth 'big' into the mix even if it's in a small role this season.
Devon had a great career but Joe's system evolved over his time here. He wasn't a great fit in the more up-tempo style of the past two years and lost some speed. I would have loved to have had Devon in addition to another big last season.
I tend to think we see one more addition in the post. They don't need another scorer but an agile defender would do wonders as a sub. Maybe that's Nkumsah. I agree on Danielak. He toughed it out this year but would be a much better fit as a full-time small forward.
On the positive .... great problems to have. These may be two very special seasons upcoming.
I'd still love to see Glover move to PG and Dante to shooting guard.
I also don't think the ship has completely sailed on Jeremy Bonafacio. He had a good season at a JUCO in LA and got bigger.Last edited by IUPbigINDIANS; 04-20-2017, 05:52 PM.
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Originally posted by ironmaniup View PostDeeper maybe, seems about the same size and speed though. I guess if the 2 new guards pan out w ecould have a potential lineup without Dante or Glover - White, Foster and malik with Cobo and Nkumsah should be pretty fast, but I don't see that line-up happening much, if at all - mostly I see this team as the same as last year only a bit better. The returning players should improve some , esp Malik, and the new guys will replace Spain and Cottrell. Wil lthey gel ? that's the question
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Came across this interesting Q & A with Shawn Dyer from a while ago. His comments on WL and Crutchfield are interesting, but not surprising.
https://germanhoops.wordpress.com/20...a-candy-store/
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post2017-18 Roster (as of today)
Guards:
Dante
Glover
Malik
Hutton
Anthony White
Armoni Foster
Milo Luciano
Greg Bearer
Post:
Cobo
Brandwijk
Danielak
Nkumsah
Jacob Rouse
Redshirts and walk-ons have a tendency to not return in this program lately so we'll see what happens with Bearer, Luciano, Rouse and Nkumsah. Rouse was a very late add last year after CJ left the team. Joe was pretty high on Bearer two years ago so who knows on him. Nkumsah and Luciano may have a shot of sticking (and eventually playing). Nkumsah is bigger (height/weight) than Tevin Hanner but we haven't seen him play yet. He likely wasn't going to redshirt last year had he not had the knee injury in camp. None of the four were receiving scholarship money last season. I still tend to think they add one more to this incoming class -- although the money is getting pretty stretched at this point. The roster above is instantly bigger, deeper and faster than this past year.
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2017-18 Roster (as of today)
Guards:
Dante
Glover
Malik
Hutton
Anthony White
Armoni Foster
Milo Luciano
Greg Bearer
Post:
Cobo
Brandwijk
Danielak
Nkumsah
Jacob Rouse
Redshirts and walk-ons have a tendency to not return in this program lately so we'll see what happens with Bearer, Luciano, Rouse and Nkumsah. Rouse was a very late add last year after CJ left the team. Joe was pretty high on Bearer two years ago so who knows on him. Nkumsah and Luciano may have a shot of sticking (and eventually playing). Nkumsah is bigger (height/weight) than Tevin Hanner but we haven't seen him play yet. He likely wasn't going to redshirt last year had he not had the knee injury in camp. None of the four were receiving scholarship money last season. I still tend to think they add one more to this incoming class -- although the money is getting pretty stretched at this point. The roster above is instantly bigger, deeper and faster than this past year.
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From the look of Brandwijk's highlights, IUP shouldn't be struggling too much against players like Sleva anymore.
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You could definitely see a little 'swagger' in his game film. To be honest, it was refreshing. I thought the past two teams have been kind of soft in that regard.
I guess with the other stuff we'll have to trust Bravado. He doesn't take many bad apples.
Let's see one more 'big' posted and call it a recruiting season.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostFrom his film he's certainly a very athletic, flashy point guard with a nice deep shot.
Here's to hoping the next two we see are in the 6'8" range.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS (but not yet announced)
Anthony White / Cheltenham High School (Wyncote, PA)
6'3" guard ... three years eligibility
EXTREMELY ATHLETIC PLAYER and a highlight reel dunker
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http://www.sienasaints.com/sports/m-...jk_904200.html
Willem Brandwijk (6'9" and 230 lbs) -- Two years eligibility at IUP
He shot 45 percent from three-point range as a freshman.
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Iup signed a 6'9 transfer from sienna. Originally from the Netherlands
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From his film he's certainly a very athletic, flashy point guard with a nice deep shot.
Here's to hoping the next two we see are in the 6'8" range.
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