PSAC WEST

[IUPbigINDIANS]

East looks weak this year. Even East Stroud doesn't seem to be quite up to its usual level, and I think West Chester and Millersville might be pretty decent, but not world-beaters. I saw both Slippery Rock and Edinboro at Ship this weekend and wasn't particularly impressed by either one. They would have been torched by some of the vintage IUP, Mercyhurst or Cal teams I saw come out of the West in the past. Ship lost both games, so you have to give that to the West, but I'm not sure it's that the West is so wonderful as much as it is the East appears to be the gang that couldln't shoot straight this season.

I saw SRU's Ike Herster played just 5 minutes today in their OT loss at Lock Haven. I assume he got banged up. They are still without Maceo Austin.

SRU is always much different away from Morrow (and not in a good way).

Some in the West played tough schedules to this point. Some played tomato cans. I think some of the records are quite inflated as of now.

But, the West is going to be a gauntlet.

[Ship69]

On the men's side, the West dominated this weekend.

I'll have to double check but I think the West men's side went 15-2 on the weekend.

East looks weak this year. Even East Stroud doesn't seem to be quite up to its usual level, and I think West Chester and Millersville might be pretty decent, but not world-beaters. I saw both Slippery Rock and Edinboro at Ship this weekend and wasn't particularly impressed by either one. They would have been torched by some of the vintage IUP, Mercyhurst or Cal teams I saw come out of the West in the past. Ship lost both games, so you have to give that to the West, but I'm not sure it's that the West is so wonderful as much as it is the East appears to be the gang that couldln't shoot straight this season.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

On the men's side, the West dominated this weekend.

I'll have to double check but I think the West men's side went 15-2 on the weekend.

[IUPalum]

Nice win for the Rock last night over a decent Lake Erie Storm team - withstanding a last second shot to win by1. Lots of excellent records early on the West side of the conference. I noticed Maceo Austin was with the team in street clothes. Is he playing this year? They would be even better with him.

Maceo Austin will play but I'm sure he's on last years plan where he'll play and dew and then miss a few. It's all a health management thing with him.

As far as the good records in the west, it's easy to have record when the schedule is full of cream puffs to this point. Now that we're getting into conference play, things will start to play out.

[JJ Jumper]

Nice win for the Rock last night over a decent Lake Erie Storm team - withstanding a last second shot to win by1. Lots of excellent records early on the West side of the conference. I noticed Maceo Austin was with the team in street clothes. Is he playing this year? They would be even better with him.

[Fightingscot82]

No doubt. But, it's not like he was some sleeper. Most went after him. Edinboro could pretty much guarantee he'd play (and likely start) immediately.

Nice selling point.

He's a good kid from an underrated program. Plus he's got the x factor of being a basketball coach's kid (dad is HC at LaRoche).

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Edinboro freshman Rowan Carmichael already starting and contributing. Looking like a steal by Jennings.

No doubt. But, it's not like he was some sleeper. Most went after him. Edinboro could pretty much guarantee he'd play (and likely start) immediately.

Nice selling point.

[Fightingscot82]

Edinboro freshman Rowan Carmichael already starting and contributing. Looking like a steal by Jennings.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Ike Herster coming back sort of makes sense since he was listed as a redshirt junior last year and he was a year behind Austin in HS.. Austin makes zero sense! Not sure what rule they twisted to get him back but IUP better be able to do the same with Dillard after this year then!

Rumor is Dallis has two years available.

[IUPalum]

Didn't see this coming, but ...

Both Ike Herster and Maceo Austin are playing for Slippery Rock this season. When healthy, those two form quite a duo.

Ike's been in the PSAC for what seems like since the 90s.

It also appears SRU has added some nice imports.

Ike Herster coming back sort of makes sense since he was listed as a redshirt junior last year and he was a year behind Austin in HS.. Austin makes zero sense! Not sure what rule they twisted to get him back but IUP better be able to do the same with Dillard after this year then!

[TheBigCat2192]

I only hope some of these guys leave with at least one Masters.

Christ, some could be close to a doctorate.

Maybe SRU can save money on travel by having those two rent vans and drive their teammates to road games instead of spending on lodging.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Austin and their new import forward Prince are a pair of real geezers by CBB standards. Austin’s been playing collegiate ball off and on since 2019 and Prince is listed as a grad student who played a little at Mercy College/University in 2020 and whose bio suggests he may also have played a post-HS prep season before going to Mercy.

I only hope some of these guys leave with at least one Masters.

Christ, some could be close to a doctorate.

[TheBigCat2192]

Didn't see this coming, but ...

Both Ike Herster and Maceo Austin are playing for Slippery Rock this season. When healthy, those two form quite a duo.

Ike's been in the PSAC for what seems like since the 90s.

It also appears SRU has added some nice imports.

Austin and their new import forward Prince are a pair of real geezers by CBB standards. Austin’s been playing collegiate ball off and on since 2019 and Prince is listed as a grad student who played a little at Mercy College/University in 2020 and whose bio suggests he may also have played a post-HS prep season before going to Mercy.

[Fightingscot82]

Edinboro MBB update:

Non-Conference Schedule
Nov 14 vs Salem (@ Fairmont State)
Nov 15 @ Fairmont State
Nov 19 vs Point Park
Nov 22 vs Roberts Wesleyan
Nov 25 @ Malone Nov 30 vs Thiel
Jan 10 vs Penn State Fayette

Roster Updates
Rowan Carmichael, freshman from Avonworth. Led the entire WPIAL in scoring last season. Dad is the head coach at D3 LaRoche.
Wilson-Daniel Charlot, transfer from WVU Potomac State, 6-5 PF/C

[Ship69]

Didn't see this coming, but ...

Both Ike Herster and Maceo Austin are playing for Slippery Rock this season. When healthy, those two form quite a duo.

Ike's been in the PSAC for what seems like since the 90s.

It also appears SRU has added some nice imports.

Interesting that they list only four players on their roster as forwards. They did go heavy with the imports and have three graduate students. Chris Fite at Ship is going to give bringing in the high school students another year. It'll be interesting to see how it all works out.