PSAC WEST

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I have some high hopes for Edinboro this coming year. If they can stay healthy and get some leadership from Simpson, I think they can make a run.

From what I see as of now ...

1. IUP - Joe's loaded, big and deep. But, 'deep' never seems to work on Redshirt Road.
2. Mercyhurst - The Lake Show will be a problem this season
3. UPJ - All but Josh Wise returns. But, Wise is a really big loss.
4. California - Lost a good bit to the transfer portal but has a good bit back in the rotation
5. Gannon - Strong, big class coming in ... but took some major losses to graduation and with Webb transferring.
6. Slippery Rock - The Micah Till era is finally over. A strong group of transfers is headed to town.
7. Edinboro - Simpson will get his ... but others need to get theirs, too.
8. Seton Hill - Nathan Davis is gone, but last year's (basically) all freshmen team will be a year older
9. Clarion - Looks like another long year in Tippin Gymnasium.

[Fightingscot82]

Holy Smokes

Pat Cleary recruiting a post player?

I have some high hopes for Edinboro this coming year. If they can stay healthy and get some leadership from Simpson, I think they can make a run.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Recent Seton Hill grad Nathan Davis has signed to play professionally in Germany.

It was kind of a shame for him to get stuck on a total rebuild last year. He would have been a much bigger star on a good team. He still had a pretty good season despite being the sole focus of other teams.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Notre Dame (OH) snagged Westmont Hilltop (Johnstown, PA) guard Ashton Fortson.

No idea how he escaped the PSAC.

[Fightingscot82]

Edinboro signs Tyler Fritz, a three-time all-state PG from Marian Catholic. 6-3, 30 PPG, school's all-time leading scorer.

https://www.tnonline.com/20200513/ma...ro-university/

[IUPbigINDIANS]

A few signings popped up over the weekend:

SG Mekhi Reynolds (Shaler) is headed to Clarion.

PG Colin McQuiston (Shenango) to Slippery Rock.

PG Andy Zuchelli (North Star) to UPJ.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Pat Cleary doing some (hopeful) diamond mining in Ohio: https://www.wkbn.com/sports/great-sc...with-edinboro/

Holy Smokes

Pat Cleary recruiting a post player?

[Fightingscot82]

Pat Cleary doing some (hopeful) diamond mining in Ohio: https://www.wkbn.com/sports/great-sc...with-edinboro/

[Fightingscot82]

I saw that Edinboro signed Franklin Regional PG Logan Summerhill. He's a high scoring guard but who knows how long it will take for him to acclimate to the D2 game and Cleary's system. I also know of a potential reclamation project transfer with the potential for multiple seasons of eligibility. They also have local celebrity Jack Gallagher coming into some playing time. If there have been some additional commitments, they haven't been D10 kids because they'd surely be held up with Jeffress, particularly if they played at Prep.

[CALUPA69]

Looking ahead to next year in the West (assuming for now this years seniors are gone):

IUP - Armoni Foster, David Morris, Shawndale Jones, Anthonny White and Ethan Porterfield are all back, in addition to the return of star power forward Tommy Demogerontas. They will be joined by the much-anticipated debut of Ousmane Diop. Shawn Ulrich also returns to go along with 2019-20 redshirts (PG) Bryce Radford and (SG) K.J. Rhodes to provide solid depth. Walk-ons Dylan Benton and Alan Glover Jr. also return. It's not going to be a big recruiting class -- perhaps just one player. Joe will have incredible size next winter with Porterfield (6'9"), Demogerontas (6'8"), Ulrich (6'9") and Diop (6'10"). They will likely add a small forward as their only recruit.

Mercyhurst - The Lakers went through a massive rebuild this year (and made the Regional). Minus the sharpshooting Tristian Pratapas, the entire team returns next year. One huge addition will be the return of Daniel Ogele (6'7", 225 lbs) who was Mercyhurst's top recruit last year (Navy). He was injured in the Lakers' exhibition game this year and missed the whole season. With 7 of their top 8 back -- plus Ogele -- Mercyhurst is going to be a handful (as usual).

California - The Vulcans were young this year. Nearly everybody (rotation guys) comes back. It's been mentioned on here one starter may be leaving. However, there's also the heavy rumor that former Wheeling Jesuit and West Liberty guard Preston Boswell will reunite with Danny Sancomb (and Brent Pegram). Look for Sancomb to add 1-2 impact transfers this off-season. Cal will again be a very good team.

Clarion - The transfer portal is on fire inside Tippin Gymnasium. So far, five Golden Eagles have entered. It looks like another long year is coming at Clarion.

Slippery Rock - The Micah Till era is over. Ian Grady does have a decent core set to return but will need a strong class to be in the West race.

Seton Hill - Nathan Davis graduates. Last year's 9-man freshmen class isn't likely to all return, but it does have a couple nice pieces. Seton Hill traditionally doesn't play the transfer game, so it's likely to be another long season in Greensburg.

Gannon - Two have entered the portal so far. Rumor is there are more on the way. Three big losses in Frank Webb Jr., Matt Johnson and Deante Cisero. KJ could be looking at a re-boot next winter.

UPJ - It will be odd not seeing Josh Wise at UPJ. The rest of the rotation returns. Wise is a big piece to replace, however. They'll have a lot of experience and talent, but somebody has to make up for his scoring and leadership.

Edinboro - Trey Staunch and Anthony Coleman are gone. Beyond Jaryn Simpson, the cupboard is pretty bare. Pat Cleary has found guys in the past. He'll need to find several this off-season.

CAL U evaluation should be moved to "wait and see" given the news of the last several days. Basically a 50% restart. DS will be severely tested if he can't moderate his coaching style. He certainly didn't strike me as an over the top screamer but players simply don't react well to the KNIGHT SCHOOL anymore. Time will tell.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looking ahead to next year in the West (assuming for now this years seniors are gone):

IUP - Armoni Foster, David Morris, Shawndale Jones, Anthonny White and Ethan Porterfield are all back, in addition to the return of star power forward Tommy Demogerontas. They will be joined by the much-anticipated debut of Ousmane Diop. Shawn Ulrich also returns to go along with 2019-20 redshirts (PG) Bryce Radford and (SG) K.J. Rhodes to provide solid depth. Walk-ons Dylan Benton and Alan Glover Jr. also return. It's not going to be a big recruiting class -- perhaps just one player. Joe will have incredible size next winter with Porterfield (6'9"), Demogerontas (6'8"), Ulrich (6'9") and Diop (6'10"). They will likely add a small forward as their only recruit.

Mercyhurst - The Lakers went through a massive rebuild this year (and made the Regional). Minus the sharpshooting Tristian Pratapas, the entire team returns next year. One huge addition will be the return of Daniel Ogele (6'7", 225 lbs) who was Mercyhurst's top recruit last year (Navy). He was injured in the Lakers' exhibition game this year and missed the whole season. With 7 of their top 8 back -- plus Ogele -- Mercyhurst is going to be a handful (as usual).

California - The Vulcans were young this year. Nearly everybody (rotation guys) comes back. It's been mentioned on here one starter may be leaving. However, there's also the heavy rumor that former Wheeling Jesuit and West Liberty guard Preston Boswell will reunite with Danny Sancomb (and Brent Pegram). Look for Sancomb to add 1-2 impact transfers this off-season. Cal will again be a very good team.

Clarion - The transfer portal is on fire inside Tippin Gymnasium. So far, five Golden Eagles have entered. It looks like another long year is coming at Clarion.

Slippery Rock - The Micah Till era is over. Ian Grady does have a decent core set to return but will need a strong class to be in the West race.

Seton Hill - Nathan Davis graduates. Last year's 9-man freshmen class isn't likely to all return, but it does have a couple nice pieces. Seton Hill traditionally doesn't play the transfer game, so it's likely to be another long season in Greensburg.

Gannon - Two have entered the portal so far. Rumor is there are more on the way. Three big losses in Frank Webb Jr., Matt Johnson and Deante Cisero. KJ could be looking at a re-boot next winter.

UPJ - It will be odd not seeing Josh Wise at UPJ. The rest of the rotation returns. Wise is a big piece to replace, however. They'll have a lot of experience and talent, but somebody has to make up for his scoring and leadership.

Edinboro - Trey Staunch and Anthony Coleman are gone. Beyond Jaryn Simpson, the cupboard is pretty bare. Pat Cleary has found guys in the past. He'll need to find several this off-season.

[bballfan03]

Reilly and Viscuso never took stupid technicals!!!

I think JR only got T'ed uo once, maybe twice a in his time at Gannon.

[bballfan03]

KJ got a technical halfway through the second half, maybe it has something to do with that. Does anyone know why ?

He got T'ed because he was halfway out on the court screaming at the one official. Not sure what triggered it as it had been relatively calm the few mins prior. KJ was doing his usually "chatting" to all the refs all game, but never was loud or seemed to feisty. Then all of a sudden hes a foot 15 feet on the floor yelling at the one referee, face bright red. Gannon had been called for a player tech and a flagrant foul earlier in the game that KJ was visibly not agreeing with (even Cal announcers called them questionable). So I dont know if maybe Cal did something and KJ thought it was the same as earlier and wanted a tech or flagrant. Johnson, Olawoye and 2 of Cals players were jawing at each other all night.

[IUPalum]

Reilly and Viscuso never took stupid technicals!!!

[Golden89]

He did well this year. I thought he was a stretch as a hire but he grew on me. He's a hot-head for sure.