The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

[Blue Ridge Viking]

Don't know if this is news or not, but the Vikinga website on the men's BB page has updated with photo's sans bios on the new guys. Brady Helgren looks really tall.2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - Augustana University Athletics (goaugie.com)

Fine-looking group. Oddly excited for the season, given that there really is no reason for high expectations.

Curious which freshmen play and how many minutes they get. Also curious whether my rosy prediction for Zac Johnson comes to fruition.

Looks like new uniforms to boot.

[Stanger86]

Don't know if this is news or not, but the Vikinga website on the men's BB page has updated with photo's sans bios on the new guys. Brady Helgren looks really tall.2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - Augustana University Athletics (goaugie.com)

Interesting, Devin Whitelow as a GA

[vikingfaithful]

Don't know if this is news or not, but the Vikinga website on the men's BB page has updated with photo's sans bios on the new guys. Brady Helgren looks really tall.2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - Augustana University Athletics (goaugie.com)

[vikingfaithful]

It's been an honor watching Augie's coach K his entire Viking career. When my daughters were young they asked why he yells so much, I've noticed he's been more gentile the last few years. His daughters Julie and Katie were fantastic athletes at AU, would not be surprised to see his grandchildren were navy blue and gold in the future.

[Stanger86]

Augustana's Dave Krauth, AKA Robert Vaughn is retiring after a long career coaching women's basketball at Augustana after this season following his dazzling time as The Man From UNCLE.

Augustana’s Dave Krauth to Retire After 2022-23 Season - Augustana University Athletics (goaugie.com)

Gotta think Bourk will be a likely replacement

[Augieholic]

Augustana's Dave Krauth, AKA Robert Vaughn is retiring after a long career coaching women's basketball at Augustana after this season following his dazzling time as The Man From UNCLE.

Augustana’s Dave Krauth to Retire After 2022-23 Season - Augustana University Athletics (goaugie.com)

A day I hoped would never came, hopefully he changes his mind but if he doesn't we'll enjoy this last ride.

[laker]

Augustana's Dave Krauth, AKA Robert Vaughn is retiring after a long career coaching women's basketball at Augustana after this season following his dazzling time as The Man From UNCLE.

Augustana’s Dave Krauth to Retire After 2022-23 Season - Augustana University Athletics (goaugie.com)

[NWHoops]

Any Washburn fans have ideas/predictions on how the Ichabods will look this season?

Nothing like a good Friday morning game to get the blood pumping for the weekend.

Maybe we can freelance out Dylan LeBrun for a game and throw him at Cartwright again.

Replacing two really good guards, one of which was one of (if not the only) that I saw could go toe to toe with Hudgins. Don't remember what else they're replacing.

[MrAugustana]

Augie releases the entire 2022-23 schedule as they defend the NSIC title.

https://goaugie.com/sports/mens-bask...hedule/2022-23

The initial highlights:

• Another matchup with Washburn in Kansas City
• East/West Classic returns to the "Gon with Moorhead replacing Northern. Oddly both games are at 11am, even the game on Friday vs SD Mines
• Toughest NSIC stretch is a four game roadie to SCSU/UMD and then Winona/UIU
• Regular season ends with four straight in Sioux Falls, including a chance to ruin Cartwright's senior night for the second straight season.

Any Washburn fans have ideas/predictions on how the Ichabods will look this season?

Nothing like a good Friday morning game to get the blood pumping for the weekend.

Maybe we can freelance out Dylan LeBrun for a game and throw him at Cartwright again.

[vikingfaithful]

I haven't heard Kelby's name in a while. But he must have a lot of money. Is he still heavily involved with AU?

Krabbenhoft Pledges Support for Taylor Center Video Board - Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics (msumavericks.com)

His involvement with AU was with Sanford money. Kelby gives his personal money to MSU. Which has plenty of.

[laker]

I haven't heard Kelby's name in a while. But he must have a lot of money. Is he still heavily involved with AU?

Krabbenhoft Pledges Support for Taylor Center Video Board - Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics (msumavericks.com)

[Augieholic]

Augie releases the entire 2022-23 schedule as they defend the NSIC title.

https://goaugie.com/sports/mens-bask...hedule/2022-23

The initial highlights:

• Another matchup with Washburn in Kansas City
• East/West Classic returns to the "Gon with Moorhead replacing Northern. Oddly both games are at 11am, even the game on Friday vs SD Mines
• Toughest NSIC stretch is a four game roadie to SCSU/UMD and then Winona/UIU
• Regular season ends with four straight in Sioux Falls, including a chance to ruin Cartwright's senior night for the second straight season.

[MrAugustana]

Came across this tweet from Tony Roe, the main Iowa scout for the Prep Hoops Network, regarding Augie's recent commitments and thought it was very positive/encouraging:

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Also liked this response tweet from their AAU program:

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Weird to think that when I started reading/following this message board, Twitter didn't even exist. I'm getting too old.

[MrAugustana]

Also, with the commitment of Kirkman, Augie's 2023-24 roster will include the following names if nobody hits the transfer portal:

• Jadan
• Caden
• Ayden
• Hayden
• Caden
• Brady
• Brayson

[MrAugustana]

Might as well keep the train rollin' along. Augie gets a commitment from 6'8" big man Caden Kirkman, also from Iowa.

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Kirkman is AAU teammates with Laube and Bear, which is awesome. Ranked #7 in Iowa according to Prep Hoops, for those who care about rankings.

A few tweets about Caden for Augie fans who are interested:

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Congrats, and welcome to the Augie family, Caden!