The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

[DapperDan]

Kelby resigns from Sanford.

https://www.kvrr.com/2020/11/24/kelb...rd-health-ceo/

1984 has arrived

[Thunder]

Gotta love seeing Plitzuweit lead the Coyotes in scoring against Nebraska, dropping 24. Averaging 16 per game for USD and is their second leading scorer (won't surprise me if that stays the same throughout the season...so far he's pretty clearly been their second most important player).

Glad they could poach from our "not-D1 worthy" roster to bolster their ranks so effectively.

(Yes, I should get over it because nothing is going to change, but whatever. It's going to be irritating to watch him tear up the Summit League for three more seasons.)

I also am glad that he is having success at USD and not Augie.

[MrAugustana]

Gotta love seeing Plitzuweit lead the Coyotes in scoring against Nebraska, dropping 24. Averaging 16 per game for USD and is their second leading scorer (won't surprise me if that stays the same throughout the season...so far he's pretty clearly been their second most important player).

Glad they could poach from our "not-D1 worthy" roster to bolster their ranks so effectively.

(Yes, I should get over it because nothing is going to change, but whatever. It's going to be irritating to watch him tear up the Summit League for three more seasons.)

[laker]

Kelby resigns from Sanford.

https://www.kvrr.com/2020/11/24/kelb...rd-health-ceo/

[MrAugustana]

Congrats to Augie's two 2021 signees, Angelo Winkel and Zac Johnson.

https://goaugie.com/news/2020/11/11/...gning-day.aspx

Tom Billeter has announced the signing of two student-athletes to the Viking men's basketball team on the first day of the early signing period. Angelo Winkel and Zac Johnson have each committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers at Augustana beginning in Fall 2021.

Johnson, a 6-4 guard, joins Augustana from River Falls, Wisconsin. Playing his prep ball at River Falls High School, Johnson is a First Team All-State selection while also earning First team All-Northwest, First Team All-Conference and Team MVP honors as a junior.

"Zac is a very strong guard who has a great ability to score," Billeter said. "He can get to the rim as well as shoot the three. He is a gym rat who will make quite an impact for us at Augustana."

Johnson averaged 20.8 points per game in 2019-20 while also securing 4.3 rebounds per outing. He has already surpassed 1,000-career points in high school, sitting fourth all time at RFHS with 1,132. His 174 made 3-point baskets is the school record.

Johson played AAU basketball for the Wisconsin Playmakers.

Winkel is a 6-9 forward from Algona, Iowa, where he has attended Bishop Garrigan High School. As a junior, Winkel was a double-double machine averaging 19.1 points and 10 rebounds per outing. The First Team All-State selection led the Golden Bears to a runner-up finish at the Iowa State Tournament.

"Angelo is a very talented front line player with an outstanding future at Augustana," Billeter said. "His athleticism and overall ability have made him one of the best rebounders in Iowa high school history. We are excited to have him at Augie for the next four years."

During Winkel's sophomore campaign, the forward averaged 16.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game while being named Third Team All-State. As a freshman, he was an honorable mention to the All-State teams and earned First Team All-Conference accolades after tallying 14 points and seven rebounds.

Winkel played AAU basketball for All Iowa Attack.

The duo will enroll in classes in August 2021 at Augustana.

[vikingfaithful]

I heard he's done. Sounds like his foot injury that lingered all through last season wasn't healing properly. Unfortunate loss if that's the case (which not being on the roster probably indicates). One of those could-have-been-greats if it weren't for the constant injuries.

That is bad news, his freshman year indicated he was going to have a great college career, with excellent 3pt shooting and a big body around the rim. Hope he stays at Augustana and graduates.

[MrAugustana]

Trevor Hanson isn't on this year's roster. Anyone have any updates on him?

I heard he's done. Sounds like his foot injury that lingered all through last season wasn't healing properly. Unfortunate loss if that's the case (which not being on the roster probably indicates). One of those could-have-been-greats if it weren't for the constant injuries.

[AU Vikings]

Trevor Hanson isn't on this year's roster. Anyone have any updates on him?

[MrAugustana]

Welcome to Augie's new graduate assistant, Makaleb McInnis: https://goaugie.com/sports/mens-bask...b-mcinnis/2383

[Purple Mav Man]

The last thing I want to do is hype up a recruit to that extreme. Especially by comparing him to an NSU player. :)

Of course not :)

[MrAugustana]

Parker Fox 2.0?

The last thing I want to do is hype up a recruit to that extreme. Especially by comparing him to an NSU player. :)

[Purple Mav Man]

Came across this Des Moines Register article from June talking about 2021 commit Angelo Winkel: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.des...amp/3134594001

Parker Fox 2.0?

[MrAugustana]

Came across this Des Moines Register article from June talking about 2021 commit Angelo Winkel: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.des...amp/3134594001

What's holding up UNI offering Angelo Winkel now that Tschetter seems to be officially out of reach?

[MrAugustana]

For those interested, Midco will be doing a one-time airing of Augie's 2016 National Championship game this Thursday evening. It was a really fun game, especially if you're an Augie fan.

https://mobile.twitter.com/GoAugie/s...72837242245122

Just a reminder for Augie fans (or non-Augie fans who want to watch a fun basketball game tonight), Midco will be showing the 2016 National Championship game at 7:00pm CT tonight.

[MrAugustana]

Despite Augie being his first offer, I fear Tanner Te Slaa is becoming increasingly unlikely to end up a Viking after garnering an offer from Northern Iowa yesterday...

https://mobile.twitter.com/sdattack/...26412016676864