Kentucky Wesleyan Basketball

[Lawson]

Big Panther win today....I wish this would be factored in to those regional rankings on Wednesday....but I guess I'll have to wait....and hope for a road win this weekend

[Bballfan]

I am not good enough with the PRS system, but even if Findlay loses to Ashland and Lake Erie, not sure that will be enough to overtake Findlay. I know that Findlay beat KWC head to head, but I don't think PRS cares so much about that. What is bad is KWC's loss to Walsh at Walsh. Walsh is 10th in the GMAC and that loss is worse than any Findlay had all year. Just have to win the GMAC conference tournament (most likely at Findlay) and then you are in.

Update: I did check the KPI for both teams. Findlay is 50. KWC is 60. This takes into account yesterday's win. 60th just isn't going to get it done without winning the GMAC. As I suspected, the loss to Walsh is the worst loss KWC has this year, and it is worse than Findlay's loss to Cedarville. When it comes to KPI, you need quality wins (on the road even better) and avoid bad losses.

Assuming KWC wins later this week, the highest they will be in the regional rankings next week will be 9th. So they know what is needed to be done. Win the conference tournament next week.

[Lawson]

well, that was fun...can't really make any arguments now

[Bballfan]

Pretty embarrassing. You look at the talent between the two teams and it isn't close. But one team just wanted it more. Another disappointing end of season for KWC.

Maybe the women can payback the favor later today though?

[pantherfan]

Back to back years getting embarrassed on home court in the GMAC Quarterfinals. Absolutely mind-blowing we came out as flat and got out-worked. Malone is not an impressive team, and that is a terrible loss for a team that played so well at home all year.

Proven track record of piss poor postseason performance. So frustrating.

[pantherfan]

Logan, Ringo, and Quentin to the transfer portal....OUCH.

[Bballfan]

Logan, Ringo, and Quentin to the transfer portal....OUCH.

Just unfortunately the world of college basketball today. If you are a good D2 player, you transfer to a D1 and get $$$ or just go to another D2 school which has a better program.

[Lawson]

I heard we signed , like 13 dudes.....any of them any good?

[Bballfan]

13 dudes would be a complete revamp of the team. I know of at least one women's D2 school that has 12 new players. Do we have a school with 13 new players?

[Lawson]

It barely names anybody…..but 13 is what this article says.

https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/s...khgn-rDKC78AwA

[Bballfan]

It barely names anybody…..but 13 is what this article says.

https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/s...khgn-rDKC78AwA

That's just crazy.

And the article points out the reality of D2 sports today. Minor D1 teams lose good players to major D1 teams. So the minor D1's go and poach from the D2. D2's are left trying to get NAIA or D3 players. Maybe a transfer from another D2. But it is sad what college sports is today with the transfer portal and no guardrails.

[pantherfan]

Here's the only list I've been able to put together off Twitter. Surprised there has been absolutely NOTHING out of the athletics departments on signings.

Ke'Andre Jones- 6'6 200lb, Texas A&M-Kingsville
LaVonte Harris- 6'7 210lb, UINDY
JJ Faulkner- 6'0 160lb, NW Florida State College
Jorge Sanchez-Ramos- 6'2 160lb, La Salle

Looks like I'm just missing about 9 more....

[Lawson]

That’s a start,I guess

[Bballfan]

Ashland men just released the names of their 6 incoming new players. Maybe KWC will do that at some point....by November.