Drury Panthers

[Bballfan]

16 from the GLVC already - and that'll grow quickly.

The poaching has begun. Heard from a reliable source that Cedarville's best player (already in the portal) was being contacted by D1 schools. Even though there is suppose to be no tampering, there is tampering as D1 schools are looking to replace talent that they lose to other D1 schools.

D2 is basically a farm system now for D1.

[crazznewt]

The poaching has begun. Heard from a reliable source that Cedarville's best player (already in the portal) was being contacted by D1 schools. Even though there is suppose to be no tampering, there is tampering as D1 schools are looking to replace talent that they lose to other D1 schools.

D2 is basically a farm system now for D1.

Hard to win when the big schools have all the money. Screw what is right and true. Money and bribes rule! Until, a Judge who cant be bought appears and turns what has been turned upside down, rightside up.

[Bballfan]

All-Midwest conference picks for the women....

D2CCA MW Region WBB 2026 (PDF) - Drury University Athletics

Somewhat surprised by the lack of GLIAC players, although Bisballe and Blanchard (who has been around since 2020) are two of the best in the country.

Provided they don't go into the portal, a lot of talent coming back in the region next year.

[crazznewt]

UMSL's 1st teamer Mara Rieder had a great season, but Sara Mendel is a better player. Drury's Rhi Gibbons is underrated and should have made 2nd team. Her numbers may not match the players who made all region, but this kid brought so much that didn't show up in the box score. Pound for pound, there wasn't a tougher player in the GLVC.

Reese Schaaf named 1st Team Central Region, likely on her way to being named an All American.

Wyketha Harrell showing her disagreement about being shown the door at SBU by her reposts on X.................

[Bballfan]

Reese Schaaf named 1st Team Central Region, likely on her way to being named an All American.

She probably will. Not MVP of the region though. Honestly, I am shocked that Bremer didn't get it. That probably knocks her out for POY in all D2.

As far as Drury having two all region players....not happening for a team that didn't even make the NCAA tournament.

[crazznewt]

[QUOTE=Bballfan;n935144]

She probably will. Not MVP of the region though. Honestly, I am shocked that Bremer didn't get it. That probably knocks her out for POY in all D2.

As far as Drury having two all region players....not happening for a team that didn't even make the NCAA tournament.(unquote)

I understand her team needed a deeper run. Her talent level and impact made her good enough to be named all region. IMO

[crazznewt]

She probably will. Not MVP of the region though. Honestly, I am shocked that Bremer didn't get it. That probably knocks her out for POY in all D2.

As far as Drury having two all region players....not happening for a team that didn't even make the NCAA tournament.

I know one thing, Schaaf put up the best numbers in the MIAA for the last two seasons combined.

[panthersclawz1]

Zach Howell has entered the transfer portal. Colin Hardrick is the first comment on his tweet announcing it. Hate to be a pessimist, but I have a feeling Chris Foster will probably keep most of his freshmen and have to start from scratch after that.

[DUPanther]

Zach Howell has entered the transfer portal. Colin Hardrick is the first comment on his tweet announcing it. Hate to be a pessimist, but I have a feeling Chris Foster will probably keep most of his freshmen and have to start from scratch after that.

That might be true or it might not. In today’s landscape entering the portal doesn’t necessarily mean a player is leaving, it just means they’re accepting offers.

[crazznewt]

The Arizona State Women's Basketball team has made the big dance for the first time in 7 years. Molly Miller's team started the season 15-0, are currently 24-10, beat rival Arizona 3 times and won two games in their conference tournament that included the convincing upset against Iowa State. Its been an amazing first season for Drury's former 2 time National Coach of The Year.

Edit: Colin Hardrick has officially entered the portal

[panthersclawz1]

That might be true or it might not. In today’s landscape entering the portal doesn’t necessarily mean a player is leaving, it just means they’re accepting offers.

Suppose it's possible, but I'd put the odds either Howell or Hardrick return at about 1%.

[DUPanther]

Suppose it's possible, but I'd put the odds either Howell or Hardrick return at about 1%.

GLVC 1st and 2nd Team All-Conference:

Blue = senior/grad
Green = eligibility remaining, not in portal
Red = eligibility remaining, in portal

FIRST TEAM
Zach Howell, R-Jr., G/F, DU
Jordan Rice, Gr., G, UIS
Carmelo Harris, Sr., G, UINDY
Rini Harris, So., G, MCK
Cha’Vez Woods, Sr., G, MCK
Andrew Young, Sr., F, S&T
Jaylen Wesley, Sr., G, RU
Drenin Dinkins, Sr., G, RU
Kyle Hrncir, R-Jr., F, UIU
Justice Sutton, R-So., G, WJC

SECOND TEAM
Colin Hardrick, R-So., G, DU
Shaun Arnold, Jr., F, UINDY
Noah Franklin, 5^th, F, MCK
Blaise Beauchamp, Sr., G, S&T
Cameron Stovall, Jr., F/G, S&T
Taye Moore, R-Fr., G, UMSL
Tiernan Stynes, So., G, QU
Jaden Flournoy, Sr., G, RU
Zac Reedus, Jr., G, SBU
Julian Brown, Sr., G, TSU
Bradley Lightbourne, R-Sr., G, WJC

1 week after the season is over, only 4 members of the GLVC 1st and 2nd Team with eligibility remaining that aren't in the portal. Out of those 4, Hrncir at UIU probably isn't a good candidate to move up (6-5 inside player, not a shot blocker, average at best shooting percentages) and Justice Sutton will almost certainly be in the portal soon.

[Bballfan]

Saw ISAIAH OTYALUK has gone portaling now too.

A number D2 teams will get decimated with the transfer portal. Just the sad reality of college sports today.

Right now the leader in the clubhouse appears to be a school called Leas-McRae (never heard of them). They got 12 players in the portal. Frostburg State looks to want to get in on the action with 10 players in the portal.

[crazznewt]

Sports Illustrated article headline about Molly Miller's team: "Season Ending Loss Shouldn't Dim Incredibly Successful Arizona State Season"
That says it all.

Reese Schaaf had another huge season for Central Missouri. Her MIAA numbers were outstanding: 21.4 points per game, 11.4 rebounds in 19 league games. .554% from the field , .426% from 3, .865% from the free throw line. Her numbers were the best in the MIAA both seasons she played for CMSU.

[DUPanther]

GLVC 1st and 2nd Team All-Conference:

Blue = senior/grad
Green = eligibility remaining, not in portal
Red = eligibility remaining, in portal

FIRST TEAM
Zach Howell, R-Jr., G/F, DU
Jordan Rice, Gr., G, UIS
Carmelo Harris, Sr., G, UINDY
Rini Harris, So., G, MCK
Cha’Vez Woods, Sr., G, MCK
Andrew Young, Sr., F, S&T
Jaylen Wesley, Sr., G, RU
Drenin Dinkins, Sr., G, RU
Kyle Hrncir, R-Jr., F, UIU
Justice Sutton, R-So., G, WJC

SECOND TEAM
Colin Hardrick, R-So., G, DU
Shaun Arnold, Jr., F, UINDY
Noah Franklin, 5^th, F, MCK
Blaise Beauchamp, Sr., G, S&T
Cameron Stovall, Jr., F/G, S&T
Taye Moore, R-Fr., G, UMSL
Tiernan Stynes, So., G, QU
Jaden Flournoy, Sr., G, RU
Zac Reedus, Jr., G, SBU
Julian Brown, Sr., G, TSU
Bradley Lightbourne, R-Sr., G, WJC

UPDATE: Down to 3 - UIndy's Shaun Arnold hit the portal today.