FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne’s men’s basketball game at home on Saturday, Dec. 3 against Oakland will be shown nationally on ESPNU as part of the Horizon League television program with ESPN.

To accommodate the broadcast, the game against Oakland will be played at 3 p.m. at the Gates Sports Center. The game was originally advertised as a 1 p.m. tip at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.


This will be the first-ever ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU broadcast from campus. The last time the Mastodons had a home game on national cable was in 2018 when the ‘Dons hosted Central Michigan in the CIT on CBS Sports Network at the Coliseum.

Season ticket holders will have their Colosseum tickets for the Dec. 3 game exchanged for their assigned seats at Gates Sports Center. These tickets will automatically be emailed to all subscription holders. However, if season ticket holders prefer to have their tickets printed and left at will, they can contact the Gates Sports Center box office at (260) 481-5769 to confirm.

Fans who purchased tickets for the December 3 game online will receive a full refund online for their purchase. Fans who purchased match tickets in person at the Colosseum box office will need to visit the Colosseum box office during office hours to receive their full refund. Colosseum ticket office hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (holiday hours may apply, see www.memorialcoliseum.com/events-tickets/cto for more information).

Oakland is one of the Mastodons’ oldest rivals, with the series dating back to 1981. The ‘Dons and the Golden Grizzlies were longtime rivals in the Summit League before ending up in the Horizon League. The two teams split both fixtures last season, with each side winning on the road.

 

~Feel the rumble~

MIDDLETOWN, CT – Rowan picked up his first victory of the year, 80-55 over Wesleyan as Ja’Zere Noel led four teachers in double figures with 21 points and Andrew Seager had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Noel shot 9 for 14 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds while Marcellus Ross chipped in 12 points. By André Vilmar also added 10 points for Rowan (1-2).

The Profs only trailed for about a minute at the start and took control of the game midway through the first half. Leading 25-21, the Profs closed out the half going 18-6 in just under seven minutes to take a 43-25 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Rowan built it up to a 20-point lead just minutes into the second half, on a 6-2 run and never looked back. The Profs led by no less than 26 points, 69-43, on a Noel three-pointer with 6:02 remaining in the game.

The Profs connected on 44.1 (30 for 68) from the field and capitalized on a 15 for 20 effort from the foul line.

Rowan will open the conference season on Tuesday, Nov. 22 when they travel to Stockton in a rematch of last year’s NJAC Championship game.

When Rider men’s basketball coach Kevin Baggett took his team on a week-long European tour over the summer, it was partly to help them prepare for the weekend ahead. .

The Broncs play back-to-back in Dublin, Ireland against Stetson and Central Arkansas in the MAAC/ASUN Challenge.

“Part of that to understand that when we prepare to go to Ireland, the time differences and playing in another country that many of us have never been to,” Baggett said. “I’ve never been to Ireland myself so I’m excited about it. It’s a great opportunity and a great experience that each of our guys will have for a lifetime.

There’s also a balance Baggett and his team try to strike between winning games and enjoying the experience. Players have already visited the city and visited a local school to meet elementary school students. There is also a party where they will meet the US Ambassador to Ireland.

“Our guys understand that we’re going there to play two big games that we’d like to try and win,” Baggett said. “It is also a unique experience to be there in Ireland and to meet and greet people that none of us would have the opportunity to do in a lifetime. It is a blessing for the MAAC for asking us to participate in this event.

“Were excited. I want our guys to have the opportunity to enjoy it and understand that these are experiences that a lot of people in life don’t have the opportunity to have. They have the chance to meet some of these people and eat the food and (experience) the way of life of another country.

Baggett also wants it to be an eye-opening experience for those aspiring to play professionally.

“Can you exist in another country?” Baggett said. “I tell every one of our players who talks about wanting to play in another country that McDonald’s doesn’t taste like McDonald’s in another country like here in the United States. There is nothing bigger than our country. , so can you go and exist for 10 months in another country like Ireland or Belgium where we were in the summer? It’s the experience and the lifestyle of being able to go somewhere else and coexist in someone’s country each other and to respect their culture, their language and the fact that you adapt to their country.

The women’s team is also in Dublin to participate in the MAAC/ASUN Challenge. Lynn Milligan’s club will face North Florida on Friday and Eastern Kentucky on Saturday.

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Rider weekend

WHO: Rider (1-1) against Stetson (2-0) and Central Arkansas (2-1)

WHEN: Friday, vs Stetson, 5:00 a.m.; Saturday vs. Central Arkansas, 6 a.m., National Basketball Arena, Dublin, Ireland

TV: ESPNU (both games)

LAST TIME OUT: Cavalry def. TCNJ, 87-50; Stetson beats. South Florida, 68-67; Central Arkansas takes on Niagara on Friday

SERIES HISTORY: Stetson leads, 2-1. This is the first meeting since the 1993-94 season; Rider and Central Arkansas meet for the first time.

RANK KENPOM: Rider 173; Stetson 269; Central Arkansas 331

Scout Rider: The Broncs took the number one win ahead of the transatlantic flight to Dublin, but there’s not much to gain from a Division III TCNJ rout. Rider will go into the backcourt of Dwight Murray Jr. (17.5 ppg, 5.5 assists, 3 rpg) and Allen Powell (14.5 ppg). Both shot well from 3 to start the new campaign – Murray at 71.4% (5 for 7) and Powell at 50% (4 for 8) – while Allen Betrand is at 63.5% (5 for 8) ). The frontcourt will consist of one man with Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson unable to make the trip due to visa issues. That leaves a rotation of Tariq Ingraham, Tyrel Bladen, Mervin James and Nehemiah Benson to handle the frontcourt.

STETSON SCOUTING: The Hatters are off to a great start after road wins over Florida State and South Florida. Although those two teams are combined 0-6, coach Donnie Jones’ team beat two state opponents in a huge boost of confidence after going 11-19 last season. Stetson is led by Ball State transfer Luke Brown, who is averaging 23.5 points and shooting 57.3 percent (11 for 19) from 3. What a difference a year makes after Brown appeared in 18 games and shot 29.45 on 3s last season. Alvin Tumblin (11.5 ppg), Stephan Swenson (11.5 ppg, 5.0 assists) and Cyncier Harrison (11 ppg) are also players to watch.

ARKANSAS CENTRAL SCOUTING: The Bears recently beat Little Rock before heading to Ireland. Eddy Kayouloud (14.3 points per game) leads five players with a double-digit average. Kayouloud, a Frenchman, scored 26 on 11 of 17 shots against Little Rock. Camren Hunter (13 ppg, 5 assists), Carl Daugherty Jr. (13 ppg, 6 rpg), Coling Cooper (11.3 ppg) and Masai Olowkere (10.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg) are all off to a good start.

Men’s basketball picked up its second straight win in an electric home performance, knocking out Crosstown rival Howard.

After years of sluggishness presence and fan engagement, head coach Chris Caputo and men’s basketball rocked the Smith Center again with their 85-75 victory over Howard on Friday night. Senior forward Ricky Lindo Jr. and freshman goaltender Maximus Edwards combined for 37 points and 17 rebounds en route to a victory for the Colonials.

“I’m almost speechless about the quality of the students,” Caputo said in a post-match interview. “Especially in this building, how loud it is, it’s perfect for a college basketball environment like the one we have. It’s not a cookie cutter, it’s a unique building. I think just that it’s awesome.

The game got off to a flying start, with 8 of the Colonials’ first 10 points coming from dunks, the first of which, a monstrous comeback by senior forward Ricky Lindo Jr., sent the already-buzzing crowd into a state of pandemonium.

Lindo led GW at both ends of the court all night, scoring a game-high 19 points and knocking down nine boards and smashing four Bison punches.

“I took what the defense gave me,” Lindo Jr. said.

After a back-and-forth start keeping the score at 8 points after six minutes of play, the Colonials began to drift away. Graduate guard Brendan Adams took control of the GW offense and drilled a 3-pointer to punctuate an 8-0 GW run that put the Colonials up 16-8 nearly halfway through the first half. .

But the Bisons weren’t ready to back down just yet. A dunk from sophomore guard Bryce Harris on a back cut and a quick finish from junior forward Jordan Wood forced GW to call a timeout in an attempt to stop the bleeding. Led by Harris, who finished the night with a team-high 19 points, Howard came within 1 with 4:17 left in the half.

After the timeout, neither team could gain a clear advantage and the Colonials entered halftime clinging to a 36-32 lead.

Howard came out of the gate shooting after the break, despite Edwards hitting a three for GW’s first shot of the half. Harris was particularly aggressive, scoring the first half points for the Bison on another backdoor cut and firing a huge offensive rebound before feeding the ball to junior forward Steve Settle, III, who got it. placed to tie the match at 41 points. room.

But from then on, GW hit the throttle and never looked back. Edwards, who scored just 6 points in the first half, was the star of the second, finishing the game with 18 points while shooting 60% from the field.

“He’s a talented young player,” Caputo said. “He’s got some dexterity and proprioception, knowing where you are in space, he’s got a really good feeling, he’s got it.”

Senior striker Hunter Dean was also a big hit for the Colonials in the second half, scoring 10 of his 14 points after the break. Dean, who was one of five GW players on the pitch to start the second half despite initially coming off the bench, said he was unaware of the change in the starting lineup at the time. advance.

“I had no idea,” Dean said. “When they call my number, I just make sure I’m ready to go.”

In addition to scoring, Dean had nine big rebounds and sank all four of his free throws.

Getting to the line was key to GW’s success, as 23 of their 85 points came from the charity strip. Lindo led the Colonials in the category, hitting all eight tries.

“No matter what happens, if we’re fouled, we have to hit our free throws,” Lindo said. “These are the easiest points other than a lay-up, dunks too.”

And the Colonials did just that, hitting 23 of their 29 free throw attempts, good for 79.3%, a number tied with the best free throw teams in the country last season.

Thanks in part to Lindo and Dean, the Colonials dominated the glass all night, knocking down nine offensive boards and outscoring the Bison 39-22 overall.

“It’s definitely a trend we’re looking to continue,” Lindo Jr. said. “The whole coaching staff is focused on boxing and rebounding. I think if we bounce back we can compete with anyone so we just listened to this message and boxed and bounced today and the results speak for themselves.

The Colonials travel to Long Island, New York on Monday to take on Hofstra. Tipping is at 7 p.m.

This article appeared in the Issue of November 14, 2022 of the Hatchet.

Adam Flagler (guard) – Baylor Bears

Since his arrival in Waco, Adam Flager has seen his role and responsibilities increase over the seasons. He was a contributing role player off the bench during Baylor’s National Championship winning season (2020-21), averaging 9.1 points in 22.8 minutes per game. Last season, he entered the starting lineup and became the team’s leading scorer (13.8 points per game). And now he’s set to become a Big 12 Player of the Year nominee in his senior season. Be sure to tune in to see how he fills it out from three and maybe how he develops as a point guard in what should be another NCAA Tournament deep run for the Bears.

Grant Sherfield (guard) – Oklahoma Sooners

Grant Sherfield has been one of the best and most fun point guards to watch in college basketball. He really hit the national college basketball scene in the 2020-21 season with Nevada, but the Wolf Pack underperformed significantly last season, which knocked Sherfield out of the spotlight. But, now he’s in Oklahoma and the Big 12 where a lot of eyes will be on him. Yours should definitely be too.

Gradey Dick (guard) – Kansas Jayhawks

So Kansas wins a national championship and then brings in one of the top rookies in the high school class of 2022. That must be nice.

Gradey Dick’s transition to the college game is already going well. He is as fluid as possible and has some variety in how he puts the ball into the basket – the jumper is efficient, there are no unnecessary movements when attacking the rebound and he will always find his way towards the edge in transition. Just another talented kid coming into Lawrence that Bill Self will groom and play winning basketball.

Timmy Allen (forward) – Texas Longhorns

Texas fell short of expectations last season, and if they are to bounce back in 2022-23, Timmy Allen’s play will be critical. In his second year at Texas, Allen needs to show off his all-around game that made him one of the best transfers in the country after his three seasons at Utah. I think we get that version of Allen as the season progresses.

Former Maryland men’s basketball stars have played in the NBA this season. Of all the former Terps, Kevin Huerter has been the most outstanding this season, shooting almost 52% from three, which ranks him ninth in the league. He averages 16.9 points per game.

Huerter thrived on the Sacramento Kings, on pace to surpass his career average of 11.4 points per game. He has four games with 20+ points this season. Huerter also started all nine games.

Also on the Kings is former Terp Alex Len, playing his 12th season in the NBA. He doesn’t rack up a ton of minutes, but has played a few against the Magic this season.

Jalen Smith performed well for the Indiana Pacers, averaging nearly nine points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Smith also played the most minutes in his five-year career with around 24 minutes per game. He started all nine games for the Pacers.

Finally, guard Aaron Wiggins has continued to fulfill his role for the Oklahoma City Thunder, with three starts in seven games played this season. Wiggins is in his second season and is looking to improve his rookie campaign. He is currently averaging 5.7 points per game.

In other news

Men’s soccer hosts Indiana in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament today. The match will be played at 8 p.m. at Ludwig Field. Colin McNamara had the Insight.

Maryland Football has announced its captains for Saturday’s game at Penn State.

Abby Meyers shone in her women’s basketball debut in Maryland.

Maryland Field Hockey hosts Liberty Friday at noon to open the NCAA Tournament, one of five Big Ten teams and one of four tournament hosts.

Former Maryland football star Jake Funk has been eliminated by the New Orleans Saints.

Oregon has yet to play a game and its roster has already taken a beating.

When the No. 21 Ducks open the men’s basketball season on Monday with a 7 p.m. game against Florida A&M at Matthew Knight Arena, they’ll have almost as many stock players unavailable as those in uniform.

“I don’t know if we’ll get anyone to play,” coach Dana Altman said with a smirk last Thursday. “So, we’ll see.”

It’s certainly not how Altman was hoping to debut his rebuilt squad, which lost five players from the 2021-22 squad that underperformed its way to a 20-15 record and second-place loss. national invitational tournament round.

But in true Altman form, the 12th-year coach added four highly rated transfers and a 5-star freshman in the offseason to join three returning starters — point guard Will Richardson, forward Quincy Guerrier and center N’Faly Dante – and key supplies in center Nate Bittle and guard Rivaldo Soares.

The Louisville men’s basketball team is reportedly not facing a postseason ban after a lengthy NCAA investigation into alleged violations under the watch of former coaches.

When the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) announces its decision on the Louisville case later Thursday, it will hit the program with a $5,000 fine and reduced recruiting days, CBS Sports reported.

Ruling won’t include any punishment for former U of L coaches Rick Pitino and Chris Mack, according to the CBS report.

Former Louisville assistants Kenny Johnson and Jordan Fair will be given two-year penalties for showing, CBS reported. Johnson, now an assistant at Rhode Island, will be banned from recruiting during this time. Just cause penalties require an NCAA member school to provide reasons why they should not face penalties for hiring a coach.

When it comes to the 2024 NCAA Basketball recruiting class, Elliot Cadeau is right that he’s the best pure point guard overall. He and another five-star prospect, Zoom Diallo, are battling for that accolade. Present is a top 10 rookie and comes from Missouri State.

Although a bit undersized at 6’1 and around 170 pounds, the high school junior possesses elite passing and ballhandling ability. The point guard is also an electric scorer, able to reach the basket at a consistent level and create offense for himself and others. He’s also a solid defender and should be an instant impact player at the NCAA Basketball level.

There are six programs that would be in the mix for his services, all of which are quality power conference teams. Even though it is two years from now that he will be with one of them, there is still knowledge about his potential suitability with each of them.

Here is an overview of Gift that potentially corresponds to each of them.

Kansas Jayhawks

There are many ball handlers for the Jayhawks now and in the future, aside from senior transfer Kevin McCullar. The team recently landed top-30 point guard Elmarko Jackson in the 2023 class, along with combo guards Chris Johnson and Jamari McDowell. And chances are that Dajuan Harris, who started on the side that won the national title last year, will be a senior by the time Cadeau arrives.

It’s a program that has sent a number of point guards to the NBA under head coach Bill Self and they’re on a 33-year streak of NCAA Tournament participation. The only problem is, Cadeau won’t be the only ball handler in the field and will have to share it more than the other options. But the opportunity to be a top perimeter player over a competitor is very attractive.

Louisville Cardinals

Louisville is the exact opposite of Kansas when it comes to guard depth for the program. The ACC team only has the starting guard El Ellis for 1-2 years and the only other perimeter player is Fabio Basili, a three-star freshman who joined the program late. Plus, it’s literally nothing, as they have no guard commitments in the Class of 2023. One option left is five-star guard DJ Wagner, who is reportedly choosing between Louisville and Kentucky.

Even if he chooses the Cardinals, Wagner will likely only stay a year before turning pro, so the backcourt would be wide open for Cadeau to come in and be a top player on offense. The team is rebuilding and we don’t know how good they will be by the time the prospect arrives, but playing time is the best point they can bring to them.