DocCas86 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/2022/10/13/emoni-bates-reinstated-to-eastern-michigan-basketball/69561129007/ Emoni Bates has been reinstated to EMU after plea deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 26 minutes ago, DocCas86 said: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/2022/10/13/emoni-bates-reinstated-to-eastern-michigan-basketball/69561129007/ Emoni Bates has been reinstated to EMU after plea deal. Fortunate for him. I don't believe UB would have done that, even with this plea based upon past indiscretions from our players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Signs that Ohio will still be in mix for MAC title this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 4 Hoops Blogger Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 6:05 AM, DocCas86 said: Signs that Ohio will still be in mix for MAC title this year? On paper, the Bobcats have a really talented roster. The question is how quickly their transfers and newcomers can gel together. I’d expect them to be in the mix in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Big 4 Hoops Blogger said: On paper, the Bobcats have a really talented roster. The question is how quickly their transfers and newcomers can gel together. I’d expect them to be in the mix in March. Per usual. They appear to be a well coached team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue32 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Not MAC related but it was interesting that Armoni Foster’s alma mater IUP had a lead at Syracuse into the second half in an exhibition yesterday even without him. There are good players at D2, I’m excited to see what he brings 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuchMany Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 The preseason coaches poll was just released with UB picked to finish 6th of 12. None of our guys made 1st or 2nd team, no shock there with little proven returning talent. Getting excited for the season. 2022-23 MAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll (First Place Votes) 1. Kent State (6) – 135 points 2. Toledo (4) – 131 3. Akron (2) – 127 4. Ball State -- 94 5. Ohio -- 91 6. Buffalo -- 82 7. Eastern Michigan -- 68 8. Western Michigan -- 66 9. Bowling Green -- 42 10. Central Michigan -- 38 11. Miami -- 36 12. Northern Illinois – 26 MAC Tournament Champions: Kent State (4), Toledo (3), Akron (2), Eastern Michigan (1), Western Michigan (1) 2022-23 MAC Men's Basketball Preseason All-MAC Teams First Team Enrique Freeman, F, Akron, Jr. Payton Sparks, C, Ball State, So. Sincere Carry, G, Kent State, R-Sr. JT Shumate, F, Toledo, Sr. Lamar Norman Jr., G, Western Michigan, Sr. Second Team Xavier Castaneda, G, Akron, Sr. Kevin Miller, G, Central Michigan, So. Emoni Bates, F, Eastern Michigan, So. Malique Jacobs, G, Kent State, R-Sr. Setric Millner Jr., F, Toledo, Sr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, MuchMany said: The preseason coaches poll was just released with UB picked to finish 6th of 12. None of our guys made 1st or 2nd team, no shock there with little proven returning talent. Getting excited for the season. 2022-23 MAC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll (First Place Votes) 1. Kent State (6) – 135 points 2. Toledo (4) – 131 3. Akron (2) – 127 4. Ball State -- 94 5. Ohio -- 91 6. Buffalo -- 82 7. Eastern Michigan -- 68 8. Western Michigan -- 66 9. Bowling Green -- 42 10. Central Michigan -- 38 11. Miami -- 36 12. Northern Illinois – 26 MAC Tournament Champions: Kent State (4), Toledo (3), Akron (2), Eastern Michigan (1), Western Michigan (1) 2022-23 MAC Men's Basketball Preseason All-MAC Teams First Team Enrique Freeman, F, Akron, Jr. Payton Sparks, C, Ball State, So. Sincere Carry, G, Kent State, R-Sr. JT Shumate, F, Toledo, Sr. Lamar Norman Jr., G, Western Michigan, Sr. Second Team Xavier Castaneda, G, Akron, Sr. Kevin Miller, G, Central Michigan, So. Emoni Bates, F, Eastern Michigan, So. Malique Jacobs, G, Kent State, R-Sr. Setric Millner Jr., F, Toledo, Sr. This is in line with our poll thus far. Let's hope we take some teams by surprise! Go Bulls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Did a quick compare of the preseason coaches poll and final Kenpom rankings. This represents only two years - so not a large enough sample to do much with, but fun (to me) to look at. What it shows is that the poll has done a good job at identifying the top 6 vs bottom 6, as every team ended up in the half that the coaches poll predicted. However, when you look at the top 6, the order of finish has not been as good. For example the top team the past two seasons per Kenpom was 3rd and 6th in the respective coaches poll. This points to the parity in the MAC (IMO). It is interesting that Kenpom and the coaches poll have two distinct groups in the top 6, Top 3 (Kent, Toledo and Akron) and next 3 (Ohio, Buffalo and Ball St), with not a lot of separation within the groups but some between the top 3 and next 3. I believe that anyone in the next 3 could ultimately come out on top - but will need someone to step up. For example, if someone from UB or Ohio were to make all-MAC 1st or 2nd team, I would expect they would be more competitive with top 3. Alternatively if one of the top 3 1st / 2nd team players underperforms. Bottom line - this is interesting as a fan and hopefully motivation for the Bulls to prove everyone wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 On 10/24/2022 at 5:42 PM, Big 4 Hoops Blogger said: On paper, the Bobcats have a really talented roster. The question is how quickly their transfers and newcomers can gel together. I’d expect them to be in the mix in March. Hopefully so, that way their coach bolts to a major program. I know Ohio is his Alma Mater but he's a talented coach and recruiter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 3:08 PM, DocCas86 said: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/2022/10/13/emoni-bates-reinstated-to-eastern-michigan-basketball/69561129007/ Emoni Bates has been reinstated to EMU after plea deal. Its going to be the Bates show all season long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyHubby Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 We have some very talented players. Hopefully they can gel, and play team ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 6 hours ago, DooleyBull06 said: Its going to be the Bates show all season long. This boxscore from exhibition against Grand Valley St certainly backs that up. He and Farrakhan give EMU quite the 1-2. This team will give everyone fits, but I don't know if there is enough balance to make them a champion. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBlearns Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Belmont beat Ohio on a buzzer beater 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird96 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 NIU lost by 6 to D-2 Illinois-Springfield. Guess they were picked to finish last in the MAC for good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 7 hours ago, UBlearns said: Belmont beat Ohio on a buzzer beater 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 7 hours ago, UBlearns said: Belmont beat Ohio on a buzzer beater 3. Couldn’t happen to a nicer bunch of assholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Bates did not play due to coaches decision as EMU beat Wayne State (D2) by 9. I guess a pretty easy decision to sit him against a D2 opponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 18 minutes ago, DocCas86 said: Bates did not play due to coaches decision as EMU beat Wayne State (D2) by 9. I guess a pretty easy decision to sit him against a D2 opponent. He seems to have a lot of baggage. Will be interesting to see if he makes it thru the entire season. It's a risk/reward type of signing, but EMU doesn't have much to lose so may as well roll the dice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Did anyone catch this yesterday… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, DooleyBull06 said: Did anyone catch this yesterday… No, but that's cool! They are probably in the same boat we are trying to get quality games and none of the "big programs" want to chance a loss against a mid-major and they will definitely not go to their arena. Should be a good matchup of conferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBlearns Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Toledo leading a very good, fringe-at-large UAB team late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBlearns Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, UBlearns said: Toledo leading a very good, fringe-at-large UAB team late. 93-85 win for Toledo. Big win for the MAC profile. Toledo is not to be messed with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121Merrimac Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 45 minutes ago, UBlearns said: … Toledo is not to be messed with. Their women just beat Canisius by 27 too. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivantheturrible Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Love seeing the MAC do good! Just raises the bar all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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