Donivine Stewart

[Braves4Life]

WHATT??? Who has DS proved wrong??? And how?? I am by no means a DS hater, but this is ridiculous. DS has arrived because he dropped 10 and 6 on a DII team that wouldn't stand a chance in any MVC game? Please.

He had the same chance to shine as everyone else. The difference is that he did.

[amckillip]

He had the same chance to shine as everyone else. The difference is that he did.

I agree he looked good no question. But to say this is some statement game and that Donivine has arrived as a D-1 talent just doesn't make any sense. I don't agree at all, but the TCS references are valid.

[Braves4Life]

I agree he looked good no question. But to say this is some statement game and that Donivine has arrived as a D-1 talent just doesn't make any sense. I don't agree at all, but the TCS references are valid.

I can agree that he hasn't arrived. Honestly, no one really has yet. These guys still have a lot of improving to do. Let's remember, they haven't officially been practicing very long. A lot of newcomers and a new system. Let's hope we see improvement with each game before the MVC season starts. Then, we'll all be happy.

[Beninator]

Ahem...those who thought DS wouldn't play at this level -- please place the appropriate apologies here...


Donivine played great - in my opinion he was Player of the Game...
He's smart, makes good decisions, gets steals, disrupts plays..
if there was a +/- kept for basketball I'd say we are +20 with DS in the game and -10 with him out

No doubt a nice game from DS tonight. I think we need to take tonight for what it was and not rush things on DS just yet. I think we can gradually fit DS into an effective PG rotation this year.

[buschsquirrel2011]

No doubt a nice game from DS tonight. I think we need to take tonight for what it was and not rush things on DS just yet. I think we can gradually fit DS into an effective PG rotation this year.

What he said! I don't understand why this has to be a confrontation or a "I was right", "you were wrong" thing. The weiner measuring contests are ridiculous. Good game for Donivine. It's great Bradley won. It was an exhibition game vs a bad D2 team. Not much more should be said.

I would think all Bradley fans would be happy the Braves won and there were some bright spots, while obviously some rough spots. Bradley won't win very many games this year but hopefully they play hard.

I don't see why the very first line of this thread had to be some attempt to call people out. I don't get it.

Go Braves.

[amckillip]

No doubt a nice game from DS tonight. I think we need to take tonight for what it was and not rush things on DS just yet. I think we can gradually fit DS into an effective PG rotation this year.

If Donivine can give us 20 minutes a game by the start of the MVC season I'll be very happy. We also really need 1 of AT/NW/DH/MK to be able to give us 15-25. After tonight, unfortunately I think the player most likely to be able do that is NW (knowing what I've seen out of AT previously).

[Biff]

Well I don't know what it will take for those who called Donivine a wasted scholarship or a Division 2 player, or said he'll be gone after this year to admit they were wrong, but tonight was a good start to proving it. I thought he was the best player on the court for much of the game, and he did not make a single mistake all night which is quite amazing for a freshman in his first game. Give me a full team of DS type players and I think we'll do just fine.
There was some ragged play, but I have seen a lot of early exhibitions in past seasons, and I recall a lot of them looking like tonight, so Im not worried.

[amckillip]

Well I don't know what it will take for those who called Donivine a wasted scholarship or a Division 2 player, or said he'll be gone after this year to admit they were wrong

Who were all these people? I don't think I heard anyone saying this... 'Other board'? I am very confused.

[Da Coach]

Yes, I don't think there were many people on this board saying this. But it was quite prevalent on another message board.

[Fetz86]

And even if it was posted here, i'm sure it was swiftly deleted.

[Da Coach]

And even if it was posted here, i'm sure it was swiftly deleted.

For the record, I believe it was all deleted from the other board.

[Braves4Life]

....The weiner measuring contests are ridiculous. Good game for Donivine. ......Bradley won't win very many games this year but hopefully they play hard.

Wow! That's a great line squirrel! Can you even say "weiner" on here?

But I disagree that we won't win very many games this year. I'm hopeful we'll be at least a .500 team.

[Braves4Life]

For the record, I believe it was all deleted from the other board.

I wouldn't be so sure about that DC. But, it was a good spirited debate with many predicting (not hoping) DS would not succeed. Personally, I think they are wrong.

[real fan]

Well I don't know what it will take for those who called Donivine a wasted scholarship or a Division 2 player, or said he'll be gone after this year to admit they were wrong, but tonight was a good start to proving it. I thought he was the best player on the court for much of the game, and he did not make a single mistake all night which is quite amazing for a freshman in his first game. Give me a full team of DS type players and I think we'll do just fine.
There was some ragged play, but I have seen a lot of early exhibitions in past seasons, and I recall a lot of them looking like tonight, so Im not worried.

He played great, lost his man a couple of times on defens which is to be expecte since he is a freshman, his shot looked great.

[Old Coach]

What he said! I don't understand why this has to be a confrontation or a "I was right", "you were wrong" thing. The weiner measuring contests are ridiculous. Good game for Donivine. It's great Bradley won. It was an exhibition game vs a bad D2 team. Not much more should be said.

I would think all Bradley fans would be happy the Braves won and there were some bright spots, while obviously some rough spots. Bradley won't win very many games this year but hopefully they play hard.

I don't see why the very first line of this thread had to be some attempt to call people out. I don't get it.

Go Braves.

My thought exactly. I hope DS has a great season!