Questions for Coach Wardle

[Da Coach]

Fans can tweet questions directly to Coach Wardle. He will answer at least 3 questions each day until the start of practice on Saturday-

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/912444575163273217

Bradley Basketball
@bradleyumbb

Want to know who's impressed? What to expect in 17-18? Tweet ❓ to @bradleyumbb as Coach Wardle answers 3 each day before 1st practice on Sat




To send a question directly to Coach Wardle, go here:

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb

Then click on the menu options (the 3 small dots) in the upper right of the screen next to the "FOLLOW" button, and click "Send a Direct Message". A text box will open for you to type your question.

I am tweeting my questions now!

Thanks Coach!

[Da Coach]

If any fan who does not do Twitter wants to ask a question, post the question here in this thread, and I will relay the question to Coach Wardle under your name (or anonymously if you prefer)!

And remember, he will not be able to answer any questions about specific recruits.

[Da Coach]

A tweet from Coach Wardle-

https://twitter.com/BUBrianWardle/status/912458459991478273

Brian Wardle
@BUBrianWardle

Brian Wardle Retweeted Bradley Basketball
You know I am going to keep it real with my answers Bradley Fans, show me what you got!! #themovement

[Da Coach]

Coach Wardle will answer 3 questions a day starting today at 3:00 PM, and continuing each day at 3:00 PM until Saturday.

Keep sending your questions!

To tweet directly, go to the Bradley men's basketball Twitter page, click the small menu icon (the 3 small vertical dots in the right upper corner next to the "FOLLOW" button) and select "Send a Direct Message"-

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb

Or go to the original tweet, and reply to it-

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/912444575163273217

Or, an alternative option or if you do not have a twitter account, simply send your question to me by Private Message, or post it here and I will relay it to Coach Wardle.-
To PM Da Coach- https://www.bradleyfans.com/vb/priva...?do=newpm&u=10

[Da Coach]

Here are the questions and answers from Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle today (Tuesday 9/26).-

Question #1-
which newcomer do you think will have the biggest impact this season?

Coach Wardle's answer-
(1 of 2) "All three newcomers have brought maturity & a very good basketball IQ. Each will help us win games in different ways this year..."

(2of-2) "... As of right now, Elijah Childs has really impressed by being consistent on both ends of the court every day."


Question #2-
will Donte average a double double on the season and win MVC POY?

Coach Wardle's answer-
(1-of-2) "I hope he does‼️ �� I feel Donte's had a chip on his shoulder this offseason & he's responded w/ his most consistent summer & fall"

(2 of 2) "He's 1 of most undervalued & underappreciated players in @MVCsports. He continues to improve & I'm excited for him to have big senior year"


Question #3-
Coach Wardle, as an out of town fan, what would be best game this year to come in town for?

Coach Wardle's answer-
(1-of-4) "ALL OF THEM ARE GOOD! ���� I'm challenging our fans to bring their friends to games this year ..."

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/912775933173600256

(2-of-4) "...This program is on the move up & it's going to be fun to watch! All MVC games are �� because league will be so competitive..."

(3-of-4) "... Our non-conference schedule features a lot of up-and-coming programs that should be a factor in their league come March ..."

(4-of-4) "... IUPUI & Georgia Southern are really good teams to watch that we're excited to host. And we also owe Delaware one!"

Original questions and answers here. -

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb

[64NIT]

we also owe Delaware one!

The understatement of the millenium. I hope BU mops the floor with those Chickens to make up for the last two years. If possible, they need to run up the score on them.

[Da Coach]

For those who haven't seen it, here are today's (Wednesday 9/27) questions and answers from Coach Wardle-

Question #1-
Coach Wardle: are we gonna full-court press more this year with more depth & experience?

Coach Wardle's answer-
"Yes! You will see us press little more & be more aggressive, especially defensively. We will also do a little more trapping than year ago"

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913131930165612545

Question #2-
what has been the biggest off-season focus? Also the city & I are beyond grateful & are behind this team 100%.

Coach Wardle's answer-
"Developing leadership & player accountability. I tell our guys player-led teams beat coach-led teams. We need it this year & years to come"

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913133448289759232

Question #3-
What is this teams biggest strength and biggest weakness?

Coach Wardle's answer-
"Strength is versatility & work ethic. Have guys who ❤️ to play. Also can match up in lots of ways- can play small, big, skilled & athletic"
"Weakness is overly passionate. Have to control emotions better & not let small things get us. Helps to have experience now to deal w/ that"

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913136826533203968

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913136870195941376

[tornado]

Thursday's questions

Q #1:
Who is the most concerning to Bradley in the valley and why

Coach's answer:
"UNI is a proven winner in our league and they also have a front line that's so experienced and can make things tricky for teams"Bradley Basketball added,


Q #2:
do you favor going to 4 quarters in college basketball?

Coach's answer:
"Yes! NCAA is only high-level �� that isn't 4Q. I know its had a lot of success for women's game and I believe in time, we'll get there"



Q #3:
Coach- How much value do you place in on-court leadership, and how do we stand in that regard?

Coach's answer:
"On-court leadership is critical & a weakness for us in past. But we've put in time to develop it & its strongest its been in years for us"

[tornado]

Hey- everyone keep Tweeting some questions to Coach Wardle!

Click on this link then scroll down a little and along the left side of the screen click on the blue button that says "Tweet to"

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb

[Da Coach]

Here are the questions for Friday, Sept. 29 that Coach Wardle answered-

Question #1-
who made biggest stride in summer?

Coach Wardle's Answer-
"Everyone has improved but DLO has been healthy, consistent & put lot of time in gym"

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913864220550279168

Question #2-
-Are you finally looking forward to having some seniors?
-are we still on track with an outstanding GPA?

Coach Wardle's answer-
"I love having two seniors & more importantly, 6 guys who've been with us for 3 years. Experience is a huge factor for success in college ��"

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913866092476592133

Question #3-
Have you begun to think about a starting 5?

Coach Wardle's answer-
(1-of-2)"I love our depth and it's not who starts but who finishes ..."
(2-of-2) "... But right now its: DB / NK / JM / DT / KB. And this can definitely change by opening game b/c our strength is in our numbers"

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913866652831363072

https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/status/913866996403593216

So the leaders for potential starting slots right now are Darrell Brown, Jr., Nate Kennell, Jojo McGlaston, Donte Thomas, and Koch Bar. So 2 seniors and 3 sophomores.

Thanks Coach, for the answers to fans' questions!
Bradley team practices begin tomorrow (Sat. Sept. 30).

[tornado]

look for something similar with Coach Wardle answering fan questions within the next couple weeks...

[tornado]

saw this and was reminded of the rumor we may hear soon about another chat session...

https://twitter.com/CollegeHoopNews/status/991407397309579265