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    Two MVC games Tuesday, Dec. 17

    There are two MVC games today, Tuesday, Dec. 17- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...41217/group/18
    Valparaiso (5-4) at Ohio State ^-4) - 7:00 pm on Peacock Network - Ohio State favored by 21.5 points
    Drake (9-0) vs Kansas State (6-3) - 7:00 pm on ESPN+ - Kansas State favored by 1.5 points

    In the only MVC game last night (Monday, Dec. 16), Northern Iowa beat Montana 104-76 for their 4th win in a row. They improve to 7-4. - https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...meId/401715920
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    This game should tell us just how good Drake is. If they win that one, I don't know that we can consider ourselves the Valley favorite anymore (but maybe some have already reached that conclusion, just not me).
    Larry Bird
    I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.

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    • #3
      Leon Bond w/37pts for Northern Iowa vs Montana.
      DUBL R 1

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Tommy View Post
        This game should tell us just how good Drake is. If they win that one, I don't know that we can consider ourselves the Valley favorite anymore (but maybe some have already reached that conclusion, just not me).
        Kansas State is not a great team, so I wouldn't be surprised if Drake wins. By most analytic formulas, Drake is the better team.
        Drake's NET is 46, Kansas State's NET is 105.
        In RPI- Drake is 12, Kansas State is 102
        In Kenpom ranking- Drake 73, Kansas State 69

        Kansas State is 6-3, but they have possibly the worst non-conference Strength of Schedule of any Power Conference team.
        Their 6 wins were against some of the worst teams in the country-
        New Orleans (NET 336)
        Cleveland State (NET 281)
        Mississippi Valley State (NET 364- dead last among D1 programs)
        George Washington (NET 153)
        Longwood (NET 251)
        Arkansas-PIne Bluff (NET 362 out of 364)

        Their 3 losses were:
        76-65 loss to LSU (NET 63)
        67-65 loss to Liberty (NET 61)
        88-71 loss to St. John's (NET 37)

        It should be a good game to watch.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Dubl R 1 View Post
          Leon Bond w/37pts for Northern Iowa vs Montana.
          Leon Bond III looks like one of the top "steals" of the 2024 transfer portal. He averaged only 4.1 ppg in 12 minutes per game off the bench at Virginia last season as a redshirt-freshman. He took only 2 three point shots for the season. This season at UNI, he is averaging 11.2 ppg and 5.1 rpg, and he is shooting 50% from three (9-18 ). He was 4-5 from three in last night's win over Montana.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Da Coach View Post

            Kansas State is not a great team, so I wouldn't be surprised if Drake wins. By most analytic formulas, Drake is the better team.
            Drake's NET is 46, Kansas State's NET is 105.
            In RPI- Drake is 12, Kansas State is 102
            In Kenpom ranking- Drake 73, Kansas State 69

            Kansas State is 6-3, but they have possibly the worst non-conference Strength of Schedule of any Power Conference team.
            Their 6 wins were against some of the worst teams in the country-
            New Orleans (NET 336)
            Cleveland State (NET 281)
            Mississippi Valley State (NET 364- dead last among D1 programs)
            George Washington (NET 153)
            Longwood (NET 251)
            Arkansas-PIne Bluff (NET 362 out of 364)

            Their 3 losses were:
            76-65 loss to LSU (NET 63)
            67-65 loss to Liberty (NET 61)
            88-71 loss to St. John's (NET 37)

            It should be a good game to watch.
            I can always count on your for all the detailed info, Coach. Thanks!

            I am rooting for a Drake loss. I don't like to see them continuing to win. They're going to get way too used to it!
            Larry Bird
            I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.

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            • #7
              Kansas State may not be a great team, but for Drake it is a road test for sure and a win would continue to build national interest in the undefeated Bulldogs. I had hoped we would be the team from the Valley that made national noise this year. We still can, but the Braves will have to "prove 'em" now in conference and the tournament(s). The loss to Santa Clara -- not a great team -- on a neutral court really stings.
              Yajusneverno!

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              • #8
                The Drake game vs. Kansas State is not a true road game. It is called The Wildcat Classic, a 1-game event at a neutral site, the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. It's a 19,000 seat arena in downtown KC, about 120 miles from Manhattan, KS. That might help Drake's chances, though the crowd should still favor Kansas State.

                Drake is getting close to being ranked. They have a bunch of votes, but are just outside the Top 25 - https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
                After tonight's Kansas State game, they have another game at home Saturday against Green Bay. If they can get through this week undefeated, I think they could move into the Top 25.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Tommy View Post

                  I can always count on your for all the detailed info, Coach. Thanks!

                  I am rooting for a Drake loss. I don't like to see them continuing to win. They're going to get way too used to it!
                  I am hoping Drake wins and only loses three games before the NCAA tournament. 1 to us in Peoria, 1 to us in Des Moines, and 1 to us in StL. It will only help our NET if they are good and we beat them.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by egib52 View Post

                    I am hoping Drake wins and only loses three games before the NCAA tournament. 1 to us in Peoria, 1 to us in Des Moines, and 1 to us in StL. It will only help our NET if they are good and we beat them.
                    That's a fair point, egib. I guess when you put it that way, the only losses that really matter to me are the ones that come at our hand, so I agree!
                    Larry Bird
                    I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.

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                    • #11
                      Drake is leading Kansas State 25-8 with under 8 minutes left in the first half - https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...meId/401706978
                      ESPN+ - https://www.espn.com/espnplus/player...f-6d631e65658f

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                      • #12
                        Drake's Mitch Mascari can't miss from distance. He is 6-for-6 from 3-point range. K-State has come back but Drake holds a 9-point lead at half.
                        Yajusneverno!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by BUSongwriter View Post
                          Drake's Mitch Mascari can't miss from distance. He is 6-for-6 from 3-point range. K-State has come back but Drake holds a 9-point lead at half.
                          Kansas State continues to slowly close the gap. Drake now leads 39-36 with about 16 minutes left.
                          Drake's Mitch Mascari is now 6-7 from three, and the rest of the team is 0-3.

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                          • #14
                            The game is tied Drake 63 - Kansas State 63 at the end of regulation. - https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...meId/401706978

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                            • #15
                              Drake beats Kansas State 73-70 in overtime with Bennett Stirtz making his only 3-pointer in the final seconds. - https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...meId/401706978

                              Bennett Stirtz with 22 points, MItch Mascari had 25 (8-10 from three).


                              Valparaiso lost 95-73 to Ohio State - https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...meId/401715411

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