Max Bielfeldt

[amckillip]

I think the requirement for athleticism has a more pronounced effect on what kind of bigs we get (as opposed to guards). I don't think Les will sign or tolerate slow big men (Heemskerk is an example, and I believe the last of Mo's recruits) which is why we never seem to have those sort of average serviceable bigs that other Valley teams seem to have. In my world, it's not that Les doesn't like the bigs or is married to a 4-guard set, it's that he wants the kind of bigs who usually end up at power programs. I think it's an area of improvement for him as a coach -- it's adapting your approach to available talent and the situation that marks a great coaching performance.

I think you hit the nail on the head here.

[Big Mike]

PJS on MAX....

http://www.pjstar.com/sports/x319811311/Supinie-ND-senior-might-name-his-school

[Old Coach]

I understand the connection to Illinois but why would he want to play little minutes there when he could possibly be all MVC type of player at BU.

I think this is the tough choice that the "tweeners" have to make. Do I go to a top 20 program in the Big Ten where I'm likely to go the NCAA tournament 3 of 4 years and have to scrap for minutes, or do I go to a middle of the pack MVC school where I'm likely to get significant playing time?

[Old Coach]

I played baseball at Lincoln College with Nelson's dad Jeff. He also played basketball at Lincoln College and he was a stud at everything he did. Old ISU fans will remember Reggie Wilson, Nelson played with him at Lincoln College. Jeff also played baseball at EIU.

It is not a surprise that Jordan is as good as he is. Jeff played at Lincoln High School in the mid 80's and his teams went head to head with Manual when Manual had Jamere Jackson, David Booth, Lynn Collins.

I do not even need to see Nelson play to know he is likely an awesome athlete and probably is big time good on the court.

Jeff played both baseball and basketball at EIU. I was there when he transferred from Lincoln.