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  1. Da Coach

    2026 Commit: Race Kowalczyk

    That next step up from the mid-major level that Bradley is now at is really difficult. All the NCAA rule changes that favor the big boys make it nearly impossible for a mid-major to become an elite program and sustain it. Plus, the ability to raise NIL money cannot compare with the Power...
  2. Da Coach

    2025 and beyond recruits

    Jaxon Clark is starting the summer circuit with some terrific performances. Bradley still following, and would fill a need for a big power forward- https://x.com/TheHoopGrid/status/1923756684918309336 His teammate at MidPro Academy, Cooper Knowles, who Bradley is also following, also getting...
  3. Da Coach

    2026 Commit: Race Kowalczyk

    Dave Eminian with the quick work- https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/college/basketball/bradley-hoops/2025/05/19/bradley-basketball-recruiting-bu-gets-commitment-from-class-of-2026/83726990007/ The article states that Race averaged 18.5 ppg for his junior season. But that figure might have been...
  4. Da Coach

    2026 Commit: Race Kowalczyk

    Looking back at the old recruiting thread, Bradley started recruiting Race Kowalczyk at the beginning of his sophomore year, in October, 2023 https://www.bradleyfans.com/threads/2025-and-beyond-recruits.505646/page-22#post-512495
  5. Da Coach

    2026 Commit: Race Kowalczyk

    First 2026 commitment for Bradley! Welcome to Bradley! Race will be a real asset for the Braves! He is an athletic and terrific shooting wing guard with point guard skills, and great basketball instincts. He is just finishing his junior year at St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy in...
  6. Da Coach

    2025 and beyond recruits

    Quinton Kitt, a 6'6" sophomore from East Peoria HS who Bradley has offered, just got an offer from Illinois head coach Brad Underwood. https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2025/05/18/illinois-basketball-recruting-illini-offer-class-of-2027-quinton-kitt/83716354007/ He also...
  7. Da Coach

    New BU commit Gustavo Guimarães

    I'm sure it has happened before. Not at Bradley, and probably not at any mid-major schools, but it has happened at a few high-major schools. Here is Duke's roster from 2022-23. They actually had 4 seven-footers- https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2022-23 Dereck Lively- 7'1"...
  8. Da Coach

    2026 and beyond recruits

    One other recruiting related bit of news-Bradley has been making contact with European sources to aid in recruiting more Euro talent. With the rise in NIL money, the best young players in some of the top European leagues are looking to play college basketball in the US for money, rather than...
  9. Da Coach

    2026 and beyond recruits

    And a few more names (Google for more info)- 2026- Rashaun Porter- 6'7" PF at DePaul College Prep- https://247sports.com/player/rashaun-porter-46157780/ 2026- Rykan Woo- 6'1" guard at DePaul College Prep- https://ny2lasports.com/rykan-woo-picks-up-first-offer/ 2026- Miles Flemons- 6'8" PF at...
  10. Da Coach

    Valley Recruits

    I am hearing that SIU will announce tomorrow that they have signed 6'7" junior forward Prince Aligbe of Seton Hall who is in the transfer portal. He received offers from numerous high-majors out of high school in Minneapolis in 2022, and committed to Boston College. After playing 2 seasons at...
  11. Da Coach

    2025 Bradley graduates

    Also, congratulations to these two women's team players who also received Bradley diplomas today. Congratulations to Ruba Abo Hashesh and Katy Wade-
  12. Da Coach

    2025 Bradley graduates

    4 of the Bradley players received diplomas in graduation ceremonies today. Congratulations to Duke Deen, Cade Hardtke, Connor Linke, and Sam Hennessy- Goanar Biliew, Christian Davis, and Darius Hannah graduated last year along with Malevy Leons-...
  13. Da Coach

    2026 and beyond recruits

    A few more new names Bradley has made contact with- 2026 Amir Jenkins- 6'3" point guard at Worcester Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts.- https://247sports.com/player/amir-jenkins-46152050/ Article-...
  14. Da Coach

    What is going on with baseball?

    The MVC has posted the Tournament schedule/bracket- Schedule- https://mvc-sports.com/tournaments/?id=31 Bracket- https://mvc-sports.com/documents/2025/4/10//2025_MVC_Baseball_Championship_Bracket.pdf?id=5067 #7 seed Bradley will face #6 seed Belmont in a single elimination game, Game 2...
  15. Da Coach

    What is going on with baseball?

    Bradley beats Evansville 23-11.- https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=564488 Bradley's final record is 12-15, tied for 7th place, and they are 16-34 overall. They will be the #7 seed in the MVC Tournament, which starts Tuesday at Illinois State.
  16. Da Coach

    Players from the past

    Speaking of Bruce Mordini, who played for Bradley from 1983-1988, he has a son, Grant Mordini, who is 6'10" and a 2025 graduate of Lake Forest High School. He is still unsigned, as is the case with a lot of high schoolers now because of the portal and all the transferring. He might need to start...
  17. Da Coach

    What is going on with baseball?

    Indiana State lost their final regular season game to Illinois State 12-1, and they finish 12-15 in the MVC. Currently, Bradley is leading Evansville 10-6 in the 5th inning. If Bradley can hold onto their lead, they will finish tied with Indiana State for 7th place, at 12-15, and Bradley will...
  18. Da Coach

    Players from the past

    Good memory, DaveinEureka. Pierre Cooper was part of the 1981-82 recruiting class that included other freshmen Voise Winters, Anthony Webster, and Eddie Harris, along with juco recruits Willie Scott, Barney Mines, and Kerry Cook. But I recall both Dick Versace and Tony Barone saying Pierre was...
  19. Da Coach

    2026 and beyond recruits

    Starting a new thread for 2026 and future recruits (and a couple leftover 2025 possibilities)... Bradley has made contact with a bunch of 2026 and 2027 recruits the last couple days. - 2025 D1 Transfer portal- Ian Motta- 6'6" 4-year senior forward at Bucknell University. He played in only 7...
  20. Da Coach

    Valley Recruits

    Evansville has apparently gotten a commitment from a 6'7" German guard, Leif Möller. He is 21 years old and currently playing for a BBL club team in Hamburg, Germany.
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