Bradley 2025-26

[LittleBrave]

This is super news to start the week!
I’ve been checking in a few times a day to see if Meta is coming back and he is!

Let’s get another big to help CT (who needs to make some strides) and Meta.

Lots of talent returning AND coming in, and guys returning with a stellar attitude and work ethic!

 

[Da Coach]

I am hearing some rumors there could be a shakeup involving the coaching staff for 2025-26.

And...
Bradley Basketball and Coach Wardle send their thanks to the "Best Fans in the Valley" - https://x.com/BrianMWardle/status/1906753808811651227

 

[yoda]

It wouldn't have anything to do with these rumors about one of our assistants leaving?

 

[Da Coach]

Yes, Jimmie Foster to take top assistant job at Colorado State under new head coach Ali Farokhmanesh.
Good luck Jimmie!

 

[Tommy]

Isn’t he our Milwaukee connection and best recruiter? This is terrible news. Still happy to see Coach foster get an opportunity for a bigger role.

 

[LittleBrave]

Our team is looking nice so far as we look ahead to the 2025-'26 season! Still need to get a couple more key additions to be a strong contender for the Valley crown. While we have some nice talent returning, we'll need our freshmen to step up right away.
Can Timo improve to the point of what Burch gave us this past season? I hope so, but we haven't seen enough to know, but seems he has a knack for being in the right place on the court.

Definitely need another Big to help CT and Meta...not just 10 minutes, but likely a guy who can play half the game and make an impact.
CT showed flashes of how good he can be, but I expect him to be a key bench guy to give 15-20 strong minutes. Meta could give us 25-30 per game, and he made some nice strides this past season - really needs to work on staying strong to the end of games and staying out of foul trouble.

 

[yoda]

since we aren't getting Lathan Sommerville or Cooper Koch, I have revised my list of
2025-26 Bradley Starting Five...but things could still change based on who Bradley may get from the Portal

- Meta Jonovic
- Corey Thomas
- Dietrich Richardson
- Demarion Burch
- Jaquan Johnson
subs - Montana Wheeler, Matthew Zobrist, Timoty van der Knaap
Still hopeful - Christian Davis, Shelton Williams-Dryden, Prince Aligbe, Jemel Jones

 

[Stryker]

since we aren't getting Lathan Sommerville or Cooper Koch, I have revised my list of
2025-26 Bradley Starting Five...but things could still change based on who Bradley may get from the Portal

- Meta Jonovic
- Corey Thomas
- Dietrich Richardson
- Demarion Burch
- Jaquan Johnson
subs - Montana Wheeler, Matthew Zobrist, Timoty van der Knaap
Still hopeful - Christian Davis, Shelton Williams-Dryden, Prince Aligbe, Jemel Jones

Its going to be an interesting year as it is one of the "changes of the guard" years where guys who haven't seen the court a lot are going to be major starters and contributors. A lot questions, but not blind ones.

 

[yoda]

Its going to be an interesting year....

It already is interesting and will continue to be until Bradley completes the roster & staff. We could see as many as 7 or 8 more new players added. I just hope they consider having a couple summer events for the fans so we can get to meet & know all the new players & coaches.

 

[tomahawk chop]

Its going to be an interesting year as it is one of the "changes of the guard" years where guys who haven't seen the court a lot are going to be major starters and contributors. A lot questions, but not blind ones.

We are in need of at least 2 transfers that will be starters if we expect to contend or at the least finish in the top 4 of the conference.

 

[bradleyfan124]

I want to thank Tommy for putting the Bradley games on his You Tube. I just got done re-watching the North Alabama game. Thank you Tommy

 

[Tommy]

I want to thank Tommy for putting the Bradley games on his You Tube. I just got done re-watching the North Alabama game. Thank you Tommy

Hey, thanks buddy! Appreciate that!