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Another non-D1 game. I think we have exhausted the scheduling discussion though. At least it’s not Oak Hills Christian, who Waldorf beat 101-54.

Just picked up an offer from Miami.

FYI - Fort is not in the portal.

I thought 4 was an appropriate spot. Maybe different with an eligible Ihenacho too. Basically I thought we would be fringe Tier 1 with SDSU, ORU and NDSU but instead I think we are tier 2 but closer to tier 3 than 1. All made up things in my head haha.

I’m a roller coaster of emotions when following a team so right now it feels all doom and gloom going forward. As I step back, I think we are fine but I don’t think we will finish where I want us to. While shooting is an issue, defense is our biggest issue. We have the athletes and length to be a good defensive team, minus maybe inside.

What are you hoping? The gophers call bubba? That’s quite the dream.

As head coach? Didn’t they name their head coach right when Bohl retired?

Must have been a walk-on with the Gophers? Trying to look and I just see offers from St. Thomas and Valpo out of high school.

How hard would it be for the athletic department to treat basketball like they care about it? Couple big misses stick out to me: - no band? Are you kidding me? The weather was bad today, yes, but the band had no issue making it to hockey. - entice the students to come to basketball by offering priority seating. Students were camping out to get into hockey, why not say hey you come to basketball you get first entrance into the Ralph? They used to do that when I was there. Just don’t get it.

Hey he’s 6’11”! Also, we lose T so really would just have Mathews and Erikson. Not saying those are great options but we need to find one. Maybe Hurlburt is just at a level too high?

I said to my buddy today that Hurlburt will be with UND next year.

Do you think we have enough bigs next year? Really down to Amar, Mathews, Erikson and Bothun, right?

I think we are better than last year, now that isn’t saying much but I do. What happened to Omot in the second half? First half is exactly what I was hoping to see out of him and then he vanished. Opposite from Eaglesfaff. I knew we would be a poor shooting team, as did most, but I really thought our defense would be good. Doesn’t seem to be the case. Idk what to think anymore.

Holy !@#$ I don’t know if I’ve ever hated an opposing player more the #2 for Portland. Makes a 3 and a kiss to the crowd.

I want the King from last week.

I29’s closed and the weather is crap so guessing a light crowd today. Sounds like for those at home won’t have the usual broadcast crew either on Midco.

This you?

Yeah I was surprised to see that before either ND school offered.

Well NDSU wins 78-67.

Watching Portland play against NDSU, they look like they’ll be tough. Robertson is going to be a lot to handle, big, good scorer and very good passer. Harris also looks tough. They also have a big man (he’s not huge, skinny and 6’9” or so) giving NDSU some fits.

Ely’s is overrated, in my opinion.

UND (KP 263) looks to regroup with a home game against WCC member, Portland (KP 221). Last year’s matchup in Portland UND lost 69-90. Looks like senior, Tyler Robertson, leads the way for Portland in scoring averaging 17ppg, 5.2apg and 3.7 boards. He’s 6’6” and listed as a G/F. Behind him is 6’8” freshman, Tyler Harris, averaging 14.2ppg, 9 boards and 1.5 bpg. I don’t really know much about Portland besides looking at stats but they play NDSU tonight and KenPom predicts NDSU to win 78-75. I will be watching. KenPom also predicts UND to win but by a closer margin of 75-74. Get out to the Betty and support the guys. Some fun players to watch and a good non-con opponent.

One name I find interesting for a possible target in this class is Gavin Camp, WR from Normal, IL. He’s currently committed to Illinois State but Danny followed him recently. Believe he’s the brother of former USD and current Sac St QB, Carson Camp.