sioux24/7 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 What's everyone thoughts on how the Big Sky will end up this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I think Montana will be the team to beat, however they have had a few blows this offseason in which Cherry broke his foot, out 10-12 weeks. (potentially could take a redshirt) and having their 7' JUCO transfer declared inelgible (think they are trying 1 last time to get him eligible). Weber will still be strong and UNC will be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 I think Montana will be the team to beat, however they have had a few blows this offseason in which Cherry broke his foot, out 10-12 weeks. (potentially could take a redshirt) and having their 7' JUCO transfer declared inelgible (think they are trying 1 last time to get him eligible). Weber will still be strong and UNC will be tough. Where do you see UND ending up? I can see the 4-6 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 UND could be dancing in 5 months....that is just excitement enough!!! There are 7 teams for the BSC tournament and the regular season champs hosts the tourny. If UND wins that could you imagine playing it at the Betty, or Ralph? A lot of excitement plus another trip to Fargo for the team in December. Win or lose its going to be a fun year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Where do you see UND ending up? I can see the 4-6 range. I am think around that range as well. I think with the amount of time these guys have played together already plus some key JUCO will blend together to finish in the 4-6 range. Im thinking 5 to hedge my bets, but I'll look at what people have before ranking 1-11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Given what we've seen from Jones' teams over his time here, I'm thinking North Dakota will finish in the top half of the league standings, and then go on a run through the post-season tournament. Even going back to NCC days, his teams have normally been playing their best basketball at the end of the season.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Given what we've seen from Jones' teams over his time here, I'm thinking North Dakota will finish in the top half of the league standings, and then go on a run through the post-season tournament. Even going back to NCC days, his teams have normally been playing their best basketball at the end of the season.................... The team needs to learn how to: 1. win on the road 2. make a free throw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 The team needs to learn how to: 1. win on the road 2. make a free throw This. If we can do either consistently, we'll be in good shape. I just don't free throws to kill us this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twins15 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I am thinking the 4-6 range... free throws will be key, and hopefully Huff can develop into the all-around star that he has the talent to be. Going up to GF will be a very tough road trip for Big Sky teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'm going to say North Dakota will fall somewhere amongst the top 5 teams by the end of the season. There are alot of talented kids on this team, and several playmakers. I've seen this team perform well against top Big Sky teams and other mid-majors the past two years, and I've seen them perform poorly against low-end Big Sky teams and other mid-majors the past two years. I think that the consistency that the Big Sky schedule will provide this experienced group of players will be a major benefit this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'm not going to jump to any radical projections (see football season), but this team has the potential to be anywhere among the top 5. With an all junior lineup (Anderson, Webb, Huff, Brekke, and Nash), the experience and depth on this team is pretty impressive actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDsportsFANATIC Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'm sorry but I understand why we're projecting our men's team to be so low? I'm thinking closer to the top 3 spot. Very experienced, athletic, BIG, and hungry! Those ingredients=big dance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDsportsFANATIC Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 ^ I don't understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'm sorry but I understand why we're projecting our men's team to be so low? I'm thinking closer to the top 3 spot. Very experienced, athletic, BIG, and hungry! Those ingredients=big dance! Haven't proven they can win on the road yet and free throw shooting are the two reasons that pop into my mind. The potential is there, just need some results to back it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux2013 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 It won't take long into the season to see how things may shape up and who will be doing what. Six of our first seven games are against extremely good competition that will test us immediately. At Kansas State, at UNI, at NDSU, at Hawaii and then home against SDSU and UMKC. That is a brutal start in my opionion. Having said this, even if we dont come out of these games at .500 or better it will better prepare us for the Big Sky schedule and that is truly all that matters. I totally agree we have the talent and the experience now, but do we have the committment to play as a team. I still believe we have lacked this in the past. The depth this year will definately help improve this cause we will have a solid backup at every position. Returning 5 of our top 6 scorers in Webb, Anderson, Huff, Brekke and Schuler is once again a huge plus and all being juniors. This year we are top half of the Big Sky but next year we should be at the top with this class being all seniors and the additions of the other players. Go Sioux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 it's put up or shut up time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Nice little write-up on Troy Huff at the Big Sky Basketball Blog, the author of which posts here from time to time I believe..................... http://www.bigskybball.com/2012/10/learning-about-north-dakota-troy-huff.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the green team Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 It won't take long into the season to see how things may shape up and who will be doing what. Six of our first seven games are against extremely good competition that will test us immediately. At Kansas State, at UNI, at NDSU, at Hawaii and then home against SDSU and UMKC. That is a brutal start in my opionion. Having said this, even if we dont come out of these games at .500 or better it will better prepare us for the Big Sky schedule and that is truly all that matters. I totally agree we have the talent and the experience now, but do we have the committment to play as a team. I still believe we have lacked this in the past. The depth this year will definately help improve this cause we will have a solid backup at every position. Returning 5 of our top 6 scorers in Webb, Anderson, Huff, Brekke and Schuler is once again a huge plus and all being juniors. This year we are top half of the Big Sky but next year we should be at the top with this class being all seniors and the additions of the other players. Go Sioux Actually, we are on the road in Brookings taking on the Jackrabbits as well. It's a gauntlet of a schedule to start that is for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole in MSP Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'm sorry but I understand why we're projecting our men's team to be so low? I'm thinking closer to the top 3 spot. Very experienced, athletic, BIG, and hungry! Those ingredients=big dance! Big Dance? Big Question= Can Jones coach??? Can Huff be a team player? Can they shoot FT's at 60%? Will any of the new Big Guys be able to play? Lots of questions. Season could be memorable OR it could be forgettable. Time will tell, but I think there are still unanswered questions about this program. I hope the result is the best UND MBB season in many years, but there are a lot of unknowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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