Popular Post SWSiouxMN Posted November 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2020 I've waited 8 long months, but it starts all again. Year 2 of the Sather project will begin on Wednesday as they head out to Oxford to take on Redhawks of Miami. If you are looking for a good preview of the team and season, look no further than right here: http://reachingthesummitpodcast.com/2020/10/27/university-of-north-dakota-fighting-hawks-mens-basketball-preview-2020-2021/ About Miami (OH): When Coaches enter Year 3 of a program, we typically see coaches go one of two ways: Either they make improvements and start to change the program for the better, or they take a step back from their first two years and people start to question if they have made the right hire. Well in Miami's case, it was door #2. They got off to a terrible start in the MAC conference, going 2-9 to start MAC play, then they managed to right the ship by going 3-4 in their last 7, including a win at Buffalo before COVID decided to shut things down. They enter this season with a big hole to fill as Nike Sibande transferred to Pitt to play his last year and give ACC play a try. While they will be without the services of this talented guard, the cupboard isn't bare for this squad. They have 11 returning players returning, lead by the Dae Dae Grant, an MAC All-Freshman player from last year, that are ready to prove that last year was a fluke and are ready to charge up the MAC standings. About the Coach: Jack Owens (44-54 Overall Record, 20-34 MAC record) The branch from the Matt Painter tree enters a very important 4th year at Miami. After a couple of middle of road seasons, last year was a step back in terms of overall and conference record and certainly injury played its part, however it is starting to get to the point where this staff needs to start putting some results on the table. They haven't finished with a .500 record in conference or overall record. They have a good core returning, its time for this team to start making some progress towards the top of the MAC, or else the seat will start to heat up for Coach Owens Key Player: Dae Dae Grant (6'2 Sophomore Guard) Last Year: 9.3 ppg, 36.7 FG% 34.2 3 Pt % 66.7 FT % 3 RPG 1.9 ASP If there is reason to be excited, its this kid at guard. He made an impact last year, making the All-MAC Freshman Team. He was their third leading scorer on the team and should have a much bigger role on the squad this year. He is a 3 level scorer: Meaning that he can get to the rim, shoot from midrange, and hit from 3. Should also expect to see his assist and rebound numbers improve as well. This kid is ooozing potential and if the RedHawks make a big move in the MAC this year, he will be a big reason as to why that is. What do the polls say: Miami (OH) was picked 9th in the MAC polls, UND was picked 6th in the Summit. What I'll be watching for 1) How the team gels: UND will be throwing at least two new starters, potentially 3 into the lineup, along with some new faces. It will be interesting to see how fast this team can gel and play well together given the circumstances. They are going to have to lean on Rebraca, DAE, G, and Brady to carry the load until the rest get their sea legs 2) How do the newbies look: I am looking forward to watching Sims, Sueker, and Nero play and how they look in a UND uniform, I expect them to get heavy minutes with the starters. Also interested to see if any of the freshman get any significant minutes in their first taste of college action. 3) Who's strength will win: Miami will have an advantage with their guard play, as they are deep and have talent in the backcourt. Meanwhile, UND will have their strength in the middle with Rebraca, where Miami was weak at defending last year. Whoever's strength can be stronger The Call: This will be a good measuring stick to see where UND is at in Year 2 of the Sather Project. This was a game that UND struggled with in Year 1, a lower ranked mid-major team that they couldn't quite beat. Miami does a lot returning back from their squad last year and have some good talent at guard to where they should be better than their record was last year. However, I believe that UND will look good in their first game out, with a big performance from DAE and Rebraca. Sather starts Year 2 like he did Year 1. UND 77-73 Where to Watch the Game: According to the Miami website and a few posters on this board, ESPN+... which I have! Lucky me Its great to be back. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 It was really great to be able to read one your previews again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Looks like UND is 6 point dogs right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I'm not even a huge basketball person, but I'm really looking forward to this. Given Covid and the sports world even bein out of whack, I'm really pumped for some UND basketball (and hockey ... and football eventually). Really hoping this team can gel and surprise some people. I'm kind of a fair-weather fan with basketball, so hopefully they retain my interest all season. I certainly watched a ton of it the year the went dancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballfan Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks for the preview. Pretty excited for Sather’s second year as I have followed him since his days at Black Hills State. Anyone have guesses on who starts today? I think you have the two returners and Nero pretty much locked in. After that there are a couple different ways to go, and I think he goes big with Sueker which leaves one spot left. Does he go Sims with De’Sean at the 2 or does he want a little more quickness at the 2 spot? I guess we will find out in a few short hours. Can’t wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I’m going to guess he puts Sims in but I know nothing. Either way it should be nice this year having a bit more depth than last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSSioux Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 The game is listed as being on ESPN3 and not ESPN+ on their website. That means you do not have to have a subscription to watch the game, should be free online for those wanting to see it. Unless I missed something. Let's have a good start to the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I don’t think I’m going to be very productive from 12-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 3 hours ago, bballfan said: Thanks for the preview. Pretty excited for Sather’s second year as I have followed him since his days at Black Hills State. Anyone have guesses on who starts today? I think you have the two returners and Nero pretty much locked in. After that there are a couple different ways to go, and I think he goes big with Sueker which leaves one spot left. Does he go Sims with De’Sean at the 2 or does he want a little more quickness at the 2 spot? I guess we will find out in a few short hours. Can’t wait! This is what I am interested in as well. Who starts at the 2? Does Sather trust one of his freshman right out of the gate? Or does he pull a Nero-DAE-Sims-Sueker-Rebraca lineup. That's a lot of length on the court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Your Starting Lineup Panoam Ethan DAE Sueker Rebraca Didn't see that coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said: Your Starting Lineup Panoam Ethan DAE Sueker Rebraca Didn't see that coming. Wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 I'm 3 minutes behind! 6-2 Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Media Miami 6 UND 2 15:32 left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Looks like four new players are checking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Both teams appear to be trying to knock off the early season rust right now from the little I have seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Looks like Nero, Brady, Sims, and Shockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Nero is going to the line for 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Makes both 8-4 Miami 14:36 to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I wonder if the starting lineup was just to show respect to E and Ponaom for sticking with the program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 10-4 Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Shockey for 3! 10-7 Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Rebraca getting off to a slow start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 From the little I have seen from Nero, I like him already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Nero a playa 10-8 Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just now, SWSiouxMN said: From the little I have seen from Nero, I like him already. I was just going to say the same thing. Guy looks like the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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