Big Sky Basketball, 2021-22

[Mvemjsunpx]

Absolutely no suspense here…

https://bigskyconf.com/news/2022/3/8/sp ... title.aspx

[Mvemjsunpx]

I think Mikey Dixon (IDA) should've been on the team and not just honorable mention, but I don't think I have any other real complaints.

https://bigskyconf.com/news/2022/3/8/bi ... e-mvp.aspx


Awards

MVP - Jubrile Belo (MSU)
Newcomer - Koby McEwen (WEB)
Freshman - Ethan Price (EWU)
Defense - Jubrile Belo (MSU)
Reserve - RaeQuan Battle (MSU), Cameron Parker (UMT)


1st. Team All-Conference

C - Jubrile Belo (MSU)
G - Xavier Bishop (MSU)
G - Koby McEwen (WEB)
G - Daylen Kountz (UNC)
G - John Knight III (SUU)


2nd. Team

F - Linton Acliese III (EWU)
F - Steele Venters (EWU)
F - Josh Bannan (UMT)
F - Dillon Jones (WEB)
G - Bryce Fowler (SAC)


3rd. Team

F - Maizen Fausett (SUU)
G - Tevian Jones (SUU)
G - Jalen Cone (NAU)
G - Matt Johnson II (UNC)
G - Seikou Sisoho Jawara (WEB)

[Mvemjsunpx]

NCAA Teams

Bobcat Men - If they play like they did against NoCo, they've got a shot.

Bobcat Women - Uh… nice knowin' ya.

[SuperHornet]

NCAA Teams

Bobcat Men - If they play like they did against NoCo, they've got a shot.

Bobcat Women - Uh… nice knowin' ya.

Maybe. I'm no fan of the Kitties, but Stanford has a history....

[AZGrizFan]

NCAA Teams

Bobcat Men - If they play like they did against NoCo, they've got a shot.

No. They don’t. Not even remotely.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Five (*EDIT* - now six) Big Sky teams are confirmed for the national postseason (I'm not sure if The Basketball Classic is done selecting yet):


Men

NCAA - Montana St.
NIT - (none)
CBI - Northern Colorado
TBC - Southern Utah, Eastern Washington

Women

NCAA - Montana St.
WNIT - Idaho St.
WBI - (none)



(Weber turned down a TBC bid)

[SuperHornet]

What is this TBC? Is it a replacement for the CIT, which isn't a "thing" this year?

[Mvemjsunpx]

What is this TBC? Is it a replacement for the CIT, which isn't a "thing" this year?

Yes. It's technically a new tournament, but it's still sponsored by collegeinsider.com and uses the same format.

[SuperHornet]

Thanks, Venus. I saw pretty much the same explanation on the UOP board; UOP's conference chums Portland got in the TBC and if they get the first-ever post-season victory, they're likely to play UTEP, I guess....

[Mvemjsunpx]

Conference records include the tournament, but the regular-season finishing order is unaltered.

• • Women
    
    1. Idaho State __________15-6_____19-12____ L2/L3
    2. Montana State _______17-6_____22-13____ W3/L1
    3. Southern Utah _______14-7_____18-12____ L1
    4. Northern Arizona ____14-9_____17-14____ L1
    5. Montana _____________12-9_____19-11____ L1
    6. Idaho ________________13-10____14-18____ L1
    7. Sacramento State ____10-11____14-16____ L3
    8. Northern Colorado___11-12____15-16____ L1
    9. Eastern Washington___7-14_____9-21____ L1
    10.Weber State___________7-15____11-20____ L1
    11.Portland State_________0-21_____5-24____ L22/L19

[Mvemjsunpx]

Conference records include the tournament, but the regular-season finishing order is unaltered.

• • Men
    
    1. Montana State _______19-4_____27-8_____ W6/L1
    2. Southern Utah _______14-7_____23-12____ L1/L1
    3. Northern Colorado___15-8_____22-16____ L1/L1
    4. Weber State__________14-8_____21-12____ L1
    5. Montana _____________11-10____18-14____ L3
    6. Eastern Washington__12-10____18-16____ L1/L2
    7. Portland State________12-11____14-17____ L1
    8. Sacramento State _____7-15____11-18____ L1
    9. Idaho _________________6-15_____9-22____ L1
    10.Idaho State ___________5-16_____7-23____ L3
    11.Northern Arizona _____5-16_____9-23____ L8

[Mvemjsunpx]

• • Standings
    
    1. Montana State __________36-10____49-21
    2. Southern Utah __________28-14____41-24
    3. Northern Colorado______26-20____37-32
    4. Montana ________________23-19____37-25
    5. Weber State_____________21-23____32-32
    6. Idaho State _____________20-22____26-35
    7. Eastern Washington_____19-24____27-37
    8. Northern Arizona _______19-25____26-37
    9. Idaho ___________________19-25____23-40
    10.Sacramento State _______17-26____25-34
    11.Portland State___________12-32____19-41

[Mvemjsunpx]

As expected, the Hornets did not retain interim HC Brandon Laird. They instead went with Oklahoma assistant David Patrick. Patrick, who was born in Bermuda and raised in Melbourne, will be on to his fourth different job in four seasons. His only prior head-coaching stint was at UC Riverside, where he went 27-38 from 2018-20. There were rumors about Sac wanting to hire David Bibby, but it was unclear how vetted those rumors were.

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/college/a ... 49030.html


It appears this will be the only coaching change in the Big Sky—MBB or WBB—this offseason. Idaho officially retained fan "favorite" Zac Claus, and it looks like Weber's women will keep Velaida Harris.

[SDHornet]

As expected, the Hornets did not retain interim HC Brandon Laird. They instead went with Oklahoma assistant David Patrick. Patrick, who was born in Bermuda and raised in Melbourne, will be on to his fourth different job in four seasons. His only prior head-coaching stint was at UC Riverside, where he went 27-38 from 2018-20. There were rumors about Sac wanting to hire David Bibby, but it was unclear how vetted those rumors were.

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/college/a ... 49030.html


It appears this will be the only coaching change in the Big Sky—MBB or WBB—this offseason. Idaho officially retained fan "favorite" Zac Claus, and it looks like Weber's women will keep Velaida Harris.

It's not official, but the rumors I'm hearing are indicating it will be Patrick. Also heard Bibby was never interviewed (thank God).

Damn good hire imo. I'm surprised we can even hire someone with this level of D1 experience given our horrific facilities. Nelsen/Orr (potentially) coming through yet again.

[SDHornet]

As expected, the Hornets did not retain interim HC Brandon Laird. They instead went with Oklahoma assistant David Patrick. Patrick, who was born in Bermuda and raised in Melbourne, will be on to his fourth different job in four seasons. His only prior head-coaching stint was at UC Riverside, where he went 27-38 from 2018-20. There were rumors about Sac wanting to hire David Bibby, but it was unclear how vetted those rumors were.

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/college/a ... 49030.html


It appears this will be the only coaching change in the Big Sky—MBB or WBB—this offseason. Idaho officially retained fan "favorite" Zac Claus, and it looks like Weber's women will keep Velaida Harris.

It's not official, but the rumors I'm hearing are indicating it will be Patrick. Also heard Bibby was never interviewed (thank God).

Damn good hire imo. I'm surprised we can even hire someone with this level of D1 experience given our horrific facilities. Nelsen/Orr (potentially) coming through yet again.

It's official.

SACRAMENTO -- David Patrick, a veteran collegiate and international coach with 17 years of coaching experience, has been named the 15th head coach of Sacramento State men's basketball, Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced on Tuesday.

https://www.hornetsports.com/sports/mbk ... 0405jc5awe

[canyoncat]

MSU signs Sprinkle to a 4 year extension. Not sure how to post the tweet, but it was reported yesterday.

[SuperHornet]

I know nothing about David Patrick, but I would have been much happier had the Hornets hired Sherri Murrell....

[JALMOND]

Former Montana guard Cameron Parker "comes home", transferring to Portland State.

https://goviks.com/news/2022/4/21/mens- ... kings.aspx

He will have one year of eligibility. He has led the conference in assists the last two years at Montana.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Rahe went 316-191 in 16 seasons at Weber with 3 NCAA appearances (5 Big Sky regular-season titles). Lead assistant Eric Duft is now the head coach.

https://weberstatesports.com/news/2022/ ... coach.aspx

[JALMOND]

Northern Colorado's Bodie Hume still listed as an early entry in the upcoming NBA draft.

https://www.nba.com/news/24-early-entry ... draft-2022

https://www.reporterherald.com/2022/04/ ... al-career/

The NBA draft is June 23.

[JALMOND]

Portland State hires former Sacramento State star Megan Kritscher as women's assistant coach.

https://goviks.com/news/2022/7/20/WBB_20220721.aspx

After leaving Sacramento State, she played professionally overseas from 2013-2018. She comes to PSU after lead assistant jobs with NAIA Southeastern and William Jessup.