2020-2021 B1G Basketball Thread

[MaximumSam]

Seth Towns is headed to Columbus.

After some googling...

Towns is a 6'7'' wing originally from Columbus.  He was the Ivy League's player of the year two years ago, when he averaged 16 points and 6 rebounds. His most eye popping stat is shooting 44 percent from three.  His presence would give a lot more flexibility to OSU's lineup and might give them a much different starting 5, as he and Justice Sueing may both start.  

There are concerns, though.  He has played since March of 2018 due to knee injuries.  Who knows what he looks like at this point.  He is immediately eligible and may be in line for a sixth year due to missing two years due to injury.

[847badgerfan]

I'm far from PC guy, but Dakich became a caracticure, and I can't wait to kick him out the door, whatever it takes.  #BAMN as the kids say

There was a time when he was one of my favorites. That time has long passed.

[bayareabadger]

There was a time when he was one of my favorites. That time has long passed.

I think that's kind of a shelf life with a lot of things that are transgressive and not PC.

Someone starts out refreshing because they tell it like it is. But that often grows grating if it can't keep up the facade of being insightful, or the person tries to keep pushing and thus gets annoying. (I'd argue this was deadspin and Clay Travis, among others)

[847badgerfan]

This is a good time for ESecPN and the others to trim the fat.

[MaximumSam]

Alonzo Gaffney also leaving the Bucks, apparently to pursue pro options. He looked lost the few minutes he played. Bucks currently at 13 scholarships, though if Kaleb Wesson leaves as expected, they might add another transfer.

[ELA]

I think that's kind of a shelf life with a lot of things that are transgressive and not PC.

Someone starts out refreshing because they tell it like it is. But that often grows grating if it can't keep up the facade of being insightful, or the person tries to keep pushing and thus gets annoying. (I'd argue this was deadspin and Clay Travis, among others)

The problem is he stopped "telling it like it was", and just turned into yet another ESPN figure who created fights just to get clicks.  I think he might still be engaged in a Twitter battle with Frank Kaminski

[MaximumSam]

There was a time when he was one of my favorites. That time has long passed.

I kind of agree. I still find him entertaining in those blowout games. But in an actual good game, he can't get out of the way and is distracting.

[ELA]

I kind of agree. I still find him entertaining in those blowout games. But in an actual good game, he can't get out of the way and is distracting.

That's my Bill Walton take.  When it's midnight, and I'm watching ASU-Cal, sure.  But when it's an actual important game, pass.

[bayareabadger]

The problem is he stopped "telling it like it was", and just turned into yet another ESPN figure who created fights just to get clicks.  I think he might still be engaged in a Twitter battle with Frank Kaminski

But was he actually different back then, or was it just new and different rather than staid?

I'm trying to recall if his in-game basketball acumen was decent or not. I honestly mostly tune out the commentary nowadays. 

[ELA]

But was he actually different back then, or was it just new and different rather than staid?

I'm trying to recall if his in-game basketball acumen was decent or not. I honestly mostly tune out the commentary nowadays.

It was.  That was what set him apart IMO.  Its hard to blame him when you see who ESPN has paid, and who they've she's over the past decade.

[MichiFan87]

Luke Yaklich hired by UIC. Good for him. No reason for that school not to be at/near the top of the Horizon League.

I was surprised that Saddi Washington decided to remain a Michigan assistant after getting offered the Western Michigan job, his alma mater. Not sure what he's holding out for, but if he's happy as an assistant then good for him to know that.

[MaximumSam]

Daniel Oturu of Minny announces for the NBA

[ELA]

Luke Yaklich hired by UIC. Good for him. No reason for that school not to be at/near the top of the Horizon League.

They were a game away from the tournament this year.  Not sure what they have coming back, but not the worst spot to jump into.

And yes, maybe Saddi just wants to be an assistant, lots of guys do, because getting a MAC job with no prior head coaching experience is pretty good.

[847badgerfan]

Luke Yaklich hired by UIC. Good for him. No reason for that school not to be at/near the top of the Horizon League.

I was surprised that Saddi Washington decided to remain a Michigan assistant after getting offered the Western Michigan job, his alma mater. Not sure what he's holding out for, but if he's happy as an assistant then good for him to know that.

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