Go Titans!
I would love to see Detroit make it to the tourney. Growing up I would go to a few UofD games a year with my Grandpa, who was an alum. So they will always have a special place in my heart. Definitely my #2 favorite college basketball team, behind the Maize and Blue of course.
Edit: Plus Bacari went there! Even more reason to cheer on UofD for those who are apathetic.
Go Detroit! Watch out for a Bryce Drew that guy can hit some crazy game winners.
Detroit trying to make a game of it, but still down 5 just before half.
27-24 Valpo at halftime.
UDM down 3 at Half.
Pistons up 3 on Lakers with 36 second to go. Stuckey has 33
Stuckey is the key for the Pistons, when he plays well the Pistons are a competitive team, when he doesn't we lose to Cleveland and Toronto. Greg Monroe had an awful night from the field as well but did haul in 15 boards at least.
This team still needs some solid draft picks, but I enjoy watching the young guys play, and Frank seems to have them playing defense lately.
1 point game!!
UDM gettin after it. Hectic pace Pistons beat Lakers now Titans need to get it done
That's because McCallum went to the same HS as Chris Webber, out on the mean streets of 13 and Lahser
UDM up 5, with 13:06 left. Titans playing tough defensive basketball, go Mercy!
#21 for Valpo just needs to BIC his head. He looks older than his coach.
I like it because Bogan reminds me of Jon Barry. Shoots like him too.
McCallum is taking over. He's quicker and more explosive than Trey but Trey has more poise and has a much better looking shot
Agreed. McCallum just looks out of control at times.
Good to see Doug Anderson (Kzoo Central) land somewhere. I believe he was at Mott for a couple years. Kid is an athletic freak. Just nearly hit his head on the rim throwing down a fast break dunk.
I actually played against him in HS. He's a good guy, didn't talk smack or nothing (even though they beat us by 30) He is a freak of nature, very athletic. It's hard to picture myself on the same court as him 3 years ago. Detroit is absolutely turning it up on both sides right now! Go Titans!
Up 10 with 5:23 to go.
I've got to believe Valpo has one more run left. But they burned their last time-out.
In theory, if Michigan does happen do get on the 3 line in the tourney could Detroit be a first round matchup as a 14 seed?
Possibly, Valpo (the favorite in this game) was a 14 seed in the ESPN bracket, I would actually be scared of this team with McCallum and Simon being quick and strong enough to give our backcourt some trouble
Did we ever have a chance/attempt to get Ray Jr. to go Blue, just curious...That family connection wold have been about impossible to break though
We recruited him. But it was pretty obvious he was going to play for his dad. I believe his second choice was Kansas. It's not like he grew up in Michigan as his dad was the coach at Houston before Detroit.
I don't recall us or Sparty ever being in on his recruitment, we probably offered, but he had offers from Zona, UCLA, and Florida. It seemed it was either play for his dad or GTFO of the state.
Never had a legit shot. I think UCLA was his 2nd choice. McCallum's didn't live in Michigan until Dad got the UDM job
Actually regarding UCLA, you are thinking about Trey Zeigler, who we did have a legit shot with (actually we were considered the favorite for much of his recruitment). He was considering Michigan, Sparty, and UCLA, but decided to play for his dad at Central Michigan.
I don't remember McCallum ever considering UCLA, but I do remember Kansas being pretty high on his board.
McCallum 19 points 5 boards 4 steals 2 assissts
The dude is obviously only playing because he is the coaches son.
/reallynotreally
Although it is possible Detroit ends up in the 14 seed range, I really couldn't see them placing 2 Michigan teams against eachother in round 1. It just seems odd to me, you never know though. They're very athletic, and could cause problems for somebody in the 1st rd. (Although it's technically the 2nd round now)
absolutely sick right now...outstanding effort and grit
My God.
They're going to do it.
This is a good time - they have size, athleticism - I'm really impressed. Remind of VCU from last year except they don't have as much offensive movement....
Congratulations Titans!! Hope I do not see you on our side of the bracket
Hell yeah!
Go Titans!
Dancing this year!!!
they play hard, they play good defense, they are very athletic, they have good size in their front court...could be a very scary matchup...McCallum has done a hell of a job with that program in only three years
Valpo fans were a bit premature with the "Over..Rated" chants aimed at McCallum
F*ck. Crap. Life sucks
A bit classless for McCallum to be dunking the ball at the end there. Still congrats to UDM