Wednesday: one game preview plus links

With the news of Utah State's injuries, the Denver - New Mexico State matchup in Las Cruces on Wednesday is looking like a major deal.

Pioneer athletics takes a preview as does Jason Groves. Hey, break out your best PJs.

Brendan Loy checks in on the 2012-13 Pioneers and is sensing a blast from the past.

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Matt Sonnenberg delves into how the remaining Utah State players will react to the latest personnel losses.

Kyle Goon ventures into similar territory as does Shawn Harrison.

Kyle also takes a look at Louisiana Tech, Denver and New Mexico State as contenders to the throne.

The biggest question facing the Aggies is who else can now create shots on the team when necessary? Could Marvin Jean surprise here?

Plus, Medlin and Reed were tops in trips to the foul line (77 apiece) and USU is at a +64 in overall attempts as a team. That's going to head downward.

Additionally, who will Stew Morrill pair with Jarred Shaw upfront? Ben Clifford is more fire than firepower although he offers a surprise every now and then. Jordan Stone is a deficit offensively but will bang and Matt Lopez is still getting untracked but seems to have the best offensive possibilities, albeit with minuses in other categories.

The rest of the season will also be a test of fan-dom for Logan residents. If losses start piling up, will all-the-good-will-built-up prevail in some sort of understanding or will some degree of all-the-success-has-spoiled Aggie supporters take hold? Inquiring minds will be watching.

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Jason Pugh has print and video of Coach Mike White discussing being pursued rather than being pursuers.

Monday: some links for you

Here's Jeremy Lundblad @ ESPN:

Bench Player of the Weekend – Kenyon McNeail, Louisiana Tech
McNeail scored a career-high 34 points off the bench in Louisiana Tech’s 73-71 win at UTSA. That’s tied for the second-most points off the bench this season. No WAC player since at least 1996-97 has scored that many as a reserve. McNeail tied Johnny Miller’s 16-year-old school record with nine 3-pointers made. 

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At the Bulldog barks n bytes message board, a a long string of posts have followed this initial question:  How much do we need to ante up NOW to keep Coach White?

Tech78, in his response, wrote: "Coach White and his staff have shown, and keeping showing, their appreciation of the fans. At the UTSA game he stopped the players from exiting the court and had them circle around in front of the Tech fans before exiting. He and all the coaches came by and thanked the fans too. My wife, who is not a sports fan, still talks about Coach White coming up in the stands to thank the people watching practice in the fall of 2011 - it was football Saturday and she was just getting out of the heat. Little things like this pay dividends for years."

Talk about someone who gets it.

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Jason Groves writes the "Tres Hombres" for New Mexico State.

Friday: one game preview plus other links

Utah State hosts San Jose State University tonight. It isn't a so-called critical game this early but the outcome will be fascinating. That's because the Aggies, though undefeated at 4-0, are looking vulnerable a la the any-given-night scenario. The Spartans stand at 3-1 and could establish sincere credibility for this season with a USU Logan takedown. It's also "Beard Out" night. 

Kyle Goon takes a look in a sort of Aggie digest. Shawn Harrison and Kraig Williams check in.

Kyle then digs deeper into Marcel Davis' season.

Kyle also offers more on Danny Berger.

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Irv Moss offers a feature on Denver's Cam Griffin.

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Thanks to Picoso @  Crimson to the Core for this Marvin Menzies-penned column.

A New Mexico State evaluation

At the Aggie Alert Forum, first Krimson Krazy and then jtnmsu provide their New Mexico State basketball player and coach evaluations. Good stuff.

Sunday: 3-1 with four game reports

New Mexico State and Missouri State met in Las Cruces and the former won both 20 minutes on the way to a 71-51 victory. Freshman Sim Bhullar went for 25 points as the Aggies shot 54% to 33% for the visitors.

Zack Ponce tweeted the contest.

Sam Wasson covered the contest, as did Zack. Bleed Crimson offers game photos. Jason Groves posted this -- here's hoping he has a quick recovery.

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It was host Seattle 72-49 over Campbell in a game in which the Flying Camels led by two, 32-30, after the initial half. The Redhawks owned the boards 39-18. Deshaun Sunderhaus posted a 15/11 double-double and backcourter D'Vonne Pickett did likewise with 16 points plus 10 boards.

Seattle athletics game reports as does Terry Woods.

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Utah State was back at it, this time with Southern Illinois and the Aggies finished on top 70-58. Kyisean Reed, who named the MVP of the tourney, topped Coach Stew Morrill's crew with 21 points while Preston Medlin contributed 16 points and six assists. Spencer Butterfield missed the game due to illness. USU shot 60% for the game, going 24-40.

Kyle Goon and Kraig Williams tweeted the pairing.

Rhett Wilkinson, Kyle, Shawn Harrison and Kraig all game report.

Matt Sonnenberg writes about the increased contributions from Marvin Jean (who started tonight in Butterfield's absence).

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San Jose State University paired up with James Madison as part of the Las Vegas Classic and the Spartans were consistent with 34 in each 20 minutes but the Virginia-ites totaled 24 and then 53 to win 77-68.  SJSU backcourter LaVanne Pennington topped his team with 16 points. James Kinney was out for the game on suspension.

Spartan athletics game reports.

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There are no WAC games until December 29 when conference play begins.

Two more Friday links

Jason Groves offer a commentary after last night's Aggie loss.

Here's Jack Nixon in the Las Cruces Bulletin looking at the teams in the WAC.

Thursday: three game reports /// a trio of previews

It was Round Two for New Mexico State and New Mexico and this time in Las Cruces but the Albuquerque-ians did it again 68-63.This was winnable as three points separated the two teams at different time late.

Daniel Mullings led the Aggies with 14 points and he added five rebounds, the same number of assists and a pair of blocked shots to his line. Kevin Aronis contributed his season high of 12 points, going 4-5 from long range. Ironically, NMSU shot 38% overall but 58% on 10-17 treys attempts and then 11-20 at the foul line.

Jason Groves tweeted the game. Jason's three keys to the pairing and his prediction are worth reviewing (he was but one point off).

Jason then game reported.

Teddy Feinberg offers a post-game commentary.

Jason and Geoff Grammer discuss the game:


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UT Arlington roaded it at Oklahoma State but the Cowboys handled the Texans 69-44. OK State shot just 43% but had 12 more attempts. Arlington finished at 39% but just 1-5 at the free throw line plus with 31 turnovers. Jamel Outler scored 14 points and Kevin Butler 11 for Coach Scott Cross' squad.

UT Arlington athletics game reports.

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Seattle brought Northern Illinois to the Northwest but proved rude hosts to the tune of 75-48. Forward Chad Rasmussen paced the Redhawks with 14 points but it was backcourter Prince Obasi filling the stat sheet with 13 points, eight rebounds, six assists and a trio of blocked shots. Coach Cameron Dollar's crew shot 48% for the game and 10-25 on trey attempts.

Seattle athletics game reports -- likewise Seattle U Hoops.

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Texas State is hosted by Central Michigan tonight -- Bobcat athletics previews. 

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Idaho travels to in-state rival Boise to face the Broncos -- Vandal athletics takes a look. Sean Kramer/Vandal Nation also checks in with a look.

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Tourney host Utah State is matched up with Nicholls State out of Louisiana. Kyle Goon takes a look. Kyle also penned an article on Aggie glass cleaning. Making it a trifecta, Kyle writes about Preston Medlin's very interesting season to date.

Kraig Williams checks in on the Utah State tournament as does Shawn Harrison.

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It's official -- Pan American is coming to the WAC next year.

Wednesday' brings a single game report plus three previews

Denver ventured into Cowboy country and gave it a good effort but Wyoming went to 11-0 with a 71-61 victory. Chris Udofia busted out offensively in scoring 26 points and Coach Joe Scott's crew shot 54% for the game but the Pokes connected on an amazing 65% of their shot attempts.

Pioneer athletics game reports as does Cowboy athletics.

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It's a chance for New Mexico State to even the score and conversely for New Mexico to own this season's rivalry tonight. This one is in Las Cruces.


Jason Groves looks at the rematch of the bigs. Jason also takes an overall look at the pairing. Richard Stevens does likewise.

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UT Arlington is hoping to roil the still waters of Oklahoma State tonight. Maverick athletics previews.

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Seattle welcomes Northern Illinois to the Northwest. Redhawk athletics takes a look.

Thursday's look at one game played, two coming tonight

Louisiana Tech fell to McNeese State 80-72 on the basis of a strong second half from the Lake Charles residents. Michale Kyser posted a 10/13 double-double alongside four blocked shots but the backcourt shooters for the Bulldogs had an off night.

LT athletics offers the game report.

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Kyle Goon writes that Stew Morrill will have another 'big' on hand come Saturday.

Texas Arlington Assistant Zak Buncik brings readers inside regarding recruiting duties.

Jeff Faraudo offers some press on SJSU's James Kinney.

ESPN's Andy Katz has more on Danny Berger.

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In Thursday's games:

Texas Arlington welcomes Houston Baptist into town tonight. TA athletics takes a look.

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Seattle tangles with a down Washington squad tonight. Redhawk athletics previews the pairing as does Seattle U Hoops.

Percy Allen offers a transcript of his live chat with Coach Cameron Dollar.

Thursday: last night's game reports plus realignment and recruiting

From Dieter Kurtenbach: "I’ve been told it’s finalized. Middle Tennessee State, Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic and New Mexico State are joining C-USA."

Teddy Feinberg quotes NMSU AD McKinley Boston as nothing is currently happening. 

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 From Premier Ball: "@NCalPremierBall reports San Jose State offers 2013 PG Rae Jackson, El Cerrito HS & 2014 SF 6’6 Elliot Smith, Freedom HS (CA)"

Northern Colorado has also offered Smith.

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Call the first few games from last night a sort of Rivalry Week challenges, out-of-conference ones.

New Mexico State crossed the border to face UTEP and enjoyed a four point halftime lead only to lose 55-54. Tyrone Watson led the Aggies with 13 points. Daniel Mullings played 27 minutes but took just six shots. He did add six rebounds and four steals.

Jason Groves tweeted the game.

UTEP athletics game reports as does Jason Groves.

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Louisiana Tech went to battle with Southeastern Louisiana in Ruston and dispatched their brethren 99-62 via a 69 point second half. Raheem Appleby scored 22 points with fellow soph Kenneth Smith posting eight points, seven assists, six steals and five boards.

LT athletics game reports. Below is Coach Mike White's post-game interview.


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Idaho traveled to the Palouse to challenge Pac-12 member Washington State but fell 64-55. Kyle Barone went for 11 and eight, Stephen Madison totaled 13 points and Connor Hill produced 10 points plus four assists.

Christian Caple and Troy Warzocha game tweeted.

Idaho athletics, Sean Kramer and Caple offer game reports.

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Texas Arlington hit the highway to face off with North Texas and downed their state compatriots 72-59 as Karol Gruszecki scored 17 points while Jordan Reves hit the boards fro 13 rebounds and totaled seven points. The game was tied at halftime 31 apiece. North Texas shot just 31%, going 4-23 from long distance.

UTA athletics game reports.

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Seattle and Stanford mixed it up and the Redhawks battled but eventually fell 68-57. Coach Cameron Dollar's guy led 30-27 after the initial 20 minutes. From the backcourt, Prince Obasi enjoyed 18 points and eight boards. Forward Deshaun Sunderhaus produced a 12/11 double-double.

Seattle athletics and Seattle U Hoops serve up game reports.

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Just down the road from there, Utah State came into Santa Clara and the matchup went into overtime with the Loganites winning 80-78. USU shot 56%, Santa Clara 42% but Coach Stew Morrill's guys committed 23 turnovers. Jarred Shaw went for 15 points plus eight boards with Kyisean Reed adding 10 points, seven rebounds and four steals.

Shawn Harrison was present (kudos to HJ management) and offers this game report. Kyle Goon and Matt Sonnenberg also check in.

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Texas San Antonio is in the Land of Ducks tonight, facing Pac-12 member Oregon on that very artistic basketball court.

Monday's WAC basketball digest

San Jose State University is in Lawrence to face mighty Kansas tonight as P.J. Brown reports. The Jayhawks are ranked #11 and #12 depending on the poll of your choice as Nate Silver has yet to weight in on the subject.

CBS Sports also previews the matchup.

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Jason Groves looks back at THE DUNK by Bandja Sy, plus at Daniel Mullings being dinged up.

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Remember JayDee Luster, the diminutive point, who was at New Mexico State for a season before transferring to Wyoming?

Bruce Pascoe has an update. Two degrees! It sounds like Las Cruces wasn't an issue but that the head coach who recruited him departed.

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Matt Sonnenberg is always an interesting read and he offers his take on the USU - Weber contest from Saturday night.

Friday's WAC wrap: one game report, three previews, and more

Texas State dueled North Carolina Charlotte up in Anchorage. With temps at 10 degrees for game time, it's good they weren't matching up on the deck of an aircraft carrier or a frozen lake, but we digress. NCC prevailed 73-64 despite Wesley Davis' line of 15 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals plus 14 points from Matt Staff and 13 via Joel Wright. The Bobcats shot 36.5% for the game and were out-boarded by 11. It was a turnover-marred matchup with TS at 20 and Charlotte with 22.

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Texas State is back at it again tonight versus Loyola Marymount.

Plus, New Mexico State welcomes Louisiana Lafayette. A snippet about the Aggies opponent: "...With a lineup featuring six freshmen and four sophomores, third year head coach Bob Marlin is excited about the possibilities for the 2012-13 season, knowing that the team that takes the court in November will grow and improve all season.  As the new faces get acclimated to the collegiate game, the Cajuns will lean heavily on junior Bryant Mbamalu (12.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg) and sophomore sensation Elfrid Payton (13.0, 4.8, 6.0).  Guard Alan-Michael Thompson (5.8 ppg), the lone senior on the squad, should also play an increased role this year.  Freshman forward Shawn Long (15.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg), a transfer from Mississippi State, and power forward Elridge Moore (8.3, 4.8, 2.0 steals), a JC transfer from Lamar State, will unite to form the nucleus of the inside game..."

Additionally, Idaho is in the Land of Enchantment to face New Mexico. Richard Stevens provides a preview.

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Steve Coulter profiles Denver's Chris Udofia.

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USU Stats reached out for the record books in looking at the early season production of the Aggie players.

The WAC Gobble Gobble report

It was Texas San Antonio 62 to BYU's 81 at the conclusion of play in Provo. The score was 48-28 at the half. Kannon Burrage led with 21 points for Coach Brooks Thompson. The Roadrunners shot 39% while allowing 52%.

Inside Runner Sports game reports as does UTSA athletics.

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As expected, New Mexico State ran Northern New Mexico out of Las Cruces 67-37. The Aggies led 34-13 after the first 20 minutes. Forward Renaldo Dixon led with 12 points (6-7 shooting).

Jason Groves game reports.

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Host Denver tangled with Colorado State and fell short 60-53. Chase Hallam led the Pioneers with 19 points. Royce O'Neale added 16 but on 5-16 shooting. Chris Udofia contributed just two points but seven rebounds. Coach Joe Scott's group shot just 30% for the night.

Denver athletics and Irv Moss each game reports.

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Seattle got the better of Pacific Lutheran to the tune of 58-49. The Redhawks led 30-19 at intermission. Forward Clarence Trent went for 17 points and five rebounds for Coach Cameron Dollar, whose squad shot 41%.

Seattle athletics game reports and so does Seattle U Hoops.

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Texas State meets North Carolina Charlotte up in Anchorage, Alaska today.

Sunday's report on Saturday's contests, plus previews

It was an in-state matchup between Texas State and SMU and the latter prevailed by three, 78-75. Newcomer Joel Wright exploded for 28 points for the Bobcats while sophomore guard Wesley Davis added 14 points plus four steals. Texas State was outshot 49% to 40% by the Mustangs and lost the battle of the boards 35-23.

Texas State athletics game reports.

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Seattle traveled to Tony Bennett land (the coach at Virginia, not the crooner) and the Redhawks fell 83-43 after trailing 44-13 at halftime.

Seattle athletics posted a game report.

Coach Cameron Dollar tweeted: "Anytime a team is tougher than you, in my opinion it's the coaches fault. I will take it and get better"

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It's rare when teams like New Mexico State and Bucknell face off and the former will probably want to make sure it remains that way after falling 62-49. The Aggies shot 14-48 for the game as Daniel Mullings led with 22 points.

NMSU athletics game reported. Jason Groves does likewise.

Jason also tweeted the game.

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Texas San Antonio hosted USC Upstate and nabbed a 67-59 victory behind 22 points from tha aptly named Kannon Burrage. Jeromie Hill contributed 14 points plus eight boards.

UTSA athletics has the game report as does Inside Runner Sports.

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Utah State faced a far lesser challenge than the other night, this time welcoming Texas A&M Corpus Christi of the Southland Conference. The northern Aggies were ahead 31-25 after the initial 20 minutes and won 77-68. USU shot 57% and won the rebounding battle 32-20 as Jarred Shaw went for 17/7, Preston Medlin also totaled 17 plus Kyisean Reed contributed 15 points, six boards and three blocked shots.

Kraig Williams and Kyle Goon tweeted the game.

Williams provides a report, plus analysis. Goon, Rhett Wilkinson, Shawn Harrison and Kraig Williams all also check in.

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Idaho and Montana went at one another in Moscow, a preview of matters to come when the Vandals join the Big Sky Conference. Don Verlin's bunch was ahead 34-30 at the half and bolted to a 10 point lead soon in the second 20 minutes. Then it got to 15. But Montana came back, got close and crept ahead near the end, winning 66-63.

Stephen Madison posted 22 points and eight boards with Kyle Barone going for 19/7. The Vandals shot 42% for the game, 26% on 5-19 three-point attempts.

Idaho athletics game reports. Josh Wright offers his take.

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It's Louisiana Tech versus Troy today, followed by matchups with Southeast Missouri State and then tourney host Chattanooga the next two days.

LT athletics previews all three pairings.

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Niagara welcomes New Mexico State University today. Will the Las Cruces squad take a row boat over the falls or right the ship so to speak?

Jason Groves serves up the keys plus a prediction.

Sim Bhullar is BIG!

Just caught this cute-ish feature on New Mexico State's Sim Bhullar by Kenny Ocker/The Mid Majority.

Friday and world of WAC basketball

St. Mary's came into Logan and emerged victorious 67-58 despite 17 points (5-13 shooting) and 15 boards from center Jarred Shaw plus 16 points, eight rebounds and four steals from Kyisean Reed. The Aggies owned the battle of the boards 46-27 but shot a very un-USU-like 32%. Preston Medlin shot 3-11, Tenale Roland 1-9.

Kyle Goon tweeted the game as did Kraig Williams.

Kyle also game reported and did Matt Sonnenberg (who did an exceptional writeup plus analysis), Rhett Wilkinson, Kraig Williams and Shawn Harrison.

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New Mexico State, as expected, handled Southeastern Louisiana 81-56. Tyrone Watson led with 24 points, including a remarkable 10-10 from the foul line.

Jason Groves tweeted the game. Jason also game reports. To complete the trifecta, Jason also blogged after the game. Give that man a vacation.

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Big Sky Conference power Weber State (even minus Damian Lillard) hit San Jose to face the Spartans and the matchup went into overtime with SJSU winning 68-67. James Kinney finished with 21 points for the victors.

Spartan athletics checks in with a game report. Weber State athletics ditto.

Thursday's roundup: last night games, tonight's contests and signings

Louisiana Tech faced the challenge of Arkansas Little Rock last night and turned back the visitors 70-52. Cordarius Johnson exploded for 17 points on 7-11 shooting while point Kenneth Smith produced a seven point, seven rebound, six steal, five assist line. LT shot only 36% but forced 19 TOs.

LT athletics serves up the game report, including a post-game interview with Coach Mike White.

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Denver and Texas A&M Corpus Christi met up last evening and the elevation squad topped the coastal dwellers 68-51. Chris Udofia produced 17 points and seven rebounds with guard Brett Olsen totaled 11 points. Coach Joe Scott is employing junior Blake Foeman as his big and he stands 6-foot-7 205 pounds (similar to the numbers for Udofia).

SB Nation Denver and Denver athletics provide game reports.

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Utah State hosts St. Mary's tonight. Kraig Williams, Kyle Goon and Shawn Harrison all preview.

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New Mexico State welcomes Southeastern Louisiana. Jason Groves provides his pre-game take and prediction plus another look.

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Host San Jose State University has a challenge with Weber State coming to town. From WS athletics: "...The Wildcats are 1-0 and coming off a 110-52 win over Arizona Christian in the season opener last Friday at home.  WSU host 64 percent from the field and had seven players in double figures in route to the 58 point win, the second largest in school history..."

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Chuck Stark profiles Seattle backcourter Jarell Flora.

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Denver signed small forward and in-state talent Drick Bernstine -- Pioneer athletics has the details. Here is Bernstine's Twitter account. His first name actually is Roderick.

An evaluation from noted analyst Gerry Freitas: "Bernstine is an athletic combo forward who can run and jump. He handles it ok and is a very consistent driver. He shoots it ok with 3-point range and is a solid rebounder. Bernstine’s ultimate level is somewhere in the low to mid major range."

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Coach Mike White netted the signatures of an in-state backcourter and a frontcourter from the Motor City -- LA TECH athletics offers the background. The Shreveport Times has more.

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Texas San Antonio athletics covers the signing of Luke Wilshire.

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Kyle Goon notes Utah State's two signings -- a big and a legacy commit.

Matt Sonnenberg ventures into similar territory.

The 7-footer will redshirt next season while Moore will soon become an all-leaguer. He's a tremendous addition as the Aggies enter the Mountain West Conference

Monday's roundup of Sunday's matchups, plus more

Unlike Saturday, the WAC went undefeated on Sunday.

It was 41-30 in favor of host Oregon State over New Mexico State at the half and that eventually turned into a 71-62 win for the Beavers. Daniel Mullings and Tyrone Watson each scored 14 points for the Aggies with Bandja Sy adding 12. NMSU shot just 36% (1-11 from three-point range) while allowing OSU to shot 42% but Coach Marvin Menzies' group won the battle of the boards 46-33.

Jason Groves game-tweeted. Jason also game reported, with analysis. Kevin Hampton does the same from the Oregon State perspective.

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Seattle held a 43-30 lead over visiting Montana State after 20 minutes and went on to victory 87-72. Four Redhawk players scored in double figures: Clarence Trent 18 (plus nine boards), Deshaun Sunderhaus 14 (plus eight rebounds), Chad Rasmussen 12 (4-9 from three) and Prince Obasi 10. Seattle won on th boards 51-41 and pilfered 17 steals. The downside? Starting center Louis Green suffered five fouls in six minutes of play and freshman big Jack Crook ditto'd in seven minutes of action.

Seattle U Hoops game-tweeted.

Seattle athletics has this game report.

Crook tweeted this: "And after my dunk people chanted god save the queen, was very funny"

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Texas San Antonio topped Liberty Classic tourney host Old Dominion 79-70 as Michael Hale III scored 29 (10-14 overall shooting, 4-7 from distance) plous three assists and zero turnovers in 28 minutes of court time. Fellow backcourter Kannon Burrage totaled 20 points. Jeromie Hill just missed a double-double with 14/9. The Roadrunners shot 50% for the game to 35% for OD.

Hale was named the MVP of the tournament and Jeromie Hill grabbed a spot on the all-tournament team.

InsideRunnerSports game reports. So does Texas San Antonio athletics.

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In a Kyle Goon piece, Spencer Butterfield's contributions are highlighted. Kyle also offers a post-game video interview with Preston Medlin.

Sunday's game lineup plus Saturday's outcomes

Texas San Antonio got on track Saturday night, taking down Holy Cross 60-56 as Jeromie Hill bounced back from a subpar contribution the night before by positing a 17/10 double-double. Michael Hale also posted 17 points. It's tounrey host Old Dominion up next this afternoon.

Texas San Antonio athletics has the game report. So does InsideRunnerSports.

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Idaho State played tough in Logan but Utah State took the win 56-48. Preston Medlin led the way with 14 points, five boards and three assists. The Aggies outshot ISI 47% to 40% and grabbed 13 more rebounds but 17 turnovers kept it close.

Kyle Heywood,Matt Sonnenberg, Rhett Wilkinson, Kyle Goon, Shawn Harrison and Kraig Williams each game reports.

Curtis Ripplinger serves up 24 game photos.

Missed this from earlier: Timothy R. Olsen looks at the four spot for Aggies and you'll learn Danny Berger is now 6-foot-8, plus more tidbits. Thanks to MetsJetsAggies (there's some mix and match loyalties for you) for posting the link at the USUFans Stew's Spectrum MB.

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Jason Groves offers three keys and a prediction on New Mexico State's matchup with host Oregon State University. Jason offers more, including his selection for game closer.

BleedCrimson has posted an interview with OSU blogger Connor Pelton.

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Louisiana Tech athletics offers a post-game Q-and-A with Coach Mike White where readers can actually learn something (not the usual after game utterings from a coach). The Raheem Appleby portion is very interesting.

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Seattle is hosting Montana State early Sunday evening as part of the Elgin Baylor Classic. Here's a video interview with Redhawk backcourter Sterling Carter.

More for Friday

Matt Sonnenberg gets different in his part one USU Aggie assessment.

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Sam Wasson presents his weekly interview with Coach Marvin Menzies.

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Jim Meehan has Coach Don Verlin talking about Christmas and overseas recruiting.

Josh Wright has Coach Don Verlin wanting to grab some WAC tourney wins. Wright also touches upon the keys to the kingdom for Idaho basketball to be successful. Completing the trifecta, Wright pinpoints soph returnee Conner Hill and JC newcomer Antwan Scott as needing to step up and provide points.