06-07 Roster

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

This has been posted before but I thought it deserved its own thread. Our roster doesn't look too bad for next year. Depth down low will be a sore spot again--I don't think we can afford to reshirt Cordova and Bassett. Sure would be nice to have Mo and 'Dre come back be it doesn't sound like it's going to happen. Chris Wagner proved he can play at this level and it would help to have him play again this year.

3 Mackenzie Casey* G 6-0 160 Jr. Wounded Knee, S.D.
[s]4 Eric Heien G 6-0 165 Sr. Gettysburg, S.D. [/s]
10 Jose Frias G 6-2 195 Sr. New York City, N.Y.
[s]20 James Keller G 6-2 175 So. Anna, Ill.[/s]
22 Andy Kleinjan** G 6-3 170 Sr. Bruce, S.D.
24 Matt Cadwell G 6-3 195 So. St. Paul, Minn.
30 Blake Yackley F 6-5 185 RSFr. Onida, S.D.
34 Cam Hornby G 6-0 180 RSFr. Winnipeg, Manitoba  
[s]40 Steve Holdren* G/F 6-5 215 So. Champaign, Ill.[/s]
44 Mark Engen F/C 6-10 200 RSFr. Lamberton, Minn.
[s]50 Ben Beran** F 6-7 230 Sr. Victor, Iowa[/s]
52 Robert Bilitz F/C 6-10 200 RSFr. Plymouth, Minn.
54 Michael Loney* F 6-6 225 Jr. Humboldt, Iowa
* Number of letters earned

Freshman:
Garret Callahan PG 6-2 165 Fr. Seneca, Ill
Ryan Hoogeveen G 6-3 Fr. Boyden-Hull, IA
Thomas Bassett F 6-5 240 Fr. Denison, IA
Anthony Cordova F 6-7 220 Fr. Sioux Falls, SD

Possible addition:
Kai Williams F 6-6 175 Fr. Cananda

[filbert]

Re: 06-07 Roster

This has been posted before but I thought it deserved its own thread. Our roster doesn't look too bad for next year. Depth down low will be a sore spot again--I don't think we can afford to reshirt Cordova and Bassett. Sure would be nice to have Mo and 'Dre come back be it doesn't sound like it's going to happen. Chris Wagner proved he can play at this level and it would help to have him play again this year.

3 Mackenzie Casey* G 6-0 160 Jr. Wounded Knee, S.D.
[s]4 Eric Heien G 6-0 165 Sr. Gettysburg, S.D. [/s]
10 Jose Frias G 6-2 195 Sr. New York City, N.Y.
[s]20 James Keller G 6-2 175 So. Anna, Ill.[/s]
22 Andy Kleinjan** G 6-3 170 Sr. Bruce, S.D.
24 Matt Cadwell G 6-3 195 So. St. Paul, Minn.
30 Blake Yackley F 6-5 185 RSFr. Onida, S.D.
34 Cam Hornby G 6-0 180 RSFr. Winnipeg, Manitoba
[s]40 Steve Holdren* G/F 6-5 215 So. Champaign, Ill.[/s]
44 Mark Engen F/C 6-10 200 RSFr. Lamberton, Minn.
[s]50 Ben Beran** F 6-7 230 Sr. Victor, Iowa[/s]
52 Robert Bilitz F/C 6-10 200 RSFr. Plymouth, Minn.
54 Michael Loney* F 6-6 225 Jr. Humboldt, Iowa
* Number of letters earned

Freshman:
Garret Callahan PG 6-2 165 Fr. Seneca, Ill
Ryan Hoogeveen G 6-3 Fr. Boyden-Hull, IA
Thomas Bassett F 6-5 240 Fr. Denison, IA
Anthony Cordova F 6-7 220 Fr. Sioux Falls, SD

Possible addition:
Kai Williams F 6-6 175 Fr. Cananda

I agree (tentatively) about Cordova. If he's anywhere close to being ready to go at the D-I level, he needs to be on the court for the Rabbits. Not only will it give additional depth but he may be that spark that finally gets the Sioux Falls sports media on board with the Rabbits in D-I.

On the other hand, if he's going to struggle for 3 points and 0.5 rebounds per game next year, leave the red shirt on him. I hope he's hitting the weights and working on his skills this summer.

[jackrabbit1979]

Re: 06-07 Roster

Out on a limb with next years starting lineup:

1. Callahan - Freshman as a PG can be a rough experience, but will come in and show toughness and signs of greatness. Nagy sees shades of himself as a player, is hard on him, but makes him grow up quick.
2. Cadwell - Leader of the team, develops more night to night consistency as a soph.
3. Williams - Athletic and sound, will need to develop as the season progresses
4. Loney - We need his rebounding and hard work in the paint
5. Berte - I say he will be back...I guess we will wait and see. If so, we will need his defense more than anything. If he doesn't return we are inexperienced down low :-/

Off the Bench:
Hornby - spells either guard for good minutes
Frias - Brings the quickness and defense we need when Callahan is overmatched as a Freshman
Casey- I think he can provide sound no turnover ball as he gets another year under his belt.
Kleinjan - Only true Senior on the team (Frias as a JC recruit has only two years invested). Can he step up and provide leadership and knock down some shots.
Yackley - where does he fit in?
Engen/Bilitz - will need to be able to provide big minutes. Which one will step up and claim the role as a RS Freshman.
Cordova/Bassett - To Redshirt or Not Redshirt? That is the question.
Hoogeveen - I assume will redshirt.


Isn't speculating fun...anybody else care to comment.

[filbert]

Re: 06-07 Roster

Engen or Bilitz need to contend for the starting center role.

I think the program as a whole needs to have Cordova on the court ASAP and as much as possible.

I don't have any problem with the coaches turning SDSU into Team Canada South--it might be fun, eh? We might all have to start drinking Labatt Blue or Molson, though. Anything but Moosehead!

[bub94]

Re: 06-07 Roster

I made the same comment about carrying more Labatt Blue in town too.  LOL!!!  Of course, I have no problem with us recruiting players from Canada.  I just want kids coming here who will stay for their 4 years and players who will work hard.  I know it is 5 months away but bring on midnight madness!!

I can see Hornby starting at the point, possibly the shooting guard and Cadwell either at the shooting guard/small foward (3 guard). Williams/Andy/Jose/Callahan coming off the bench in rotations.

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

Re: 06-07 Roster

Out on a limb with next years starting lineup:

1.  Callahan - Freshman as a PG can be a rough experience, but will come in and show toughness and signs of greatness.  Nagy sees shades of himself as a player, is hard on him, but makes him grow up quick.
2.  Cadwell - Leader of the team, develops more night to night consistency as a soph.
3.  Williams - Athletic and sound, will need to develop as the season progresses
4.  Loney - We need his rebounding and hard work in the paint
5.  Berte -  I say he will be back...I guess we will wait and see.  If so, we will need his defense more than anything.  If he doesn't return we are inexperienced down low  :-/

Off the Bench:
Hornby - spells either guard for good minutes
Frias - Brings the quickness and defense we need when Callahan is overmatched as a  Freshman
Casey- I think he can provide sound no turnover ball as he gets another year under his belt.
Kleinjan - Only true Senior on the team (Frias as a JC recruit has only two years invested).  Can he step up and provide leadership and knock down some shots.
Yackley - where does he fit in?
Engen/Bilitz - will need to be able to provide big minutes.  Which one will step up and claim the role as a RS Freshman.  
Cordova/Bassett - To Redshirt or Not Redshirt?  That is the question.
Hoogeveen - I assume will redshirt.


Isn't speculating fun...anybody else care to comment.

Looks like a fair assessment. I hope 'Mo comes back next year as he would provide a big boost down low.

If he's back, here's what I say....

1. Callahan/Hornby
2. Cadwell
3. Williams
4. Mo
5. Engen/Blitz

We have plenty of depth at the gaurd positions. The 4 and 5 spots are a little thin. Loney off the bench to provide emotional leadership, rebounding and spark. The question I have about Bassett is where does he play? He's 6'5" and 240 lbs. I doubt at this size he's quick enough to play the 3 so I gotta think he's a 4. He could provide some muscle down low.

I'm much more excited about this men's basketball team now than I was a month or two ago. I hope this group sticks together, stays out of trouble and returns us to 20 win seasons.

[jackmd]

Re: 06-07 Roster

Basset is pretty quick but I think your right, not a 3. I suspect Nagy will redshirt Cordova and maybe Bassett. Callahan and Williams will probably play this year. With Cadwell, Hornby, Kleinjan, Frias and Casey we will have plenty of depth at the 1-2 spot. Kleinjan, Cadwell and Frias bring some experience.

As for the frontcourt, who knows. Loney is a proven role player and will work hard, I love that kid. If Berte comes back he provides solid rebounding and a defensive presence. The two RSFr should be able to contribute 10-15 minutes each, however we need 20-25 min out of both. Yackley will be solid but young. Will Wagner return?

I can't even guess who will start outside of Cadwell and Loney. I suspect it will be Hornby, Williams and Berte if Mo is still around. Otherwise look for one of the big RSFr. Time will tell.

[thebluehatman]

Re: 06-07 Roster

wrong wrong wrong

Starting Lineup come November:
1. Hornby
2. Caddy
3. Williams
4. Loney
5. Engen

stig wants wags to focus on football so the football players will not be back unless something drastic happens to the team. there is depth on the bench for once shocking. heard a rumor that caddy once played all 5 positions in a high school game.

[jackmd]

Re: 06-07 Roster

wrong wrong wrong

Starting Lineup come November:
1. Hornby
2. Caddy
3. Williams
4. Loney
5. Engen

stig wants wags to focus on football so the football players will not be back unless something drastic happens to the team.   there is depth on the bench for once shocking.  heard a rumor that caddy once played all 5 positions in a high school game.

I can't disagree with this line-up. If there is no Berte then one of the big RSFr will likely start.

[Jacks15]

Re: 06-07 Roster

i definitly like the idea of being able to discuss who will actually be starting. My hope is that Nagy doesn't have to rush Cordova to play. I hope that he is allowed to progress, remembering that he is very young for his class. my predictions.
1-Hornby
2- Cadwell
3- Williams
4- Loney
5- Engen

[jackmd]

Re: 06-07 Roster

Going young except for Loney is the only way I see Nagy headed. Kleinjan, Casey and Frias will be expected to play a role. I trust Nagy has made this very clear. Callahan and Williams will be given ample opportunity ahead of the more experienced backcourt players.

Loney needs to lead in the frontcourt and I think he can. I really hope Yackley, Bilitz, and Engen follow that lead.

[MilwaukeeJacksAlum]

Re: 06-07 Roster

i definitly like the idea of being able to discuss who will actually be starting.  My hope is that Nagy doesn't have to rush Cordova to play.  I hope that he is allowed to progress, remembering that he is very young for his class.  my predictions.
1-Hornby
2- Cadwell
3- Williams
4- Loney
5- Engen

Everything I've heard has Cordova redshirting next year. Also, everything I've heard about Hornby is that he's a 2 guard, not a point. He's a scorer. I see him not starting, but being one of the first off the bench for scoring - perhaps the second 2 guard in a 3 guard look. I think Loney has to start because he works so dam hard you can't help but have him out there. If Berte is shown to be free from wrong doing, he's back next year and I see him starting. Here's my lineup. I also think Nagy will give Frias a shot to prove he's a D1 point next year. He's getting money and has the quicks. He'll have a full year of Nagy under his belt. I think he'll get every opportunity to prove he can handle that position. Frankly, we need him to play up to his earlier billing to succeed next year. Williams is the best recruit Nagy has had so far, according to his quote. That would suggest he'll be starting. Plus, we need the athleticism and length in the lineup.

G: Frias
G: Cadwell
F: Williams
F: Loney
F: Berte

One thing I like about our lineup for next year is we have the ability to give several looks. Let's assume Mo is back next year. If we want to go really big for a couple series, we can have a lineup like this:

G: Cadwell
G: Williams
F: Berte
F: Engen
F: Bilitz

Obviously, that's not a group you want out there for a great length of time, but that's a lot of size to dump back into a zone for a different look for a couple minutes. Another different look to ramp up the speed and athleticism on the floor.

G: Hornby
G: Frias
G: Cadwell
F: Williams
F: Berte

Anyway, compared to last year when Nagy had to dip into the football team for players, things suddenly look rather interesting.

[jackrabbit1979]

Re: 06-07 Roster

[quote author=Jacks15 link=1147985912/0#9 date=1148498356]i definitly like the idea of being able to discuss who will actually be starting.  My hope is that Nagy doesn't have to rush Cordova to play.  I hope that he is allowed to progress, remembering that he is very young for his class.  my predictions.
1-Hornby
2- Cadwell
3- Williams
4- Loney
5- Engen

Everything I've heard has Cordova redshirting next year.  Also, everything I've heard about Hornby is that he's a 2 guard, not a point.  He's a scorer.  I see him not starting, but being one of the first off the bench for scoring - perhaps the second 2 guard in a 3 guard look.  I think Loney has to start because he works so dam hard you can't help but have him out there.  If Berte is shown to be free from wrong doing, he's back next year and I see him starting.  Here's my lineup.  I also think Nagy will give Frias a shot to prove he's a D1 point next year.  He's getting money and has the quicks.  He'll have a full year of Nagy under his belt.  I think he'll get every opportunity to prove he can handle that position.  Frankly, we need him to play up to his earlier billing to succeed next year.  Williams is the best recruit Nagy has had so far, according to his quote.  That would suggest he'll be starting.  Plus, we need the athleticism and length in the lineup.  

G: Frias
G: Cadwell
F: Williams
F: Loney
F: Berte

One thing I like about our lineup for next year is we have the ability to give several looks.  Let's assume Mo is back next year.  If we want to go really big for a couple series, we can have a lineup like this:

G: Cadwell
G: Williams
F: Berte
F: Engen
F: Bilitz

Obviously, that's not a group you want out there for a great length of time, but that's a lot of size to dump back into a zone for a different look for a couple minutes.  Another different look to ramp up the speed and athleticism on the floor.

G: Hornby
G: Frias
G: Cadwell
F: Williams
F: Berte

Anyway, compared to last year when Nagy had to dip into the football team for players, things suddenly look rather interesting.
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MJA,
Do you think/have you heard Callahan/Bassett will redshirt as well?

[doubledribble]

Re: 06-07 Roster

Great Topic: All of the roster combinations posted are interesting and I am sure that we will see them all during the year.

Here's my take on Starters for the up-coming season.

With the roster they have this year my main concern will be our ability to consistently score. I do not see a lot of our points coming from the 4 & 5 positions. Looking at this roster I think our scoring will have to come from our 1, 2 & 3 positions.

With this in mind I see Cadwell, Hornby, Williams, Berte and ? ( The other starter will be whoever shows they can run the floor and has a touch around the Basket)

I believe Nagy needs to play a quick up-tempo game with the above mentioned players. Playing this style of game I believe is how they can be successful and win games. It needs to be a quick high energy pushing the ball up the floor to the open man for a shot. This will not only get wins but will be very exciting and entertaining for the players, students and all JackRabbit fans. When we need to get into an offence (Hope Not to Often) it needs to be built around getting these scorers the ball off screens so they can shoot or create a scoring opportunity for a teammate.

As to a Point Guard, with both Cadwell and Hornby on the floor they can be interchangeable at the guard positions. I see this as a big advantage as it will be tough to defend when both can "SHOOT and SCORE", take the ball to the basket, distribute the ball to the open man and both can handle the ball. Last year half way through the season teams knew Cadwell was the only consistent threat and scorer and we had trouble scoring. This year it should be better for Cadwell and for us scoring more points with Hornby and Williams on the floor. Cadwell and Hornby will be "double trouble" for teams to defend and if Williams adjusts quickly this could be a year like NDSU had.

Just my thoughts. I believe good things are coming in 06/07 for this group of Jackrabbits and REMEMBER these 3 scorers will be 1st and 2nd year players for this up-coming season!

                                        Future looks very Promising.

[bub94]

Re: 06-07 Roster

Great Topic: All of the roster combinations posted are interesting and I am sure that we will see them all during the year.

Here's my take on Starters for the up-coming season.

With the roster they have this year my main concern will be our ability to consistently score. I do not see a lot of our points coming from the 4 & 5 positions. Looking at this roster I think our scoring will have to come from our 1, 2 & 3 positions.

With this in mind I see Cadwell, Hornby, Williams, Berte and ? ( The other starter will be whoever shows they can run the floor and has a touch around the Basket)

I believe Nagy needs to play a quick up-tempo game with the above mentioned players. Playing this style of game I believe is how they can be successful and win games. It needs to be a quick high energy pushing the ball up the floor to the open man for a shot. This will not only get wins but will be very exciting and entertaining for the players, students and all JackRabbit fans. When we need to get into an offence (Hope Not to Often) it needs to be built around getting these scorers the ball off screens so they can shoot or create a scoring opportunity for a teammate.

As to a Point Guard, with both Cadwell and Hornby on the floor they can be interchangeable at the guard positions. I see this as a big advantage as it will be tough to defend when both can "SHOOT and SCORE", take the ball to the basket, distribute the ball to the open man and both can handle the ball. Last year half way through the season teams knew Cadwell was the only consistent threat and scorer and we had trouble scoring. This year it should be better for Cadwell and for us scoring more points with Hornby and Williams on the floor. Cadwell and Hornby will be "double trouble" for teams to defend and if Williams adjusts quickly this could be a year like NDSU had.

Just my thoughts. I believe good things are coming in 06/07 for this group of Jackrabbits and REMEMBER these 3 scorers will be 1st and 2nd year players for this up-coming season!

                                        Future looks very Promising.

What do you know. Actually, I agree with you completely (don't know if that is a good thing for you or not). We will be running more this year with more people able to handle the ball. Even if we start the year with Frias, Cadwell, and Hornby starting with Loney and (hopefully) Berte, we would have 3 people who can handle the fast break. Let Mo and Mike get the rebounds and toss out to the runners. If Mo isn't there, have one of the 6'10" guys in with Loney. Let Williams and Callahan come off the bench (not like the bench people don't usually get as many minutes as the starters). I see some good depth on the team but we have to stay healthy and keep the players on the court. We were thinking the same thing this past year and we had Steve go down and later on other items. I'll say it again. Can't wait until Midnight Madness!!