MKE Basketball: Panthers Swept by PFW

The Milwaukee Panthers have now completed the Indiana slate of the Horizon League schedule, posting a 2-2 record. After sweeping IUPUI a week ago, they were swept by PFW this weekend. Milwaukee is now 5-4 overall and 4-3 in the Horizon League. GAME 1 In Game 1, the Panthers lost 81-72. They led by three at halftime, before they were outscored by twelve in the … Continue reading MKE Basketball: Panthers Swept by PFW

MSU Basketball: Reactions from a Win over Rutgers

On Tuesday night, the Spartans were back in action against Rutgers. They came out with a 68-45 win, moving their B1G record to 2-3. Our reactions from the game: NICK I was stunned to see zero Julius Marble in this game. He is a big presence, and could have provided some valuable minutes against a post threat like Myles Johnson. It’s been interesting to follow … Continue reading MSU Basketball: Reactions from a Win over Rutgers

Mitten Hoop Scoop (1/5)

**Each week, the TSR team will file the Mitten Report, an in-depth look at college basketball around the great state of Michigan.** MICHIGAN STATE (7-3, 1-3 B1G) LW: Wisconsin (L 76-85), Minnesota (L 56-81), Nebraska (W 84-77) TW: Rutgers (1/5), Purdue (1/8) The Spartans had a tough week, as they started 0-3 in B1G play. On Christmas Day, they put up a valiant fight against … Continue reading Mitten Hoop Scoop (1/5)

Michigan State Basketball: 2020-21 Non-Conference Schedule Analysis

Michigan State has all but officially released it’s non-conference schedule for the 2020-21 campaign. Kyle Austin of MLive first reported this complete schedule. That means we know Michigan State’s entire non-con: Nov. 25: Eastern Michigan Nov. 28 Notre Dame Dec. 1 Duke Dec. 4 Detroit Dec. 6 Western Michigan Dec. 9 Virginia Dec. 13 Oakland — Kyle Austin (@kylebaustin) November 17, 2020 A look on … Continue reading Michigan State Basketball: 2020-21 Non-Conference Schedule Analysis

Nick’s Opinion: Why Chicago State Should Be Given a Serious Look in MEAC Expansion

Nick’s Opinion Piece: Why Chicago State Should Be Given a Serious Look in MEAC Expansion   The MEAC is in trouble. The league just suffered another blow when Florida A&M announced that they would leave for the SWAC starting in 2021. As a result of this, the league will now have nine full members and only seven of those teams play football. Though there may … Continue reading Nick’s Opinion: Why Chicago State Should Be Given a Serious Look in MEAC Expansion

Michigan Basketball: 2021-22 Roster Adds Depth with Pair of Power 5 Transfers

The University of Michigan basketball team has scholarships left for the 2020-21 season, but they have made a pair of moves that will prepare the team for the 2021-22 season. Nojel Eastern and Chaundee Brown will both be in Ann Arbor to play their final season to add depth to the backcourt that will see the departure of two integral parts after this year. NOJEL … Continue reading Michigan Basketball: 2021-22 Roster Adds Depth with Pair of Power 5 Transfers

MKE Basketball: Jordan Lathon Transfers to Milwaukee

After a tumultuous offseason that saw players come and go, the Milwaukee Panthers’ men’s basketball team appears to have filled up their scholarship allotment. Per his Instagram, Jordan Lathon has announced that he will transfer from UTEP to Milwaukee. View this post on Instagram Bet On Yourself. Don’t Be Scared. Just Believe What Is Meant Is Coming To Us… A post shared by 2 (@j2lathon) … Continue reading MKE Basketball: Jordan Lathon Transfers to Milwaukee

MSU Basketball: Pierre Brooks II Chooses the Spartans

Michigan State still is putting the finishing touches on it’s 2020-21 roster, as they have two scholarships to finalize, with Xavier Tillman and Josh Langford’s decisions still looming. Beyond next season, the Spartans will have those scholarships to fill on a permanent basis, and they took a large step in doing that this afternoon. Pierre Brooks II announced that he would continue his college basketball … Continue reading MSU Basketball: Pierre Brooks II Chooses the Spartans

MKE Basketball: Devon Hancock Commits to Milwaukee

**4/17/20 12:00PM EST Correction: Previously this article stated that UWM had a full roster. Arturro Bingham has since entered the portal, leaving UWM with one scholarship** Just after Milwaukee received a commitment from Tafari Simms this afternoon, Coach Pat Baldwin and the Panthers can get excited about another member of the 2020-21 class.  Devon Hancock has announced on his Twitter page that he will be … Continue reading MKE Basketball: Devon Hancock Commits to Milwaukee

MKE Basketball: Tafari Simms Commits to the Panthers

Coach Pat Baldwin and the Milwaukee Panthers have landed another commitment on their basketball roster for the 2020-21 season. Once again, they have gone the JUCO route to land a player with two years of experience under his belt, and two years of eligibility to give Milwaukee. Tafari Simms, a 6-6/212 sophomore forward from Hamilton, Ontario announced on his Twitter page that he will be … Continue reading MKE Basketball: Tafari Simms Commits to the Panthers