[UAZip0510]

The first seven rotation players are locks:

SR-C-Zeke Marshall
JR-F-Demetrius Treadwell
SR-F-Chauncey Gilliam
JR-G-Brian Walsh
JR-G-Alex Abreu

SR-6-Quincy Diggs
JR-7-Nick Harney

The remaining five roster spots will be filled by Josh Egner, Deji Ibitayo, Blake Justice, Carmelo Betancourt, Jake Kretzer, and Reggie McAdams.

I can honestly see major improvements from each of the first seven. The key to our success next season may depend on 2-3 of the last seven listed becoming reliable rotation players.

[UAZip0510]

Looks like OU might have a new transfer coming in:

http://www.athensohiotoday.com/blogs/bobca...1871e3ce6c.html

If you're not aware, Green is a forward who is transferring from Missouri. Mizzou confirmed he was leaving the program and said it would release him from his scholarship on Jan. 3.

Green, a long, athletic, 6-foot-8, 220-pounder from Toronto, played little for the Tigers throughout the non-conference schedule and averaged 3.0 points and 3.1 rebounds this season. Green was unable to crack into Missouri coach Frank Haith's seven-man rotation. The Tigers, a top-10 team this season, added three front-court players during the NCAA's early signing period.

Green played at United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, N.C. during his prep days and signed with Missouri in November 2009, but suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon the following January. Green had surgery and was still not at full strength when Mizzou started the 2010-11 season.

Green took a redshirt during the 2010-11 season, and was listed as a redshirt freshman prior to leaving the club in early January.

So where does Ohio fit it in? Green was on campus in Athens last weekend, and caught the Bobcats' win over UNC Asheville last Saturday night from the front row behind the Ohio bench.

Ohio coach John Groce, per NCAA regulations, can't comment publicly on a potential recruit or transfer until they have signed. The Bobcats currently have one open scholarship -- it became free when guard Joe Mitchell left the program prior to fall quarter 2011 -- and could in theory add Green in time for the start of spring quarter. Because Green left prior to the winter grading period, he would be eligible starting in Jan. 2013.

Is Green on his way to Athens? I haven't yet been able to track down Green for confirmation, but a source close to the situation indicated that Green would in fact be joining the Bobcats.

Again, this hasn't been confirmed with Green himself but from what I understand Green will be with Ohio starting this spring. Green was supposed to make a final decision by Wednesday, and was reported to be trying to decide between Ohio and Valpo.

As a player, Green fits the mold of what Groce typically looks for in a forward. He was athletic and explosive prior to his injury, and should be able to run the floor in Ohio's up-tempo style. Similar in build to former Bobcat DeVaughn Washington and current Ohio players TyQuane Goard and Ivo Baltic, Green should have a chance to play right away.

[Dave in Green]

Looks like OU might have a new transfer coming in: .....

Let's hope that Groce ends up with the Nebraska job and takes his Missouri transfer with him.

[trimmy10]

Let's hope that Groce ends up with the Nebraska job and takes his Missouri transfer with him.

I disagree. I would rather have OU as another 26 win team next year and have our guys redeem the losses of 2010 and 2012 by knocking off the Bobcats in another MACC. I want to beat them at their best. And if they are as strong next year as last year and this year, there is a real chance that both teams dance, which bodes well for the MAC and especially the Zips.

[skip-zip]

I disagree. I would rather have OU as another 26 win team next year and have our guys redeem the losses of 2010 and 2012 by knocking off the Bobcats in another MACC. I want to beat them at their best. And if they are as strong next year as last year and this year, there is a real chance that both teams dance, which bodes well for the MAC and especially the Zips.

I guess this perspective depends on which side of the fence you are on.

If you're one of the people who are fine with just taking our chances in the MAC tournament, then why does it matter if everyone in the league stinks next year?

If you want some national respect, and a higher seed, and/or the possibility of getting in without having to win the league tourney, then you'd want our league to be strong.