2019 - NAIA Hoops Report - Page 19

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Jun

NAIA Chatter

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NAIA to the Pros – The Hansel Atencia Story

Hansel Atencia The Master’s University (California) I always appreciate when people tag us, or send DM’s on twitter about all things related to NAIA hoops. It helps us to highlight the greatness of this level, and to ensure that we are covering NAIA Hoops from coast to coast. There are some great Sports Information Directors
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24

Jun

NAIA Player Spotlight

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NAIA Player Spotlight: Canaan Coffey – Indiana Wesleyan

Canaan Coffey (Indiana Wesleyan) Senior Major: Entrepreneurship The tradition at Indiana Wesleyan goes deeper then just basketball. Between the #IAM3 lifestyle they instill, or “The Pursuit” podcasts that they broadcast. It is easy to see that the culture they have created within the program is the main reason for the success their student-athletes have both
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20

Jun

NAIA DII

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NAIA DII – Returning All-Americans

The NAIA DII level is going to be ultra competitive again this year as 33 All-Americans look to return. 12 of those 33 are just sophomores. Add in the newcomers for this season, and the talent at this level is once again, going to be fun to watch. NAIA DII Returning All-Americans Appalachian Athletic Conference Returning
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18

Jun

NAIA Basketball

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NAIA DI – Returning All-Americans

One thing I really enjoy about NAIA basketball is the fact that every league is tough in its own right, and each league has at least a team or two who can go make a serious run at a national championship. Over the next couple months I will be posting league breakdowns with in-depth looks
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17

Jun

NAIA Player Spotlight

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NAIA Player Spotlight: Trayvon Tyler – Lincoln College (Illinois)

Trayvon Tyler 6’1 Guard (Lincoln College (IL) After transitioning from the Junior College level, The Lincoln College Lynx will be entering into only their second year of NAIA basketball this upcoming season. Coach Pat Lepper and staff have been putting together a really nice class this off season, but the foundation they built for NAIA
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13

Jun

NAIA Chatter

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The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – NAIA Connections

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) July 19th-August 6th The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is one of the biggest basketball events of the Summer. The Tournament organizers have done an amazing job growing it each year. This years event is a 64-team single elimination tournament with the winners getting $2 million. One of my favorite parts of The
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12

Jun

NAIA Chatter

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NAIA to the Pros – The Torren Jones Story

When I was contacted by William Penn University assistant coach, Blake Sandquist, about the list of guys that William Penn have had sign pro contracts, I had flashbacks to when Torren dominated the 2017 NAIA DI National Tournament. I remember watching his 36 point, 11 rebound game against Georgetown (KY), then follow that up in
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10

Jun

NAIA Player Spotlight

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NAIA Player Spotlight: Brandon Cotton – University of Providence (MT)

When Steve Keller left Montana Western, after an NAIA DI Quarter Finals appearance, for the University of Providence (MT), who was coming off of an 11-18 season, you knew the four time Frontier Conference Coach of the Year was going to get the best talent he could for the program. His first JUCO transfer to
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10

Jun

NAIA Player Spotlight

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NAIA Player Spotlight: Dakota Quinn – MidAmerica Nazarene (KS)

These Player Spotlight pieces are some of my favorite to write about. I have had a chance to watch many of these guys play live, so it is cool to get a small “behind the scenes” look of the type of young men they are. I also like the fact that every student-athletes path is
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8

Jun

NAIA Chatter

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NAIA Classics and Tournaments

It’s June, and while many teams are still finalizing those last one or two games to add to the 2019-2020 schedule, others are already releasing their schedules for next year. There always seems to be a lot of conversations that go on about “strength of schedule”. While I understand those talks, I also understand why
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