Just a thought to HS administrators, if you are going to limit or not have fans at games (which is respectfully your call), at least allow media to cover it. Live-streaming and media coverage is extremely helpful with getting these kids an opportunity to play at the next level.
The mrs just asked me if I like apple turnovers. My immediate response was I don’t like any kind of turnovers. We averaged 12 and that was too many. She looked at me and rolled her eyes.
#CoachInQuarantine
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Student Athletes will choose colleges for many reasons, but here are some that should be on everyone’s list:
1. Do I like my teammates?
2. Does the coach care about me?
3. Does it have the degree I want?!
4. Does it provide an opportunity for me to grow in all areas of my life?
Those who don’t live in Indiana, I promise we have a ton of dudes who stroke the 🏀. Please don’t judge the entire state just from watching the Hoosiers.
Advice to HS players or those helping kids trying to get recruited:
Please don’t stop your highlight video every clip to circle ⭕️ which guy you are. I’m not very smart, but I think I can figure out which one you are after a few possessions.
Last year Virginia become the first 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed. The following year they become the only 1 seed to make it to the Final 4. A big part of life is how you REACT! That is toughness.
Tomorrow (2004) is the beginning of one of the greatest journeys me and my best friends went on together. Since 4th graders we wanted to bring Columbia City a state title. We fell 1 win short, but the journey was much more than the destination. Welcome to Indiana 🏀!
Huge shoutout to our Athletic Director Coach Briscoe. Short staffed, he opened up the gym, did PA for ALL 4 MBB games, then cleaned up the arena. None of those things are in his contact but he served w/ a smile on his face. Best in the business. Thanks for the example coach.
Coaching is a profession that many think they understand, but few truly do. It’s a roller coaster. But through it all love your kids. No matter what, that is what we are called to do. Excited to attack the postseason with my boys! ⚔️ 🏀
We’ve kept this somewhat private, but it seems like now is the time to share Hagen’s story. He’s an amazing young man. Please say a prayer as he has a major surgery Jan. 12th. Cancer sucks. 🙏
#Hoopin4Hagen
An amazing interview with our guy Hagen Knepp!! Hagen shares his story as he was diagnosed with cancer this fall.
Be praying for Hagen as he has another surgery on Thursday! 🙏💜
I’ve never met a person who proclaimed Jesus the way that Marc Davidson did. Not just when he got sick, but well before that. He was a shining light in a temporary world. What a great man.
The days of growing up & playing for the community we were raised in is becoming an uncommon trend. There are too many parents/guardians giving kids bad advice.
High school athletes, choose a school who WANTS you. Being a college athlete has its challenges. Picking a program that truly wants you gives you a better chance to be happy.
To all high school 🏀 players trying to play in college, start by playing really hard.
To all college 🏀 players trying to get on the floor, see end of the sentence above ☝🏼.
This is what made coach so incredibly special. Moments after winning state in 2021, the pinnacle of HS sports in Indiana, yet his message remained the same as it always was…
Recruiting Coordinator: “Coach Moore, I have a 6’1 guard that would be a monster in your league!”
Me: “Nice! You’ve seen some CL games?”
RC: “No but this kid would be dominate.”
Me: Click 📞
Probably my favorite picture of Hagen. No matter how many minutes you play, everyone has value. Just one of the many examples of how valuable Hagen is to us.
NAIA schools may not have the top-notch facilities like the NCAA, but it is home to many athletes who were slept on in high school 😴🤷🏽♂️😤
@NAIABall
@NAIABaseballPro
When people ask about our basketball philosophy, THIS is what we are striving for. Share the 🏀, be a threat. Hoops is a lot of fun when you find enjoyment in your teammates success.
The
@Crossroads_NAIA
is obviously well known across the country, but I’ve never seen a year like this. 7/10 teams are ranked and 6 are currently in the top 21. There is a strong possibility that 60% of our league will head to the National Tournament.
#BigTimeBasketball
At night, I never pray for God to keep you safe from evil. Instead, I pray that God makes you such a warrior, that evil would run in the other direction. Fix your eyes on Jesus my man and keep on smiling. ❤️
It’s a pretty big deal when a player reaches 1k points. It’s even more impressive when two from the same team do it. But here are THREE of my guys joining the club in the same season. THIS is what our team is about...share the ball, share the success! 🔴⚫️
#RepTheG
Cracks me up how many “experts” there are out there when it comes to hiring coaches. Will Mike Woodson be successful at IU? I have no idea. But he’s an IU guy who is leaving the NBA and WANTS to be there. I have a feeling he’ll find assistants who can help recruit.
Tough ending for the Lancers last night...no one wants to be on Sportcenter being “the other team”. But happy for this young man and a big congrats to Taylor and Coach Andrews. Learn & move forward ➡️
All high school hoopers should take time to check out this game tonight. There are pros at every level! Go to a place where you are wanted and can succeed (at more than just ball).
If you are questioning how good the NAIA is, tonight's Championship game features:
- Two NPOY candidates
- Transfers from: Nebraska, Florida, Akron, Troy, Bethune Cookman and more
- A former Top 150 HS player
- Loyola, who beat D1 Univ. of New Orleans
@LoyolaWolfPack
@DegaMBB
Matt and I were honored to be there to see Coach K inducted into the Indiana Basketball HOF. Coach is a hall of Famer in much more than just basketball!
Tough group to follow. These guys go down as the winningest group in the history of Grace MBB. More than that, they are INCREDIBLE young men. To Cade, Jakob, Cole, Wadd, & E…thank you! ❤️
These 5 young men graduated today. I remember meeting them all for the 1st time like it was yesterday. Man time goes fast! I’m forever grateful for their impact.
@GraceBasketball
A few years ago I asked a JV player if he would consider joining our team. Two years later, he’d became our captain. Jaylen is the definition of Servant Leadership. Some players aren’t difficult to replace…he will be a tough one. Thank you
#21
. I love you. ❤️
Had the pleasure of having one of my seniors ride along with me on a recruiting trip, to help me recruit a kid he’ll never play with. Think about that for a second.
Today 3 of our boys were baptized. Carter, Cole, & Ozzy are showing the world they just don’t want to talk about it, they want to BE about it. Today is better than any win we had this year. God is good!
This is one of my favorite pictures from the Oregon trip. Our 3 freshman led the team in devotionals Sunday evening. They may be young, but they are impactful!
Today I got to watch 2 incoming Lancers advance to the State Finals. Best part is after I took the picture, I noticed both their dads were in the background, smiling at their boys.
🚨TICKET PUNCHED 🚨
The Lancers of Grace College (
@GraceBasketball
) have won a Crossroads League Regular Season Title and have punched their ticket to the NAIA National Championships!