2023-24 MBB Preseason Expectations and Predictions

[Clickclack]

42 minutes ago, Eli said:

Seems like a huge step down for Whitesell no? I mean, I like it...but how do you go from HC of UB to AC at UA working for a guy who has a losing record?

I don't think he had many prospects...who knows if a position might not open up...lol

[godanesgo99]

It feels good all around. Experience on the bench. Help with X and O. Backup if something happens like the lawsuit going south. Seems great to me.

[cwdickens]

3 hours ago, Eli said:

Seems like a huge step down for Whitesell no? I mean, I like it...but how do you go from HC of UB to AC at UA working for a guy who has a losing record?

To answer your question: Easy, when the AD at UBuffalo has no patience or time for a HC, who appears is not going to get your team to the Big Dance in the immediate future and the AD has $500,000 to make the problem go away.  At age 63, Whitesell knows there will few opportunities to be on the sidelines whether as a head coach or as an assistant.

I am left wondering: Did Coach Killing have any significant say and/or input in the decision to hire Whitesell?  Whether or not, I am glad Whitesell is here.

This is going to make watch the bench area interesting during the games.

 

[Eli]

Ahh, him being 63 makes a bit more sense. I assumed he was a bit younger. But I'm still surprised a mid-major D1 HC ended up as an assistance at a low major D1 as opposed to being a low major HC somewhere. But anyway, I'll take the experience and hope it helps DK fulfill his promises!

[jimbo]

For what it’s worth, I checked out the UB fan forum and they really like Whitesell and think he’ll be a big asset for UA. They also hope they can get some UA vs UB games out of this. 

[cwdickens]

From some conversations that I have had with some MBB and WBB fans, the much-anticipated announcement:

Basketball Season Ticket Deposits Now Open, Select-a-Seat Nights Announced

For those who have been a season ticket holder, an email was sent at approximately 2:50 PM today.

Edited September 19, 2023 by cwdickens
update

[Dane96]

Those are VERY reasonable rates IMHO

[cwdickens]

2 hours ago, Dane96 said:

Those are VERY reasonable rates IMHO

I am letting the pricing marinate for bit before I comment, however that said, the pricing is very similar to what Nate's described during a sidebar during the tour of the Broadview Center.

[UAalum72]

Practice begins next Tuesday

[Dane96]

2 hours ago, cwdickens said:

I am letting the pricing marinate for bit before I comment, however that said, the pricing is very similar to what Nate's described during a sidebar during the tour of the Broadview Center.

My opinion of course however, $42 for the most expensive season ticket on a per game basis. $16.60 for the cheapest tickets (per game), and just under $21 per game for the majority of the seats...is beyond fair for a college in a mid-sized City. 

[cwdickens]

10 hours ago, Dane96 said:

My opinion of course however, $42 for the most expensive season ticket on a per game basis. $16.60 for the cheapest tickets (per game), and just under $21 per game for the majority of the seats...is beyond fair for a college in a mid-sized City. 

I want to bring to people's attention that there are three groups entitled to 50% off the season ticket price with full payment of the required donation.  Those groups are:

• Facility and staff
• Graduates of the last decade
• Seniors (65+)

My calculations estimated these groups per ticket coast starts around $10.15 per game, not too shabby.

[alum73]

9 minutes ago, cwdickens said:

I want to bring to people's attention that there are three groups entitled to 50% off the season ticket price with full payment of the required donation.  Those groups are:

• Facility and staff
• Graduates of the last decade
• Seniors (65+)

My calculations estimated these groups per ticket coast starts around $10.15 per game, not too shabby.

Thanks, I wasn't aware of this.

[Eli]

2 hours ago, cwdickens said:

I want to bring to people's attention that there are three groups entitled to 50% off the season ticket price with full payment of the required donation.  Those groups are:

• Facility and staff
• Graduates of the last decade
• Seniors (65+)

My calculations estimated these groups per ticket coast starts around $10.15 per game, not too shabby.

That's good to know but makes me wonder why this is the first time I'm hearing of it? Ticketing office has never mentioned this. Do you have a link? Any idea if that is also applicable to single-game tickets? I graduated in '16 so I got 3 more years of this perk (at least for season tickets - which I do not currently have).

If I can get 50% off, I might just buy season tickets and give them to a friend.

Edited September 20, 2023 by Eli

[statefan]

2 hours ago, alum73 said:

Thanks, I wasn't aware of this.

It should be noted that the discount is off the ticket price only and not off the GDAC per seat requirement.

[B9j2j6s]

That is awesome to get a 50 percent off discount.  So you could get season tickets in the gray area behind the basket for 50 bucks.