BG Men's Basketball non-conference schedule released

Cincinnati Highlights 2015-16 Non-Conference Schedule for BGSU Men's Basketball. http://t.co/uKICjOev3g pic.twitter.com/pssy6vLoOh

— BGSU Athletics (@BGathletics) July 10, 2015

BGSU released the non-conference schedule for BGSU on Friday.  Some of it was known, some of it was not.

The exciting news is that UC is coming to the Stroh to play in the Bill Frack Challenge.  That's an excellent get.  They are a high profile program playing on our floor...they are in-state, well known, and we're getting a shot at them in the Stroh.  Very much something to look forward to.

There's one non-D1 game on the schedule, which is the right number for a MAC team.  The event at Florida Gulf Coast is a good one--obviously, those guys made themselves famous and the other two teams are North Dakota and Youngstown State, both teams we have played before.

Drake is playing their end of a home and home and will come to the Stroh, which gives us a good MVC opponent.  We play on New Year's Eve against "UTRGV" which I had to look up.  Take the rest of the day off if you already knew that stands for University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.  If you never heard of them, don't feel bad.  It is the result of the merger of Texas Pan-American and Texas-Brownsville, two places you also probably never heard of.  Anyhoo, they are in the WAC and they are D-1.

The home schedule rounds out with New Orleans and Maryland Baltimore-County.  That isn't an awesome home schedule, but I think it is right for who we are likely to be next season.

The road schedule, beyond the FGCU stuff, is SE Missouri, Detroit, Wright State and Cleveland State.  Not sure how good any of those guys are supposed to be, but that could be a pretty tough run.  They also all in a row.  BG plays all road games from December 5 to December 31.

Anyway, just a little summer news to keep us going.

Richaun Holmes Fractures His Elbow

Just incredibly disappointing.  Richaun Holmes was blocking a shot last night in the 3rd game of the NBA Summer League and he fell and broke his elbow.  He will miss 6-8 weeks.  This is heartbreaking.  He was playing well and the word was he was going to the Las Vegas Summer League.  I thought he was earning himself a roster slot or at least a d-league opportunity.  Not that those things are gone, but having an injury before you have completely proved yourself is a difficult position to be in.

The good news is that there is no one in a more developmental mode than Philly, so let's hope they keep looking at Richaun as someone they can develop as the franchise rebounds.  Even if he gets some more visibility, there's a chance of another team picking him up.

Wishing Richaun the best for a speedy recovery.  I am incredibly proud he was a Falcon, and I know that if he gets his shot he is going to continue to show the growth in his game that has been his hallmark.

Richaun Holmes Continues Strong Play

Richaun Holmes had another strong game in the NBA Summer League last night, as he played against the Celtics, who are being coached by former Falcon Jay Larranaga.  In fact, Holmes was more effective than he was the first night.  He played 18 minutes--these are still 40 minute games--and scored 13 points on 5 of 12 shooting, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and a steal, which is a really healthy line for 18 minutes.  I watched the game, he was very much in the flow.  He was only 1 of 5 from 3FG and had 3 fouls.  His 3FG shooting has struggled.  The shots I saw him take were good to very good looks, for whatever that is worth.

He will play again Thursday night in the late game against Utah.  Those games have been drawing 10,000+, so it will be a little better environment.

Here's a link to a set of highlights that is entitled "Okafor and Holmes dominate the paint,"  There were some nice highlights from Richaun in the video.

Good job, Richaun!

Holmes has nice night in Sixer Summer League Debut

Richaun Holmes got his pro career off to a nice start in the NBA Summer League.  He played 16 minutes and scored 9 points on 3-6 shooting.  He made both his regular FGs and was 1-4 from 3FG.  He also had 3 rebounds, 2-2 from the line, a block and 2 steals.  So, that's a pretty productive line, minus the 3FG shooting and a good start.

The block was nice.  One of the Spurs players was heading in for what he thought was an easy layup, only to have Holmes recover and swat it away, as we saw him do so many times at the Stroh.

They play again Tuesday, and the game is on NBA Network.

Following Richaun Holmes in NBA Summer League

Richaun Holmes will be playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Summer League.  The Sixers are in the Salt Lake City division of the league.  His games start this week and all of them can be seen on the NBA Network.

July 6:  vs. Spurs at 7 pm
July 7:  vs. Celtics at 7 pm
July 9: vs. Jazz at 9 pm

All times Eastern.

Good luck Richaun!  The Falcon Nation will be watching.  Most people will be watching for Okafor.  The cool kids will be watching #22.

Happy Independence Day to the Falcon Nation

Happy 4th of July.

I have a slightly different take than most today.

Yes, I am thankful for those who created our country's Constitution and made us free and I am grateful to everyone who fought to protect our country and its interests.

Now.

You (and me)...

We're independent.

Do something with it.

Two New Falcon Football Verbals

BG has two new verbals as July starts...one a brother of a Falcon and one from a familiar Falcon hunting ground.

Beyond Blessed to say I've COMMITTED to Bowling Green State University!🔶⚪️🙌🏈🎓 #Gofalcons Here I come Big Bro💉 pic.twitter.com/jMP8aPqD5w

— Ty Redding 1⃣1⃣ (@2live_11x2) June 30, 2015

The first is our second verbal from a Falcon sibling in recent days. The first sibling was Evan Foster, brother of Aaron Foster, and now Ty Redding, the brother of BG WR Teo Redding.  (h/t Hustle Belt for the verbal).

He's 6'2" and about 160 and while he is productive on both sides of the ball he projects to a CB at BG, from what I can see.  Rivals had him listed as a 2-star recruit.  According to Hustle Belt, he had reported offers from Ball State, Buffalo, EMU, Miami, Temple, and Toledo.  He attends Warren Mott High School.

He was on the Detroit News first-team all-metro East.    Below is the write-up they gave him for his junior season.

Redding had a strong season on both sides of the ball to help Mott make a state playoff appearance. He made 27 tackles while intercepting seven passes and breaking up six pass attempts. He also had 23 receptions for 450 yards and 6 TDs. "He's a big-time player, great ball skills and a nose for the football," Mott coach Tom Milanov said.

That's pretty impressive.  Seven INTs in a HS season is a lot.  This looks like a great commit for BG.

After talkin to family and coaches I am proud to say that I am officially committed to Bowling Green University💯‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/vsQkKPnZLo

— R.I.P Grandma (@shemar_co2016) June 30, 2015

The other verbal is Jean-Charles Shemar, who is a 5'11 and 170 lb DB from Miramar, FL, which is in the Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale area.  He's listed as a CB and a 2-star recruit on Rivals.  He had offers from UC, FIU, Miami University, NIU and Tulane.

Ty and Jean-Charles....welcome to the Falcons!