At a Glance...The Nicholls State Colonels                    

Quick Facts

-Enrollment of 7,093

-Located in Thibodaux, Louisiana

-Member of the Southland Conference

-Official school colors-red and gray
-Founded in 1948

Results Thus Far (2-5)

Wins

Mobile (NAIA Exh) 72-64                                                    

University of Texas at San Antonio 79-73

Nicholls State coach J.P. Piper

Loyola 87-62

Losses
Auburn 54-76
North Texas 78-92

Troy 62-77

Memphis 59-98 

San Francisco 48-77

Kenpom Rating-336th

PPG-66.3 (309) 

Avg. Scoring Margin- -18.8 (339) 

APG-11.3 (253)

RPG-29.8 (332)

Pts. Against-82.2 (329)

Fouls per game-29.7 (351) 

Category Leaders

Dantrell Thomas leads in all categories

Points

G #1 Dantrell Thomas-14.3 

G #4 Jeremy Smith-12.9 

Rebounds

G #1 Dantrell Thomas-4.6

G #4 Jeremy Smith-4.4

Assists

G #1 Dantrell Thomas-2.9

G #21 Shane Rillieux-2.9

On paper, there is not too much to say about this team. In all major offensive categories, Nicholls State doesn't even break the top 200. As shown above, a GUARD out of all people is leading in all 3 main statistical areas. With only two players 6'9 or above, Noah Vonleh should have a field day with the colonels. Heck, it looks like any one of our players could go off against these guys. Even worse for Nicholls is that they foul...a lot! This should be able to help us get to the line early and make some shots from the charity stripe. Just from watching a few highlights on youtube, this team doesn't exhibit much athleticism and should rely mostly on outside shots because they should not be able to penetrate much against our length. Anyhow, the Hoosiers should put them away and early at that. 

I have said it before and I'll say it again, I want to see some heart and hustle out of the Hoosiers from here on out. Wearing the Indiana jersey should be enough to bring out enthusiasm, grit, and just a plain blue collar work ethic on the basketball court. Lastly, I am happy that Crean took a small piece of the blame after that awful loss to Notre Dame. Let's get down to 8-9 men on the court, coach! 

Most Valuable Player prediction- Noah Vonleh

"Some people say you make your own luck by just preparing. That's what we're doing." Kyle Hornsby