Thank You Jordan Sibert

[FLYER5]

Thank you Jordan Sibert ! This being your last start in the Arena I will be one of 13k tonight standing in your honor as a send-off. What a pick up he was.

[66flyer]

Nice article in today's DDN about Sibert and Archie.
Don't know about student attendance tonight. I just saw on my UD 2015 calendar that mid-term break starts after classes today.
Need to sell extra tickets for others to use the student seats or maybe lots of them will wait till tomorrow to leave.
We need to be loud and red tonight. No more URI last second winning shots.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by 66flyer I just saw on my UD 2015 calendar that mid-term break starts after classes today.

From the academic calendar:

"Wed, Mar 4 Mid-Term Break begins after last class "


Break starts Thursday....or, as UD puts it, after your last class on Wednesday.

[66flyer]

Ooops! Yeah, I was thinking a day ahead because it was printed on the Wed. block.
OK! No excuses for non-attendance!!!

[dnutz77]

Since I live in Germany, I can obviously not be at the game. Having said that, I will wake up at 0100 to watch on my 60" TV (the magic of my Slingbox) and will do my best to cheer as loud as possible to ensure that JS and the rest of the guys know how much I appreciate them. I am VERY excited for this game and hope that we take Rhody behind the woodshed and punish them for all their recent lucky wins against UD!!

Definitely miss being in the Arena, but my old man assured me that he'll be cheering from his seat in 115, as always!! For the rest of you who are lucky enough to be present, I challenge you to cheer your asses off and make the Arena so loud that I get chills watching from my couch!!!

BEAT 'EM!!!

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

[SeasonTicketFan]

Jordan was co-player of the week in the A10 last week.

He has had an incredible year, especially considering his wrist injury.

[The Price is Wright]

Tremendous player and a first class young man. It's no wonder he didn't fit in at ohio state. Thank you for taking this team to where nobody thought we could go.

I wouldn't be surprised if he hangs 35 on URI tonight.

Looking forward to this quality kid leading UD into another tournament.

Some programs win with P's OS leading the way, Dayton wins with kids like this.

Here's hoping the rest of our team emulates this guy on and off the court for many years to come.

Let's blast this team tonight!!!

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

[Flyer 86]

Thanks for the excitment, clutch shooting and stellar play Jordan.

See you in Brooklyn! Go Flyers~

[Lifelong Flyer Fan]

I met and talked to Jordan before the beginning of last year's season. Told him I was happy he was a Flyer and was excited to watch him play. Had no idea how happy and excited I would be during his two seasons. Thank you, Jordan, you have left your mark on Dayton Basketball!

[Alberto Strasse]

Thank you Jordan for your contribution to the advancement of Dayton Flyer Men's basketball.
I believe history will record the Archie Miller era to be the best ever in Dayton Men's basketball. History will also document Jordan Sibert as the most important recruit in Coach Miller's first year at Dayton. You have progressed through dedication and hard work from a catch and shoot three point specialist to a scorer, defender, steal and tipped ball player, rebounder, foul shooter and passer. You have won games for the Flyers with your hustle and your skill. As a senior you have grown into an extraordinary team leader and team spokesman. Best wishes to you in your future endeavors. In my book you were personally responsible for transforming the Dayton Flyers into The University of Dayton Flyers.

[cj]

Who can forget Jordan's "Welcome to UD" first game. Hitting the game winning 3 against IUPUIPFWIUFWPIFWU.

[Sea Bass]

http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/new...3909928.735659

[FLYER5]

ooey-pooey was a pretty good program. Think it was ooey-piddlee-diddlee.

[anthonycharles]

Originally Posted by Alberto Strasse Thank you Jordan for your contribution to the advancement of Dayton Flyer Men's basketball. I believe history will record the Archie Miller era to be the best ever in Dayton Men's basketball. History will also document Jordan Sibert as the most important recruit in Coach Miller's first year at Dayton. You have progressed through dedication and hard work from a catch and shoot three point specialist to a scorer, defender, steal and tipped ball player, rebounder, foul shooter and passer. You have won games for the Flyers with your hustle and your skill. As a senior you have grown into an extraordinary team leader and team spokesman. Best wishes to you in your future endeavors. In my book you were personally responsible for transforming the Dayton Flyers into The University of Dayton Flyers.

Is Jordan the greatest transfer in UD men's basketball history? I can't think of anyone better in my lifetime. Sedric Toney was pretty good I believe, as he made the NBA, but he was a little before my time. Colbert was a transfer wasn't he? My rankings would be:

1.) Sibert
2.) Toney
3.) Hoskins
4.) Colbert
5.) Vee

That's off the top of my head, but 2 of those transfers were Archie's doing.

[AC91]

I believe Ramod Marshll was a Juco transfer. He turned out pretty good!

[anthonycharles]

I forgot Ramod was a Juco. He'd be in my top 5 but Sibert would still be #1.

[CE80]

Jordan is number one tonight.

[PerrymanFan]

Ramod went to prep school for a year, not a juco transfer. I think Chip Jones was a juco transfer though, that dude was awesome. Also DJ Stelly was a good pick up too.

But Jordan is the best. ..

[Sea Bass]

Maybe his best half as a Flyer

[DallasFlyer]

Yeah, Ramod prepped at Bridgton academy in Maine I believe. Jirsa had recruited him in high school at Georgia, and hung with him through his prep year to get him to Dayton.

[DallasFlyer]

You guys are forgetting about Kevin Dillard though I think.

[Flyer 86]

Originally Posted by anthonycharles Is Jordan the greatest transfer in UD men's basketball history? I can't think of anyone better in my lifetime. Sedric Toney was pretty good I believe, as he made the NBA, but he was a little before my time. Colbert was a transfer wasn't he? My rankings would be: 1.) Sibert 2.) Toney 3.) Hoskins 4.) Colbert 5.) Vee That's off the top of my head, but 2 of those transfers were Archie's doing.

I was thinking this today... Who is our best non Juco transfer the last 30 years?

I'm right with you:

Sibert
TONeY
Colbert
Vee
STELLY

didn't see Hoskins but saw the rest.

who's in the Next 5?

[Flyer 86]

I'd put Dillard next.

SANDOVAL and Mick Perry somewhere in top 10

[T-Bone 84]

On the way home from the game, I was listening to Flyer Feedback, and they were talking about Sibert's success as a transfer. While they were talking, the name Dave Colbert came to mind. In terms of leadership (statistical & otherwise) and program impact, that's the closest parallel I can find in the D-I to D-I Transfer category. If you want to include JUCOs, then you need to go include Sedric Toney & George Jackson. Sed was the PG and a prime outside shooting threat on back-to-back NCAA squads. Big George was UD's version of Wes Unseld from 1969-71, a 6'7", 245-pound bruiser who averaged 14.5 rebounds/game in his 2-year career. And though it's a different game now than it was 45 years ago, to put that number in perspective, Ryan Perryman led the nation in rebounding in 1997-98 with an average of 12.5/game. Jackson averaged 2 boards/game more than that over a 2-year span. No disrespect intended to "P". Just trying to illustrate Jackson's contributions.
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[DallasFlyer]

Originally Posted by Flyer 86 SANDOVAL and Mick Perry somewhere in top 10

I'm good with that, assuming we've only had 10 transfers.

I'd put Josh Parker ahead of both those guys actually.

But yes, Jordan Sibert is number one I think.

[224]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer You guys are forgetting about Kevin Dillard though I think.

Kevin had a lot of skill but was to much of a "me me me" player to ever buy into the system.

[FLYER5]

It was a pretty surreal atmosphere at the game. Almost parade-like. And what a sendoff it was. I honestly think Jordan loves us as much as we loved him. He was in the spotlight from his first of many standing ovations when they announced his name as the lone senior. And the crowd went wild. And Jordan seemed in a surreal state himself after that. It just seemed like everything came his way. Had the one pick is all I saw. The game was so familiar as it started. I don't think RI missed two shots out of their first ten. Kyle was a real crowd pleaser tonight with his defense. I know but he picks two or three passes a game and they always land in bounds and end as a shot on goal. Mostly made goals. Dyshawn, where he plants with the head fake, turns 45 degrees then pivots and goes the other direction to complete the 270 degrees to the goal. If that guy can become a great finisher he could be an AA as a senior next year. KP looks like they have him on The Hickory diet. Is it me or has he gotten bigger as the season's gone on. The refs sucked again. I swear they were anticipating fouls were going to be committed. That's how they handled those danged quick whistles tonight. It was a really good time. Archie looked and sounded so proud as he spoke in the post game about Jordan, the team, and the fans. I really think Arch is still surprised by how hard we bring it as fans. Scooch raises his hands, the crowd gets loud, RI turns the ball over. Chalk two goals up to the sixth man tonight. Announcer thanked the fans for bringing it enough to help propel the team to an undefeated season on the home court. Great night. We beat a good team. The refs got a lot of exposure for their scouts in the stands. Some real blowhards those guys.

[priceg75]

Best part was, Jordan did not miss a shot all night. 6-6 from the field, 8-8 from the line. Those 3 FT's after the foul really put some separation into the game, gave us a 6 point lead late 1st half, and I don't believe URI was closer than 6 the rest of the game.

I hope we can find a scorer like Jordan next year, but he'll never be replaced. I hope we can finish out his senior year strong... he deserves it.

That 3 against IPFW... the 3 against Syracuse with under a minute to go to give us a 6 point lead... and now 21 points on senior night, including 15 in the first half. If he hadn't hit the bench with foul trouble, he very well could have approached 30.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

[NJFlyr71]

Sibert - UNbelieveable!

A pure BB player no wait capitalize that PLAYER

I think there have been a few players I have seen and Sibert is one of them that gets stronger as the season moves along.

They let the game come to them.

May
Smith
Davis
Paxton
BRob

I could go on but Sibert here for 2 years certainly ranks with some of the great one's who have player in a UD uni.

[flyerfever]

Tom Crosswhite.

[Buster Goode]

Sibert has been unbelievable for us. I can't believe Matta couldn't find a spot for him on that Ohio St. team. Scary to think where we would be without Jordan.

By the way, if my calculations are correct, I believe he's only about 67 points or so shy of 1,000 points just as a Flyer. I really hope he can get there. I know Dave Colbert scored 1,000 in two years. Anyone else know if there are others who did that in two years?

[Flyer 86]

i also think Jordan is fairly close to NBA ready. Definitely closer than BRian Roberts and CJ were.

Needs to keep driving and work on in traffic scoring from the dribble.

Just incredible how far he's come in a short time. And oh yeah, Thad ----- thumbing my nose at ya!

[MikeF]

Originally Posted by priceg75 That 3 against IPFW...

It's crazy to look back at Sibert's shot, look back at that win, look back at advancing to the regional finals, and think: "Holy Hell, that amazing season almost derailed leaving the station."

[Flyer 86]

forgot Toney was a Juco transfer. good work by Donoher finding him.

I saw him in the Pac between his first and second season shooting. Pretty stellar from deep. had weird release but he certainly got it done.

Also forgot about Josh Parker. Yes, would put him ahead of Perry.

	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[Canonball]

Thank you Jordan!

[Figgie123]

Originally Posted by Buster Goode By the way, if my calculations are correct, I believe he's only about 67 points or so shy of 1,000 points just as a Flyer.

Correct. 933 career UD points.

Originally Posted by Buster Goode I know Dave Colbert scored 1,000 in two years. Anyone else know if there are others who did that in two years?

No. Only Colbert (1049), Jordan Sibert (933 and counting) and Kevin Dillard (913) have scored at least 900 pts in their only 2 seasons at UD. (This isn't a points over any 2 UD career years, but rather their only 2 year careers.) I had to go to a minimum of 700 to the next 3 players, Vee Sanford (735), Sedric Toney (722) and George Jackson (714).

[THirt]

http://pressprosmagazine.com/doug-ha...e-home-finale/

This is a very nice article with some very nice quotes from Sibert and coach Miller. Dave Jablonski tweeted the link.

It's a great time to be a Flyer fan. What a night by Jordan.
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[Sea Bass]

“One thing I didn’t want him to do when he got here was to think he had a free pass, like he’s the coach’s buddy — no favoritism, Jordan got dealt with harder than anybody here. He earned it the hard way. He keeps his mouth shut. He works hard. He’s developed himself into a terrific player. He’s a great leader. He’s always been good off the floor. He does his job. You couldn’t ask anything more.” - Archie Miller on Sibert

[jpk4ud]

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/jordan...030826715.html

Yahoo sports clip on Jordan's perfect senior night.

[FLYER5]

Originally Posted by Flyer 86 forgot Toney was a Juco transfer. good work by Donoher finding him. I saw him in the Pac between his first and second season shooting. Pretty stellar from deep. had weird release but he certainly got it done. Also forgot about Josh Parker. Yes, would put him ahead of Perry.

Ced was a great player from from my old school, Wilbur Wright. Go Pilots. Red and Black forever. Corbitt was a great player too. Ramod Marshall was a really good player.

Now, being honest I think Darnell was a little disenchanted at UD. Won't rank him high. DJ Stelley wasn't very good. Sandoval didn't play like a transfer because it took him his whole UD career to learn remedial basketball.

	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[The Fly]

Originally Posted by FLYER5 I think Darnell was a little disenchanted at UD.

I never had this view of Hoskins. He once said his biggest regret was not going to Dayton right out of high school. He's also the only senior I can remember who, on senior night, bent down at center court and kissed the D.

[anthonycharles]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer You guys are forgetting about Kevin Dillard though I think.

No, I remember him.

[sheg]

What The Fly said. I very specifically remember Hoskins kissing the logo on senior night.