The Coaching Legacy of Maximillian Boatwright (CH2K8)

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About This Legacy

Well, unfortunately I lost the old legacy that I was doing (where I started at Winston-Salem State) because my XBOX's harddrive died. But I've got a new one, so I'll be starting a new legacy.

Every effort is going to be made to make this legacy both very challenging for me, the player, and very realistic. I will be playing every game. The difficulty will be on MOP with some slider tweaks for additional challenge. What this means is that there is some chance I will not be able to perform well enough with my first team and will end up being fired. If that happens, so be it. That possibility makes the game fun for me. It also means that you should definitely not expect to see a ton of success in the first couple years.

I will be using default rosters with randomly generated names as 2K share is no longer available for getting named rosters. However, I have renamed all of the Dartmouth players with their real names.

Updates could be slow at times, but I hope to keep this going for a long time until my coach retires or (God willing) we get a new college hoops game.

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Dartmouth Parts Ways With Head Coach Terry Dunn

HANOVER, Nh (Mar 5, 2007) -- Sources at Dartmouth are reporting that the school has fired head men’s basketball coach Terry Dunn after three seasons with the program. In those three seasons, Coach Dunn had compiled a 25-56 record including a 9-18 mark in the most recent season.

Dartmouth Hires Young Maximillian Boatwright To Head Basketball Program

HANOVER, Nh (Mar 10, 2007) -- Dartmouth has reportedly reached an agreement with 27 year old Maximillian Boatwright, currently an assistant coach at Rutgers University, to become the head coach of the Dartmouth men's basketball team. This is an unorthodox hire, making Boatwright the youngest head coach in Division I basketball. Many expected Dartmouth to go for someone with more experience and this is a shocking development to say the least.

When asked what his first priority would be, new coach Boatwright said: “We need to recruit. We need more firepower on this team if we are going to improve on the recent results. However, I am also excited about this current team and think we can win some games this year.”

Asked about style, Boatwright added: “I don’t want to come in and make too many waves with the current style of this team. These kids are used to the motion offense, and the triangle and 2 / 2-3 zone hybrid defense. We are going to continue to do that and throw in the occasional three-quarter court press. Other than that, we are going to play a fairly balanced game, maybe a bit shaded towards the conservative side. We will take care of the ball and not make things easy for our opponent.”

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2007-08 Outlook

It’s an old tune and unfortunately Maximillian Boatwright had to sing it again during the 2007-08 preseason.

“If we can just get healthy and stay healthy I think you’ll see a group of young but experienced guys who are hungry to prove that they belong,” the first-year Dartmouth basketball coach said. “Good times are ahead.”

The need to get healthy and stay healthy is important because much to Boatwright’s chagrin, the injury bug that bit so hard last year refused to release its teeth during the fall. Both promising junior forward Jarrett Mathis and center Kurt Graeber were unable to practice early in the camp, a situation to which Dartmouth is no stranger. Their leading scorer last year was only 75 or so percent on the season and able to start just 17 of the 19 games in which he played. Mathis, potentially their best rebounder and clearly the most improved player through the first two weeks of the season, tore up his knee and didn’t play after November. Beyond that:
- The glue in their lineup missed the first two games of the season and was hobbled most of the rest.
- Their workhorse up front missed seven contests with a wrist injury.
- The starting point guard in the first two games missed the next four when he was dinged up.
- The former starting point was sidelined for the final dozen games by injury.

But Boatwright refuses to traffic in excuses. And so while he is candid about the difficult Dartmouth had fielding a consistent lineup while going 9-18 overall and 4-10 in the Ivy League last year, he won’t take the easy way out.
“I know they were disappointed last year because they didn’t reach their goals,” he said of last year’s team led by coach Terry Dunn. “It was challenging because of the injuries, but you have to overcome that. The guys played extremely hard and competed every night. Coach Dunn was proud of that and I am proud of them too. They had a chance in just about every (Ivy League) game except at Cornell. We’ll build from that.”

“We realize we didn’t reach our potential last year. I think all of our players are excited because we feel like we have some unfinished business.”

Dartmouth returns three of last year’s starters and eight players with starting experience. While leading scorer Leon Pattman has graduated, the next three scorers all return, as do the top two rebounders.

And he’s excited about his five-player freshman class.

“I like the fact that our freshmen are going to push our upperclassmen,” he said. “That’s a good thing.”

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A Position-by-Position Look at the 2007-08 Big Green:

Point Guard
Marlon Sanders will come into the season as the starter at the point. The 6-foot-1 junior started the first two games last season, registering 14 points in the opener at Massachusetts and six assists the next time out at George Washington. After missing the next four games due to an upper leg injury, he came off the bench the rest of the season. Boatwright is confident that Sanders, a quick and consummate point guard who played his first full season last winter, is now ready for primetime. “I think with a year of experience Marlon has matured,” the coach said. “He basically played like a freshman last year because it really was his first year. Now he has the experience he needed and a better understanding of what we are asking of him.”

Sophomore Robby Pride, who saw time in the final 10 games last year, will back up Sanders. Junior DeVon Mosley and senior Michael Giovacchini -- who both shifted to the shooting guard -- are able to slide back to the point when needed. Soph Brandon Ware can also help here.

“We kind of rethought (point guard) a little bit but I think it’s going to be pretty solid,” Boatwright said. “Giving the nod to Marlon allows us to move DeVon to the two, which I think is his natural spot.” Freshman Ronnie Dixon has proven to be even better than expected and could help out early, bringing speed and athleticism to the back court.

Shooting Guard
Mosley, who started 24 games at the point a year ago, is slated for the shooting guard slot, a role that fits him well according to Boatwright. Mosley led Dartmouth with 35 3- pointers last year. He had 12 games in double figures, including a season-high 21 points at Vermont. He was 4-for-5 from outside the arc against the Catamounts and 5-for-6 from long range in a win over Stony Brook.

“There was a stretch when he couldn't miss a shot,” said Boatwright. “He showed he's capable of doing it. Having him at the two kind of frees up his mind to be a scorer and a shooter rather than have to run the offense and think about where everyone else has to be. We are trying not to tax him so much with responsibility and allow him to shoot more.”

Although Giovacchini struggled with his accuracy last year, the Big Green's senior co-captain is a proven shooter who drained 5-of-7 attempts from long range in one game as a freshman. With bone chips in his ankle resolved, he can be a streaky sniper when left open.

“I think Mosley and Giovacchini need to shoot the ball well at the two spot for us this year to give us some added scoring with the (graduation) of Leon Pattman,” said Boatwright. “(Junior) Alex Barnett could also see time at the two.”

Freshman Blake Williams, a 6-4 wing with a scorer's mentality, will try to find time here as well.

Small Forward
The long-armed Barnett came into his own last year as a sophomore, averaging 11.8 points and pulling down a team-high 6.0 rebounds per game, fourth-best in the conference. The 6-6 junior had four double-doubles in a ninegame span and flashed his all-around skills with 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals and blocked two shots in the second Harvard contest last January. The athletic junior was the recipient of the Rudy LaRusso '59 Award as Dartmouth's most improved player.

“Alex Barnett showed last year he can be an All-Ivy League performer on an annual basis,” said Boatwright. “He's very capable of scoring in double figures each and every night and can grab double-figure rebounds each night. He's getting better defensively and was the second-best shot blocker in the conference. He can guard the two, the three or the four.

“Without question he's someone people around the league respect. He has the kind of talent that can carry a team.”

Senior power forward Johnathan Ball could see some time at the small forward as could 6-7 freshman Matt Chisick as he adjusts to the college game.

Power Forward
Ball, a two-time co-captain, may be a little undersized as a power forward at 6-4, but he's anything but underappreciated by Boatwright. He started all 25 games in which he played last year, averaging 7.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. He was at his best when it mattered most, registering a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double to complete a rare sweep of Princeton after pulling down 14 rebounds in the first contest with the Tigers. He also had an 11-point, 10- rebounding outing against Yale.

“This is really John's team,” Boatwright said. “He does so much that doesn't show up on the scoreboard or in the stats. Leadership-wise, toughness-wise, intensitywise, he's the guy that sets the tone for this team with his work ethic. When you need something, John finds a way.

“We need John to score more for us this year, and we expect him to score more this year. Defensively we may put him on a three and flip-flop he and Alex, because Alex is long enough to guard a four. That can help John stay out of foul trouble.” When Ball plays down a position or needs a breather, Mathis, at 6-8, will bring more height to the four slot. Mathis was a pleasant surprise last winter, leading Dartmouth in rebounding before being lost for the season to a knee injury after five games.

“If he's healthy he'll see a lot of playing time,” said Boatwright. “He's someone who has improved by leaps and bounds.” Junior Adam Powers, who missed all of last year with a foot injury, is an eager wildcard who will vie for time if he's healthy. Also in the picture is 6-9 freshman Clive Weeden, a solid athlete who hits the glass extremely hard.

“I think the front line will have more depth than there has been,” said Boatwright. “In the past if one guy was hurt or maybe two guys were hurt, we'd been thin or small. This year is different and I like that.”

Center
Sophomore Elgin Fitzgerald and Graeber will battle for the starting post position. The 6-9 Fitzgerald started eight games last winter, averaging 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. Graeber, also 6-9, scored 1.3 points and grabbed 1.4 rebounds with three starts. Both played a little over nine minutes a game.

“Right now it's probably a tossup who will start,” said Boatwright. “I'd like to see one of them step up. They can both do some things and help us.”

John Marciano, a 7-foot freshman who had 38 points and 20 rebounds in one high school game last winter, could also be a factor as the year wears on. “I just think it depends on his progress. Skillwise he's ready, but physically he's got to make adjustments to be ready to play,” Boatwright said.

One of those physical adjustments is getting in shape to run the floor at the college level. “He's been doing a good job with it,” said Boatwright.

Mathis could also see some time at the post and Weeden could possibly fill in as well.

2007-08 Dartmouth Roster
#	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
1	Alex Barnett	F	6'6"	205	JR	St. Louis, MO
4	Robby Pride	G	6'1"	180	SO	Pueblo, CO
5	Brandon Ware	G	5'11"	160	SO	Houston, TX
10	Ronnie Dixon	G	5'11"	170	FR	Manchester, NH
14	Jarrett Mathis	F	6'8"	215	SO	Utica, NY
15	Jonathan Ball	F	6'4"	205	SR	Clarksville, TN
22	Marlon Sanders	G	6'1"	180	JR	Bowling Green, OH
25	Michael Giovacchini	G	5'11"	155	SR	Provo, UT
30	Devon Mosley	G	6'1"	175	JR	Houston, TX
32	Elgin Fitzgerald	C	6'9"	245	SO	Westminster, CO
33	Clive Weeden	F	6'9"	215	FR	New Bedford, MA
34	Matt Chisick	F	6'7"	210	FR	Buffalo, NY
41	Kurt Graeber	C	6'9"	250	JR	Pasadena, CA
50	Adam Powers	F	6'7"	235	JR	Peoria, IL
54	John Marciano	C	7'0"	265	FR	Newark, NJ

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Nov 9 - Hangar Challenge
Nov 17 - James Madison
Nov 20 - @ Rutgers
Nov 24 - @ Colgate
Nov 27 - Vermont
Dec 1 - @ Stony Brook
Dec 3 - UC Davis
Dec 19 - @ Quinnipiac
Dec 29 - @ Army
Dec 31 - @ Siena
Jan 5 - @ Harvard
Jan 11 - Harvard
Jan 14 - @ New Hampshire
Jan 23 - MD-Eastern Shore
Feb 1 - @ Princeton
Feb 2 - @ Penn
Feb 8 - @ Brown
Feb 9 - @ Yale
Feb 15 - Columbia
Feb 16 - Cornell
Feb 22 - Penn
Feb 23 - Princeton
Feb 29 - @ Cornell
Mar 1 - @ Columbia
Mar 7 - Yale
Mar 8 - Brown


Purple denotes tournament
Red denotes conference game

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NCAA Hoops Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Oct 22, 2007
RK	TEAM (VOTES)	RECORD
1	Kansas	0-0
2	North Carolina	0-0
3	Memphis	0-0
4	Michigan St	0-0
5	Louisville	0-0
6	Georgetown	0-0
7	UCLA	0-0
8	Tennessee	0-0
9	Duke	0-0
10	Marquette	0-0
11	Wisconsin	0-0
12	Kentucky	0-0
13	Arizona	0-0
14	Pittsburgh	0-0
15	Oregon	0-0
16	Texas A&M	0-0
17	Arkansas	0-0
18	Texas	0-0
19	Florida St	0-0
20	Indiana	0-0
21	Illinois	0-0
22	Clemson	0-0
23	Ohio St	0-0
24	Syracuse	0-0
25	Georgia Tech	0-0

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Total Embarrassment

Maximillian Boatwright started his career off on a terrible note as his Dartmouth Big Green squad rolled into the Hangar Challenge and proceeded to get curb-stomped by the tune of 75-39.

"That was absolutely terrible," said Boatwright. "The players should be ashamed. The coaches should be ashamed. You should be ashamed just for talking to me."

Air Force came out hot and took at 40-15 lead into halftime. The second half was slightly less embarrassing as Air Force only won it 35-24.

Air Force was lead by freshman forward Jose Shumate who came off the bench and scored 16 points in 15 minutes. For Dartmouth, junior guard Devon Mosley put up 13 points, though he shot just 5-17 and 2-10 from deep.

Tomorrow, Dartmouth takes on Northern Colorado (0-1) who also lost in the first round of the Hangar Challenge, falling 79-64 to VMI.

Dartmouth Big Green at Air Force Falcons
Nov 9, 2007	1ST	2ND	SCORE
Dartmouth (0-1)	15	24	39
Air Force (1-0)	40	35	75

Dartmouth Big Green
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
M. Sanders	36	0-1	0-0	0-0	1	4	1	0	2	0
D. Mosley	27	5-17	2-10	1-2	1	1	1	0	0	13
A. Barnett	26	1-14	0-8	0-0	2	4	0	0	0	2
J. Ball	30	4-7	0-0	0-2	11	0	0	0	3	8
J. Marciano	24	3-6	0-0	0-0	7	2	0	2	0	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
M. Giovacchini	18	1-5	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	1	2
A. Powers	15	2-5	0-1	2-2	7	0	0	0	0	6
M. Chisick	11	1-9	0-3	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	2
C. Weeden	6	0-1	0-0	0-0	4	1	0	0	0	0
E. Fitzgerald	6	0-2	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
R. Pride	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
R. Dixon	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		17-67	2-22	3-6	35	14	2	2	6	39

Air Force Falcons
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
L. Deren	15	3-4	0-0	2-2	4	2	1	0	0	8
H. Valencia	10	2-3	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	4
D. Clinton	17	3-8	3-8	0-0	0	3	0	0	0	9
K. Lamkin	14	3-4	1-1	0-0	3	1	1	1	0	7
D. Slaughter	12	3-3	0-0	0-0	6	1	1	0	0	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
G. Nielsen	26	1-6	0-0	0-0	12	2	0	0	0	2
A. Jagla	20	0-3	0-1	2-4	5	1	1	0	0	2
D. Willett	18	2-5	1-3	0-0	1	3	0	0	2	5
M. Blankenship	18	2-4	1-2	3-4	2	2	1	0	0	8
B. Rothbart	18	0-4	0-4	0-0	3	2	1	0	3	0
H. Grundy	18	4-8	0-2	0-0	12	0	0	0	0	8
J. Shumate	15	6-11	4-7	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	16
TEAM TOTALS		29-63	10-28	7-10	48	18	6	1	5	75

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Bounce Back Game

Dartmouth rebounded from their pitiful performance to start the season by defeating the Northern Colorado Bears in the third-place game of the Hangar Challenge by a score of 80-70. The score was knotted at 38 at the end of the first period, but Dartmouth came out of the break on a run and led for the entirety of the second half.

Dartmouth was led by junior guard Devon Mosley who scored 24 points. Junior forward Alex Barnett added 12 points, while senior forward Johnathan Ball and freshman center John Marciano had 11 and 10 board respectively. Junior guard Marlon Sanders was a great distributor in the game with 10 assists. For Northern Colorado, sophomore forward Dommanic Devonish put up 21 points in the loss.

Next Saturday, Dartmouth returns home and takes on James Madison (1-0).

Northern Colorado Bears at Dartmouth Big Green
Nov 10, 2007	1ST	2ND	SCORE
Northern Colorado (0-2)	38	32	70
Dartmouth (1-1)	38	42	80

Northern Colorado Bears
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
B. Bates	30	1-3	0-2	0-0	4	7	0	0	5	2
J. Gibbs	30	8-16	4-5	0-0	4	1	0	0	0	20
D. Devonish	31	8-20	5-13	0-0	3	1	0	0	0	21
P. Worthington	30	1-2	0-0	0-0	13	3	0	0	1	2
F. Juan Barea	29	4-13	0-0	0-0	10	5	0	1	0	8
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Z. Matheus	19	4-11	2-6	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	10
N. Hodges	4	1-1	1-1	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	3
V. Turner	16	1-4	0-0	0-0	8	0	0	0	0	2
D. McGee	9	1-6	0-2	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	2
M. McNamara	-- DID NOT PLAY --
A. Millage	-- DID NOT PLAY --
L. Lovelace	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		29-76	12-29	0-0	46	19	0	1	6	70

Dartmouth Big Green
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
M. Sanders	32	1-6	0-3	2-2	0	10	3	0	0	4
D. Mosley	30	7-18	4-14	6-8	1	2	0	0	0	24
A. Barnett	30	4-16	1-8	3-3	8	3	2	0	1	12
J. Ball	30	3-3	0-0	3-4	11	2	1	0	0	9
J. Marciano	27	3-6	0-0	0-0	10	0	0	1	0	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
M. Giovacchini	12	3-11	2-8	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	8
A. Powers	13	2-4	0-0	2-3	8	0	0	0	0	6
C. Weeden	13	2-4	0-0	1-3	8	0	0	0	0	5
R. Pride	5	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0
M. Chisick	8	2-4	2-3	0-0	1	3	0	0	0	6
E. Fitzgerald	-- DID NOT PLAY --
R. Dixon	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		27-72	9-36	17-23	47	21	6	1	1	80