Just thought I'd throw some observations out there – mostly good news in a sea of mostly bad regarding the pandemic and the college basketball season.

First, I'm sure many of you saw a recent DP article in which Coach Donahue is hopeful about Penn and the IL's ability to have a season, with specific emphasis on perhaps squeezing some non-conference games beforehand because of Penn's proximity to other schools. Fingers crossed.

Andrew Laczkowski underwent a serious knee surgery several weeks ago, unclear on what it was for or what the prognosis is, but never something you want to hear.

Several Penn players played several Temple players at the 76ers Field House last week, and looked pretty solid from what video clips I saw on social media. MLL is looking like a more versatile offensive threat, more comfortable in the high post and setting up the offense, cutting, and with some mean blocks and putback dunks. Jonah Charles and Jelani Williams were playing as well, and seem to be healthy as ever given their injury past. Lucas Monroe was there too and looked great on offense and defense.

Also, Jon Rothstein is reporting that Orlando – and I assume its the same bubble that the NBA is using – will be hosting eight (8!!) MTEs in a bubble-format. I know we were replaced in the Myrtle Beach Field and it's quite a long shot, but it would be great if we could squeeze into one.