Besides every other adventure of Dave Portnoy, the Barstool Sports basketball invitational stands apart. The unique college basketball tournament hosted by Portnoy-led Barstool Sports is in its second year. It features four teams taking part in two games during the opening week of the college basketball season. Finding it a great platform to spark another controversy, Dave Portnoy played his hand.
He especially asked the Loyola coach about Michigan as the heat waves are already around the university sports team. And instantly found an opulent reply from the coach, Sean Dwyer. It all happened at Wintrst Arena in Chicago during the Loyola Chicago match.
Dave Portnoy’s witty question to Loyola Coach
Known for his sharp wit, Dave Portnoy posed an intriguing question to Sean Dwyer. He asked the assistant head coach of the Loyola University Chicago about his days at Michigan. Dave asked, “Did you play those manager games at Michigan State?” Sean Dwyer, the Loyola coach who used to be a manager at Michigan State, replied almost immediately. Sean said, “No no, back then Michigan couldn’t put a team out there. They didn’t have enough athletes.”
Sad to see the Loyola Assistant Coach not respecting US Marine Connor Stallions pic.twitter.com/3Fb7Zl1oh7
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 9, 2023
The question was sparked at the Florida Atlantic University vs Loyola Chicago match. The opener match for the Barstool Sports Invitational. Additionally, when asked about Connor Stalions, he came up with an amazing reply. Sean Dwyer said, “Ah! Yeah I mean, it’s probably a little bit too far, right? Then Dave reminded him that Connor was a US Marine. “I got to watch what I say. He’s probably tuned in. He probably tuned in the crowd here,” Sean added to the US Marine remarks. Dwyer’s team, however, could not replicate the smartness of their coach on the court.
Florida Atlantic University dominates Loyola Chicago
In the Barstool Sports Invitational, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) showcased its dominance against Loyola Chicago. The Owls, led by star guard Alijah Martin, displayed a strong performance, leading by 25 points in the second half. Despite the absence of key players, the Owls secured a victory with a score of 75-62.
Read more: Dave Portnoy Lauds Connor Stalions’ Dedication to Michigan Football’s Resurgence Amid Courtroom Grit
On the other hand, Loyola Chicago struggled against FAU’s defense. Their leading scorer was forward Aher Uguak, who had 14 points and six rebounds. Despite the loss, the match marked an exciting start to the season for both teams.
However, the Barstool Sports Invitational has once again proven to be a platform for not just thrilling basketball matches, but also engaging in conversations. The recent exchange between Portnoy and Loyola Coach Sean Dwyer added a layer of intrigue to the event.
