It’s been rough beginning for the Northeast Conference, as its ten teams have managed to win only 11 of 40 games versus Division I competition. With lots of senior production moving on and Quinnipiac jettisoning for the MAAC, this was to be expected. But no one could have envisioned four NEC clubs – Sacred Heart, Central Connecticut, Mount St. Mary’s and Fairleigh Dickinson – would still be winless at this juncture of the season. Well, at least for the former three. Continue reading “NEC Recap – November 23”
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Patriot League Breakout Candidates for 2013-14 Season
It’s always a fun exercise to predict potential breakout players who were lightly used in the early part of their career. We’ve had good success performing this exercise in the NEC, so as I venture into the Patriot League this season, allow me to highlight several players who have the potential and opportunity to morph into average to above average regulars for their particular team. Continue reading “Patriot League Breakout Candidates for 2013-14 Season”
Analyzing Dan Hanner’s Patriot League Projections
Yesterday, Big Apple Buckets’ own John Templon had an informative Q&A with Dan Hanner on his 2013-14 college basketball projections based on his highly respected projection model. Despite the interesting 3,000-word exchange between Templon and Hanner, I decided to delve into the Patriot League projections myself. Continue reading “Analyzing Dan Hanner’s Patriot League Projections”
Big Apple Buckets Patriot League All-Conference Team Picks
Some tremendous talent has graduated from the Patriot League – Mike Muscala, C.J. McCollum, Ella Ellis, just to name a few greats – opening up opportunities for veterans to grab spots for the 2013-14 all-conference teams. After Boston University, the prohibitive favorite among people who know the league, the Patriot League is as wide open as ever. Continue reading “Big Apple Buckets Patriot League All-Conference Team Picks”
Patriot League All-Conference Teams: The Way Too Early Edition
This upcoming season, Big Apple Buckets looks to expand our mid-major basketball coverage to the Patriot League. With three schools now within a 40 minute drive of my home in Maryland, it would be foolish of me not to cover the league! I kept tabs last season, especially at nearby Navy and American, but our website wasn’t fully invested in what has turned into a solid mid-major basketball conference. Continue reading “Patriot League All-Conference Teams: The Way Too Early Edition”
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