Iona
Outlook: Not much has changed in New Rochelle, as defense will determine just how far the Gaels can go in the MAAC—and beyond—this season. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Iona”
Iona
Outlook: Not much has changed in New Rochelle, as defense will determine just how far the Gaels can go in the MAAC—and beyond—this season. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Iona”
This evening the MAAC will announce its preseason all-league teams and rankings. In advance of that announcement, here is the official NYC Buckets prediction and analysis for team rankings and all-league squads. All selections are provided in alphabetical order: Continue reading “2017-18 MAAC Preseason Predictions”
For the third consecutive season, NYC Buckets has been busily attempting to track down non-conference games of all the teams and leagues we cover. Continue reading “Non-Conference Schedule Tracker Release”
I revealed the entirety of my conference realignment project during the past four days. Thank you everyone for your comments and thoughts on the analysis. Continue reading “Conference Realignment: Winners and Losers”
These conferences, in terms of average strength, are probably about where the current MAAC or Horizon League are down to the Patriot League. Continue reading “Realignment Conferences 23 Through 18”
Another day, another NEC up-transfer confirmed. Sophomore forward Isaiah Still is transferring from Robert Morris to Iona. He’ll sit this season and then have two more with the Gaels. Continue reading “Isaiah Still Transfers To Iona”
I have been playing around with clustering to try and realign college basketball into something that makes a bit more sense than our current conference configurations. I’m not sure I’ve succeeded, but here’s my first attempt. Continue reading “Conference Realignment Rough Cut”
St. Patrick’s Day didn’t bring any luck for mid-majors, but there were some great games. Unfortunately the NYC-area teams are dropping like flies. Continue reading “About Last Night: March 17, 2017”
Iona did not have a fourth-year senior to lead their charge back to the NCAA Tournament. So instead, they turned to a freshman. Continue reading “Rookie Crawford Comes Through Late As Iona Captures MAAC Title In OT Thriller”
A pair of prodigal sons will square off in tonight’s MAAC championship game. Siena’s Nico Clareth and Iona’s Deyshonee Much each took a leave of absence from their respective programs this season, but as Monday night rolls around, they will be among the players their teams turn to in the most crucial game of the year. Continue reading “After Leaving Programs Earlier This Year, Much And Clareth Can Bring Home A Title”