If a monkey randomly hitting keys on a keyboard can eventually type Shakespeare then adding five rankings systems together is better than one. Continue reading “Composite College Basketball Ratings”
Category: MAAC
NEC and MAAC Preseason Mailbag
In both the MAAC and NEC, there are plenty of question marks going into the season given the amount of turnover each league has experienced this past offseason. With plenty of questions looming, Vincent Simone and I decided to tackle a few Twitter questions. Continue reading “NEC and MAAC Preseason Mailbag”
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”
34 Teams in 34 Days: Manhattan
Manhattan
Outlook: Even in this day and age, going from worst to champion is extremely difficult to pull off, yet Steve Masiello’s Jaspers have the veteran pieces to make a run at the NCAA tournament. Of course, Manhattan needs good health, something that has eluded them of late. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Manhattan”
34 Teams in 34 Days: Niagara
Niagara
Outlook: Finally benefitting from stability in the offseason, the Purple Eagles have the pieces to make a jump into the upper echelon of the MAAC. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Niagara”
2017-18 MAAC Preseason Predictions
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”
34 Teams in 34 Days: Fairfield
Fairfield
Outlook: After finishing a game over .500 last season, 2017-18 is a pivotal season for the Stags. They bring back just one player who scored over 10 ppg on a team that finished in the bottom 100 in Division I in offensive scoring efficiency. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Fairfield”
34 Teams in 34 Days: Monmouth
Monmouth
Outlook: After winning the regular season title but falling short of the NCAA Tournament each of the last two seasons, the torch passes to Micah Seaborn and others to lead the Hawks forward after the graduation of Justin Robinson. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Monmouth”
34 Teams in 34 Days: Canisius
Canisius
Outlook: One of the league’s best offenses last season must take a step forward on the defensive end of the court in order to reach the next level. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Canisius”
34 Teams in 34 Days: Siena
Siena
Outlook: Fifth-year head coach Jimmy Patsos led his team to the MAAC title game last season, but must now navigate the Saints through the loss of four 1,000-point scorers. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Siena”
NYC Buckets Archive 