As the NEC writer for the upcoming Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, I’ve started my deep analysis for each individual program. I still have several coaches to speak with throughout the summer, but I wanted to convey my current thoughts on the conference’s returning individual talent. Because 10 of 15 players have graduated or transferred from last year’s Big Apple Buckets all-NEC teams, this Way Too Early exercise would surely garner a ton of differing opinions. Continue reading “Way Too Early NEC All-Conference Teams”
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Way Too Early NEC RPM Projections
Another offseason means another chance to use returning-possession minutes (RPM) to try and predict the upcoming college basketball season. Continue reading “Way Too Early NEC RPM Projections”
The NEC’s Poor Getting Poorer – FDU/CCSU Deep in a Rebuild
I’ve chimed in on a couple of major NEC transfers this offseason (Marcquise Reed here and Andrew Smeathers here), but during my brief hiatus from the blog I failed to address a few other significant defections. Allow me to catch up as I assess how the recent turnover may affect two programs that finished in the bottom of the NEC standings, Fairleigh Dickinson (FDU) and Central Connecticut (CCSU). Continue reading “The NEC’s Poor Getting Poorer – FDU/CCSU Deep in a Rebuild”
Mount St. Mary’s Forward Andrew Smeathers to Forgo His Senior Season
Mount St. Mary’s forward Andrew Smeathers will not return for his senior season, a source inside the Mountaineers program told Big Apple Buckets yesterday. Continue reading “Mount St. Mary’s Forward Andrew Smeathers to Forgo His Senior Season”
Julian Boyd Is Ready To Play
At this point he’s more of a phoenix than a Blackbird. Julian Boyd rose from the ashes once again to take part in the second annual Gotham Hoops Invitational Saturday afternoon at Adelphi University with one simple declaration: “I’m ready to play.” Continue reading “Julian Boyd Is Ready To Play”
All-MET Award Winners Announced
The Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association announced the winners of their Division I basketball awards today and in general the voters, of which I’m one, seem to have done a credible job. Continue reading “All-MET Award Winners Announced”
Assessing Robert Morris After Marcquise Reed’s Transfer
The first major transfer domino of the NEC offseason dropped on the eve of Good Friday when the reigning NEC Rookie of the Year decided to take his talents to a bigger stage. Continue reading “Assessing Robert Morris After Marcquise Reed’s Transfer”
Andy Toole Passes On Fordham
It seemed too good to be true. Andy Toole fresh off an NCAA tournament appearance with Robert Morris was going to come to the Bronx and resurrect the Fordham program. Continue reading “Andy Toole Passes On Fordham”
Robert Morris Learns From Tough NCAA Assignment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Robert Morris was simply no match for Duke Friday evening in the second round of the NCAA tournament, falling 85-56. After a thrilling opening round victory over North Florida in Dayton, the momentum Andy Toole’s squad brought with them wasn’t nearly enough to stay competitive with the Blue Devils. Continue reading “Robert Morris Learns From Tough NCAA Assignment”
St. Francis Brooklyn Will Be Competitive Next Season
In the shadow of Robert Morris’ impressive First Four victory over North Florida last night, the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers fought admirably at the University of Richmond. Continue reading “St. Francis Brooklyn Will Be Competitive Next Season”
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