Mark it down as a week to forget for the MAAC, which went a combined 5-16 since our last recap. A few programs picked up their first wins of the season while others suffered some losses where “disappointing” would be an understatement. With a great deal of action – including a few tournament appearances – left to summarize this week, let’s dive right in: Continue reading “MAAC Weekly Recap – Thanksgiving Eve”
For the first time since 2012, Quinnipiac will take part in the Paradise Jam tournament. Unfortunately when the Bobcats tip off against Colorado in their opening-round game later this evening, sandy beaches and palm trees won’t be waiting just outside the doors. Continue reading “Quinnipiac’s New Pieces Prepared For Test In Paradise Jam”
Less than a week into the season is the perfect time for overreactions, right? Continue reading “MAAC Weekly Recap – Opening Week Ups and Downs”
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”
Quinnipiac
Outlook: A new coaching staff, a slew of fresh faces, and a handful of returners begin a new era of basketball in Hamden. Continue reading “34 Teams in 34 Days: Quinnipiac”
Enter the point guard. In Baker Dunleavy’s first year at the helm in Hamden, Quinnipiac will turn to another fresh face to facilitate its offense. Continue reading “Quinnipiac Freshman Rich Kelly Poised To Take Over The Point”
There have been plenty of changes at Quinnipiac over the past four months: new players, a new court, and of course a new coach. As Baker Dunleavy has settled into his new role taking over for Tom Moore as lead man in Hamden, his Villanova background has steadily taken root with the Bobcats. Continue reading “Baker Dunleavy Bringing Villanova Mentality To Quinnipiac”
These conferences have an average Adjusted Efficiency Margin between 6.00 and 8.00, which is roughly equivalent America East or the Big Sky or maybe even the Big South. Continue reading “Realignment Conferences 26 Through 24”
Basketball never stops. Especially when attempting a foray into a professional career overseas. Continue reading “MAAC Stars Pursue Pro Careers At Gotham Hoops Invitational”
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”
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