After the initial 20 minutes tonight against Butler, Seton Hall was confident. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Butler 79, Seton Hall 75”
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New York City Power Poll: Jan. 5, 2015
It’s a new year and with that comes with a new power poll. Recently there have been a number of games matching two New York City area teams. Those results are reflected in our newest poll. (Though apparently our voters forgot about the Hofstra-Columbia game?) Continue reading “New York City Power Poll: Jan. 5, 2015”
Seton Hall 78, St. John’s 67: More Than Isaiah Whitehead
Seton Hall is the youngest team in the Big East, but for roughly two-thirds of today’s game against St. John’s, the Hall appeared to have morphed into their cross-river elders. Largely comprised of underclassmen and newcomers, the Pirates played as if this was their third or fourth conference opener, building a lead that stretched to 11 points with seven or so minutes remaining in the game. Continue reading “Seton Hall 78, St. John’s 67: More Than Isaiah Whitehead”
Big East Breakdown: A Primer For Conference Play
The Big East conference kicks off in earnest today, and based on how the league performed during the first two months of the season, it’s quite clear that the Big East’s obituary was premature. Continue reading “Big East Breakdown: A Primer For Conference Play”
NIT Bracketology: Dec. 29, 2014
The approach of the New Year means it’s time to usher in a new season of NIT Bracketology. It’s really hard to speculate at the beginning of the season what the brackets will look like, but now that non-conference is wrapping up we’ve got a better feel for some teams. Continue reading “NIT Bracketology: Dec. 29, 2014”
Three Thoughts: Seton Hall 67, Saint Peter’s 52
Saint Peter’s put up a fight against Seton Hall, but late in the first half, the Pirates started to pull ahead. The Hall went on for the 67-52 victory. The Peacocks won their first game against Seton Hall in a long time last season, but a win was not in the cards in this showdown. The Peacocks are now 4-7, and are tied for ninth place in the MAAC. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Seton Hall 67, Saint Peter’s 52”
Saturday Roundup – Dec. 7
Big Apple Buckets covered five games last night, but we couldn’t be everywhere on a busy Saturday that included 116 games Division I games. Here are some thoughts from a few of the other games involving local teams. Continue reading “Saturday Roundup – Dec. 7”
Brandon Mobley and Prized Frosh Drive Seton Hall’s Postseason Hopes
Is this the season Kevin Willard leads Seton Hall to an NCAA tournament appearance? Continue reading “Brandon Mobley and Prized Frosh Drive Seton Hall’s Postseason Hopes”
Way Too Early NIT Projections
Before I get into the actual bracket let me first concede that doing a projected NIT more than a month before the season actually starts is absolutely ridiculous. But since players are starting to practice, I figured I’d start practicing as well. Continue reading “Way Too Early NIT Projections”
Eight rising Big East sophomores
These eight soon-to-be sophomores didn’t have an extensive role during their freshman seasons, but will be crucial if their respective teams want to contend for the Big East title. Continue reading “Eight rising Big East sophomores”




