The turnover in Division I basketball is rampant and that extends, unfortunately, to the Northeast Conference. Due to transfers, dismissals and (lesser so these days) graduations, roster continuity among NEC programs is no longer the norm and more of an exception. Continue reading “Can Sacred Heart Overcome Low RPMs?”
Robert Morris took a big step backward last season finishing 8-10 in the NEC and 10-22 overall. In particular, the Colonials regressed offensively, falling off by more than 10 points per 100 possessions. Continue reading “Robert Morris Looking To Find Its Edge Again In 2016-17”
By Corey Johns, So Much Sports Baltimore
The first time Andre Walker stepped onto the court for the Loyola (MD) you could tell he was going to be a special player who would one day compete for All-Conference recognition. Continue reading “Looking Ahead To 2016-17 With Loyola (MD)”
The college basketball season begins in little over a week, but the Iona Gaels’ hiatus from their home court will last until December. Continue reading “Iona Hits The Road”
Dan Hanner and Luke Winn published their 1-351 rankings of every team in college basketball on Tuesday afternoon. There were some obvious picks, like Duke at No. 1, and some perplexing rankings. Continue reading “Three Thoughts About SI’s Rankings”
The Saint Francis Red Flash have had a very respectable run under Rob Krimmel. After stumbling to a 5-24 record in his inaugural season, even after star forward Scott Eatherton abruptly transferred in the offseason prior, Krimmel has quietly built the program into a solid NEC contender by compiling 27 conference victories during the past three seasons. Continue reading “Malik Harmon’s Injury Leaves Hole in Saint Francis Backcourt”
“The hungry cat hunts best,” is the motto of the Fairleigh Dickinson program. That hunger still fuels FDU—even coming off a season in which the Knights stunned the Northeast Conference by advancing to the NCAA tournament after being picked ninth last preseason.
Continue reading “Hungry Fairleigh Dickinson Must Improve Defense To Repeat As Champs”
Makai Mason sat recounting in amazement people he did not know recognizing him on streets and in places he rarely frequented last Saturday night after Yale began its 2016-17 campaign with its annual “Blue Madness” exhibition for its fans. Continue reading “Yale May Not Give Up Its Ivy Crown As Easily As You Think”
For the fifth straight year, I traveled to the Barclay’s Center to cover NEC Social Media Day, an event I always enjoy covering. Besides getting to catch up with a majority of the league’s coaches and SIDs, this day also signals that college basketball is right around the corner! Continue reading “Observations and Notes From NEC Media Day”
The KenPom preseason rankings for the 2016-17 season have arrived! Leaves are turning colors, the air is getting chillier and practices have been underway for several weeks now. Before you know it, November 11 will be upon us! Continue reading “Breaking Down the KenPom Rankings of the NEC”
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