What Happened Last Summer: The Ivy League got its name back. More elite recruits, and even bigger targets. First looks at new players and new coaches. Rankings upon rankings. The start of Hipster Linsanity?
MAAC 2016-17 Season Preview: All-MAAC Teams
Only five of the 16 players named to the All-MAAC teams at the end of last season will not make a return to the court. With plenty of young talent yet to reach their full potential, along with some fresh new faces by way of recruits and transfers, and there is sure to be a fight to secure those limited all-conference spots come March. Continue reading “MAAC 2016-17 Season Preview: All-MAAC Teams”
MAAC 2016-17 Season Preview: Team Rankings
This season may very well be a big one for the MAAC. Many of the league’s most talented players return, including the reigning Player of the Year, Monmouth’s Justin Robinson. Continue reading “MAAC 2016-17 Season Preview: Team Rankings”
Can Freshman PG Ikenna Ndugba Elevate Bryant?
When the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is released later this off-season (you can reserve a copy here!), many might be surprised that I picked Bryant to finish fourth in the Northeast Conference. Continue reading “Can Freshman PG Ikenna Ndugba Elevate Bryant?”
Reviewing The NEC Non-Conference Schedules
Every school in the NEC has officially announced its 2016-17 non-conference schedule, so, like we did with the MAAC two weeks ago, let’s hand out some scheduling awards. Continue reading “Reviewing The NEC Non-Conference Schedules”
Simply Kavon (Stewart)
The longest conversation I’ve ever had with Robert Morris point guard Kavon Stewart over the past three years was about shoes. Anytime I’d asked one of his teammates about what Stewart’s personality was like, they’d always crack a smile and say that he’s simply “Kavon.” Continue reading “Simply Kavon (Stewart)”
Reviewing The MAAC Non-Conference Schedules
Every school in the MAAC has officially announced its 2016-17 schedule, which means it’s a great time to hand out some scheduling awards. Continue reading “Reviewing The MAAC Non-Conference Schedules”
Reggie Witherspoon Carries The Torch At Canisius
Reggie Witherspoon is no stranger to the eleventh hour. Anyone would face a major challenge taking over for a retiring Jim Baron at Canisius midway through the offseason, but Witherspoon has faced tougher odds already. Continue reading “Reggie Witherspoon Carries The Torch At Canisius”
Jared Grasso An Expert At Juggling His Responsibilities At Iona
This is a guest post by Ronak Patel.
The strongest attribute a Division I college basketball coach can have is their ability to multitask. Continue reading “Jared Grasso An Expert At Juggling His Responsibilities At Iona”
Injuries, Especially Isaiah Blackmon’s, Derailed SFU Last Season
It’s that time of the year again. I’ve begun the process of researching each NEC program in order to write all 10 team previews for the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Last week I spoke with Saint Francis University coach Rob Krimmel. We discussed his 2016-17 roster, their prospects heading into next season, and the unfortunate 6-game slide that ruined what was turning into a noteworthy season. Continue reading “Injuries, Especially Isaiah Blackmon’s, Derailed SFU Last Season”
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