That was fun. The Northeast Conference quarterfinals were everything the league had hoped they would be: competitive, riveting, and in some cases, shocking. The Battle of Brooklyn didn’t live up to the hype, but the remaining slate of games had plenty of tense moments deep in their second halves. Even Central Connecticut was a Joe Hugley three-pointer away from cutting the Wagner advantage to four points with over a minute remaining. Continue reading “Thoughts on the Unpredictable NEC Tournament Quarterfinal”
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NEC Awards and All-Conference Teams for the 2017-18 Season
In a season where the NEC actually improved its overall standing in Division I compared to a year ago, there were plenty of terrific individual performances. Continue reading “NEC Awards and All-Conference Teams for the 2017-18 Season”
The Best NEC Players After Non-Conference Play
Some predictions regarding the Northeast Conference this season have occurred as expected: Saint Francis looks like a favorite, Junior Robinson and Keith Braxton are currently NEC POY frontrunners and LIU Brooklyn is playing fast. For the past seven weeks, however, a majority of events have not been as predictable. Continue reading “The Best NEC Players After Non-Conference Play”
Robert Morris Heading Back to Its Defensive Roots
After a challenging 2015-16 season, Andy Toole is slowly but surely getting Robert Morris back to the brand of basketball the Colonials have been known for: a tough and disruptive defense that works to contest virtually every shot their opponents attempt. Continue reading “Robert Morris Heading Back to Its Defensive Roots”
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