Three Thoughts: LIU Brooklyn 71, Central Conn. 66

Among the many cliches used by basketball coaches is, “They’re going to beat somebody, we don’t want it to be us” when playing a struggling team. And as with all cliches, there is a modicum of truth in there.

For instance, as poorly as Central Connecticut has played and as undermanned as the Blue Devils are (without Kyle Vinales and Malcolm McMillan – who now appears to be lost for the season with a back injury), our buddies (or buddy) at KenPom put their odds of going winless in the NEC at a paltry 2.6% heading into Thursday’s game against LIU Brooklyn at Detrick Gym.

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Three Thoughts: FDU 75, LIU Brooklyn 69

We may never be sure this season about the talent Greg Herenda has at Fairleigh Dickinson, just two years into a majot rebuilding project, and having graduated the player who led the Knights back to the NEC Tournament last season in Sidney Sanders.

But just two games into the 2014-15 NEC campaign, we do know this: FDU is not going to lie down and accept its fate, and if you’re going to beat them, you better make sure the job is done.

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Three Thoughts: Hofstra 88, LIU Brooklyn 62

Having not seen Hofstra this season, but plenty of Niagara two years ago, it was the first chance for my eyes to adjust to Juan’ya Green and Ameen Tanksley in gold instead of purple. My memory of Green is as a pure scorer, but the numbers don’t exactly back that up. As a freshman on one of the youngest teams in the nation in 2011-12, Green scored 17.7 ppg, but he also averaged 4.5 apg and 1.9 spg.

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What’s Behind LIU Brooklyn’s Turnaround?

After a six-game losing streak to start the season, the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds have turned things around and won their last four games, including avenging one of their losses by winning at New Hampshire on Monday. Continue reading “What’s Behind LIU Brooklyn’s Turnaround?” →

Fridriksson Carries LIU Brooklyn To Third Straight Win

Elvar Fridriksson didn’t let the desperate Florida International defenders redeem their mistake. Continue reading “Fridriksson Carries LIU Brooklyn To Third Straight Win” →

Big Apple Buckets NEC Preseason Individual Awards

Earlier this offseason we posted a “Way Too Early” all-conference assortment on the NEC, so now John and I are making it official. Continue reading “Big Apple Buckets NEC Preseason Individual Awards” →

Breaking Down Jason Brickman’s 1,000 Assists

In the end, Jason Brickman’s 1,000th assist wasn’t overly flashy. A strong drive down the right-hand side of the key followed by a quick rotation and a kick out to an eagerly waiting Gerrell Martin for an easy three. One pass, one shot, one bucket. Continue reading “Breaking Down Jason Brickman’s 1,000 Assists” →

LIU Brooklyn 82, Lamar 79

Gerrell Martin stood, lurking, several feet behind the 3-point line begging Jason Brickman for the basketball. Continue reading “LIU Brooklyn 82, Lamar 79” →

LIU Brooklyn 87, St. Peter’s 80

Amidst the swirling fury of a St. Peter’s comeback, LIU Brooklyn’s senior point guard Jason Brickman took the helm of the Blackbirds’ offense and steered them to an 87-80 victory at the Barclays Center on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading “LIU Brooklyn 87, St. Peter’s 80” →

NEC Breakout Candidates for the 2013-14 Season

Every year, several NEC players come out of nowhere to produce for their teams, so we’re attempting to highlight those candidates. This list is all about seeing which players can increase their production at an above league average level, even if some of them underwhelmed the previous season. Continue reading “NEC Breakout Candidates for the 2013-14 Season” →