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”
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Iona Had To Get Knocked Down To Win The MAAC
Last year I wrote a piece commending the incredible level of consistency Iona has maintained since current head coach Tim Cluess arrived in New Rochelle in 2010. Continue reading “Iona Had To Get Knocked Down To Win The MAAC”
Nico Clareth Is The New A.J. English
When Jimmy Patsos was recruiting Nico Clareth to come play basketball at Siena, he had one vision in mind for the Baltimore native: Continue reading “Nico Clareth Is The New A.J. English”
Iona Handles Manhattan In Renewal Of The MAAC’s Best Rivalry
The premier rivalry in the MAAC took center stage once more Friday night as Iona turned in a stellar defensive effort to take down Manhattan 70-56 at the Hynes Athletic Center in New Rochelle. Continue reading “Iona Handles Manhattan In Renewal Of The MAAC’s Best Rivalry”
Monmouth 110, Iona 102: Four Thoughts
Friday night’s showdown between the MAAC’s top two powers was full of fireworks, both before and after the final buzzer. Continue reading “Monmouth 110, Iona 102: Four Thoughts”
Monmouth Proves They Are The Team To Beat In The MAAC
Monmouth had already proven themselves as a MAAC contender before they ever set foot on the court at the Hynes Center Friday evening. Continue reading “Monmouth Proves They Are The Team To Beat In The MAAC”
Iona’s Schadrac Casimir Ruled Out For The Season
After Iona’s 65-52 win over Niagara, head coach Tim Cluess confirmed that they will be without sophomore guard Schadrac Casimir for the rest of the 2015-16 season. Continue reading “Iona’s Schadrac Casimir Ruled Out For The Season”
Three Thoughts: Iona 92, Delaware 77
It was a welcome return to the Hynes Center for Iona Friday night, as A.J. English & Co. dismantled Delaware 92-77. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 92, Delaware 77”
Iona Extends Tim Cluess Through 2019-20
In a press release issued Thursday afternoon, Iona College announced the extension of head coach Tim Cluess’ contract through the 2019-20 season. Continue reading “Iona Extends Tim Cluess Through 2019-20”
Three Thoughts: Iona 74, Siena 71
Iona coach Tim Cluess was trying to direct his team’s offense, which was right in front him, but instead just looked exasperated. His team’s seemingly insurmountable second-half lead has all but evaporated, now down to 3 with four minutes left, and the Gaels’ offense – 40th nationally in efficiency – but not so long ago in the top 15 – was stagnant again, even against the 332nd ranked defense in Siena. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 74, Siena 71”