Sounds like Assistant Coach Mahanna is doing a little self-promotion or has hired a friend to do so lol.  Fisher has had lots of great assistant coaches over the years--Coach Sullivan, Coach Hepler, etc. and I haven't heard any glowing evaluations of Coach Mahanna from other coaches in the Rochester area.  You can talk about the development of certain players but what about the lack of growth in such players as Franklin and Cornett.  Franklin in particular is the most athletic player on their roster and came in with a tremendous amount of upside 2 years ago.  Now he's not even in the starting lineup??  If we're talking about great coaching...lets talk about the production that Coach Broderick is getting out of his first year team across the street at Naz.  Tyshaun Stephens isn't playing like a freshman, Cory McAddam is taking care of the ball, their playing great team Defense, and their doing it with a rotation of maybe 6 or 7 guys after losing Dehimer, Ryan McAddam, and Rayvon Higdon from last years team.  I'm not a Naz fan but that's impressive!

The Alfred roster of the early 2000s was pretty loaded with talent as well.

G--Devon Downing--2x All American and over 2500 career pts.
F--EJ Doctuer--1x All-American and 1500pt. scorer
G--Willie Smith--Very good PG when healthy
F--Brock Stortini--Banger
C--Kareem McKinnon--All time leader in Blocks
G--Tanner Webb--Great Shooter
G--Rob Stedman--Great Shooter
G/F--Chris Koek--Excellent Defender/Role Player

If there was any doubt who the best player in the SUNYAC is this year (and possibly the region), I think that it was erased last night in Geneseo.  Scott Morton scored 32 pts. in 24 minutes of play and had 16 of those over the final 7 minutes with his team trailing by 6pts when he re-entered the game because of foul trouble.  The game itself, has got to be one of the best I've ever seen at the D3 level and had 3 lead changes in the final 7 seconds of regulation including a miracle no-look shot by Morton at the buzzer that won the game for Geneseo.  The shot is featured on ESPN's sportscenter as the #1 play of the night and I have posted a link for the video below.  Great battle between to very well-coached programs and 2 great players in Morton and Tommy Downing.  If Geneseo can develop some consistent scoring from others besides Morton and Howe this could be a special year for them.

http://www.13wham.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=202698@video.wokr13.com&navCatId=26

Buck, I know that DeGrandpre, Montana, the current assistant at AU--Cooper (which is quite a humorous Final 4 candidate to say the least) and 1 other candidate are in the Final 4.  From all accounts, DeGrandpre is the front-runner for the job.  There are only 4 finalists for the position, not 6 as previously thought.  How Cooper gets an interview in that final group and guys like Hepler and the Alfred State coach do not is quite puzzling to many. 

Actually yes, I do no for a FACT that Hepler is not getting an Interview and I do know for a FACT that the rumor that you heard is completely false.  Seeing as how you don't know my connection or relationship with either of the 2, don't make the assumption that both would say, in your words "hell no."  And when people ask what , where, when and how, YOU should have the courtesy to give them at least a somewhat accurate depiction of whats really going down and not something that your just conjuring up to stir the pot.  One thing you have done though is get yourself noticed...which when you get right down to it, I guess it's not really hard to figure out who you are!  And don't speak for what others post, because Pep, JoseQ. FromAFar, etc. are solid posters who post valid info. and make valid points.

Hoopsman, your sources and rumors are pretty sketchy to say the least.  Hepler was not among the final candidates to recieve campus inerviews and your so called "rumor" that Hepler wasn't wanted back by Kornaker is completely false.  You might want to be a little bit more careful with your reporting when your making assumptions about a highly respected head coach/assistant coach in our area. 

No problem...I'm an RIT fan as well.  Gotta love the consistency and integrity Coach Mac brings to the table!!

Obviously you dont know what kind of guy you're getting with Andy Moore??!  The previous AU coach isn't the only coach in our area who doesn't have a fondness for him.  Several well-respected coaches in our area feel the same way because of the way he carries himself.  And what, AU is suppose to hire the guy because he'll brings his 2 sons along with him??  Seriously, get a clue!  You obviously need to expand your range of "sources."  I know several of the names being interviewed and AU would be in good hands with many of them.

If it doesnt have the football program associated to, then they don't really prioritize it down there.  It's just a shame for the new coach that they'll already be starting behind the 8ball.

The situation at Alfred sounds to me like it's turning into a debacle!  How is it that the position has been open and posted now for over a month and noone has even been interviewed??  Correct me if Im wrong, but isn't their some serious recruiting done over the summer?  How is that getting done when the school has noone as it's face of the program?!  Hopefully the process gets sped up and resolved for the sake of the new coach, the returning players, and the future of their program!  2 other E8 schools (Elmira and Utica) have moved on and I'm sure Stevens will be next to the punch!

I agree JoseQ...Gregg Hepler would be a GREAT hire for Alfred.  He's a Section V guy who has really put in his time at some successful programs.  He's a good recruiter and I think could really be a huge asset to the program and it's hopes of rebuilding a contender in the E8.  If they hire the most qualified guy, he's the obvious choice but the way they do things down there has got to make you wonder a bit!

Heard today that Alfred may be on the verge of a coaching change.  Anyone know if there is any truth to that??

With Coach Connelly heading to Utica, is there any news on who Elmira's next coach is going to be?

I'm very puzzled this year with the lack of respect that the east region gets.  It seems like every year we're viewed as the ugly stepchild when it comes to D3 basketball and maybe in previous seasons it was a deserved rap but I really think that this season is a different story!  In my opinion, the quality of D3 basketball in our region this season is as good as any other.  The SUNYAC conference was great this year with Plattsburgh(26 wins), Oswego(20 wins), Bport(19 wins), Geneseo (19 wins), and Cortland (19 wins).  Thats an incredible feat for one conference.  Not to mention Naz (20 wins--NCAA), Stevens (20 wins), Ithaca(17 wins-Reg. season E8 champs), and Fisher with 16 wins on a down year.  Then you've got the U of R who was #1 in the nation for a good part of the season and 3 decent teams from the LL in Vassar, SLU, and Hamilton.  I hope a few of these teams get rewarded for playing in a very competetive 07-08 region.

Knights win 63-60!!