It's because both of the UC bigs are very soft.  You need more than just height and some offensive skill at this level.

It's because both of the UC bigs are very soft.  You need more than just height and some offensive skill at this level.

Does anybody know why Will Gates isn't starting or getting hardly any playing time for Swat?  Strange.

Louis Sarris-Grau got robbed from Honorable Mention.  The McD senior really deserved to be named to the team.

Dan Corbett from Hopkins making the team is a complete stretch.  He is a decent player,  but not deserving in my opinion.  He is not even the second or third best player on his team.

Here is an article that I thought you guys may like to read about Louis Sarris-Grau from McDaniel. 

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/sports/colleges/mcdaniel/men-s-basketball-mcdaniel-s-sarris-grau-a-terror-on/article_f00cc97b-ebb9-5a54-9376-d1569a0a0c21.html

Why didn't Cam Baker play for Haverford last night?

Cent Fan,

Lesniak quit the team after the first game of the season.  This is the second time he quit (first was his sophomore year).  Even though he was a talented player, they are a better TEAM w/o him...

Well Gabriel,

I would first take a look at the playoff teams from last year:

1) F & M-  They were the top team last year and deserve to at least be the favorite again.  However, I do feel the loss of McNally & Baker will impact them more than some may think.  I wouldn't be surprised if F & M doesn't win the league this year.

2)  Dickinson- The loss of Dolan will again really hurt Dickinson w/ scoring and rebounding.  Still returning alot of quality players, but I see them taking a step back this year.  Battling for the 4 & 5 playoff spot.

3) Gettysburg- Powers and Kennedy gone, I see them falling out of the playoff race for this season.

4) McDaniel- Like I said before, an experienced senior led team that returns everybody.  I see them in the playoffs again.

5)  Haverford-  Permutt loss will hurt, but like you said always scrappy and well coached.  I see Haverford battling for that 5th playoff spot or on the outside looking in.

I find it difficult to rank teams now 1-5, but I see the following teams as the top 5 and being in the playoffs this season:

F&M, Dickinson, McDaniel, Ursinus, Muhlenberg

I wouldn't be surprised though if Haverford bumped one of those teams out of a spot.

Washington, Gettysburg is the next teir, followed by JHU and Swat

With that being said, I think this will be a very competitive season in the Centennial!

McDaniel is definitely in the top 5, returning everyone from last year and healthy...

I thought the same things Swat Dad.  He must have played in a weak league to put up those type of numbers and not get any higher offers.  Either way, 35ppg is still pretty impressive...

I think your top 5 teams in no particular order are:

F & M (Won't be as tough next year w/o McNally, Baker, and Tolliver- it depends on who steps up to help Milligan)

McDaniel-  Only lost 1 senior and return all their starters and top players.  Senior laden team next year and will finally have a healthy Sarris-Grau

Dickinson- Losing Dolan will really hurt them offensively and on the boards.  Although they have nice guard play, they lack an inside presence.

Ursinus-  Replacing Hilton's points will be the key and have someone step up to help Ward.  Krasna should have a bigger year next season as a Soph.

Muhlenberg-  Liddic.  They also will get nice contributions from the big kid and Curry. 

with Haverford a close 6 (losing Permutt is going to really hurt their inside game)

Swat will get out of the basement next year, but I think are two years away from potential playoff run

Wash and Gettysburg won't be easy wins for anybody, but just seem to be missing pieces next year

JHU will struggle in a very competitive Centennial next season...

Docmarc, I think it is time to get a life...  Bball was simply stating his opinion.  After all this is a conference forum not just for F&M and Robinson supporters...

There is no way Will Gates is 1st team.  2nd team is even a reach, I see more of an honorable mention selection.  Of course you are going to score points when you jack up half your teams shots per game.  Shooting percentage is low and what else does he contribute when he is not hitting shots?  McNally is definitely a better player than Gates and should be awarded 1st team.  A concussion injury should not take away from his overall body of work.

I just saw today on their website that both Poarch and Zurn are no longer on the Gettysburg roster...

Will Gates averages 18.2 points per game because he is a gunner.  His shooting percentage is 34%, which is not very good.  Alot of players in this conference could score 18 points a game if they shot the ball 20 times a game.  Don't get me wrong he is a talented player, but definitely not a first-teamer.  I would say second or honorable mention, which is a great honor for a freshman.