MBB: Little East

Argylebballer · March 04, 2009, 02:54:07 PM

Bobby Bailey won the award on his full body of work. He is a guard that can crash the boards. He gets lots of steals and blocks not to mention being able to always stay in front of his man and shut a scorer down. After all that he runs the break with anyone in the league, and can finish at the rim, ask Nate Anderson from Keene State he can tell ya all about it. Bailey also developed a good outside jumper this season and can score from anywhere when needed.
I think it should have been Bailey and Shelton as co's but saying not Bailey is crazy.

KorsairKILLAH · March 04, 2009, 03:47:37 PM

Quote from: Argylebballer on March 04, 2009, 02:54:07 PM
Bobby Bailey won the award on his full body of work. He is a guard that can crash the boards. He gets lots of steals and blocks not to mention being able to always stay in front of his man and shut a scorer down. After all that he runs the break with anyone in the league, and can finish at the rim, ask Nate Anderson from Keene State he can tell ya all about it. Bailey also developed a good outside jumper this season and can score from anywhere when needed.
I think it should have been Bailey and Shelton as co's but saying not Bailey is crazy.

I agree that bailey is a very good player. probably the most athletic in the league as well. he took over in the last couple minutes of the lec championship last year and knocked our team out of the championship... Look at these stats tho.

Bobby Bailey

played 22 games, 11.9 pts, 5.2 rpg, 42 assist, 20 blocks, 39 steals

Brandon Shelton

played 28 games, 17.9 pts (502 pts so far!!), 6.5 rpg, 53 assist, 20 blocks, 49 steals

UMass Dartmouth won more games and beat RIC in the biggest game of the year. The LEC office must have had a few cocktails before giving out these awards.

Pat Coleman · March 04, 2009, 04:09:18 PM

Annual awards are almost always voted on by coaches, not handed out by the conference office.

KorsairKILLAH · March 04, 2009, 04:11:27 PM

you are correct. i also think that brian baptiste should have received coach of the year. he lost an all american and was still able to win 25 games and take the lec tourny championship.

Argylebballer · March 04, 2009, 09:18:31 PM

You cannot go on points alone. There are other kids taking shots on Baileys team. He could score more if needed. A case could be made for Baptiste but Walsh was 2-1 against him this season.

Bailey has more assist and blocks per game and is about tied in steals per game with Shelton.

KSCfan · March 05, 2009, 07:23:13 AM

I agree that Shelton and Bailey should of been co-players of the year, but Kathans numbers were just as good as he averaged 18.4 points per game and 10.2 rebounds a game. I think that if you take Kathan off of Keene this year then thier record is far worse than it was. I dont think that you take away the impact that he had on that team, a greater impact than Shelton for UMD or Bailey for RIC. Those two kids are great players on good teams, and i wish them both the best of luck in the NCAA tournament. Who goes further into the tourney? I think it would have to RIC as i seem to think thier bracket is better matched for them than UMD

Argylebballer · March 05, 2009, 09:11:56 AM

I think if RIC can control that guard for MIT the get a win in round one. The second round game looks like a better NCAA matchup for RIC so If they make it they should grab a win. Then will most likely be the tough sweet sixteen game with Middlebury.

KSCfan · March 05, 2009, 10:18:43 AM

Good analysis argy. I think that RIC is a good enough team on the defensive end to stop MIT. I think that game is going to be a tough tough game for them but i do think that they will prevail. When and if they get to Middlebury well im sure that they will come up with a plan. One game at a time for them. The Murray center ( i think thats what its called) is a tough place to play for opposing teams, i hope that RIC pulls it out

KorsairKILLAH · March 05, 2009, 02:31:32 PM

I like both ric and umd's chances in their brackets. I think they both have good shots to make some noise. RIC has the ability to play as tough as anyone. They got size, great speed, and good shooters. They also have a good bench. Although UMD lacks size, their press is absolutely nasty. If they can keep that press up they are going to be tough for anyone to beat. Good luck to the LEC in the 2009 tourney!!

KSCfan · March 09, 2009, 08:45:49 AM

Congrats to UMD for moving on to the next round. They played pretty well over thier first two games and i hope that they can keep going strong this upcoming week in NJ. Korsairkillah are you taking the drive on down to NJ?

Pat Coleman · March 11, 2009, 04:58:57 PM

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r.w. mcnickels · March 12, 2009, 08:41:31 PM

Here's a link with information on this weekend's games at F&M, including live video and audio:

F&M sectional info

Safe travels to all heading to Lancaster this weekend! Should be a great set of games.

ECSUalum · November 30, 2009, 04:38:57 PM

ECSU takes down its 3rd NESCAC Team in OT last night. Bowdoin, Trinity and Conn College in chronological order.

Congrats to Coach Geitner on a 4-0 start!!!!!!

Big difference this year is FT% is MUCH improved!!!!!

BornBalla · November 30, 2009, 07:00:04 PM

How does ECSU stack up with RIC & UMD? Seems like they are playing decent ball and finding ways to win. Always a good mark.

thatdude 30 · November 30, 2009, 09:30:17 PM

Quote from: BornBalla on November 30, 2009, 07:00:04 PM
How does ECSU stack up with RIC & UMD? Seems like they are playing decent ball and finding ways to win. Always a good mark.

ECSU is playing great of late but I'm not quite sure if they can compete with both RIC and UMD quite yet