MBB: Little East

[KSCfan]

Warrior slight correction Keene played USM.  I didnt see the game and was out of town actually so i cant offer any insight to the game, but i do know they played southern maine.  Good to see the owls win a close one.  Might get them that end of the game experience a young team does not always have.

[warrior]

My bad KSCfan!  At least I got the players right! Congratulations to your recruiting class and your great start.  You guys are SCARY!  I hope we can stay with you this year.  We were fortunate to come out on top against you last year, but you guys are obviously MUCH stronger this year and will be VERY tough to beat!  Merry Christmas everybody!

[leelowlang]

LEC First Semester All-Conference Team
Just one basketball junkie's opinion...

Player of the Semester:
DaQuan Brooks - 5'10", Jr., G, West Conn - 22.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 4.2 apg, 47% FG, 42% 3FG, 78% FT, 2.0 spg

Coach of the Semester:
Karl Henrickson - Southern Maine

Newcomer of the Semester:
Rashad Wright - 6'10", So., C, Keene - 8.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 53% FG, 3.1 bpg, 1.1 spg

First Team:
DaQuan Brooks - 5'10", Jr., G, West Conn - 22.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 4.2 apg, 47% FG, 42% 3FG, 78% FT, 2.0 spg
Corteze Isaac - 6'3", Sr., G, Southern Maine - 20.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 44% FG, 38% 3FG, 85% FT, 1.6 spg
Ryan Lambert - 6'0", Sr., G, Plymouth - 18.0 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 3.0 apg, 79% FT, 1.3 spg
Nick Nedwick - 6'1", Jr., G, East Conn - 18.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.8 apg, 47% FG, 37% 3FG, 2 spg
Rashad Wright - 6'10", So., C, Keene - 8.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 53% FG, 3.1 bpg, 1.1 spg

Second Team:
Mike Akinrola - 6'6", Jr., C, Rhode Island College - 12.8 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 58% FG, 68% FT
Colin Burns - 6'2", Jr., G, Mass. Dartmouth - 13.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 46% FG, 42% 3FG, 85% FT, 1.3 spg
Mason Choice - 6'4", Jr., G/F, Rhode Island College - 11.2 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.9 apg, 42% FG, 50% 3FG, 72% FT, 1.2 spg
Wilburt Jarrett - 6'4", Sr., F, West Conn - 15.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.6 apg, 56% FG, 52% 3FG, 68% FT
Ryan Martin - 5'9", So., G, Keene - 12.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 3.9 apg, 47% FG, 42% 3FG, 96% FT

[Argylebballer]

LEC First Semester All-Conference Team
My opinion..

Player of the Semester:
Ryan Lambert - Plymouth

Coach of the Semester:
Bill Geitner - Eastern Conn

Newcomer of the Semester:
Rashad Wright - Keene State

First Team:
DaQuan Brooks - West Conn
Ryan Lambert - Plymouth
Nick Nedwick- East Conn
Corteze Isaac - Southern Maine
Mike Akinrola - Rhode Island College

Second Team:
Colin Burns - Dartmouth
Derek D'Amours - Keene State
Mason Choice - Rhode Island College
Wilburt Jarrett - West Conn
Rashad Wright - Keene State

I know D'Amours just got back but he has had such an instant impact

[WcsuAlum]

What about the All-Defensive and Rookie team?

[warrior]

Wow! Nice win for us in sunny California last night, 72-49 over Cal Tech.  (OK, before you all bring up their multi-year winless streak,  they were on a 3 game win streak!) Obviously, we played some very good defense, but did have to shake off some rust before getting the offense going.  Tonight should be a tougher game against Claremont at 7pm EST.  If any of you are interested, go to the LEC website or Eastern's website and click on "Listen Live".  Bob Malta, the SID is out there and he does a really nice job with the play by play!

[KSCfan]

LEC schedule for the weekend is

Plymouth at WCSU
Keene at RIC
Eastern at UMB
Dartmouth at USM

Here are one guys predictions

Western over Plymouth
Keene upsetting RIC
UMB over Eastern
Dartmouth over USM

The game of the week is going to be Plymouth at Western in my opinion, with Keene/RIC a close runner-up.  Keene has had a tough time winning at RIC over the years but I feel that this team is starting to gel a little bit and should be able to knock off the anchorheads in Providence.  Look for D'amours, and Martin to have big games for Keene.  Teams starting to get into the meat of the schedules should be a fun next couple of weeks where the league will start to shake out

[warrior]

KSCfan - I'm surprised you don't rate your KSC/RiC game as #1.  It features two of the top 3 teams in the league and is the first big test for your new and improved owls!  I definitely vote that game #1!

We had a tough second game in California, but everyone is looking forward to the upcoming LEC games!
Hopefully, we can prove you wrong vs. UMB.

Good luck at RIC.  A win there will prove to all that you guys are the team to beat! 

[olskool]

leelow I see your reasoning to determine which kids are the best players of the fall semester in your opinion.  What are the credentials in choosing Coach of the Year??  Henrickson ?   

[warrior]

Wow! I feel very fortunate that we came out of Boston with a win!  As always, their record is not reflective of their ability.  They play very tough defense and have a variety of good offensive players. 

I thought Keene might knock off RIC, and expected a closer Western/Plymouth game, but I was wrong on both counts! 

Tuesday will be tough vs. Dartmouth. They too are looking very tough this year and it looks like EVERY game is a 'must' win.

We had a nice roundtrip to Boston.  Did anyone else watch a game live today?

[ECSUalum]

Hey Warrior,

Watched on LEC TV, no commentary, just video. 

The team looked a little sloppy today with 21 TOs and obviously down the strech looked frightful!!!

If they play like this vs WCSU, RIC, Keene, or even UMD, they may get blown out.

Defense however was great as usual, and forced UMB to rush shots as shot clock ran out.

Also need Jaime to be more consistant.  He is a fantastic player when he is on!!!!

[warrior]

ECSUAlum - I agree on all counts, but I am thinking/hoping that since we have been very good with turnovers lately, that we just had an off night in that area.  In fact, I like to think that getting a win against a good Boston team, despite 21 turnovers (thanks to the tough "D" you mentioned) is actually a good sign.  Hopefully on Tuesday we will be back to single digits in that category.

So, was anyone at the other games?  What were your impressions?

[leelowlang]

Olskool...my rationale for that pick at that time was that USM was 6-3 with a nice win at Bates and a 1-pt loss on the road at Keene after a 2-23 season last year.  I selected Coach Henrickson due to the significant turn around, or at least heading in that direction, and a nice overall start to the season.

[AllStar17]

Tuesday, January 11th Conference Matchups

Keene State at Western Connecticut

UMass-Boston at Plymouth State

Rhode Island College at Southern Maine

UMass-Dartmouth at Eastern Connecticut

Thoughts on any of these games from anyone?

[KSCfan]

Keene is going to have its hands full at Western.  I have always felt that for basketball Western is a tough tough road game.  Its long travel, and Western always plays well at home.  I am taking the owls, who are going to bounce back well after to losing to RIC 

Keene wins 74-68, behind strong guard play for the owls
Plymouth over boston at home 82-68
RIC over USM 72-57
ECSU over Dartmouth 58-53