MBB: Conference of New England

[akirk]

Although I like Gordon in the playoffs, their road could be one of the most difficult ones I can remember for a #1 seed.  First round against EC (their biggest rival today) and then possibly CSC (we have all seen how up and down they have been this year but they are always a tough out).  If Gordon gets through those two games I hope they do not have a let down in the Championship game.  

The reason why I like Gordon's chances in the playoff is their size.  They have been much better this year on the boards.  If they can stop having bad starts they should be able to deal with the pressure of being the #1.

[scout]

University of New England - Nor'easters - 11-13 (7-6)




 

 
 
   
   
   
 
 

Player Name	Position	Avg. Min.	PPG	FG	FG Att.	FG %	3 Pt. FG	3 Pt. FG Att.	3 Pt. FG %	FT	FT Att.	FT %	Reb./Game	Assist/TO
Anthony Johnson	G	27.4	14.5	107	249	0.430	28	94	0.298	62	113	0.549	5.0	0.549
Quentin Thompson	F	27.4	11.3	80	193	0.415	23	81	0.284	54	89	0.607	7.9	1.05
Kadare Brown	G	27.5	9.5	62	178	0.348	40	118	0.339	46	69	0.667	3.7	1.18
Marcus Winn	G	20.8	9.0	66	194	0.340	51	157	0.325	32	47	0.681	1.0	0.507
Ryan Knotek	F	20.0	3.1	24	63	0.381	10	35	0.286	16	32	0.500	3.3	0.375
Franco Foti	G	14.0	2.9	19	51	0.373	5	20	0.250	17	35	0.486	1.4	0.678
Travis Guerrette	G	10.3	1.3	10	39	0.256	5	26	0.192	6	8	0.750	1.5	0.826

[scout]

Western New England College - Golden Bears - 12-13 (7-6)




 

 
 
   
   
   
 
 

Player Name	Position	Avg. Min.	PPG	FG	FG Att.	FG %	3 Pt. FG	3 Pt. FG Att.	3 Pt. FG %	FT	FT Att.	FT %	Reb./Game	Assist/TO
Rick Johnson	G	29.2	16.8	148	312	0.474	21	73	0.288	102	149	0.685	4.1	1.22
Andre Shaw	G	25.8	15.0	140	294	0.476	52	156	0.333	42	60	0.700	1.8	1.13
Brendan Murphy	F	26.7	10.5	95	212	0.448	38	99	0.384	34	49	0.694	4.3	0.776
Chris Divine	G	27.0	9.7	95	204	0.466	13	51	0.255	40	60	0.667	5.8	0.942
Brad Thomka	F	25.4	9.2	77	176	0.438	0	2	0.000	67	92	0.728	6.4	0.554
Mike Booker	F	29.1	7.9	68	136	0.500	11	30	0.367	27	46	0.587	5.0	1.37
Andre Duncan	G	19.6	4.9	45	97	0.464	13	32	0.406	19	28	0.679	3.5	1.32

[gogordon11]

I like Endicott in the big upset, it's a rivalry game and that gym will be basically even so no real homecourt advantage that Gordon always enjoys.

Gordon is very good at making sure the visiting team doesn't get the upper hand in the crowd noise department.  I imagine we may see a lot of early arriving GC fans and a handy fire marshall watching the body count in the gym.  Then again, perhaps the new AD is not as crafty as the previous administration.

I've personally witnessed games where Gordon's crowd barely 'out-volumed' their opponents fans.  You're absolutely right though, expect the GC fans to get there early.  That would be a huge advantage if their opponent wasn't 5 miles down the road.  EC fans are the most rambunctious group in TCCC.  They won't be out done in this one.

the pit might be a bit smaller this year, but we still get it together for endicott. we were louder than endicott's fans AT endicott this year, so forget about the bennett center being a neutral site.

[scout]

I like Endicott in the big upset, it's a rivalry game and that gym will be basically even so no real homecourt advantage that Gordon always enjoys.

Gordon is very good at making sure the visiting team doesn't get the upper hand in the crowd noise department.  I imagine we may see a lot of early arriving GC fans and a handy fire marshall watching the body count in the gym.  Then again, perhaps the new AD is not as crafty as the previous administration.

I've personally witnessed games where Gordon's crowd barely 'out-volumed' their opponents fans.  You're absolutely right though, expect the GC fans to get there early.  That would be a huge advantage if their opponent wasn't 5 miles down the road.  EC fans are the most rambunctious group in TCCC.  They won't be out done in this one.

the pit might be a bit smaller this year, but we still get it together for endicott. we were louder than endicott's fans AT endicott this year, so forget about the bennett center being a neutral site.

I have no doubts that both sides will be well-represented. Still, Gordon has a knack for just making it absolute chaos for Endicott in terms of noise.

[scout]

I apologize for spamming the board. I just felt it was pertinent and interesting to see the respective stats for each team. I know I skipped Endicott, but I've got an early morning tomorrow and I just didn't have time.

But here is a final table depicting the overall stats for each team. Endicott appears to have no reason to be so low on the totem poll... But the tie-breakers had a large effect in seeding.




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

	Avg. Pt Margin	FG %	Opp FG%	3PT%	Opp 3PT%	FT%	Opp FT%	Reb Margin	Assist/TO	Opp Assist/TO	Steals/Game
Gordon	10.7	46.1%	38.0%	37.4%	31.4%	71.5%	64.9%	12.1	0.87	0.73	5.28
WIT	4.5	45.3%	41.1%	33.5%	30.3%	68.2%	63.6%	9.2	0.77	0.94	5.5
Curry	-0.2	45.4%	43.0%	30.0%	33.0%	66.6%	64.1%	-4.8	0.71	0.74	10.1
CSC	1.3	42.7%	45.8%	35.3%	32.3%	69.4%	71.1%	-1.6	1.0	0.84	8.64
Nichols	0.6	43.2%	42.3%	35.0%	35.2%	70.9%	65.5%	1.4	0.72	0.87	8.33
UNE	-1.9	37.1%	47.4%	29.9%	30.0%	58.9%	68.6%	-6.9	0.69	0.64	11.33
WNEC	-0.9	46.1%	41.8%	33.9%	32.6%	65.6%	70.1%	-5.6	0.93	0.98	8.99
Endicott	0.2	42.1%	41.0%	33.6%	32.5%	66.7%	67.4%	-1	0.80	0.70	9.75

[Bill Gorman]

All-conference teams announced:

http://www.thecommonwealthcoastconference.com/sports/releases0910/alltcccmbb10.pdf

[backboard]

Thanks a lot Bill

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Six players on the first team, six on the second team, and seven on the third team.  Way to go CCC.

[Ralph Turner]

Six players on the first team, six on the second team, and seven on the third team.  Way to go CCC.

That 6th player really helps if he is a defensive specialist.  You can always double-team the player with the ball. 

[scout]

Six players on the first team, six on the second team, and seven on the third team.  Way to go CCC.

That 6th player really helps if he is a defensive specialist.  You can always double-team the player with the ball. 

Unless they're facing that Third Team with seven players. The one guy can just stand under the post and draw charges the whole game.

[number1chargerfan]

So there's a third team instead of honorable mention now?

[akirk]

How does one of the Defensive Players of the Year not get on the list as first , second or honorable mention?  Good Luck tonight to everyone.

[backboard]

How does one of the Defensive Players of the Year not get on the list as first , second or honorable mention?  Good Luck tonight to everyone.

Where you referring to Brady Bajema who made First Team or Quentin Thompson who made the Third Team?

[scout]

How does one of the Defensive Players of the Year not get on the list as first , second or honorable mention?  Good Luck tonight to everyone.

Where you referring to Brady Bajema who made First Team or Quentin Thompson who made the Third Team?

I think he was referring to Ben Gaskill who was co-defensive POY but not named elsewhere.