MBB: Conference of New England

[jackson5]

Good post jeff....

He's on here under a different handle. If you check I wasn't a huge fan of him when he was in the league as I thought he just let Sheehan dominate and that's the reason for his success. Seeing how the guys he brought in did this year though and seeing the talent gap they had over half the league showed how good he was at recruiting.

The team they put together after Sheehan left leaves one to believe he could've gotten a lot more out of that team on the floor.  Also, he left on his own because he didn't want to coach anymore.  Maybe he's ready to come back, but do you want to hire that guy not knowing?

Obviously if he doesn't want to coach you dont hire him.  I have no inside knowledge or idea of what either side wants. But I just believe he's a top 3 or 4 coach thats connected to this league the past few seasons. So if I was WNE I'd at least give him a call and see what he's up to. If he's fine being out of the basketball world then go on with the search somewhere else.

For how the roster could've done under him, 6 of the 7 leading scorers last year were underclassmen under Lindgren. It can be fair to say they just needed more time to develop which they obviously did.


And Lindgren isn't the only guy I like for the job. There's a handful of D-2 and D-3 assistants that I think would be good fit for the job. Its just easier to discuss possible success when the coach has recent head coaching experience. 

[jackson5]

Three finalist released for WNE.

Kevin Hopkins, former Amherst player and assistant. Current Coaching Coordinator for the Warriors D-league team

Chris Orosko- AIC assistant. Spent time on Westfield, Anna Maria, Conn college, Clark and Kenyon staffs as an assistant. Short stint as Anna maria women's coach where he bombed.

Colin Tabb, prep school coach, runs basketball

I'd like Hopkins and Tabb, not a huge fan of Orosko.

[NJBalla35]

Looks like HoopDirt.com had it right again - http://hoopdirt.com/western-new-england-university-hires-tabb/

Sounds like WNE made a good hire.  Any thoughts??

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

We'll see how it goes.

[jackson5]

I'd imagine that WNE will have a nice uptick in talent. 7 seniors this year, (3 do have 2 years of eligibility left though) using his AAU and Prep school connections would allow him to turn the roster over pretty well if he can sell.

[lindgren34]

I did apply to WNE and would have loved that job, but did not get a call.  No hard feelings, love that program and also AD/Former Coach Theulen.  Want to wish Coach Tabb the best of luck, he is a class act and deserves this opportunity. 

Who is ready for some CCC basketball!? 

#GoBison

[jackson5]

I'm sorry to hear that. Like I said I wouldve at least given you an interview if I was them.

Are you coaching anywhere? I heard rumors that you were at a prep school down south but then others said you were out of the game all together.

[lindgren34]

I did help out at a prep school last season.  Coached some AAU in the spring and helping a good friend out at a local hs this winter.  Will be looking for vacant positions this spring.  Two years off has been enough for me lol.  I am currently in Charleston, SC. 

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

ENC and Curry are hosting a dual tournament this weekend - two games at ENC Friday and two at Curry Saturday.  Pine Manor and U-Dallas are coming in.

I'm up for the holidays, planning to be at ENC on Friday if anyone is around.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

UNE has beaten both Bowdoin and Bates already this year.  Look out for the Noreasters.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

ENC shut down Walker and got by Endicott on the North Shore.  Good win.  Lions and RWU the only 2-0 teams after two conference games.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For the third consecutive year, Hoopsville will air for 12 hours as the regular season enters the final four weeks. Dave McHugh will chat with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests will include those who have Division III roots or appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.

Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4

You can also read the press release about the show: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/hoopsville-marathon-2016

Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Time	Guest	School
10:15am	Connie Tilley	St. Norbert (WBB) - WBCA Center Court
10:40am	Jamie Purdy	Peidmont (WBB)
11:00am	Keri Carollo	UW-Whitewater (WBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
11:20am	Brent Pollari	Saint Mary's (Minn.) (WBB)
11:40am	Kent Madsen	No. 21 Wheaton (Ill.) (WBB)
12:00pm	Russell Loyd	Rose-Hulman (MBB)
12:20pm	Kevin Broderick	Nazareth (MBB)
12:40pm	Justin Scott	Arcadia (MBB)
1:00pm	Sam Hargraves	No. 12 Alma (MBB)
1:20pm	Lenny Reich	Mount Union (SID)
1:40pm	Maureen Webster	Clarkson (WBB)
2:00pm	Betsy Witman	York (Pa.) (WBB)
2:20pm	Sara Lee	Denison (WBB)
2:40pm	Klay Kneuppel	Wisconsin Lutheran (MBB)
3:00pm	Brian Van Haaften	Buena Vista (MBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
3:30pm	Sydney Moss	No. 1 Thomas More (WBB)
3:45pm	Aaron Rousell	Bucknell (WBB) - former Chicago coach
4:00pm	Tim Shanahan	Staten Island (WBB)
4:20	Pat Cunningham	Trinity (Texas) (MBB) - NABC Coach's Corner
4:50pm	Bubba Smith	Sewanee (MBB)
5:15pm	Ben Strong	Former Guilford All-American
5:30pm	Kevin Connors	ESPN SportsCenter Anchor - Ithaca alumnus
6:00pm	Kristen Dowling	Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (WBB)
6:20pm	Allison Coleman	Sage (WBB)
6:40pm	Landry Kosmalski	Swarthmore (MBB)
7:00pm	Dave Niland	No. 23 Penn State-Behrend (MBB)
7:20pm	Aaron Galletta	Lasell (MBB)
7:40pm	John Baron	Gwynedd-Mercy (MBB)
8:00pm
8:20pm
8:40pm	Melissa Hodgdon	Wheaton (Mass.) (WBB)
9:00pm	G.P. Gromacki	No. 2 Amherst (WBB)
9:20pm	James Wagner
9:40pm	HAPPY HOUR	Free-for-all of calls, tweets, and fun!

We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsville/id1059517087

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Thanks!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Regional Rankings: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2016/02/10/first-2016-regional-rankings-released-today/

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Nichols got into the rankings.  Good for them.  They're not high enough to probably have any shot at Pool C, but it's a nice recognition.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Yeah - that SOS is hurting them.