MBB: City University of New York Athletic Conference

Danny Weismuller · February 28, 2009, 09:33:24 AM

First, congrats to Brooklyn College. Great job and I guess i'll have wait to watch the game on TV. Looks like Baptiste took over in the second half. I hope the first round is close by and they have a chance to make some noise in the national tourney.

Secondly, about the article. I know CSI as a school has recently raised their academic standards. I believe they are now raising the bar of getting into the school. I think their admission standards are now around a Baruch or Brooklyn. As you know we always had problems at Brooklyn college with either getting recruits into the school or keeping players eligible during the year.

That being said, the 2 CUNY all stars didn't leave because of academic trouble and this years point guards, Yocum and even Amenerious didn't quit cause of academic trouble. Although the tough standards are probably evident when producing a competitive team, I believe the argument in the article is a little convoluted. Complaining about tough recruiting is hard to believe especially when this years CUNY Rookie of the Year, Jordan Young is from your team.

Rhodes Scholar · February 28, 2009, 11:24:01 AM

I watched the game last night and Brooklyn was pretty impressive. Despite having little tournament experience, they played with a great deal of poise. Surprisingly, the Bridges were more relaxed than Baruch. The Bearcats came out tight and never really got on track in the first half, although they only trailed by six at the half. Baruch played very well---especially Farid--for the first half of the closing stanza, but completely wilted down the stretch. With 9:19 remaining in regulation, the Bearcats led 61-58 but were outscored 31-8 the rest of the way.

I think these two teams are pretty evenly matched, but Brooklyn was far better prepared for the game and won it going away. Podias and his staff did a good coaching job and utilized their bench very well throughout the game. Baptist, Cudjoe and Nisbett all played well for Brooklyn. In addition, Hemingway hit some big shots to help break the game open in the second half.

D-ro · March 02, 2009, 12:55:59 AM

That championship game was very exciting. Although it seemed Brooklyn wanted it more, Baruch did try to keep the game close going down the stretch. Brooklyn was well prepared, after watching Lehman take Baruch into overtime in the semifinals, their coach probably had a game plan cooked up. This years tournament was great to watch and great to be a part of. The top 4 teams in the conference were able to advance to the semi's and make the tournament enjoyable. Congrats to Brooklyn and the best of luck in the NCAA tournament.

Queens · March 02, 2009, 11:51:58 AM

Brooklyn and Baruch both in the NCAA tournament...WOW

LGHistorian · March 02, 2009, 01:29:45 PM

I am invading foreign territory here to offer congratulations to Brooklyn for making the NCAA tourney this year for the first time since 1982. I was among the Wabash College faithful that was enlisted by a Brooklyn student to cheer for your team during the consolation game of the 1982 Final Four. Your student asked our crowd for support due to your fan representation being few in numbers. Our pep band also got into the act by by playing "New York, New York" during one of the timeouts. The chants of "Brooklyn!, Brooklyn!" from our crowd during the game was acknowledged by your team as they left the court after winning the consolation game. Rumor has it your team then contributed some typical championship refreshments to our team after winning the National Championship game.

I am aware that most, if not all, of you would not even know of this but this oldtimer wanted to take the time to recall a fantastic weekend for fans of two schools and wish good luck to the current Brooklyn basketball team.

larry_u · March 02, 2009, 04:39:34 PM

Can someone post your NCAA team's profiles in here:

http://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=6299.0

Queens · March 03, 2009, 10:30:34 PM

I think Brooklyn and Baruch both have a chance to make a name for themselves in the NCAA's...Brooklyns pressure defense and having Baptiste will give them a great chance to beat St Lawrence. Baruch already beat one ranked team by 20 so they obviously can play with that level of competition, they play #18 U-Mass Dartmouth. Its great for the conference to have two teams representing it because CUNY is always looked down upon nationally. So if both teams can pull out wins it will really show everyone that the CUNY conference is not as bad as they all think...

Who woulda thought that the Skyline and CUNY conferences both get two teams in and NJAC only one.

rams1102 · March 05, 2009, 07:40:58 PM

Quote from: Queens on March 03, 2009, 10:30:34 PM
I think Brooklyn and Baruch both have a chance to make a name for themselves in the NCAA's...Brooklyns pressure defense and having Baptiste will give them a great chance to beat St Lawrence. Baruch already beat one ranked team by 20 so they obviously can play with that level of competition, they play #18 U-Mass Dartmouth. Its great for the conference to have two teams representing it because CUNY is always looked down upon nationally. So if both teams can pull out wins it will really show everyone that the CUNY conference is not as bad as they all think...

Who woulda thought that the Skyline and CUNY conferences both get two teams in and NJAC only one.

Queens,

I have no problem with St. Joseph's they won their tournament and Farmingdale with the Pool "C". I was surprised with Baruch. There were a lot of (5) loss teams that didn't make it. St. Mary's (MD) for a start. How do you spell strength of schedule? I'll take MSU any time against Baruch, but what do I know, I'm a MSU fan. I think they will get wacked by U-Mass Dartmouth. I will do my Miacopa if they don't. The NCAA really is a country club on many levels. I hope Montclair runs the table big time in the ECAC'S and let's see where they stand in the final D3 Poll. If they do they should be in the top (35). Await your thoughts.

wendellladner · March 06, 2009, 10:18:12 AM

Rams - your post was a little confusing... Baruch beat St. Mary's by 19 when they played head to head in the regular season and held them to 53 points or so but your post makes it sound as if St. Mary's deserved a bid over Baruch. Baruch actually plays a decent out of conference schedule, its their in conference schedule that kills their "strength of schedule" rank (CCNY, Medgar Evers...etc).

JWill · March 06, 2009, 10:37:44 AM

I agree with wendelladner Baruch out of conference schedule I feel is the best in CUNY. Rams sounds more like a hater than a true basketball fan. Baruch has beat some very good teams and played other good teams very close throughout the season. Its no doubt they should be in the tournment

CunyPlayer03 · March 08, 2009, 03:52:14 AM

congrats to lehman college on making it to the ECAC championship....who would of thought they would be last CUNY team standing.....and they beat a good team in Montclair state

Danny Weismuller · March 08, 2009, 08:28:41 AM

It's nice to see two teams from the region advance to the Sweet 16.

I watched the second half of the Brooklyn game and it was back and forth until about 8 minutes left and St. Lawence went on a run. It look liked they pounded the ball inside. BC missed some open shots and that was all SL needed. Looked like a tough environment up there with a packed gym.

I think the St. Lawerence/Stockton match up should be a great game. I think Stockton should take them though.

Has anyone seen Bridgewater play?> Predictions against Farmingdale?

Also... it looks like the Atlantic region has put up a good showing in the tournament. No one was blown out and overall we are 4-3 in tournament play.

Pat or Rhodes... at some point. Can we see the regional records of tourney teams?

Rhodes Scholar · March 08, 2009, 12:38:32 PM

Danny: The final published regional rankings, which include games up to Feb. 22, can be found via the Regional rankings link on the right side of the front page of this site.

CunyPlayer03 · March 08, 2009, 08:09:08 PM

Congrats to the Lehman team on winning their first ever ECAC championship as well as the CSI girls for winning

Danny Weismuller · March 08, 2009, 08:58:22 PM

Quote from: Rhodes Scholar on March 08, 2009, 12:38:32 PM
Danny: The final published regional rankings, which include games up to Feb. 22, can be found via the Regional rankings link on the right side of the front page of this site.

Sorry Rhodes, I meant the tournament records broken out by region of teams in the NCAA. (ex, Atlantic Region is 4-3 in the tourney)

And the posted regional ranking were from Feb 22nd.
Do they update them again? Maybe Brooklyn would be ranked higher than Baruch since they beat them in the championship?

Also congrats to Lehman. A 4th place CUNY team taking the ECAC. Not bad, not bad.