MBB: City University of New York Athletic Conference

bmull · November 12, 2009, 09:29:54 PM

Could Staten Island and the two-year schools please post their rosters - yikes!

bmull · November 12, 2009, 10:10:05 PM

Could John Jay and City Tech please post their rosters ?

BklynBasketball · November 21, 2009, 05:35:12 PM

Congrats to Baruch for knocking off a ranked in region team! Hats off to Stockton always a strong team, but Baruch needs to get some love the knocked off some big teams last yr. and start the year in the same fashion

Zak · November 24, 2009, 10:32:11 PM

Well, Baruch is 2-2 with wins over teams from the region that went far in the NCAAs last year. They also beat Farmingdale tonight after Stockton...congrats coach Rankis & squad!

Rhodes Scholar · November 25, 2009, 01:49:04 PM

Actually Baruch is 3-1 this year. And their win over Stockton was one of the biggest non-conference wins for a CUNYAC team in quite some time.

However, it should be noted that Baruch's win over Farmingdale does come with an asterisk. Farmingdale's best player, Mike Campbell, did not play against the Bearcats and that fact should be noted.

By the way, does anyone know why Campbell did not play against Baruch?

BornBalla · November 26, 2009, 11:05:41 AM

What do CUNY people think about the match up Saturday between Stockon and Brooklyn. Saw Baruch beat Stockton. This seems like a good game in the making looking at personnel returning. Both teams have 1 loss to decent teams.

cunybasketball · November 26, 2009, 04:03:49 PM

Baruch and Brooklyn will be the teams to beat this year as always....The Brooklyn/Stockton game will be a great game to watch...Looks like Hunters off to a tough start...Had some tough losses to Rutgers, Montclair, and M-Ville...
Even though their record does not show; they are a tough team and they may surprise some teams in the CUNY this year. Just realized that they have 2 d-1 transfers: Rubino from St. Francis College and DuBois played at Penn State University before redshirting and having injuries (googled his name)...Looks like York will be a tough team in the CUNY as well with Marcel putting up huge numbers...Heard Medgar Evers ran the score up vs. Pratt (They should'nt bc they will be on that end of the stick as soon as they start playing good teams), there new coach should be ashamed of himself-disgrace. CCNY has a new team-anyone see them play yet? How are their bigmen? How does CSI, Lehman and John Jay look? NYC Tech is struggling with the lost of their 2 key players from last year....Next week will be a huge first week with conference play coming up....

Rhodes Scholar · November 28, 2009, 12:33:53 PM

Quote from: cunybasketball on November 26, 2009, 04:03:49 PM
Baruch and Brooklyn will be the teams to beat this year as always....The Brooklyn/Stockton game will be a great game to watch...Looks like Hunters off to a tough start...Had some tough losses to Rutgers, Montclair, and M-Ville...
Even though their record does not show; they are a tough team and they may surprise some teams in the CUNY this year. Just realized that they have 2 d-1 transfers: Rubino from St. Francis College and DuBois played at Penn State University before redshirting and having injuries (googled his name)...Looks like York will be a tough team in the CUNY as well with Marcel putting up huge numbers...Heard Medgar Evers ran the score up vs. Pratt (They should'nt bc they will be on that end of the stick as soon as they start playing good teams), there new coach should be ashamed of himself-disgrace. CCNY has a new team-anyone see them play yet? How are their bigmen? How does CSI, Lehman and John Jay look? NYC Tech is struggling with the lost of their 2 key players from last year....Next week will be a huge first week with conference play coming up....

I agree with you about Hunter. They have a lot of talent on that team and they could be tough this year. Once again they have lots of new faces, so it may take time for things to fall in place, but if the players gel they have the potential to do some damage in conference play.

Queens · November 30, 2009, 01:49:58 PM

Quote from: Rhodes Scholar on November 25, 2009, 01:49:04 PM
Actually Baruch is 3-1 this year. And their win over Stockton was one of the biggest non-conference wins for a CUNYAC team in quite some time.

However, it should be noted that Baruch's win over Farmingdale does come with an asterisk. Farmingdale's best player, Mike Campbell, did not play against the Bearcats and that fact should be noted.

By the way, does anyone know why Campbell did not play against Baruch?

Rhodes,

Mike Campbell was kicked off Farmingdale's team because during their game VS Hofstra he ran into the crowd and got into a fight with a fan. Dont know much more than that.

Baruch's win vs Farmingdale although looks small now because Campbell didnt play will look great at the end of the season because Farmingdale will win 20 games and win the Skyline conference. They have a talented team and will gel as the season continues...

Rhodes Scholar · November 30, 2009, 02:40:29 PM

Quote from: Queens on November 30, 2009, 01:49:58 PM
Quote from: Rhodes Scholar on November 25, 2009, 01:49:04 PM
Actually Baruch is 3-1 this year. And their win over Stockton was one of the biggest non-conference wins for a CUNYAC team in quite some time.

However, it should be noted that Baruch's win over Farmingdale does come with an asterisk. Farmingdale's best player, Mike Campbell, did not play against the Bearcats and that fact should be noted.

By the way, does anyone know why Campbell did not play against Baruch?

Rhodes,

Mike Campbell was kicked off Farmingdale's team because during their game VS Hofstra he ran into the crowd and got into a fight with a fan. Dont know much more than that.

Baruch's win vs Farmingdale although looks small now because Campbell didnt play will look great at the end of the season because Farmingdale will win 20 games and win the Skyline conference. They have a talented team and will gel as the season continues...

Thanks for the info on Campbell. Not a bright move on his part, so I guess the coach had no other option. I'm also assuming the fan got the worst of that encounter.

Even without Campbell, who I believe was the best player in the conference, Farmingdale may still be able to win the Skyline. Although I wouldn't count out St. Joe's.

Rhodes Scholar · December 02, 2009, 04:23:27 PM

I saw Hunter beat John Jay, 94-87, last night at the Sportsplex. Hunter led by as many as 18 midway through the second half, but played poorly down the stretch allowing the Bloodhounds to get within three in the final minutes.

This Hunter team has the most talent they've had in quite some time, so they should be more of a factor than they have been of late. I wanted to get a look at Dubois, but he did not dress. Klingsberg and Rubino were both solid as was Anthony Uter.

John Jay was led by their two veterans, Mason and Jaeger, but the Bloodhounds appear to be a little thin in the talent department this year.

Zak · December 02, 2009, 10:00:05 PM

Thanks Rhodes; I meant Baruch is 2 for 2 (not 2-2 record wise) against last season's regional powers Stockton and Farmingdale...York looked good last night at Brooklyn in a good see-saw game with Esonwune having an awesome game. The Cardinals stayed composed and ran their stuff to make up for the loss to Montclair that they had no business losing after leading the entire way. A couple of Marcel's blocks were ridiculously good. Brooklyn is solid, but still too much individual play.

cunybasketball · December 02, 2009, 10:03:18 PM

I have to agree with you Rhodes Scholar about Hunter....I saw DuBois play and he is a very solid player who can play the 2 through 4 position very well (huge addition for Hunter along with Rubino)...Klingsberg is a good offensive of threat but he must work on his defensive game and get stronger. Hunter's post game needs much work as well. On a positive note they are young and once Hunter starts to form some type of chemistry with all of their newcomers they will be a tough team to beat in the CUNY....
As for York College, I would not count them out of the CUNY running bc they have much experience; especially with Marcel putting up the numbers he has thus far...Big win for them last night over Brooklyn...Looked like Baruch struggled against Medgar last night, anyone see that game?

Queens · December 03, 2009, 12:17:46 PM

Rhodes,

Hunter has more talent than the team two years ago with Marlon Smith and company? I dont think so. I saw hunter play this year and although Rubino is a first team all conference talent they are VERY weak downlow and will not be able to handle the likes of York or Baruch downlow. The problem with Hunter is every year they have a completely new team which makes them start from scratch. It would be nice to see them keep a couple players more then a year or a semester. ( No coincidence that Baruch, Brooklyn, and York are the teams to beat, only teams that brings back their core players and continue to develop players in their system)

The center on York will be Player of year. 25 points 23 rebounds and 6 blocks? Those are video game stats. Baptiste hasent gotten going yet and even if he does the kid on York is a game changer and dominates the game on both sides of the court.

Rhodes Scholar · December 03, 2009, 04:06:55 PM

cunybasketball: I agree with just about everything you wrote in your post. And, once again, I'm looking forward to seeing DuBois play. Judging from the numbers he's put up, he may be the best player on the team.

Queens: I also agree with everything you wrote except I think this year's Hunter team is a little more talented than the Marlon Smith team. The team from two years ago had Smith, DeLuca and Millian, but less depth than this year's team. This year's team has weaker big men but more talent overall and some explosive scorers as well. I don't believe that Hunter is a top-tier team this year, but I do think they'll be stronger than they have been. And you're absolutely right about the Hawks having massive player turnover year in and year out, which is hardly a recipe for success.