MBB: City University of New York Athletic Conference

[d3fann]

CSI blew a big lead to MSV the other night.
Did MSV win it or CSI blow it?

[Queens]

Just to follow up on what Rhodes posted

Whatever the Rutgers Newark coach did after that tough loss at Baurch must have worked.

Rutgers Newark 86 York 65 (anyone see this game?)

[Rhodes Scholar]

Just to follow up on what Rhodes posted

Whatever the Rutgers Newark coach did after that tough loss at Baurch must have worked.

Rutgers Newark 86 York 65 (anyone see this game?)

I didn't see the game, but Rutgers-Newark certainly didn't fold against York. The Scarlet Raiders led by only three midway through the second half, but went on a 20-1 run to win handily over the Cardinals.

On Tuesday, the CUNYAC got a nice win over the NJAC when Brooklyn beat NJCU in Jersey City, 77-62. (Now there's a score no one would have thought possible five years ago.)

[Rhodes Scholar]

Hunter puts its four-game win streak on the line tomorrow on the road against William Paterson. It'll be interesting to see how this one turns out because the Pioneers are much better than the teams that the Hawks have recently beaten. So far this year, Hunter is 0-2 against NJAC foes, losing two close games to Rutgers-Newark and Montclair State.

[Danny Weismuller]

Caught the Brooklyn - Old Westbury game yesterday. Brooklyn was in control for most of the game. They seemed to be on another level than OW. I think OW was missing their starting PG but Brooklyn's depth really impressed me. They seem to go 9-10 deep and not miss a step.

I've been seeing a lot of CUNY's taking down NJAC's this year which is traditionally uncommon. I haven't seen any NJAC's play yet but I was curious if someone who has, can give an opinion of which conference in the region is the strongest? And who would be your top 5-6 teams in the region.

Rhodes, do you know when the regionally ranking will be released?

[Queens]

NJAC is the strongest.  Much Deeper and anyone of the teams listed below can win the conference tournament. Whereas CUNY is top heavy

Stockton
Newark
Jeresy City
Willy P
Montclair St.
Ramapo

They are much stronger than the CUNY conference although the top teams in CUNY like Brooklyn and Baruch can compete with them.

Baruch 2-0 vs NJAC wins @ Stockton and vs Newark.

Brooklyn 1-1 Lost to Stockton beat Jeresy City

York 1-4 only win vs  upstart Jeresy City


Regional Rankings dont come out till the end of the season, late January early Febuary.

Heres my regional Rankings

1 Baruch

2 William Patterson

3 Ramapo

4 Stockton

5. St Joes LI

[Rhodes Scholar]

Danny: I believe that Queens is correct about when the regional rankings come out.

I do agree with most of what Queens has written. The NJAC has always been the strongest conference in the Atlantic region and the strongest D3 conference in the metropolitan area since the founding of D3. Although it's probably not as strong as it used to be, it's still clearly better than either the CUNYAC or the Skyline.

This year the CUNYAC is 4-18 vs. the NJAC and 4-6 vs. the Skyline.

It's tough to say who the top team in the region is right now. Stockton lost yesterday to Susquehanna and may very well drop out of the top 25. All of the team's that Queens mentioned are up there along with Brooklyn. Farmingdale is clearly down from last year and is much weaker without Campbell.

[Rhodes Scholar]

I watched York beat NJCU yesterday in Jamaica, 68-60. The Gothic Knights got out to an early lead, but were clearly outplayed the final 30 minutes. Hamilton-Lopez and Esonwune had strong second half efforts to pace the Cardinals. It was a pretty sloppy game, but once York got on track they pretty much outclassed the visitors.

[Danny Weismuller]

This year the CUNYAC is 4-18 vs. the NJAC and 4-6 vs. the Skyline.

It's tough to say who the top team in the region is right now. Stockton lost yesterday to Susquehanna and may very well drop out of the top 25. All of the team's that Queens mentioned are up there along with Brooklyn. Farmingdale is clearly down from last year and is much weaker without Campbell.

4-18...That record definetly shows the lack of depth in the CUNY. Big drop off after the top squads. Interesting Baruch is the top of Queen's rankings. Even though they have had some nice out of conference wins, I'm not sure I believe Baruch is better than Brooklyn, especially since both teams returned mostly the same team.  Of course I'm a little prejudice, but I guess I have to agree that Baruch has been playing better basketball than Brooklyn.


I was also curious why Brooklyn is not hosting the CUNY tournament??? I figured they would be the host site since they do have a new facility 

[Queens]

My ratings are based on what i think they would be, not whose better or who would win in a heads up match up.  Baruch had no regional loses and 2 very good wins in the region, where brooklyn has lost mulitple times in region and hasent really beating anyone besides Jeresy City.

Brooklyn by no stretch of the imagination would be ahead of Baruch in the regional rankings at this point in the season. Patterson would probably be number 1 but im CUNY biased i tried to throw Baruch a bone.  Brooklyn would be lucky to crack the top 5.  Rhodes back me up on this one?

The championships are going to stay at CCNY, they have the largest capicity.  As seen last year it gets pretty packed for that event and was an electric atmosphere.  From what i've heard i dont think brooklyns new place holds nearly as many.  Can the infamous  "Zak" confirm this?

[Rhodes Scholar]

Queens: Your regional rankings look pretty good, but at this time are completely meaningless because it's very early in the season. Also keep in mind that the regional rankings do not establish who the best teams in the region actually are because out-of-region games are not counted (as well as other factors).

[cunybasketball]

Regional Rankings
1. William Paterson
2. Baruch
3. Stockton
4. Ramapo
5.  Either Montclair or Rutgers NWK...

*I would not put St. Joe's Patchogue in the top 5 even though they are 7-1. They haven't beaten any really good teams yet...They have had a weak schedule so far...

[Zak]

Thanks Queens...nothing infamous about "Zak" as I am not hiding anything nor who I am. Yes, the CUNYAC Championship will remain at CCNY for the time being as we continue to grow the event. Brooklyn College has a beautiful facility, but clearly not adequate in size nor seating ( about 800) for the conference championship...and CCNY will be much better this year than what people are used to seeing from even the past year!
Baruch and Paterson seem to be the top 2 teams right now in the Region, with Brooklyn in the mix in the top 5 for sure, especially after beating NJCU on the road and Old Westbury. NJAC seems as unpredictable as ever but clearly deeper than CUNYAC or Skyline. York has been unfortunate with losses to Paterson and Montclair on the road after having leads in the final minute...

[knight_life]

I like how the brooklyn fans came out to vote on the poll. Interesting to see Baruch and Hunter in a tie. I tell you that game on January 6 should be interesting, although a little disappointing that its during the break, would have been nice to have a fully packed, hostile Hunter gym.

[Queens]

I dont know how seriously you can take that poll...First off John Jay got 2 votes who just lost to Rutgers newark by 40 and  second i think that poll has been up there for about 2 years running now.


Baruch vs Hunter will be a great game though, it will be interesting to see if Hunter can step up into the top 3 and make it a top 4. I must say i was wrong about them and there late performances have been strong.

Well see whose still eligible after the break  and what "newcomers" arrive on campus after the first semester.