MBB: NEWMAC

P'bearfan · November 06, 2014, 02:22:45 PM

I typically post over on the NESCAC board but try to keep tabs on teams in several conferences include the NEWMAC.

I just saw MIT's 2014-15 roster and noticed that Tim Higgins, the 6' - 10" F/C from the Washington DC area, is not listed. Just curious if anyone knows more about the situation.

magicman · November 06, 2014, 03:57:58 PM

Quote from: Buzzerbeater on November 04, 2014, 08:55:31 AM
Quote from: nescac1 on November 02, 2014, 10:30:59 PM
A few interesting notes on the WPI roster. Star guard Marco Coppola, who missed last year with injury, is not back -- I wonder if he transferred? But, his projected production should be replaced by Clyde Niba, who averaged 19-10 for Lasell last year and figures to be a major impact transfer in the frontcourt.

Heard that Marco Coppola transferred to Brandies. Niba will be an impact player in WPI's system. But keep a close eye on FY guard Shane Farley. With his style of play and shooting ability he will fit right in!

Buzzerbeater,
Here's a link to Brandeis 2014-15 roster which isn't posted yet. I don't see Marco Coppola listed on it, so not sure if that transfer story is true. Unless he's there and they plan on keeping him out 1st semester.

http://www.brandeisjudges.com/sports/mbkb/2014-15/roster

Hugenerd · November 06, 2014, 10:31:36 PM

Quote from: P'bearfan on November 06, 2014, 02:22:45 PM
I typically post over on the NESCAC board but try to keep tabs on teams in several conferences include the NEWMAC.

I just saw MIT's 2014-15 roster and noticed that Tim Higgins, the 6' - 10" F/C from the Washington DC area, is not listed. Just curious if anyone knows more about the situation.

He is still enrolled, as he shows up in the MIT directory. I dont know anything about this situation specifically, but attrition is common at MIT. They have had players quit the year after they won ROY. They even had their starting PG leave the team last year. Unfortunately happens.

WPI89 · November 16, 2014, 11:53:14 AM

Can't win them all unless you win the first one. Shot poorly - seemed to play typical lock-down D. No video so going by "live-stats". Also impossible to know how good RPI will be. One more home test Tuesday against Curry - who took it on the chin yesterday, losing to a good Rutgers-Newark team, before Hoopsville next weekend!

WPI89 · November 21, 2014, 01:44:35 PM

Good luck WPI this weekend against Chicago and Cabrini. Going to have to start making a few 3's to compete in these 2!

Crazy start to the season: Albertus Magus lost, Williams lost twice, Tufts lost twice, Colby lost big, Babson lost, Amherst tested against Ana Maria.

Going to be a wide open season at the top of the Northeast.

WPI89 · November 22, 2014, 05:26:36 PM

I know nothing about the OT win against Chicago - other than it is a good win and hopefully "frees up" the boys to play fast and loose against Cabrini tomorrow.

Congrats on 3-0 Crimson.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · November 23, 2014, 12:08:27 AM

WPI looked the better team on the floor today. A classic Midwest-East Coast matchup. Chicago wanted to slow it down and played great fundamental basketball; WPI ran, took chances, and shot lots of threes. The two teams played even the whole game. Chicago's going to need to increase their confidence, but I think WPI has the most room for growth. Lots of raw talent and the chemistry still isn't worked out. They did well dumping the ball down low when the shots weren't falling and the halftime adjustments were brilliant. They were definitely better than I expected.

Great depth and more on the way. I like the potential in Doncaster. He made a lot of good decisions and he's really smart with the ball. I have to imagine his dad's a coach somewhere.

amh63 · November 24, 2014, 11:13:03 AM

WPI89.....my brief comments wrt to the game with Chicago is posted on the CAC board. Not as observant as Hoops Fan.
By the way...your Amherst recruit is playing well...bigger and stronger and still has his stroke from outside. Willingly playing defense against smaller guards

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WPI89 · November 25, 2014, 05:46:03 PM

Thanks Amh63. +1

WPI89 · November 25, 2014, 07:49:33 PM

Just watched the first half against Worcester State. WPI has a top 25 (and maybe even a top 10) type defense - and you know the effort will be there every night under Bartley - but wow is this team going to struggle to score. I just don't see how they score enough to be really good. Unless they rebound and push and score in rhythm - they just do not score. Lots of good things to say about the kids - playing really hard with nobody there (students all on their way home for Thanksgiving before the storm) - but some adjustments are going to need to be made. Not sure they win 20 this year scoring 58 every night.

WPI89 · November 26, 2014, 09:39:44 AM

Apparently Karalis and Mastascusa did not like my above post - they shot 12-14 and 5-6 from 3 - all basically in the second half.

That will work. Keep it rolling pre-NEWMAC boys.

middhoops · December 01, 2014, 09:20:35 PM

Babson outplayed Bowdoin by 20 points tonight. Good NEWMAC win over a quality NESCAC team.

WPI89 · December 02, 2014, 01:49:55 PM

Thanks Midd.

Tomorrow WPI/Tufts - I hope a good Tufts team waits one more week to wake up. Are they dealing with injuries or something - pre-season you guys I thought were talking about them contending for the CAC title?

Bet the under in any regard - I predict WPI 58-53.

middhoops · December 02, 2014, 02:05:37 PM

Tufts has two top quality big guys. They also have a very talented supporting cast. Somehow, however, they manage to confound we self proclaimed experts on the NESCAC board. Most rate them as the 2nd most talented team, behind Amherst.
But, go figure, the superior talent too often doesn't translate into victories on the court.
Should be a fun game to watch, regardless. The NESCAC needs to get one back, here.....but I wouldn't bet against your Engineers.

amh63 · December 02, 2014, 02:56:09 PM

Add a little more to MIDDHOOPS' comments wrt to Tufts. The " twin towers" of tufts are the two big skilled "center"s. Each were ROYs, I believe. The older one was found to have a heart problem and did not play last year. His unexpected return this season led many in the CAC to raise the esteem of the Jumbos. Yes, in the CAC, we hold talented big men and pgs in high esteem.
I have not seen Tufts play much this season. It appears that in the early games, only one of the big men has played at a time. This raises the question I raise here wrt to Tufts. Can the two talented big men play together? In any case, if not, Tufts has depth at the 5 position.
Oh yes, it seems the talented supporting players are not playing well in the early season. On the other hand...all the posters on the subject may have underestimated the opponents to date.