MBB: NEWMAC

[amh63]

Loose ends Comments.
Hugenerd....my comment wrt  the spelling  of "defence" was my being curious.  I saw it and thought my spelling was in error and went back to my post to correct it...ergo the modification note.  I asked my wife to check the spelling when my computer reacted to using a "c" vice a "s".  My wife after checking in a dictionary stated that both ways were correct and that the UK  goes with your spelling  I often do not spell correctly...to many years of having someone proof my writings and becoming mentally lazy.
To WPI189 and Mass_d3fan, my invite includes any family members...who may enjoy D3 football at its "finest?".  It may provide an opportunity for touching base with Amherst BB players wandering around with "recruiting prospects"..etc. or enjoying school before the start of allowed practices.  Can give you a tour of our facilities..if you want.

[Hugenerd]

Loose ends Comments.
Hugenerd....my comment wrt  the spelling  of "defence" was my being curious.  I saw it and thought my spelling was in error and went back to my post to correct it...ergo the modification note.  I asked my wife to check the spelling when my computer reacted to using a "c" vice a "s".  My wife after checking in a dictionary stated that both ways were correct and that the UK  goes with your spelling  I often do not spell correctly...to many years of having someone proof my writings and becoming mentally lazy.

I have written a couple of articles for journals published in the UK, which require British English (in addition to many more to US journals), sometimes when typing fast either one can make an appearance.  I dont have any other British ties.

[WPI89]

Don't forget to root for the Babson women tonight.  Can at least still root for the W part of NEWMAC!

[walzy31]

While it is obvious that I have been a big WPI backer, I feel you have to be honest about a team's drawbacks and not just post about the good times.  I was impressed by the Lord Jeffs athletes and even more with their on-court execution and thier conduct towards complete strangers after the game.

I sincerely hope they go much further than the Sweet 16.

The team would appreciate those words. Thank you!
WPI played their hearts out last weekend and stayed classy from the jump to the final buzzer. Jeff Robinson is obviously a talent, and Matt Carr is a strong interior presence who will only improve.

[mass_d3fan]

According to the Boston Herald, Marco Coppola (younger brother of Wheaton's Anthony Coppola) has committed to play at WPI next year.

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/high_school/?p=3633&srvc=blogs&position=recent_bullet


Like his brother, Marco is a scoring guard.  He averaged 26 points/game for Watertown last season.

[WPI89]

Thanks MASS - certainly some guard minutes available - maybe a replacement for Robinson?

[jhawk]

 See link
http://mass-nh-highschoolbasketballreport.blogspot.com/

  Like Coppola ,Longwell is a Boston Herald all-star and 2x DCL all-star .

[jhawk]

 see link for updates

WPI  and other committment update
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/1960/Commitment-CatchUp.php

[jhawk]

 See link
http://www.beantownhoops.com/13.html

WPI commitment Coppola garners all star status .

[jhawk]

 Wheaton picks up a solid guard  see link

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/high_school/

[Hugenerd]

Former MIT standout Willard Johnson is playing professionally in Costa Rica.  You can follow here:

www.willardballinonabudget.blogspot.com

[Hugenerd]

According to NERR, MIT has picked up a pretty nice recruit in Dennis Levene.  NERR had him listed as the #23 best recruit in this years Connecticut high school class, with DI and DII offers, and recently had him listed as one of their "best available" bigs in the northeast, but it appears MIT has now received a commitment:

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/rankings/connecticut.php

NERR has the following to say about Levene:

"Dennis Levene, Choate – He's added twenty-five pounds of muscle and scholarship offers from division I and II schools in the last twelve months.  A face-up four who shoots a consistent ball from three, has deceptive athleticism, and a developing nasty streak in the paint, Levene is also a great passer and screener who thrives in structure."

[amh63]

Dr. Hugenerd....like your "new" title!  Are you still located in the NE area....so as to catch some conference games?
Anyway, it seems that MIT has added an new assistant on its BB program....as reported on HoopDirt.com on the 18th.

[Charles]

According to NERR, MIT has picked up a pretty nice recruit in Dennis Levene.  NERR had him listed as the #23 best recruit in this years Connecticut high school class, with DI and DII offers, and recently had him listed as one of their "best available" bigs in the northeast, but it appears MIT has now received a commitment:

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/rankings/connecticut.php

NERR has the following to say about Levene:

"Dennis Levene, Choate – He's added twenty-five pounds of muscle and scholarship offers from division I and II schools in the last twelve months.  A face-up four who shoots a consistent ball from three, has deceptive athleticism, and a developing nasty streak in the paint, Levene is also a great passer and screener who thrives in structure."

Remember Dr. Hugenard, the NERR website is written by the Choate Coach, anything he writes is to the better of his program and the players he gets to pay the Choate tuition.

[Hugenerd]

Dr. Hugenerd....like your "new" title!  Are you still located in the NE area....so as to catch some conference games?
Anyway, it seems that MIT has added an new assistant on its BB program....as reported on HoopDirt.com on the 18th.

No, I'm out of the region now, closer to my undergrad alma mater (CMU).  I am not familiar with the new MIT assistant coach, nor can I confirm if it is true or not, but MIT has lost 3 assistants in the last couple of years (Gunnar Hagstrom, Brian Phillips, and Willard Johnson), and only added 1 new assistant (Rob D.), so it is possible they added him. I know Coach Anderson is always interested in adding talent to the program in any way that he can, both with respect to players and coaches.

According to NERR, MIT has picked up a pretty nice recruit in Dennis Levene.  NERR had him listed as the #23 best recruit in this years Connecticut high school class, with DI and DII offers, and recently had him listed as one of their "best available" bigs in the northeast, but it appears MIT has now received a commitment:

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/rankings/connecticut.php

NERR has the following to say about Levene:

"Dennis Levene, Choate – He’s added twenty-five pounds of muscle and scholarship offers from division I and II schools in the last twelve months.  A face-up four who shoots a consistent ball from three, has deceptive athleticism, and a developing nasty streak in the paint, Levene is also a great passer and screener who thrives in structure."

Remember Dr. Hugenard, the NERR website is written by the Choate Coach, anything he writes is to the better of his program and the players he gets to pay the Choate tuition.

I know MIT has recruited him for a while, even prior to him going to prep school, so he is still a strong get for them.  I know he was getting some looks from Ivy teams and he had a desire to go in that direction (the reason for the prep year), but he will definitely be a better fit at MIT in terms of his contribution to the program. He will provide some depth at the forward position for the Engineers even as a freshman, and may even compete for a starting spot if he can play the small forward (I dont see him beating out Hollingsworth or Tashman at the 4 or 5).  Off guard and small forward play will be big for the engineers next year in determining how good they are.