MBB: NEWMAC

WPI89 · March 10, 2014, 09:34:03 AM

My last NEWMAC note until after the finals are played out.

Just thought it was worth mentioning that the 4 teams we lost to went 3-1 in the round of 32, with only a horrible second half by Gordon against Williams preventing perfection.

These tournaments (in any sport, at any level) are all about match-ups. Clearly the NEWMAC was fortunate to get 4 spots, but the the match-ups across the board were incredibly difficult.

I tend to root for all the Northeast teams after the NEWMAC, but I will have a special eye on Mary Washington, Plattsburgh, and of course Albertus Magnus next weekend.

rlk · March 10, 2014, 09:59:16 AM

Quote from: WPI89 on March 10, 2014, 09:34:03 AM
My last NEWMAC note until after the finals are played out.

Just thought it was worth mentioning that the 4 teams we lost to went 3-1 in the round of 32, with only a horrible second half by Gordon against Williams preventing perfection.

These tournaments (in any sport, at any level) are all about match-ups. Clearly the NEWMAC was fortunate to get 4 spots, but the the match-ups across the board were incredibly difficult.

I tend to root for all the Northeast teams after the NEWMAC, but I will have a special eye on Mary Washington, Plattsburgh, and of course Albertus Magnus next weekend.

It will be very interesting indeed to see Plattsburgh vs. Amherst. Nothing against (or for) Amherst, but I wouldn't mind seeing Plattsburgh clobber them just to take some of the sting out of it.

Albertus Magnus lost only two games all season. One of them was a fluke, to St. Joseph's of Maine, but they avenged that one big time. The other was to Central Ct. State, a D1 team, by the horrendously lopsided score of -- get this -- 85-82. You just plain ran into a buzzsaw.

The one that really surprised me was Gordon defeating Babson. I thought Babson was a very dangerous team, and I didn't think Gordon was that strong. MIT had no problem with them early in the season (67-48).

mass_d3fan · March 19, 2014, 05:51:21 PM

Congratulations to WPI's Sam Longwell for being named to the D3Hoops.com Northeast All-Region 2nd Team.

Congratulations also to Babson's Joey Flannery for being named to the 1st team and also being named the region's Rookie of the Year.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · March 19, 2014, 07:54:20 PM

Quote from: rlk on March 10, 2014, 09:59:16 AM
The one that really surprised me was Gordon defeating Babson. I thought Babson was a very dangerous team, and I didn't think Gordon was that strong. MIT had no problem with them early in the season (67-48).

Gordon typically starts slow. They have a defensive system that relies on repetition to really nail down well. They always get better at the end of the year. Still, they weren't really showing a great level of play. The big thing was three senior guards who decided they didn't want to go out weakly. They stepped up to a pretty improbable level.

madzillagd · March 31, 2014, 10:09:19 AM

Spencer Rust's (MIT recruit) team won the Div 1 CA state championship this weekend in Sacramento.

rlk · March 31, 2014, 01:05:53 PM

Quote from: madzillagd on March 31, 2014, 10:09:19 AM
Spencer Rust's (MIT recruit) team won the Div 1 CA state championship this weekend in Sacramento.

Where are you getting the recruiting information? I didn't see this on d3recruiting.blogspot.com

Hugenerd · April 02, 2014, 01:40:23 PM

https://twitter.com/noah_jacobs1/status/449776760532369408/photo/1

madzillagd · April 29, 2014, 11:47:12 AM

Long article on the Emerson-NBA connections

http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2014/4/29/5652574/nba-front-office-pipeline-emerson-college-profile

nescac1 · April 29, 2014, 11:59:23 AM

According to d3basketball recruits, seems like Babson is bringing in a large, perimeter-heavy recruiting class. Babson's frontcourt should be among the best in the region with Flannery, Wickey, and Mack (plus swingman Dean) all returning, but they definitely have some holes on the perimeter, so they will likely need a few of these guys to step in right away. NEWMAC really fared poorly in the NCAA's last year (and no way the conference deserved four teams in the dance), but I do think that WPI (with Coppola returning) and Babson look stronger, and MIT, of course, brings everyone back (including a ridiculously big, deep, and experienced group at the 4/5 positions). I think that those three squads could all make a lot more noise next year. Folks may be sleeping on them after the NCAA flame out, but all three of those teams exceeded expectations and seem to be more talented and experienced heading into next season. I think the gap between the top three in NESCAC (hard to determine who that will be right now, which is part of the issue) and the top three in NEWMAC (much clearer) will be smaller than it has been in many years.

JAMES KEATING - Guard, St Thomas HS (TX)
BRADLEY JACKS - Forward, Gonzaga HS (DC)
CHRIS LOWRY - PG, Woodstock Academy (CT)
MATT DRONEY - Wing, Taft School (CT) - Transfer from Stonehill College
JOSH COHN - Combo Guard, Marian Catholic HS (IL)
NICK COMENALE - Guard, New York Mills HS (NY)
SAM CASEY - PG, Lincoln-Sudbury HS (MA)

middhoops · April 29, 2014, 04:14:17 PM

Actually, I thought that on paper, MIT's fy class last year was really outstanding. It will be interesting to see how they step up.

WPI89 · April 30, 2014, 04:24:54 PM

This is all I have on WPI - I really know nothing about the 3, except what you can read on the net. Interesting to pick up a kid from Washington state.

CONNOR REARDON - Wing, Pingree (MA)
SHANE FARLEY - Guard, Burlington HS (MA)
CONNOR WILLGRESS - Forward, Jackson HS (WA)

JustAFan · April 30, 2014, 06:24:20 PM

WPI89, your alma mater also picked up 6-8 forward Obi Obiora from Brookline HS in what NERR characterizes as a steal.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3493/Obiora-Bruno-Off-the-Board.php

JustAFan · April 30, 2014, 06:36:20 PM

WPI also has a commitment from 6-1 guard Chris Rogers from Franklin HS. He's a real scorer, and very good outside shooter. He could get minutes right away.

amh63 · May 01, 2014, 10:13:15 AM

WPI89.....seems the kid from WA is a forwarding looking student who wants a technical education

Seems your Amherst recruit...Racy...has a younger brother that is moving on to a prep school.
Good to hear from you. Very little info on Amherst's incoming class...really do not need much after last year's big class. expect Racy will step up big for Amherst. He can shoot but needs to to get stronger and play defense .

WPI89 · May 03, 2014, 04:17:33 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Yes Racy's "little" brother is heading out for his senior year. They graduated 2 talented guards and may struggle next year. I do not know the Racy family well but I suspect (just me speculating though) that may have helped their decision. Looking forward to a big 14-15 from the Crimson clad engineers!