MBB: NESCAC

[jumbomumbo]

The model fully expects Trinity to win. 3 variables are showing with significance in the model.

1. Trinity is deep.

2. The model thinks this Feeney kid can not control himself and that there is a high probability of it costing his team (if he even plays)

3. The model knows that Klatsky has been avoiding the Jumbos in regular season matchups. If he doesn't want to play Tufts in the regular season, he certainly doesn't want to play Trinity in the post season.

Trinity 65-59.

[SpringSt7]

Won't be in front of the computer tonight for the full 40 minutes I fear but I have ESPN+ so planning on watching on demand. For me the keys are Davis/McDonald limiting How and winning on the glass and at the risk of being too obvious, the 4 guards making shots

[D3BBALL]

Let's go Trinity, bring it home and for NESCAC league!!!

[SpringSt7]

With all due respect to the members of the staff that interact on this website, because they're great, but the D3hoops.com All-American list omitting BOTH Henry Vetter and Hank Morgan while somehow including Jarrel Okorougo is one of the most bizarre postseason awards editions I've ever seen.

And yes, I am aware that as I write this, Okorougo has been the best player on the floor in the national championship game.


EDIT: Morgan on second team, guess I can't read.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Morgan is on the second team.

Vetter and Okorougo play different positions.

[SpringSt7]

Henry Vetter.

[jumbomumbo]

The model fully expects Trinity to win. 3 variables are showing with significance in the model.

1. Trinity is deep.

2. The model thinks this Feeney kid can not control himself and that there is a high probability of it costing his team (if he even plays)

3. The model knows that Klatsky has been avoiding the Jumbos in regular season matchups. If he doesn't want to play Tufts in the regular season, he certainly doesn't want to play Trinity in the post season.

Trinity 65-59.

The model goes out on top! 64-60 final score, predicted 65-59.

Trinity was just too tough for anybody this year. Vetter completely took over the end of the game after a shaky start. Jarrell was an integral piece in that win especially in the first half. Wow. Nescac back on top.

Back2back nescac natty chips next year... tufts turn

[nescac1]

Congrats to Trinity.  Just tougher and grittier than anyone else (and skilled too, of course).  And they have a shot to do it again next year. 

[D3BBALL]

With all due respect to the members of the staff that interact on this website, because they're great, but the D3hoops.com All-American list omitting BOTH Henry Vetter and Hank Morgan while somehow including Jarrel Okorougo is one of the most bizarre postseason awards editions I've ever seen.

And yes, I am aware that as I write this, Okorougo has been the best player on the floor in the national championship game.


EDIT: Morgan on second team, guess I can't read.
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Yes there is no ending without Okorougo dominating the game.

[toad22]

Defense, defense, defense. Once again, Trinity wins with defense. Congratulations to Trinity and my younger brother, a good player for the Bantams in the '70s. Question: is that a reason for me to want Trinity to win or want them to lose? Ah, Family dynamics.

[CacBball]

Wow, what a performance by Trinity and an incredible season. Per the usual Bantam way, it was a tremendous defensive effort combined with good offensive rebounding that allowed them to hang around before Vetter's clutch 3 to take the lead back with seconds to play and ultimately win the game.

A couple of things worth noting about Trinity:
First, what a job by Cosgrove. Just a couple of years ago, the story on him was that he was an excellent, excellent defensive coach who frankly didn't have the offensive mindset to take his teams to the next level. He has clearly improved in how he runs Trinity's offensive sets and of course has benefited from bringing in a wealth of skilled scorers and/or playmakers like Vetter, Lazarre, Okorougo, Dorion, and Berry.
Second, as SpringSt mentioned this weekend, this Trinity team does not suddenly have guys they have never recruited before. Rather, the depth is what has propelled them to the next level. Having a Will Dorion as the 4th option within the starters and bringing guys like Berry, Ayles, and McDonald off the bench is a luxury that the Bantams haven't had in terms of their depth until recently. Vetter may be a step above some of their other guys of late, but overall the depth is the clear difference in their teams of the last couple of years compared to years past. Because otherwise, Trinity has always played rockfights and been outstanding defensively.

Credit to the Bantams. It sort of feels like their surge has snuck up on everyone, even though they have been quite good for some time. Obviously the last 2 years have been to another level and to see another Nescac team on top is gratifying. Huge congrats to the folks in Hartford.

[WPI89]

Congratulations, Trinity! 

[toad22]

Interesting that even Cosgrove tightened his rotation as the tournament went on. I know that is standard stuff across the basketball world, but it was pretty dramatic even at Trinity. Against NYU, only 7 guys played 10 minutes. I guess some aspects of basketball are near universal.

[D3BBALL]

With all due respect to the members of the staff that interact on this website, because they're great, but the D3hoops.com All-American list omitting BOTH Henry Vetter and Hank Morgan while somehow including Jarrel Okorougo is one of the most bizarre postseason awards editions I've ever seen.

And yes, I am aware that as I write this, Okorougo has been the best player on the floor in the national championship game.


EDIT: Morgan on second team, guess I can't read.

Okorougo unique player as he guards the other teams best player almost every game and then is scoring double digits and rebounding. Don't have an issue with him on it. To me it shows they, the voters, are looking at everything and not just the highest scorers or players taking the most shots.
Okorougo was the best in the final 4, no question. Vetter huge shots at end, but Okorougo kept trinity in the game. It's a team game and Trinity just has so many key players but you can easily make the argument that Okorougo is their most important player. As was Smith last year.

[maineman]

Congratulations to Trinity.  They had a great season as did Wesleyan.  Certainly Tufts and Hamilton had great seasons, too, but the Bantams brought it to a different level and will likely be the favorite to do it again next year. What a difference it makes when a team other than Williams and Amherst win the crown.  The board would have pages and pages of discussion by now relative to the game.