MBB: NESCAC

nescac1 · October 15, 2018, 09:10:29 PM

Nice commitment for Williams:

https://twitter.com/nerrhoops/status/1051992435268538369?s=21

Prowitt-Smith, an athletic combo guard, is ranked 13 in CT according to NERR. He turned down multiple D2 scholarship offers to choose the Ephs.

I note he is ranked one spot above a Johns Hopkins recruit. Former Eph assistant Josh Loeffler has been crushing it in recruiting in his first few years.

NJBalla35 · October 16, 2018, 03:06:57 PM

Amherst assistant (and alum) Adam Hutchinson headed to Kean U as the head coach:

https://hoopdirt.com/diii-dirt-kean-university-set-announce-new-head-basketball-coach/

Nice move for him, albeit late in the game to take over a new program.

amh63 · October 16, 2018, 03:44:50 PM

NJBalla35.....indeed the move to Kean Un. by Adam H. Is most interesting in many ways. Adam's bio has him being the HBC at STevens Tech awhile back. He will be facing another Amherst alum at TCNJ...another school in Kean Un.'s conference. On top of that, this season's schedule has Kean playing in Amherst's season opening tournament.
The story of Adam moving from W&L back to NE was for personal/family reasons. His wife would be closer to her family and has a nice job at nearby Deerfield Academy. This new job at Kean University is another story yet to be told, if ever, IMO.

nescac1 · October 17, 2018, 11:05:25 AM

Article on Cole Prowitt-Smith and his decision to attend Williams:

https://www.thehour.com/sports/article/Greens-Farms-Academy-hoops-duo-commit-to-D3-13314254.php

nescac1 · October 17, 2018, 12:06:44 PM

And here is an article on future Jumbo Casey McClaren:

http://www.newburyportnews.com/sports/newburyport-basketball-star-casey-mclaren-commits-to-tufts/article_fd94ab62-cbdb-11e8-b0c7-1bfeafb695f8.html

JustAFan · October 17, 2018, 01:42:35 PM

6'2" Worcester Academy senior guard Dylan Lien commits to Bowdoin. He sounds like a very good 3 point shooter with a developing offensive game off the dribble. More info here:

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/in-the-news/2018-all-academic-camp-day-1-recap

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/in-the-news/2018-e75-best-of-the-guards

jumpshot · October 17, 2018, 05:12:05 PM

Duncan Robinson starts the NBA regular season as one of 14 players on the Miami Heat roster. First game tonight ....could not happen to a better young man who has shown an ability to work hard, keep improving, with lots of poise and grit...

P'bearfan · October 18, 2018, 07:47:18 AM

Quote from: JustAFan on October 17, 2018, 01:42:35 PM
6'2" Worcester Academy senior guard Dylan Lien commits to Bowdoin. He sounds like a very good 3 point shooter with a developing offensive game off the dribble. More info here:

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/in-the-news/2018-all-academic-camp-day-1-recap

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/in-the-news/2018-e75-best-of-the-guards

Thanks for the update. Sounds like a great catch for Bowdoin.

toad22 · October 18, 2018, 03:33:41 PM

With the news of recruits for next year starting to roll in, I am reminded again of the importance of recruiting. Over the years, I have asked several dozen college coaches how important they think recruiting is compared to other aspects of coaching. Without exception, all of the answers have been that recruiting is between 60% and 80% of what determines how good a team is. All the other aspects of coaching pale by comparison to recruiting when it comes to results on the court.

I have watched Cole Prewitt Smith, the latest Williams recruit to be announced, scrimmage. He is very good, and I think he should fit in nicely
to the Williams offense. Williams loses a class of six next year, so I expect at least 3-4 more new players. I hope they are all as good as the first one, because we lose a lot (Scadlock, Casey, Heskett, and others).

frank uible · October 19, 2018, 02:25:36 AM

Is Williams going to have enough unis to go around?

toad22 · October 19, 2018, 12:53:20 PM

Quote from: frank uible on October 19, 2018, 02:25:36 AM
Is Williams going to have enough unis to go around?

LOL! I think our coach, Kevin App, likes 15-16 for a roster, so he should have enough!

nescac1 · October 21, 2018, 08:23:50 AM

More info on all the early NESCAC recruits:

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/in-the-news/10-20-commitment-catch-up

P'bearfan · October 21, 2018, 12:50:32 PM

Quote from: amh63 on October 16, 2018, 03:44:50 PM
NJBalla35.....indeed the move to Kean Un. by Adam H. Is most interesting in many ways. Adam's bio has him being the HBC at STevens Tech awhile back. He will be facing another Amherst alum at TCNJ...another school in Kean Un.'s conference. On top of that, this season's schedule has Kean playing in Amherst's season opening tournament.
The story of Adam moving from W&L back to NE was for personal/family reasons. His wife would be closer to her family and has a nice job at nearby Deerfield Academy. This new job at Kean University is another story yet to be told, if ever, IMO.

Coach Hutchinson is a good man and I wish him well. Kean U will be a dramatic change for him. In many ways it is the polar opposite of his last HC position at W&L. Good luck to him!

jayhawk · October 23, 2018, 10:06:02 PM

Versatile 6'7" forward, Daniel Schlackman from Milton Academy committed to Amherst https://twitter.com/dschlakman?lang=en
Previous official visits (though one is not exactly what suretheir significance is) but anyway at Williams, Tufts, and Johns Hopkine

ContinentalDomer · October 24, 2018, 03:06:14 PM

The two NESCAC players earning pre-season honors include James Heskett - 3rd Team, and Kyle Scadlock - Honorable Mention.

From the region, the 1st team includes Jake Ross (Springfield). Jonathan Patron (Plattsburgh St) is on the 2nd team. Bradley Jomard (MIT) made the 3rd team. Marcos Echevarria (Nichols) was placed on the 4th team.

Others of note: Nebraska Wesleyan has one 2nd Team AA and two 3rd Team AAs.

http://www.d3hoops.com/awards/all-americans/men/preseason-2019