MBB: Landmark Conference

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Sorry to hear your point of view... but I can't say I disagree. You need a point guard to really have any success especially in Division III.

[ronk]

Saratoga,
Good to hear from u; I'm hoping that the PG we're looking 4 is on the current roster now and will get playing time now that he's back from the injury list. Had suggested a guy 3 years ago that's averaging 28 ppg for Lebanon Valley, but our staff was going in a different direction. Admittedly, he's probably more SG than PG, but still more PG than we've had the past 2 years.
  Credit to Juniata 4 defending Danzig well, posting up when they had an advantage, and the back-door cuts and layups. Looks like a competitive conference season.

[ronk]

Talk about a wild finish at Moravian in a long game: http://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2013-14/contrib/20140111akc06w

Was Coach Trevino saving Troy DeShields until he really needed him?

[NEPAFAN]

Saratoga is back and laying down the thunder. Look at Scranton's record over the past 7 years and tell me what coach in this conference wouldn't sign up for it.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Talk about a wild finish at Moravian in a long game: http://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2013-14/contrib/20140111akc06w

Was Coach Trevino saving Troy DeShields until he really needed him?

LOL I guess so... perfect timing. I do know DeShields is playing a bit of a lesser role in the sense that he isn't the go-to guy in any way on offense... but that may be making him a much better player.

[ronk]

Talk about a wild finish at Moravian in a long game: http://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2013-14/contrib/20140111akc06w

Was Coach Trevino saving Troy DeShields until he really needed him?

LOL I guess so... perfect timing. I do know DeShields is playing a bit of a lesser role in the sense that he isn't the go-to guy in any way on offense... but that may be making him a much better player.

  I was referring to his playing time being down to single-digit minutes in the recent boxscores.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Well if you look at his career... that always happens. Not uncommon in that system at all especially in the last decade.

[TheGrove]

PS...on a much more important note...I just saw that our friend from Susquehanna had a baby a few months back...Congratulations and I hope all is going perfectly well for mom, dad & baby.

Why thank you, 'toga! All is well with the Grovelette. She is sleeping through the night (mostly) so mom and dad are happy.  Hoping to take her over to the SU-Scranton games coming up.

[NEPAFAN]

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[ronk]

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Jason is the Royals' leader in NCAA  tourney points in a single game with 33.

[NEPAFAN]

Yes, I was hoping he and Bethany would last and they would fund a HD camera for the Royals telecasts 

[ronk]

standings after Saturday
Catholic   4-0   10-5
Scranton   2-2   12-3
Juniata   2-2   11-4
Susquehanna   2-2   10-5
Drew   2-2   8-7
Goucher   2-2   7-8
Moravian   2-3   7-8
Merchant Marine   1-4   6-9

My projected final standings after the 2 Juniata home losses this past week; things r tightening up

Catholic         10-4
Juniata           8-6
Scranton         8-6
MMA               7-7
Drew              7-7
Susque          6-8
Goucher         6-8
Moravian        4-10

[CCHoopster]

Really can't see the Landmark having more than 1 team in the tournament. At this point they will not have a top 8 team in the first regional rankings. Really thought Juniata and Scranton were going to be better than they have shown. Not having bad seasons by most standards, just may have thought more highly of them. Lot of hoops left.

[ronk]

standings after tonite's 4 road wins
Catholic   5-0   11-5
Scranton   3-2   13-3
Juniata   3-2   12-4
Moravian   3-3   8-8
Susquehanna   2-3   10-6
Drew   2-3   8-8
Goucher   2-3   7-9
Merchant Marine   1-5   6-10

My projected final standings;every1 has a good shot at a playoff spot

Catholic         10-4
Juniata           8-6
Scranton         8-6
Drew              7-7
MMA               6-8
Susque          6-8
Goucher         6-8
Moravian        5-9

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Interesting if the bottom of the conference is actually 5-9... I think that will show the conference has gotten a bit more competitive... though, I am not sure they are deeper.

Saw Juniata in action last night and while I think they could be a very dangerous team in the NCAA tournament (should they get there), I was surprised how a senior laden team (all starters are seniors) couldn't dominate Goucher. They let the Gophers back in the game in the first half (17-4 run) and then couldn't get rid of them in the second half. The Eagles held on to win over a Goucher team that wasn't even close to playing at their best. A bit disappointed in what I saw from Juniata.