New England Collegiate Conference (NECC)

[NJBalla35]

Looks like Wheelock has made a coaching change.....

http://hoopdirt.com/blog/eff8a44b/breaking-preziosa-out-at-diii-wheelock/

Any thoughts??

[Bill9]

Top 5 Returning Players in the NECC:
1.Taeshon Johnson (SVC)
2. John Hickson (Daniel Webster)
3. Darius Crosby (Daniel Webster)
4. Joshua Ford (Mitchell)
5. Steve Rosemond (Newbury)

[Bill9]

Becker has been chosen to finish at the top of the 2012-13 NECC Men's Basketball standings in a vote by the leagues coaches. The Hawks, who have won an NCAA first round tournament game each of the past two seasons, received four first place votes and 71 points. Becker is unbeaten in NECC play over the past two seasons and two starters return from the squad that went 24-5 last year.

Newbury was the second choice in the poll receiving 69 points and three first place votes. The Nighthawks return all five starters including a pair of all-conference guards senior Tim Young and junior Steve Rosemond.

Elms was picked to finish third with 64 points and two first place votes. Under first-year head coach Todd Dean, the Blazers return eight seniors to the floor led by guard Andre French and forward David McDaniel from last year's squad that went 11-5 in conference play finished as runner up in the NECC Championship tournament.

2012-13 NECC Men's Basketball Coaches Poll

1. Becker - 71 (4)
2. Newbury - 69 (3)
3. Elms - 64 (2)
4. Regis - 58
5. Daniel Webster - 42
6. Mitchell - 33
7. Lesley - 30
8. Southern Vermont - 21
9. Wheelock - 17

[7express]

I saw Elms scrimmage Western Connecticut earlier this year, they looked like a good team.  Probably won't catch Becker for first, but I think they can finish second again.

[Bill9]

Elms also looks to begin a new era of basketball under first-year head coach Todd Dean who spent the last 10 seasons as an assistant coach with the Blazers. Elms returns seniors Andre French (Torrington, Conn.) and David McDaniel (Plainfield, N.J.) who were each named all-conference last season.

[Bill9]

Who is the best player in the NECC?

[Panthernation]

Any word on why Johnson missed the last game for SVC?

[Bill9]

Joshua Ford scored a game-high 24 points in an 88-71 victory over Coast Guard last week as Mitchell recorded its first-ever win over its in-city rival. He also added a team-high nine rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 10-for-16 from the field and 4-for-4 from the line in 36 minutes. (3-1)

[Bill9]

Rookie of the week:
Devonta Mosley scored all 11 of his points in the first half to help Mitchell post its first-ever victory over in-city rival Coast Guard. The freshman forward also added four rebounds and an assist in only 16 minutes.

[Bill9]

Leaders Pts:
J Ford Mitchell 25.8
T Johnson Southern Vermont   19.7
A French Elms 19.5
L Brockett Becker   19.2
D Cosby Daniel Webster   18.0

[Bill9]

Rebounds:
P Bernard Newbury 11.0
J Ford Mitchell 10.2
J Campbell Southern Vermont   9.2
K Bennett Lesley   8.8
T Johnson Southern Vermont   8.7

[Bill9]

Any word on why Johnson missed the last game for SVC?

Mouth injury against coast Guard according to svcathletics.com

[nescac1]

Interesting article on possible turnaround at Southern Vermont:

http://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_24093532/building-hoop-dreams

[madzillagd]

A little last minute coaching news, Rob Southall leaves WPI and takes the head job at Elms.

http://hoopdirt.com/blog/82ca4950/daily-dirt-10-15-13/

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Interesting article on possible turnaround at Southern Vermont:

http://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/ci_24093532/building-hoop-dreams

I hope they succeed.  The more good teams the better.