MBB: New Jersey Athletic Conference

goramapo · November 26, 2006, 08:18:45 AM

truck I don't how to do links to websites but if you to bergen record via yahoo or google and look in the sports section or maybe go to the ramapo website and look there under stuff in the media. you might find it there. it was about 2-4 days ago. it was only a paragraph......

Lefty · November 26, 2006, 09:18:06 AM

From The Bergen Record 11-24-06

Center of attention

Ramapo's Omar Alston, a junior transfer from Division I Hofstra, has made a big impact in a limited amount of playing time and could become the premier center in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.

The 6-foot-8, 300-pounder from Carteret is averaging 16.0 points and 12.0 rebounds in three wins.

"I think the ability and the potential is there for him to be monstrous," coach Chuck McBreen said. "The biggest thing is to get him in shape and keep him healthy and focused, because I don't think there are guys on this level who can cover him."

Rhodes Scholar · November 26, 2006, 10:33:04 AM

I went to the Ramapo @ John Jay game last Tuesday. Ramapo had a mediocre first half, but wore down the Bloodhounds in the second half to win going away. This team is not as deep or as talented as they were several years ago. Nonetheless, they are a good team and should compete for the conference crown.

Regarding Alston, I agree with McBreen's view. He has a lot of potential and with his size and skill level he should be very good on the D3 level. Against John Jay, he was patient and didn't force the issue. He scored a lot of garbage baskets and ran the court pretty well. On the downside, he wasn't a great intimidator inside and he didn't demonstrate consistently good low-post moves.

goramapo · November 26, 2006, 07:16:48 PM

thanks for posting the paragraph. I am trying to get to the game this week if I can. 16 pts and 12 boards isn't bad. I am still trying to figure out what happened to the recruit from florida unless he decided not to come after all.
When does the next top 25 poll come out. (not that I think we will be) anywhere near it yet but we weren't even in the top 65 teams before the year started .

Rhodes Scholar · November 27, 2006, 11:02:17 AM

The next top 25 poll comes out tomorrow.

njlincolnlion · November 27, 2006, 11:15:51 AM

irapthor:

How have you been? I hope all is well in Jersey City. I see that the Gothic Knights will be travelling to Lincoln on Wednesday. Are you making the two hour trip with the team?

Ira, based on your research about the scoring of ninety points, and NJCU's winning percentage, the Gothic Knights/Lions game may "blow up" the scoreboard. I am looking forward to the Lincoln's home & home games with NJCU & Ramapo.

irapthor · November 27, 2006, 11:34:58 PM

NJLincolnLion,

Hope you enjoy the game...Should be a good one.

I will actually not be attending...Will travel with the women's team to Briarcliffe.

mean · November 28, 2006, 11:58:32 AM

Happy Holidays everyone!!!
I haven't been to a Roadrunner game as of yet,but 3-0 is not a suprise to me. The program has been very consistant when it comes to winning the early games of the season. Hopefully we can continue to pile up the wins and begin to scratch the surface of at least top 40 before the holiday break.
From what I been reading, Omar Alston must be a pretty impressive player. I understand he's a transfer from a division-1 program, but to just come into the NJAC and have such an impact on a program such as RCNJ is very impressive. I have to put a question mark on this guy for now because he hasn't played any NJAC competition, I don't think he really has been challenged yet, and therefore his true character has not been exposed yet.
So, for RCNJ, and to everyone who reads this, remind Alston that the season has not even begun yet and every day he will have something to prove.

mean · November 28, 2006, 12:21:41 PM

Truck, whats going on!!! I finally got the DVD. haha
It been at my house, but the day it arrived my cousin had checked the mailand gave everything to my mom. So, it was just sitting in her bedroom all this time. But I have it and I really appreciate it. We have to get to some games sometimes this season!!!

RCNJ Guards...
Pryor and Mosbey are two of the best guards in the NJAC. They compliment each other very well and this season it will show more than ever because they both should be able to log a ton of minutes. They are also very good on-the-ball defenders who can preasure opposing guards without the bone head fouls 90 feet away from the basket. Wesley will have to step up as expected. He showed flashes during last season's playoff run. Hopefully, he can carry that experience over to this season. Wojik has always been a very good shooter from three point range. I hope he gets plenty of opportunities to light things up from downtown. The bench should be very supportive as always. reguardless of how big or small RCNJ always had guys that can come in and keep things going.

mean · November 28, 2006, 12:29:50 PM

1 more thing, congradulations to Kevin Tucker for finally getting back on the hardwood!!!! Just wanted to let you know I am very proud of you and I'm glad that all your hard work is finally paying off! I just want to know one thing, how long will I have to wait until you get this 30 point game? You talked about it all summer, so I'm going to hold that to you. Another thing, 2 weeks have gone by and during any of them you weren't rookie of the week. You know you have to step it up. Hola

irapthor · November 28, 2006, 01:38:48 PM

Mean,

FYI, Kevin's not eligible for NJAC Rookie of the Week...he played one year of junior college ball, so he doesn't qualify. That's why I haven't nominated him for it.

He is the NJCU Athlete of the Week, and earned it.
http://www.njcugothicknights.com/aow.asp?playerid=729&sport=18&schol=142

goramapo · November 28, 2006, 03:39:59 PM

I will try to make the game tomorrow. I am curious how Omar Alston plays. 3-0 start isn't bad we are number 55. William paterson falls to number 16. William paterson is a very good team they were strong last year and is every year. Ramapo has had very good guards since 2000 but there bigs aren't great but they are getting better. Hopefully we can another big man somewhere down the road.

zonescantstopme · November 28, 2006, 04:40:46 PM

where can i find the rankings past top 25

Rhodes Scholar · November 28, 2006, 05:36:53 PM

Quote from: zonescantstopme on November 28, 2006, 04:40:46 PM
where can i find the rankings past top 25

The "Others receiving votes" section determines the rankings past the top 25.

Lefty · November 29, 2006, 11:05:06 PM

I just got back from a very entertaining game between New Jersey City and Lincoln University. It was somewhat sloppy but it was because both teams were running and pressing all night.

I will first give my thoughts about Lincoln. This team is a very athletic team with both an inside and outside game. I was most impressed with the outside shooting and their slashing to the basket. Sami Wylie has serious range. He hit four three pointers in the second half and none of them were shorter then NBA three pointers. Keyon Johnson was also shooting well from the outside. Every time New Jersey City got close someone from Lincoln buried a big three. Lincoln's inside play was solid but average. Lincoln goes 10 deep with very little drop off. In my opinion they deserve their number 11 ranking and can run with anyone. It will be interesting to see a game where they have to play more of a half court game. I think there shooting can keep them in any game.

NJCU has a solid team that will do well in the NJAC but they need more depth. Dana John got into earlier foul trouble and was on the bench most of the first half. He came out in the second half and hit some key baskets but after the eight minute mark he just couldn't get anything to fall from the outside. Alex Mirabel is a very good point guard but NJCU lacks depth at that position and it showed. When Mirabel was out of the game NJCU was very sloppy in handling the ball. Kevin Tucker is going to do well in Coach Brown's system. He has a nice outside touch and moved well without the ball. Once he learns the system and gets more experience I think he is going to be a real outside threat. NJCU's inside game was almost non existent tonight. Marques Hill did well on the boards but was challenged a lot when facing the basket and wasn't a factor offensively.

Congrats to Lincoln, tonight they were the better team tonight but NJCU played with them all night. The rematch in Jersey City in February should be a good one, especially if NJCU gets some help in the second half of the year. The rumor is there might be a couple additions to the team after the break.