MBB: Centennial Conference

[CCHOOPS12]

So my prediction of Rogo being first team all CC was way off!!!

Congrats to Connor (senior playing like a senior) and Malique!

Ill be back after the NYE.

[Reserved Seat]

Looks like way off
Could be a tough loss for F&M--down another player.  Not much room for injuries.

[CCD3Basketball]

Hello to all! First time poster. But I have been following this forum for a couple of years. No stranger to CC Basketball either, I've been watching/working in it for 9 years now. Looking forward to lots of great chatter with you all! Some observations of mine this early in the year:

1. Dickinson still looks like the team to beat this year. Wixted is playing like his usual self, but with Honig playing like he is and the development of Steve Collins, having multiple options makes Wixted more dangerous.

2. Muhlenberg looks GREAT thanks in most part to Malique Killing (my early favorite for CC Player Of The Year). Kevin Hargrove hasn't been his usual dominant self yet, but the Mules still find themselves with only one loss. Having Alec Stavetski contributing 16.5 ppg is HUGE too as it could lead to more looks for Killing and Hargrove, if he gets things going.

3. I know a lot of people on here have been very concerned with the play of F&M, but, with what they lost this year, to still be 3-1 in CC play before Christmas has to be encouraging to fans in Lancaster. Salandra will keep performing at a high level and Porter has been playing extremely well so far, in my opinion.

4. It was nice to see Swarthmore get off to the 2-0 start, but can they hold it together for a full 18 game conference schedule?

5. Very encouraged to see the way Washington College has played so far. Even though they dropped a pair of tough conference games, they were able to hand Muhlenberg their only loss and finally solve the Haverford jinx, with authority. Compared to last year, the Shoremen are playing much better basketball, even in their close losses. This is a team that looks like they could make some noise before the end of the season.

That's all for now. Can't wait for CC play to kick back in. Should be a great year!

[CCD3Basketball]

Also, I see some of you on here make predictions for the games involving CC teams? I know the schedule this week is light, but it seems like a good time to try my luck for the first time. So here goes....

Tuesday, December 17th

F&M @Albright: Give me F&M. I know they have been struggling in non-conference play so far, but they've been close in a couple games. The Dips get this one.

Dickinson @Catholic: Tough matchup here for the Red Devils. But in the end I think they'll have too much firepower for Catholic. Give me Dickinson.

Wesley @Washington College: Intriguing matchup here. A ranked and very good Wesley team playing against a Washington team which, at times this season, has displayed both shutdown defense and an explosive offense. The problem: David Langan. A 6-8 Center averaging 18.7 ppg and 10.3 rpg. The Shoremen need to get him in foul trouble and control the post if they want to win. I see a shootout coming in this game, but in the end i think Wesley has too much firepower.

Wednesday, December 18th

Alvernia @Dickinson: Tough matchup for the Red Devils, having to play less than 24 hours after a road trip from Carlisle to D.C. Alvernia has already knocked off a pair of CC teams this year (F&M and Johns Hopkins) and I think they can do the same against the Red Devils. But in the end I think that Dickinson will find a way to win.

Ursinus @Eastern: Ursinus is struggling badly so far. Can they right the ship here? I don't see it. Eastern at home wins.

Friday, December 20th

Gettysburg @Berry: Playing this one in Florida! Berry scores a ton of points but I think Gettysburg shuts them down and gets the W.

Saturday, December 21st

Gettysburg @Richard Stockton: Richard Stockton wins this matchup

Sunday, December 22nd

Ursinus @Colgate: Colgate, big

[ronk]

 There's Muhlenberg @ Scranton tomorrow - 4 pm.

[diplomaniac1]

Here are my predictions for upcoming games involving Centennial Conference teams:

Tuesday, December 17

F&M @ Albright:   F&M

Dickinson @ Catholic:   Catholic

Wesley@ Washington College:   Washington College

Muhlenberg @ Scranton:   Scranton


Wednesday, December 18

Alvernia @ Dickinson:   Dickinson

Ursinus@ Eastern:   Eastern


Friday, December 20

Gettysburg@ Berry:   Gettysburg (just a wild guess)


Saturday, December 21

Gettysburg @ Richard Stockton State:   Richard Stockton State


Sunday, December 22

Ursinus @ Colgate:   Colgate.

Enjoy the games and the holidays! Regards to all.

Eric

[NEPAFAN]

Is Berry a Division II school?

[Pat Coleman]

Berry is Division III.
http://www.d3hoops.com/teams/Berry/men/2013-14/index

There's a Barry in Florida which is Division II, though.

[CCHoopster]

Convincing win for Dickinson at Catholic. If they get Alvernia tomorrow I think that has to put them in the top 25. But who knows!

[Reserved Seat]

Wild game in Reading.  F&M survived Albright in 2OT.  Despite having key players in foul trouble, F&M found a way to overcome Albright.
Falling behind in regulation, Phelps hit a three to force the game into overtime.  Then falling behind in both overtimes, F&M made key shots to tie the score and then win.  Phelps had an uneven game with decent shooting but untimely turnovers.  By hitting 5 threes, Phelps scored a career high 25, and Porter added a career high 26.  Salandra chipped in 20, and Moune pulled down 10 rebounds despite sitting out a lot.
Perez lead all scorers and rebounders with 28/11.  Good win for F&M because they never quit, but kept fighting back.  F&M received good help off the bench to make up for the starters saddled with fouls.  Next game in 16 days.  Enjoy the holidays.

[centfan]

looks like everyone is having trouble stopping killing;scores heavily and gets to the line a ton and is a strong foul shooter. now it seems like dickinson and f&m play the best basketball. muhlenberg is very good but never seems to gel in their chemistry like dickinson and f&m. washington plays good basketball as does swarthmore but they just don't have the same talent as the top teams. both are well coached. hopkins plays good D.

[Reserved Seat]

F&M needs to develop some depth to be competitive.  With only 12 players and limited experience from numerous players, F&M will need time to challenge the better teams.  Early's early season-ending injury has put a damper on their expectations.

[CCHoopster]

I think this is a two horse race to host the CC Playoffs. Dickinson and Muhlenberg. F&M could certainly challenge either but will have to be at one of their gyms.

[Reserved Seat]

Big win for Dickinson. 

[CCHoopster]

Without their best player from last year (Terrance Bridgers who left school) Alvernia is beatable. Dickinson just got themselves ranked with a nice week. They play Guilford next who is top 20 I believe and could move up more. Congrats to the Red Devils.