MBB: Great Northeast Athletic Conference

[titan3]

Should see some good games starting up in the GNAC in the next week.  With pre-season tournament games finished, the league can get started with head-to-head.  Like the looks of Norwich again this season.  Even though they lost some key seniors, they have Cheatham and Hensley returning with alot of experience, and additional experience in several sophmore's.  They are off to a good start.

[All-around]

Yes, they are off to a good start, however they have not faced anyone of any substance yet so dont jump the gun too quickly. From what i have heard around the leauge, Emmanuel and WNEC are pretty good this year as well.

[WNECFAN]

I wanted to weigh in on whats going on in the GNAC after x-mas break.... I've seen WNEC twice (although it was against Daniel Webster and Rivier) this week and they looked real good. I would say they could be the team to beat in the GNAC!

[carolina]

Well obviously WNEC isn't too good or is Southern Vermont a sleeper. Mountaineers beat WNEC tonight anyone know what happened!!!!!!!

[All-around]

Southern Vermont has some talent, but WNEC definitly should not loose to them...I have seen some games and to me the top two teams right now are Norwich and Emmanuel...then there is Suffolk, Wnec, Emerson all in the mix

[raining3s]

Emmanuel has some depth ....that freshman from NY can shoot....Jamahl has done a very good job in recruiting and  ...they are only going to get better.....

[akirk]

FYI - Jamahl is not the only one recruting for EC.  He brought in a former UMASS- Amherst player (Ted Cottrell) from the Camby era to recrute the area.  From talking to him (Cottrell) this past summer, he has been able to get a lot more bites for a small program like Emmanuel beyond just locally.

[All-around]

Things are starting to shape up a little bit here now. It seems as though Emannuel is the best in the league closely followed by Norwich. I dont know whats up with Norwich losing two in a row. And then we have Emerson in third, didnt realize they were that good. Then Suffolk, and WNEC. WNEC also seems to be pretty good as well.

[raining3s]

I do know ...that Jamahl...does not recruit by himself...I do understand the recruiting aspect ...of D3 schools...

[the_real_gnac]

When it comes down to who is actually making a statement there is no one all the so called top teams have shown they are able to be beaten. A sleeper definately is SVC ive seen this team play and they are limited in actual basketball players but have won 5 games already in conference and the losses were all tough games never a runaway.Although the 2 most powerful teams are Emmanuel and Norwich neither of these teams are that much tougher than SVC,Emerson,Or WNEC when conference tournament play comes around look out because alot of people will be shocked.And as for player of the year when you look at wins one may take a different opinion but player stats would show SVC'c hammond is the nations leader in rebounds and also top 50 in multiple categories if SVC can pull out some big wins theres no reason he shouldnt win it unless its more funny business gnac voting

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

do you really think its going to be that competitive?  There were obviously two or three teams dominant throughout the early season.  What do we know about recent performances that make all these teams so even?  Honestly, I don't follow the GNAC all that closely, I'm asking you guys who go to games.

[All-around]

It seems as though this yr. will be very competitive. Emmanuel is good but not great (Emerson only lost by 3 last night) and Norwich is on a 3 game losing streak. WNEC is playing very well lately. And then Emerson, suffolk and J+W are also in the mix. I could see many upsets come tourny time.

[goldenpipes]

I think it's going to be that competitive....I've seen almost every team in action this season and have watched GNAC ball every season the conference has formed.

This season, the top teams are Emmanuel, Norwich, Emerson, WNEC and Suffolk. JW is right in the mix too, especially if they get playoff games at Harborside. It's pretty much this way every season....the top 2 usually advance in the quarters and then anything goes in the semis and finals.

Emmanuel and Norwich are strong and you can't count out Emerson- they've been in the finals 7 out of 10. There's still three weeks left in the regular season....a lot will come down to who gets the home games. Do teams have to drive to VT, Springfield or Boston?  I think it makes a big difference- the travel even more so than home court advantage.

Most teams don't need 3-5 hours in the van and then play a big game. Check back on 2/10 for a better picture. Let's get some chatter going from some of the top teams...what do you guys think?

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Nice to see the GNAC coming somewhat alive.

[the_real_gnac]

Yes travel is definately an affecting factor and i believe it has been for the entire season there is some gnac play tonight  hope to hear some feedback