WBB: NESCAC

nescac1 · March 17, 2013, 01:51:44 PM

I didn't hear about the UWW story, either. Wow.

Roundball999 · March 17, 2013, 02:12:53 PM

Quote from: nescac1 on March 17, 2013, 01:51:44 PM
I didn't hear about the UWW story, either. Wow.

Story here: http://gazettextra.com/news/2013/mar/15/uw-whitewater-womens-team-feels-presence-former-te/

amh63 · March 17, 2013, 03:47:35 PM

LeFrak....thanks for the support and advice. Agree. Will return the favor.

kate · March 17, 2013, 05:48:50 PM

Roundball 999 thank you so very much for giving everyone the link to that story. Division 3 sports are indeed a Family. Even as fans we feel that atmosphere, and we've never had a student who has played D3 sports. Thank you again. God bless the Family.

WMass Fan · March 17, 2013, 06:01:50 PM

I am a first-time poster, and in full disclosure, an Amherst fan. It's nice to see so much interest on this board.

I just wanted to say congratulations to Coach Gromacki, the assistant coaches, and the entire Amherst women's basketball team on your season. You surpassed all expectations this year, and for that, you should be proud.

Where to start...Marcia Voigt. You have the heart of a champion, and it was a pleasure watching you play. It was obvious that you wanted another championship, and you almost willed your team to one. You will go down as one of the greatest players to ever play for Amherst, and perhaps the best point guard. To all three seniors...you gave 100% of yourselves all season long and set a great example for the underclassmen. Underclassmen...So mature, so mentally tough. We can't wait for next year! To the team...you proved that with discipline and togetherness, the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts.

Coach Gromacki...I was an Amherst fan long before your arrival and can tell you firsthand the positive impact you have had on your team, the Amherst program, and the community. Coach, thank you for bringing these wonderful women to our campus, coaching them up, and teaching them life lessons they will never forget. Five Final Fours in five years. Who does that? No one. Other schools have come and gone, Amherst players have come and gone, and every year for the past 5 years you have coached your team to the Final Four. I want you to know how much the community appreciates what you have done, and the fine women you have brought to the Amherst community. They are well-prepared to make a difference in this world, and for that, we thank you.

frank uible · March 17, 2013, 09:44:00 PM

The answer is Alison Swain - as Casey Stengel used to say, you can look it up.

remsleep · April 09, 2013, 12:09:36 PM

Love to hear about coaching change rumors. Let's dig and find out!

lefrakenstein · April 10, 2013, 04:07:06 PM

Rachel Boyette a 6'3 center from Indian Rocks Christian HS in Tampa, FL has "committed" to amherst.

http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/ircs-rachel-boyette-commits-amherst-college/17078/

NH NESCAC Fan · May 04, 2013, 07:34:03 PM

Unrelated note, but one that reminds us all of why these young women truly are special on the court and in the classroom...Jasmine Hardy (Amherst '13), while logging the most minutes in DIII this season, just learned that she will be graduating Magna Cum Laude, and has been named a Fulbright Scholar. A great way to cap a great college career.

amh63 · May 07, 2013, 09:56:22 AM

NH NESAC FAN....thank for the ingo. My congrats to Jasmine Hardy! Those honors via the classroom and else ware are not easy to achieve at Amherst. To get magna one has to not only get the grades but must receive a magna level grade on your thesis! Proud parents and Coach G , I'm sure.

amh63 · October 23, 2013, 09:55:21 PM

The start of formal practice is just two weeks away. Therefore, I will start the posting for the upcoming season.
Was up for Homecoming and saw a number of players...both returning and new. Met FY player Boyette, the Floridian, at the football game. Her listed height of 6'3" seemed about right when she was near Meg Robertson. Hope she can develop into a front court contributor this season...due to the lost of Bridget Crowley'13. Did see that the number of players available for a student run practice session exceeded a dozen...more players than available during last season. Depth would be nice to have this year. Getting excited about the start of Basketball!

NE Jeffs Fan · October 24, 2013, 10:47:27 AM

Excited to see new traditions start. Though there are Final Four players on this team, no one is left from the National Championship Team. We know the coaching is good, let's hope the leadership on and off the court develops. Anyone heard anything else about teams around the NESCAC?

amh63 · October 24, 2013, 11:36:52 AM

NEJeffsFan...welcome aboard. Good point about "leadership". However, since there are no seniors on the team as well, it will have to come from the juniors or sophs.
On the Men Boards, info on recruits have been known early and teams' prospects well discussed. On this board there has been very little if any news on new players. Do not expect much discussion until rosters show up.
Went to check up on a name on the Amherst roster and found listed the new FY players! There are six FY players. Several caught my notice...one named Renner from Newton, Ma. If she is related to a former player of the same family name and town, it is good news. Jackie Renner, of the class of '12 was a three year starter on the championship team. If related, the FY Renner should know what is expected of her wrt team play and defensive intensity.
There are two FY players from Richmond, Va. I am familiar with the school, but not with the women BB program. The school has sent academic strong student- athletes to conf schools.
Oh yes, met Marcia Voigt' 13 as she dropped in to greet. some of her teammates. Once teammates, always teammates.

What was posted on the Amherst website has since been removed...hopefully temporarily. Maybe for pix and other data? Oh well.

7express · October 24, 2013, 01:59:14 PM

Quote from: NE Jeffs Fan on October 24, 2013, 10:47:27 AM
Excited to see new traditions start. Though there are Final Four players on this team, no one is left from the National Championship Team. We know the coaching is good, let's hope the leadership on and off the court develops. Anyone heard anything else about teams around the NESCAC?

It's Amherst, so you know Gromacki and the rest of the coaches will have them ready to play every game. May not finish unbeaten again (I'm pretty sure the Tufts game is @ Tufts this year) Williams is always tough, Bowdoin & Colby will probably bounce back, but they'll definitely be in the running for both the NESCAC championship as well as the NCAA championship.

NE Jeffs Fan · October 30, 2013, 05:56:40 PM

http://www.wbca.org/blog/index.cfm/2013/10/29/20132014-PreSeason-DIII-Poll/

Will be interesting to see what D3 Hoops thinks. This poll puts a lot of faith in Gromacki and his process since Amherst lost 3 starters from last season. They only have returning Robertson and Pritchard as starters along with Savannah Holness who had lots of minutes. He's done well with young teams in the past. Like seeing Tufts and Williams in the Top 10. Always want the NESCAC to be well represented.