MBB: University Athletic Association

[Greek Tragedy]

Though I can't really contribute much to the league, besides useless fantasy related posts, I do enjoy everyone's input...and sometimes I try to use that information to better my fantasy teams.

So, although I may not respond to certain posts, I do enjoy and appreciate them.

[WUPHF]

Yeah, this is the most diverse the discussion has been in a long time.

Definitely an interesting year to talk UAA basketball with two new coaches and a host of talented freshmen and sophomores.

The first-year I mentioned was named the 10th best point guard in Minnesota for his class by PrepHoops.com for whatever that is worth.  He averaged 4 assists per game last season to go along with 18 points and 7 rebounds: https://www.prephoops.com/2018/02/prospect-rankings-2018-point-guards/

[ADL70]

Rochester also has an updated roster: https://uofrathletics.com/roster.aspx?path=mbball

Three new players and a sophomore who returns after being out all season due to injury.

The UAA will have two first-year players who averaged 24 points per game in their senior season of high school.

Not far behind, CWRU has a player who averaged 23 and 11 Reb.

https://athletics.case.edu/sports/mbkb/2018-19/bios/flynn_brady_kims

[WUPHF]

Thanks! Lots of newcomers to watch.

[uaaaficionado]

WUPHF,

Any insight/your thoughts on who may end up in the starting 5 for WashU? I'm sure over the first month of the season Juckem may mix things up depending on who's playing well as they find their chemistry & rhythm. There's just so many new faces I have no idea what to expect!

[uaaaficionado]

After putting together some notes on UAA PF/C's and PG's, here are some of my thoughts on the leagues SG/SF/Wings. These are some notable graduates from this past season..

WashU – I threw in Knupp with the point guards & Highsmith with the bigs
Emory – N/a
Rochester – N/a
Chicago – Fenlon
Case Western – N/a
Carnegie Mellon – Had Maha with point guards
NYU – N/a
Brandeis – Meehan

It wasn't until after I started putting this together that I noticed, wow – the UAA has not lost much in this area. Obviously Fenlon lead the league with 436 points on the season (18.1ppg in UAA play) and 100 3's made on the year (jeez  ). Outside of him, the UAA essentially returns all of its talent from the wing. Here are some notable returners..

Emory – Baitey, Bommarito
Rochester – Clamage, O'Shea
WashU – Nolan, Reinmiller
Carnegie Mellon – Howarth, Henry
Case Western – Masiulionis, Khela, Ionadi, Hansen
Chicago – Karras, Jackson
NYU – Feldman, Brown, Gertner
Brandeis – D'Aguanno, Sawyer, Sherman

There are certainly a handful of talented guys returning here and I'm not sure I can say I love one group the best. Clamage, Nolan, and Howarth all had breakout years in 2016-17. Like I've said before – if their respective teams can win enough games I think those three will produce and have shots at POY.

Baitey, Masiulionis, and Feldman all played major roles for their respective teams on the offensive end last season. Baitey is one of the best athletes in the league and played his best basketball of the season down the stretch with a handful of double digit games. He will be the senior leader on this young Emory team. Now that Duckett is gone, I wouldn't be surprised to see Masiulionis (only a sophomore) to take a leap in his offensive production – he'll definitely have a wide open green light. Feldman was not only one of the best scorers & shooters in the league last season but was also one of the most efficient (57% FG, 54% 3FG, 88.9% FT). However without Udine running the show I'm uncertain how that may effect his game.

I am most interested to see how Karras (a senior) responds now that he's done taking the backseat to Fenlon. He didn't have any 20+ point scoring games last season but for those who remember his sophomore year, he had games where he tallied 22, 25, 27, and 39 points. IMO he may be the best pure shooter in the league.

At the same time there's certainly opportunities for guys who didn't get a lot of minutes last season to emerge – as well as the handful of talented freshman coming into the league.

[Mr. Mo]

WUPHF,

Any insight/your thoughts on who may end up in the starting 5 for WashU? I'm sure over the first month of the season Juckem may mix things up depending on who's playing well as they find their chemistry & rhythm. There's just so many new faces I have no idea what to expect!

Just a guess at this point, but you are likely to see lots of guard combinations working with Meyer and Hunter in the post.  Nolan, Nester, Reinmiller, Arenas, Hardy, (maybe Windley or Rucker) in the mix.

[WUPHF]

I would classify Martinelli as a wing and maybe more than before with the 2018-2019 roster.  Otherwise, another great look.

Just a guess at this point, but you are likely to see lots of guard combinations working with Meyer and Hunter in the post.  Nolan, Nester, Reinmiller, Arenas, Hardy, (maybe Windley or Rucker) in the mix.

Your guess is certainly better than mine.

Assuming that everyone is 100% healthy, more than anything else, I am interested to see how Hardy and Hunter are utilized.

[WUPHF]

Brandeis fell to St. Joseph's (CT) 76-63 in exhibition play.

The Judges in a few key statistics including rebounds, assists and turnovers, but simply did not shoot as well as the Blue Jays.

Corey Sherman and Collin Sawyer led the way in shooting with 17 and 15 points respectfully.

Lawrence Sabir fouled out in just 16 minute of play.

[Greek Tragedy]

Brandeis fell to St. Joseph's (CT) 76-63 in exhibition play.

The Judges in a few key statistics including rebounds, assists and turnovers, but simply did not shoot as well as the Blue Jays.

Corey Sherman and Collin Sawyer led the way in shooting with 17 and 15 points respectfully.

Lawrence Sabir fouled out in just 16 minute of play.

Is this the new St. Joseph (CT) coached by Jim Calhoun?

[WUPHF]

That is the one.

Emory has an exhibition tomorrow against a mediocre Division II North Georgia, but live stream is free and online at 7:00 pm: http://d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2018-19/schedule?date=2018114

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Welcome to the 2018-19 Division III basketball season!

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[WUPHF]

Correction: besides the links on the North Georgia website, no live stream or live stats for the Emory game tonight.

[WUPHF]

In case anyone was curious, Emory defeated Division II North Georgia 92-88.

[Greek Tragedy]

In case anyone was curious, Emory defeated Division II North Georgia 92-88.

Any boxscore?