MBB: University Athletic Association

[nescac1]

Hugenerd, I realize you're a big fan, but what's the deal with the Bartolatta-Roll'd?

[Hugenerd]

Hugenerd, I realize you're a big fan, but what's the deal with the Bartolatta-Roll'd?

Oops, wrong link.  Corrected now.

[deiscanton]

Brandeis men's basketball roster has finally been made public at http://www.brandeisjudges.com

My initial impression of this year's Brandeis men's roster does not make me very optimistic of overall long term success this season (defined as a deep NCAA run based on previous seasons in addition to a high finish in the UAA)-- I never like going into a UAA season with only 10 players on the team,  no matter how talented the core players are.

According to the posted roster, Brandeis has lost 6 players from last season's team.  While the most notable losses are Steve DeLuca and Kevin Olson to graduation-- 4 other players from last season's roster (David Aquilino, Beau Bonness, Napoleon Lherrisson, and Jaimie Shannon) are not returning for this season's campaign for Brandeis.

Brandeis gets 2 transfers onto the team this season in 6-0 sophomore G Warren Hazel and 6-2 junior F Jojo Grossbard.  No frosh are listed on the current Brandeis roster.

[Hugenerd]

Brandeis men's basketball roster has finally been made public at http://www.brandeisjudges.com

My initial impression of this year's Brandeis men's roster does not make me very optimistic of overall long term success this season (defined as a deep NCAA run based on previous seasons in addition to a high finish in the UAA)-- I never like going into a UAA season with only 10 players on the team,  no matter how talented the core players are.

According to the posted roster, Brandeis has lost 6 players from last season's team.  While the most notable losses are Steve DeLuca and Kevin Olson to graduation-- 4 other players from last season's roster (David Aquilino, Beau Bonness, Napoleon Lherrisson, and Jaimie Shannon) are not returning for this season's campaign for Brandeis.

Brandeis gets 2 transfers onto the team this season in 6-0 sophomore G Warren Hazel and 6-2 junior F Jojo Grossbard.  No frosh are listed on the current Brandeis roster.

Warren Hzel is listed as a freshman according to the website.

[deiscanton]

Brandeis men's basketball roster has finally been made public at http://www.brandeisjudges.com

My initial impression of this year's Brandeis men's roster does not make me very optimistic of overall long term success this season (defined as a deep NCAA run based on previous seasons in addition to a high finish in the UAA)-- I never like going into a UAA season with only 10 players on the team,  no matter how talented the core players are.

According to the posted roster, Brandeis has lost 6 players from last season's team.  While the most notable losses are Steve DeLuca and Kevin Olson to graduation-- 4 other players from last season's roster (David Aquilino, Beau Bonness, Napoleon Lherrisson, and Jaimie Shannon) are not returning for this season's campaign for Brandeis.

Brandeis gets 2 transfers onto the team this season in 6-0 sophomore G Warren Hazel and 6-2 junior F Jojo Grossbard.  No frosh are listed on the current Brandeis roster.

Warren Hzel is listed as a freshman according to the website.

Thanks for pointing out the recent update.  I was going by the info available when I posted.  Since then, the info was updated to indicate that Warren Hazel was in the Brandeis Transitional Year program last year, which would make this year his freshman year.

[nescac1]

Wow, that is crazy, especially considering Brandeis' recent strong recruiting hauls.  Wonder what happened?  Jay Freeman, a very solid PG recruit, was supposed to be playing there this year ... apparently no longer?  Considering the vast bulk of Brandeis' talent is in the senior class, you have to wonder if their emergence as nationally credible program was a short-term phenomena ... sort of like Conn College about ten years back, when it rode a few crazy-good recruiting classes to a Final Four, then fell off the map ...

[Titan Q]

In exhibition play, DePaul 81 Chicago 36...

http://www.depaulbluedemons.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15600&ATCLID=204828954

[sjfcards]

Does anyone have any information on Carnegie Mellon for a Fisher fan? I don't know a thing about them, and I am just trying to get a feel for what Fisher will be facing this Sunday.

[Hugenerd]

CMU lost alot to graduation.  They wont be remotely the same team as they were last year.  I am looking forward to seeing how they do.  Returning starters are shooting guard Jack Anderson and forward Shane Rife.  Anderson was their second leading scorer but he shoots a horrific percentage from everywhere (38.2% from the field, 28.7% from 3, and 61.6% from the line).  He loves to shoot the ball, and isnt that bad a shooter, but as evidenced by his percentages, he will force shots (and do it often).  He is a good player, though, and CMU had some of their better games when he played within himself last year.  Rife is an all-around solid player: he shoots the 3, has a mid-range game, and is good in the post.  They have a few other returning players, but all of them will have different roles, so the team is a question mark at this point.  I dont think anyone has a good read on them, that is why they were picked 2nd to last in the UAA preseason poll, even though they finished 3rd last year.

[sjfcards]

CMU lost alot to graduation.  They wont be remotely the same team as they were last year.  I am looking forward to seeing how they do.  Returning starters are shooting guard Jack Anderson and forward Shane Rife.  Anderson was their second leading scorer but he shoots a horrific percentage from everywhere (38.2% from the field, 28.7% from 3, and 61.6% from the line).  He loves to shoot the ball, and isnt that bad a shooter, but as evidenced by his percentages, he will force shots (and do it often).  He is a good player, though, and CMU had some of their better games when he played within himself last year.  Rife is an all-around solid player: he shoots the 3, has a mid-range game, and is good in the post.  They have a few other returning players, but all of them will have different roles, so the team is a question mark at this point.  I dont think anyone has a good read on them, that is why they were picked 2nd to last in the UAA preseason poll, even though they finished 3rd last year.

Thanks for the info hugenerd. That is exactly what I was looking for. Should be a fun one on Sunday.

[Hugenerd]

The link for livestats for the CMU game tomorrow can be found on this page:

http://www.cmu.edu/athletics/sports/mbasketball/schedules/index.html

Last year CMU had video for home games as well, but I dont see a link on the page currently.  I am assuming if they do do a webcast, then the link will also be on that page.

[Hugenerd]

I did some research and I believe the reason why the CMU basketball game will not be webcast tomorrow is because CMU is also hosting and competing in the D3 NCAA soccer tournament second round which is to be played at 1:00 at Gesling Field.

[Rochester1]

So what do we know about this year's UAA rookies? Any legit difference makers out there?

[Hugenerd]

Vytus Kriskus scored 23 points in 23 minutes tonight in Brandeis' win over Lasell.

[WUPHF]

Do you all mind if another Bears fan joins the discussion?

I watched the 88-53 victory over MacMurray on Sunday and have a few observations.  Overall, Washington University played well on both ends of the court.  MacMurray had a few big guys that made it interesting underneath, but was clearly outmatched and tired quickly.  It was a nice warm-up.

Aaron Thompson is clearly ready to prove that he deserved the pre-season accolades.  Caleb Knepper and Cameron Smith played very well.  The loss of Tyler Nading was huge, but I think these guys, along with Kelly and Toth will mostly (mostly!) make up for the difference.  Dylan Richter should play a major role this season as well.

Sean Wallis did not have a career shooting night, but continues to move the ball as well as ever.  The same could be said about Ross Kelley.

A previous post asked for UAA freshmen to watch.  Freshman Ben Hoener, a standout at Parkway South in suburban St. Louis played for the last four minutes.  And, while he will probably not play enough to garner attention, I am convinced that he will learn the Edwards style of play quickly and will be a factor next year.

The Bears will play a tough schedule this year, but it was clearly not what it was last year.  Should be a good year though.