MBB: University Athletic Association

[WUPHF]

Rochester

The Yellowjackets finished the season at 18-9 and nearly defeated Marietta thanks in part to Noordsij and Amabilino Perez who were two of three players to average in double-figures at 14 and 10 points per game.  Those are big losses though Gang and Kershner among others return.  If Algier and graduate transfer Masino return next season, they will compete for the championship and finish in the Top 3.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I know Ambilino Perez has another year of eligibility and is being recruited hard to come back. I don't think it's likely to happen. Algier is expected to return. I'm not sure about Masino.

[WUPHF]

I know Ambilino Perez has another year of eligibility and is being recruited hard to come back. I don't think it's likely to happen. Algier is expected to return. I'm not sure about Masino.

Thanks Ryan! If Ambilino Perez returns along with Algier, Rochester will be No. 1 in the pre-season UAA poll and will surely be in the Top 20 nationally.  I know that the ceremonies do not matter, but for reference, Masino was not recognized on Senior Day while Ambilino Perez was.

[nescac1]

I think the UAA could have some major impact frosh next year.  In particular, Tyson Thomas, Emory; Will Grudzinski, Wash U; and Jake Bender, Brandeis are guys to watch (might be others too, these are just guys I know of who seem like very high-level recruits).  Yogi Oliff at Wash U also looks intriguing.

[WUPHF]

I think the UAA could have some major impact frosh next year.  In particular, Tyson Thomas, Emory; Will Grudzinski, Wash U; and Jake Bender, Brandeis are guys to watch (might be others too, these are just guys I know of who seem like very high-level recruits).  Yogi Oliff at Wash U also looks intriguing.

It should be a big year for those who are new or previously unknown to make a name for themselves.

[nescac1]

For sure WUPHF - tons of new faces in UAA, and for that matter CCIW too, next year. A soph to watch is Toby Harris at Brandeis.  He has a lot of tools for his size. 

[WUPHF]

I never did finish my recap and projections, but this is how I see the pre-season rankings in November in case anyone is curious.  This assumes the average level of incoming talent, excluding the possibility for transfers.

Rochester
Washington University
Carnegie Mellon
Emory
Case Western Reserve
Brandeis
Chicago
NYU

I think there is the potential for a three tiers with Rochester, Washington University and Carnegie Mellon competing for the championship.  The league may take a step down next season after a phenomenal 2021-2022, but it is all relative.

[nescac1]

Yet another UAA frosh to watch, NEPSAC class B POY Ben Pearce committed to Emory.  With Pearce and Tyson Thomas, Emory has a really interesting pair of ball-handling playmakers going forward.   Both seem like the type of player who was two inches away from a lot of D1 interest.  With Emory pretty decimated one the perimeter by graduation, I imagine both get a shot early. 

[WUPHF]

This is old news in the social media age, but NYU has hired Colgate assistant Dave Klatsky.

If I remember correctly...

Klatsky will be one of three current UAA coaches who were Division I assistants immediately prior.

Of the other head coaches, three were Division III head coaches prior to joining the UAA and two were Division III assistants.

https://gonyuathletics.com/news/2022/5/17/klatsky-named-15th-head-coach-of-nyu-mens-basketball.aspx

[ADL70]

Big time Grad XFR to CWRU All-Region 5 1st Team PG from Susquehanna

https://twitter.com/dannyfrauenheim/status/1532475209697091601

If I recall correctly the grad transfers this coming season and last have all been for Masters in Finance

[WUPHF]

Brandeis, Carnegie Mellon and Rochester have schedules online.

Yellowjackets
https://uofrathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2022-23

Tartans
https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mbkb/2022-23/schedule

Judges
https://www.brandeisjudges.com/sports/mbkb/2022-23/schedule

The second weekend match-ups will be Brandeis and NYU at Washington University and Chicago and Carnegie Mellon and Case Western Reserve at Emory and Rochester.

Carnegie Mellon and Case Western Reserve will host Chicago and Washington University during the third weekend while Brandeis and NYU will host Emory and Rochester.

I still see Rochester and Washington University as the favorites and I think both teams will be excited to have home games in the second weekend.  Washington University should have a home game against Chicago for the first weekend, though Rochester will travel to Emory so there is that.

Interestingly, Rochester and Carnegie Mellon have a UAA / NESCAC challenge of sorts scheduled for December as the teams will play Bowdoin and Middlebury in Rochester.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Rochester's SOS is going to be like .900.

[ronk]

 Was talking a few days ago with a Case Western player at the local fitness center. He was injured early in the season and designated the team manager so that he could travel with the team. Happy that they rose to be #12 in last season's final poll. 

[WUPHF]

Rochester loses 4 senior/5th year starters.  That is going to be difficult to overcome.

Carnegie Mellon is the only one that does not lose a lot in 2022-2023 so I see them finishing third next year.

As for Rochester, I do not know anyone at Rochester, but...

The only seniors that were honored this season were Isaiah Smith, Trent Noordsij, and Brian Amabilino-Perez according to the press release.  Ross Gang and Ryan Algier would be big-time returnees.

Dan Masino is in a two-year MBA program, so maybe he returns?

Mitchell Kershner, Matt Wiele, Andrew Jackson and Matt Niemczura among others should be back.  Those guys are good.

I think Rochester will be good relative to the league and probably a Top 25-30 team, but yeah, that SOS.

[WUPHF]

]Was talking a few days ago with a Case Western player at the local fitness center. He was injured early in the season and designated the team manager so that he could travel with the team. Happy that they rose to be #12 in last season's final poll.

Case Western Reserve was a great story for 2021-2022 and the ranking was well deserved.  They are a team that loses a lot, though they return Cole Frilling and obviously pick up a proven transfer.  Maybe they pick up more.