Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan endured plenty of injuries in 2012-13 and registered 14 triumphs (nine in MAAC play). Steve Masiello's Jaspers advanced to the conference finals before falling to Iona, 60-57. Masiello welcomes three freshmen to … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2013-14
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Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
By Ryan Lazo NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Lamont ‘Momo’ Jones knew the situation his Iona Gaels were facing. The possibility of another MAAC Conference loss, this one on their home court to a rival. But he also knew how to stop it from happening and he did so by playing defense, inciting inspiring play from the rest of his teammates as Iona pulled away from the Manhattan Jaspers … [Read more...] about Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
Michael Alvarado named to Bob Cousy Award Watch List
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan junior Michael Alvarado (Bronx, N.Y./All Hallows) was named to the watch list for The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2013 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award. Alvarado was one of only three candidates selected from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) on a list of over 80 players nominated in … [Read more...] about Michael Alvarado named to Bob Cousy Award Watch List
LIU Brooklyn knocks off Manhattan
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Senior guard Brandon Thompson buried seven three-pointers leading LIU Brooklyn to a 75-48 victory over Manhattan (3-6) on Sunday. A 44-point second half lifted the Blackbirds to their 31st straight win at the Wellness Center, the longest active home win streak in the country. Sophomore Emmy Andujar led Manhattan with 12 points … [Read more...] about LIU Brooklyn knocks off Manhattan
Manhattan storms past Siena
Courtesy of GoJaspers.com. RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan delivered its top all-around performance of the season Sunday rolling past Siena (2-9, 0-2 MAAC) 75-55 at Draddy Gymnasium. Four Jaspers scored in double-figures with junior forward Rhamel Brown (Brooklyn, N.Y./Transit Tech) going off for a career-high 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting as Manhattan (3-5, 1-1 MAAC) improved … [Read more...] about Manhattan storms past Siena