Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the first-year players of the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara finished 7-25 (5-15 in MAAC play) last season and fell to Canisius in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. Chris Casey and his staff welcome to the lineup Kahlil … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2016-17
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Daum, Jackrabbits favorite in the Summit
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By RYAN McDONOUGH After finishing as co-Summit League Regular Season Champion at 12-4 in conference play, South Dakota State emerged victorious in the Summit League Tournament Finals and danced in March. Behind standout sophomore Mike Daum, SDSU sits as an early favorite to … [Read more...] about Daum, Jackrabbits favorite in the Summit
MAAC announces changes to scheduling policy
Courtesy of MAACSports.com The MAAC Council of President has approved sweeping changes to the league’s basketball scheduling in a reaffirmation that basketball remains the core MAAC Sport of Emphasis in the 11-team league. The revised policies include the following: Effective with the start of the 2017-18 season conference schedule will use an 18-game format with a Group … [Read more...] about MAAC announces changes to scheduling policy
Navy to host Veterans Classic Doubleheader on Friday
Courtesy of NavySports.com ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Navy will host the third annual Veterans Classic presented by Northwestern Mutual on Veterans Day to open the 2016-17 college basketball season. Vanderbilt will face Marquette in the opening game of the doubleheader at 6:30 PM and Navy will host Ohio State in the nightcap at 9:00 PM. Both games will be televised on CBS Sports … [Read more...] about Navy to host Veterans Classic Doubleheader on Friday
Big 12 still Jayhawks to lose
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By JOE MAGS Baylor (22-12, 10-8) What to watch: Scott Drew enters his 14th season with the Bears looking to replace two of the program’s most memorable players. Taurean Prince was drafted in the lottery by the Atlanta Hawks as a First Team All-Big 12 selection. Rico Gathers, … [Read more...] about Big 12 still Jayhawks to lose