Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By RYAN McDONOUGH Monmouth returns most of their roster from the 2015-16 season in which they earned the MAAC Regular Season Championship and went on to earn a top seed in the NIT. Reigning player of the year Justin Robinson (20.2 ppg) leads this established core group of players. … [Read more...] about Robinson and Monmouth look to continue climbing MAAC mountain
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: UMass Minutemen 2016-17
Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players for the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. UMass finished 14-18 (6-12 in A-10 play) last season and fell to VCU in conference quarter-finals. Derek Kellogg and his staff will welcome five players to campus this fall: Chris … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: UMass Minutemen 2016-17
Niagara splits doubleheader with Marist
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – After dropping a close 3-2 decision to Marist in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday, the Purple Eagles bounced back with a 7-3 win in game two. “I’m proud of the way these guys handled the adversity we were dealt this weekend,” said head coach Rob McCoy. “Having to travel for home games last minute due to weather … [Read more...] about Niagara splits doubleheader with Marist
Monmouth’s Sam Ferry named to Under Armour 30-under-30 team
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth basketball assistant coach Sam Ferry has been named to the Under Armour 30-under-30 Team as part of the NABC’s Guardians of the Game Awards. The 30-Under-30 Team recognizes 30 men's basketball coaches across the country that are under the age of 30. 30 coaches nationally received this award, and Ferry is the … [Read more...] about Monmouth’s Sam Ferry named to Under Armour 30-under-30 team
Justin Robinson named finalist for both Lute Olson and Lou Henson awards
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com HOUSTON, TX – Monmouth junior guard Justin Robinson (Lake Katrine, NY/Kingston) has been named as a finalist for two postseason awards as he was listed for the Lute Olson National Player of the Year and the Lou Henson Mid-Major National Player of the Year. The point guard was one of just four players nationally to be named a finalist for both … [Read more...] about Justin Robinson named finalist for both Lute Olson and Lou Henson awards