Seton Hall didn’t have a easy week by any stretch of the imagination, and at one point it looked like it could have gotten worse before they pulled out the consolation game in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
Month: November 2013
Seton Hall-Oklahoma by the numbers
Seton Hall dropped a heart-breaker on Friday night in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. While some numbers tell a little of the story, in the end some big ones are deceiving.
George Mason has to improve key areas for a big stretch coming up
George Mason has begun a stretch that will be more challenging than their first four games, which they won mostly at home. They didn’t get off to an auspicious start at Iona on Saturday, and it showed some of what they need to address.
Iona finds their point guard and gets much more
Iona had a lot of good things happen on Saturday. They ran away from George Mason to even their record, found a point guard for the foreseeable future and showed the balance they have that should make them contenders in the MAAC once again.
Napier makes like his former teammate in New York to carry UConn
On the same court where Kemba Walker led the beginning of a magical run in 2011, Shabazz Napier came up big for Connecticut on Friday night. He’s showing the kind of leadership that should lead the Huskies back into the NCAA Tournament now that they are eligible again.
Young Indiana shows potential for growth in tough loss
Indiana had a chance to pull out a big win in the 2K Sports Classic championship game. It was a very different game for them than earlier ones, and one where they showed their potential if they grow despite the loss.
Defense and rebounding are big concerns for Washington
Washington went 0-2 at the 2K Sports Classic in New York, and if it wasn’t clear that defense and rebounding are big concerns for this short-handed team before the trip, it’s crystal clear now.
UConn 72, Boston College 70: A second look
The first semifinal matchup in the 2K Sports Classic between Boston College and Connecticut brought back memories of some of the last battles these two waged in their Big East days. This one was every bit as good as some of those old battles.
Harvard uses its depth to overcome injuries early on
Harvard has utilized its depth in the early going to absorb losses to injuries. They hope that they will be healthier soon and use their depth instead to overwhelm opponents, especially with some time on the road in their future.
Drexel 70, Rutgers 59: Three points of emphasis
Rutgers’ hopes of getting to New York and the “Final Four” of the NIT Season Tip-Off were dashed by a solid Drexel team. Three main things stood out in this one, a couple of them areas for the Scarlet Knights to address going forward.
