Metro Atlantic Conference 2003-04 Season Recap by Jesse Ullmann The Manhattan Jaspers for the second straight year finished atop the leader board with a 16-2 (25-6) record with the two conference losses coming on the road to Iona and Rider. Iona and Rider meanwhile had their fare share of problems […]
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Colonial Recap
Colonial Athletic Association 2003-04 Season Recap by Jesse Ullmann Heading into the final week of play Colonial teams were tied for first, third, fifth and ninth place emphasizing one of the most balanced years in CAA history. VCU finished with the best mark at 14-4 in conference play, 20-7 overall. […]
Connecticut AAU Action
AAU Summer Action by Jesse Ullmann Bridgeport, CT – When Manute Bol played for the University of Bridgeport in the mid 1980’s, AAU basketball was non-existent. Nowadays, the Amateur Athletic Union has left no stone unturned and it is virtually impossible to find a city that does not feature an […]
Salute to UConn
Twice the Charm by Jesse Ullmann On Monday evening the construction zone, safety displays above the roadways on Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut read, “2004 Men’s Basketball National Champions: UConn Huskies.” Jim Calhoun and the University of Connecticut won its second title game in as many appearances. […]
ERNJ Second Round Recap
Second Round Recap – East Rutherford Region by Jesse Ullmann (4) Wake Forest 84, (12) Manhattan 80 Chris Paul played an exceptional 40 minutes of basketball carrying the Demon Deacons to a thrilling 84-80 victory over Manhattan Saturday afternoon at the RBC Center. With 13.6 seconds left and just five […]
ERNJ Elite Eight Recap
Elite Eight Recap – East Rutherford Region by Jesse Ullmann (2) Oklahoma State 64, (1) St. Joseph’s 60 With 6.9 seconds left to put Oklahoma State ahead junior guard John Lucas III threw up a three-pointer giving the Cowboys a 64-60 victory and a plane ticket punched to San Antonio. […]
ERNJ Elite Eight Preview
Elite Eight Preview – East Rutherford Region by Jesse Ullmann (1) St. Joseph’s vs. (2) Oklahoma State All-American senior guard Jameer Nelson (Chester, PA) and junior guard Delonte West (Greenbelt, MD) have been outstanding for the Hawks but will face their toughest test when they take on Oklahoma State. The […]
ERNJ Sweet Sixteen Recap
Sweet Sixteen Recap – East Rutherford Region by Jesse Ullmann (1) St. Joseph’s 84, (4) Wake Forest 80 In a thriller at the Continental Arena, National Player of the Year senior guard Jameer Nelson and his Hawks escaped a nail-biter defeating ACC powerhouse Wake Forest, 84-80. The Hawks advanced to […]
ERNJ Sweet Sixteen Preview
Sweet Sixteen Preview – East Rutherford Region by Jesse Ullmann (1) St. Joseph’s vs. (4) Wake Forest Jameer Nelson. Chris Paul. The two guards, senior All-American Nelson and ACC Rookie of the Year Paul, with survive and advance on their minds, will be the lead story when the Atlantic 10 […]
ERNJ First Round Recap
First Round Recap – East Rutherford Region by Jesse Ullmann No. 5 Florida Gators 60, No. 12 Manhattan Jaspers 75 Manhattan’s all-time leading scorer Luis Flores dropped in a game-high 26 points on eight-of-23 shooting from the floor in a 75-60 upset over fifth-seeded Florida. In four attempts since their […]
