The NEAC: D–I Men's Basketball

[AdamJones113]

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I'd be willing to be on either list, if I made it, but I've been fairly quiet all season, not performing poorly, but not blowing the doors off anybody either, so I'd be surprised at inclusion on either list.

You are spot on.

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Matt may get some + draft meter for his two game-tying buzzer beaters, but other than that he's been quiet.

I am not surprised with how well Youngblood is playing, but I am surprised out how the combo of Youngblood and Happy Lucky have yet to bring more then 1 "W" at Bel Air and it was in a quad-OT game..

By the way what is YB's draft meter look like and when was the last time you edited the league leaders on Page 1?

Methinks the team will be on the bust list. I mean, even I picked them in the semis...
YB stands at 21%, right at average. While highlights and POWs help, the bulk of the meter comes from postseason play and total-season performance stats.

Haven't done it since week 2/3. Will do it again at the season midpoint and regular season end, as it takes a lot of work and revision

[AdamJones113]

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It's Pronounced: "Oh, Sh*t"
Reeling Bel-Air demolished by Hartford

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One game to go before the Top 3's. Excited?

[AdamJones113]

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Colonials Eke Out Win Over Baltimore

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Man Shaq is looking like the DPOY. I'll do the weekly recap, then what you've all been waiting for.

[StraightBaylien]

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Another well-rounded game for A-OK, wish Baltimore would have gotten the W though. Can't wait for more.

[AdamJones113]

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This Could Get Ugly... This Could Get Beautiful

The NEAC has two games on a 3-game win streak (Dover, Hartford) and one on a 3-game losing streak (Camden). Yet the teams on the bottom have the talent to climb back in this thing. Only time will tell.

In the week's first game, the Buffalo Bilikens upset the Rochester Challengers 79-65. The Challengers suffered from relatively weak games by Angelo Valdez and Russell Taylor. Bryce Robinson regained his momentum with a 16 point, 8 rebound game.

The second game saw the Harrisburg Miners beat the free-falling Camden Wildcats 83-74. Jay Greyvenstein notched 17 points and 4 steals, while counterpart Anthony Brown recorded his second 30-point game of the season. Jo Kane scored 27 for Camden, and Kenneth Yates added 9 boards, but the Wildcats are suffering big-time.

Hartford crushed Bel-Air 89-64 in game three; the euphoria of the Royals' 4-OT win over Baltimore is long gone. Hartford got 13 boards from DJ Porter, 8 assists from Matt Bless and 23 points from Red Sky. The Royals got 17 points from Youngblood and 7 rebounds from Lovelace. Not a recipe for success.

Dover maintained first-place pace with Hartford in the 4th game as they beat Baltimore 75-72. Casen Lewis finished with 19 points and 6 assists and Jerry Malone scored 16 to go along with 9 boards. Omero Kai and Shaq Davis continued their great play this year, as Kai scored 15 and Davis had 13 rebounds.

The NEAC has named Anthony Brown (Harrisburg) the Player of the Week.
TWO MORE WEEKS TILL THE SEASON'S MIDPOINT!

Week 6 Games:
Camden Wildcats @ Baltimore Wolves
Buffalo Bilikens @ Hartford Lumberjacks
Harrisburg Miners @ Bel-Air Royals
Dover Colonials @ Rochester Challengers (ESPN2 Nationally Televised Game)

[SonnyFranchise]

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Shaq beastin on defense and the boards

[AdamJones113]

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Top 3 Busts: NEAC

It's time to look at the top 3 busts so far in the NorthEastern Athletic Conference. As the inaugural season heads into its sixth week, we take a look at the players/teams that have underperformed the most to date.

3.
Ryan Kilpatrick, SG, Baltimore

Kilpatrick's assist numbers have been there—the scoring numbers haven't been. He's averaging 10 points a game, but with teammates Omero Kai and Shaq Davis playing brilliantly, it's hard not to blame the losses (Baltimore is 2-3) on the under-performing member of a big 3. Prediction: He'll keep this pace, Baltimore will finish 7-7, and a first round out.


2.
Jo Kane and Kenneth Yates: Camden Wildcats

After a great start to the season, Kane has been incredibly rocky. There were the sub double-digit performances, terrible D—always a liability for him, etc. He's finally starting to get back on track, but not completely. Yates has been good or mediocre—never the great Camden thought he could be. Prediction: They pick it up, only for a 6 seed, and are eliminated in round 2.



1.
Trey Youngblood and Happy Lovelace: Bel-Air

A team that many (myself included) had in the semi-finals, the Royals have not won a game in regulation, overtime, two overtimes, or three. They needed 4 OTs, and Youngblood only scored 11 that game. He hasn't been rocky, like Kane, but he has to be the superstar and he definitely has not been. Lovelace is starting to turn it on, but he has not shown flashes of greatness. Prediction: A first round exit and rolling heads.



Alright, most of you avoided this list. Stay tuned for the top 3. It's a surprise!

[SonnyFranchise]

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Ohhhh come on come on

[AdamJones113]

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With your teammate(s), come up with a single proposal for your entry into the North East Winter Break Invitational. Many scouts will be in attendance, so Draft Meters can skyrocket with good games. Talk to teammates via PM and post the final proposal here. Due by Thursday night at 8:00 PM.

[SonnyFranchise]

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Me and baylien decided SHAQ DAVIS,

[XXstormmXX]

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With your teammate(s), come up with a single proposal for your entry into the North East Winter Break Invitational. Many scouts will be in attendance, so Draft Meters can skyrocket with good games. Talk to teammates via PM and post the final proposal here. Due by Thursday night at 8:00 PM.

Wait, what? Only one player from each team goes to the invitational? I guess I'll let someone else go then, my guy usually plays like a scrub.

[AdamJones113]

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Wait, what? Only one player from each team goes to the invitational? I guess I'll let someone else go then, my guy usually plays like a scrub.

No, the entire team goes. You guys come up with a proposal for why your team should go.

[XXstormmXX]

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No, the entire team goes. You guys come up with a proposal for why your team should go.

Oh, I'll start PMing in that case. EDIT: Also, will there be undrafted free agency when our players graduate, if we don't get drafted?

[AdamJones113]

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Oh, I'll start PMing in that case. EDIT: Also, will there be undrafted free agency when our players graduate, if we don't get drafted?

3 things:
1. I will push the deadline to 9:00 ET tonight, in case my original instructions weren't clear.

2. Yes, UDFA's are in full effect.

3. Boy, you're really worrying about Ryan.

[Deuce2223]

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Youngblood and Lucky need the opportunity to show they are not overrated and that they can indeed compete with the best of the best. However both understand if they don't get a invite to the Invitational.