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Chances to Dance Week 3
Jay Gomes
NJHoops.com Editor
NJ Hoops
Myles Mack
The ultimate goal for every Division 1 school is to make the NCAA Tournament. For the high-major NJ programs like Rutgers and Seton Hall, they would have to finish above .500 and be in or near the upper half of the Big 10 or Big East to get an invitation. For the other New Jersey Division 1 schools - Rider, Princeton, Saint Peter's, FDU, and Monmouth winning their conference title is about the only option. NJIT is the lone remaining independent school in the country and does not get a bid. Princeton plays in the Ivy League, which does not have a postseason tournament, so the Tigers must win the conference regular season. The other, sans NJIT schools have to win their postseason tournament to get the opportunity to play in the Big Dance.
Not reaching the NCAA Tournament does not mean the season is a disappointment. A strong regular season is an accomplishment in itself, and that and/or a good postseason league tournament run, can be used as a springboard for the next season.
Once again this season, NJHoops.com will review and update the status of the eight New Jersey Division 1 schools. We will look at where they're at, how they're playing and the week ahead. After a banner season four years ago when Princeton and St. Peter's made the tournament, once again this past year the NJ teams were shut out.
The weekly updates will appear on Thursdays. This is after three weeks of action.
Fairleigh Dickinson (3-3) (0-0 in NEC)
Chances to Dance 10%
The Week Past: Lost to Lafayette 82-61. 6-foot-5 So. Matt MacDonald (Canisius NY) netted 15 points and 6 rebounds. MacDonald scored a career-high 29 points in a 89-85 win over Princeton.
The Week Ahead: Two tough road contests on tap, at Notre Dame Saturday night and at St. John's Wednesday.
Where They're At: Started the season off on a high note with an upset road win over St. Joseph's. Have done well with a new and young team. Defense is solid opponents only shooting 40.5% against them, 125th in country.
Monmouth (2-4) (0-0 in MAAC)
Chances to Dance 20%
The Week Past: Fell at Maryland 61-56. 6-foot-6 Jr. Deon Jones Towson/Sanford School DE) and 6-foot-1 Sr. Max DiLeo (Cinnaminson - NJ Hoops #80 Class of 2011) both had 11. Jones tallied 13 points and 8 rebounds in a 63-51 loss at SMU.
The Week Ahead: A busy week with three games. Head to Marist Thursday, home versus Iona Sunday and at Fordham Wednesday.
Where They're At: Although lost a pair of games to high major teams, played well in both contest showing promise for the balance of the season. Defense has been solid opponents only shooting 38.8%, 83rd in country.
NJIT (2-5)
Chances to Dance 0%
The Week Past: Beat previously unbeaten Duquesne and their first win ever over an A-10 foe with a 84-81 win. 5-foot-11 So. Damon Lynn (Union Catholic - NJ Hoops #28 Class of 2013) tallied 27 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Edged by UMass Lowell 71-67 despite 24 and 6 treys from Lynn.
The Week Ahead: At Michigan Saturday. St. Francis Brooklyn comes in on Tuesday.
Where They're At: Had a huge win at Duquesne the Highlanders best win during their D-1 tenure. Have shared the ball well, averaging 13.3 apg, 139th in country.
Princeton (2-6) (0-0 in Ivy League)
Chances to Dance 5%
The Week Past: At the Wooden Legacy Tournament in California lost to UTEP 62-56. 6-foot-4 So. Henry Caruso (Junipo Serra CA) came off the bench to score 15 points. Lost to San Diego 75-65 despite 18 points and 9 rebounds from 6-foot-5 So. Spencer Weisz (Seton Hall Prep - NJ Hoops #16 Class of 2013). Bounced back to beat San Jose State 69-54. Weisz netted 16. Edged by FDU 89-85. Weisz went for 18.
The Week Ahead: Stony Brook comes to Jadwin Gym Saturday. Travel to St. Peter's Wednesday.
Where They're At: A tough beginning. After an impressive opening night win over Rider lost 6 of 7. Defense has been spotty, opponents shooting 44.6% against the Tigers, 258th in country.
Rider (3-5) (0-0 in MAAC)
Chances to Dance 15%
The Week Past: Beaten by Michigan State 77-45. 7-foot-0 Sr. Matt Lopez (Washington Township - NJ Hoops #19 Class of 2010) had 14. Lopez notched 13 in a 61-54 loss to Georgia Tech. 6-foot-3 So. Jimmie Taylor (Suwannee FL) scored 18 but Rider fell to Santa Clara 68-60. Lopez had a career high 20 points with 9 rebounds in a 69-56 win over Central Connecticut State.
The Week Ahead: Siena comes to Lawrenceville Sunday afternoon. Travel to Iona Wednesday.
Where They're At: Had a rough trip to Orlando losing all three games in Orlando Classic. Bounced back to beat Central Connecticut State. Defense has been spotty opponents shooting 47.4% against the Broncs, 319th in the country.
Rutgers (4-3) (0-0 in Big 10)
Chances to Dance 10%
The Week Past: Edged Vanderbilt 68-65 with 5-foot-9 Sr. guard Myles Mack (St. Anthony - NJ Hoops #4 Class of 2011) going for 21 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Lost to #8/7 Virginia 45-26. 6-foot-8 Sr. Kadeem Jack (Queens, N.Y.) was high with 8. Behind a career-high 20 points from 6-foot-7 Jr. Junior Etou (Bishop O'Connell VA) beat Clemson 69-64.
The Week Ahead: Play at Seton Hall Saturday afternoon. New Hampshire comes to the RAC Tuesday.
Where They're At: A good week for Rutgers. Beat an SEC team and an ACC team away from the RAC. Defense has been solid opponents only shooting 40.3% against them, 119th in country.
Saint Peter's (2-6) (0-2 in MAAC)
Chances to Dance 10%
The Week Past: Topped Tennessee State 66-58. 6-foot-7 Sr. Marvin Dominique (Fordham/Miramar FL) and 6-foot-4 So. Travis Hester (Harcum PA JC) divided 30 points. Edged by Norfolk State 60-58 despite 17 from Dominique. Trimmed by Canisius 60-57. 6-foot-3 Fr. Elisha Boone (Lincoln NY) had a team high 11 off the bench.
The Week Ahead: Play at Boston U Saturday. Princeton comes to Jersey City Wednesday.
Where They're At: Still struggling to put it all together, although an injury to second leading scorer 6-foot-2 Redshirt Sr. Desi Washington (Delaware St/Central Dauphin East PA) has hurt. Struggling shooting the ball hitting 39.8%, 282nd in country.
Seton Hall (6-0) (1-0 in Big East)
Chances to Dance 35%
The Week Past: Edged George Washington 58-54 as 6-foot-4 Fr. Isaiah Whitehead (Lincoln NY) had 15 points, 5 assists and 6 rebounds. Ran past Mt. St. Mary's 78-55. 6-foot-3 Fr. Khadeen Carrington (Bishop Loughlin NY) notched a career high 16 on 8-8 shooting.
The Week Ahead: Seton Hall comes to the Rock Saturday for a big NJ battle. Travel to Wichita State Tuesday.
Where They're At: An excellent start to the season. After spending a few days on a tropical island bonding as a team and winning a championship came back home to win two more contests. Defense is good opponents only shooting 38.9%, 87th in country. RPI 33rd in country.
NJ Hoops provides blanket coverage of NJ basketball all year long for the past 20 years and is proud to continue to be the NJ nominating source for the McDonald's All American game
This post was edited on 12/5 3:13 PM by Halldan1
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Chances to Dance Week 3
Jay Gomes
NJHoops.com Editor
NJ Hoops
Myles Mack
The ultimate goal for every Division 1 school is to make the NCAA Tournament. For the high-major NJ programs like Rutgers and Seton Hall, they would have to finish above .500 and be in or near the upper half of the Big 10 or Big East to get an invitation. For the other New Jersey Division 1 schools - Rider, Princeton, Saint Peter's, FDU, and Monmouth winning their conference title is about the only option. NJIT is the lone remaining independent school in the country and does not get a bid. Princeton plays in the Ivy League, which does not have a postseason tournament, so the Tigers must win the conference regular season. The other, sans NJIT schools have to win their postseason tournament to get the opportunity to play in the Big Dance.
Not reaching the NCAA Tournament does not mean the season is a disappointment. A strong regular season is an accomplishment in itself, and that and/or a good postseason league tournament run, can be used as a springboard for the next season.
Once again this season, NJHoops.com will review and update the status of the eight New Jersey Division 1 schools. We will look at where they're at, how they're playing and the week ahead. After a banner season four years ago when Princeton and St. Peter's made the tournament, once again this past year the NJ teams were shut out.
The weekly updates will appear on Thursdays. This is after three weeks of action.
Fairleigh Dickinson (3-3) (0-0 in NEC)
Chances to Dance 10%
The Week Past: Lost to Lafayette 82-61. 6-foot-5 So. Matt MacDonald (Canisius NY) netted 15 points and 6 rebounds. MacDonald scored a career-high 29 points in a 89-85 win over Princeton.
The Week Ahead: Two tough road contests on tap, at Notre Dame Saturday night and at St. John's Wednesday.
Where They're At: Started the season off on a high note with an upset road win over St. Joseph's. Have done well with a new and young team. Defense is solid opponents only shooting 40.5% against them, 125th in country.
Monmouth (2-4) (0-0 in MAAC)
Chances to Dance 20%
The Week Past: Fell at Maryland 61-56. 6-foot-6 Jr. Deon Jones Towson/Sanford School DE) and 6-foot-1 Sr. Max DiLeo (Cinnaminson - NJ Hoops #80 Class of 2011) both had 11. Jones tallied 13 points and 8 rebounds in a 63-51 loss at SMU.
The Week Ahead: A busy week with three games. Head to Marist Thursday, home versus Iona Sunday and at Fordham Wednesday.
Where They're At: Although lost a pair of games to high major teams, played well in both contest showing promise for the balance of the season. Defense has been solid opponents only shooting 38.8%, 83rd in country.
NJIT (2-5)
Chances to Dance 0%
The Week Past: Beat previously unbeaten Duquesne and their first win ever over an A-10 foe with a 84-81 win. 5-foot-11 So. Damon Lynn (Union Catholic - NJ Hoops #28 Class of 2013) tallied 27 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Edged by UMass Lowell 71-67 despite 24 and 6 treys from Lynn.
The Week Ahead: At Michigan Saturday. St. Francis Brooklyn comes in on Tuesday.
Where They're At: Had a huge win at Duquesne the Highlanders best win during their D-1 tenure. Have shared the ball well, averaging 13.3 apg, 139th in country.
Princeton (2-6) (0-0 in Ivy League)
Chances to Dance 5%
The Week Past: At the Wooden Legacy Tournament in California lost to UTEP 62-56. 6-foot-4 So. Henry Caruso (Junipo Serra CA) came off the bench to score 15 points. Lost to San Diego 75-65 despite 18 points and 9 rebounds from 6-foot-5 So. Spencer Weisz (Seton Hall Prep - NJ Hoops #16 Class of 2013). Bounced back to beat San Jose State 69-54. Weisz netted 16. Edged by FDU 89-85. Weisz went for 18.
The Week Ahead: Stony Brook comes to Jadwin Gym Saturday. Travel to St. Peter's Wednesday.
Where They're At: A tough beginning. After an impressive opening night win over Rider lost 6 of 7. Defense has been spotty, opponents shooting 44.6% against the Tigers, 258th in country.
Rider (3-5) (0-0 in MAAC)
Chances to Dance 15%
The Week Past: Beaten by Michigan State 77-45. 7-foot-0 Sr. Matt Lopez (Washington Township - NJ Hoops #19 Class of 2010) had 14. Lopez notched 13 in a 61-54 loss to Georgia Tech. 6-foot-3 So. Jimmie Taylor (Suwannee FL) scored 18 but Rider fell to Santa Clara 68-60. Lopez had a career high 20 points with 9 rebounds in a 69-56 win over Central Connecticut State.
The Week Ahead: Siena comes to Lawrenceville Sunday afternoon. Travel to Iona Wednesday.
Where They're At: Had a rough trip to Orlando losing all three games in Orlando Classic. Bounced back to beat Central Connecticut State. Defense has been spotty opponents shooting 47.4% against the Broncs, 319th in the country.
Rutgers (4-3) (0-0 in Big 10)
Chances to Dance 10%
The Week Past: Edged Vanderbilt 68-65 with 5-foot-9 Sr. guard Myles Mack (St. Anthony - NJ Hoops #4 Class of 2011) going for 21 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Lost to #8/7 Virginia 45-26. 6-foot-8 Sr. Kadeem Jack (Queens, N.Y.) was high with 8. Behind a career-high 20 points from 6-foot-7 Jr. Junior Etou (Bishop O'Connell VA) beat Clemson 69-64.
The Week Ahead: Play at Seton Hall Saturday afternoon. New Hampshire comes to the RAC Tuesday.
Where They're At: A good week for Rutgers. Beat an SEC team and an ACC team away from the RAC. Defense has been solid opponents only shooting 40.3% against them, 119th in country.
Saint Peter's (2-6) (0-2 in MAAC)
Chances to Dance 10%
The Week Past: Topped Tennessee State 66-58. 6-foot-7 Sr. Marvin Dominique (Fordham/Miramar FL) and 6-foot-4 So. Travis Hester (Harcum PA JC) divided 30 points. Edged by Norfolk State 60-58 despite 17 from Dominique. Trimmed by Canisius 60-57. 6-foot-3 Fr. Elisha Boone (Lincoln NY) had a team high 11 off the bench.
The Week Ahead: Play at Boston U Saturday. Princeton comes to Jersey City Wednesday.
Where They're At: Still struggling to put it all together, although an injury to second leading scorer 6-foot-2 Redshirt Sr. Desi Washington (Delaware St/Central Dauphin East PA) has hurt. Struggling shooting the ball hitting 39.8%, 282nd in country.
Seton Hall (6-0) (1-0 in Big East)
Chances to Dance 35%
The Week Past: Edged George Washington 58-54 as 6-foot-4 Fr. Isaiah Whitehead (Lincoln NY) had 15 points, 5 assists and 6 rebounds. Ran past Mt. St. Mary's 78-55. 6-foot-3 Fr. Khadeen Carrington (Bishop Loughlin NY) notched a career high 16 on 8-8 shooting.
The Week Ahead: Seton Hall comes to the Rock Saturday for a big NJ battle. Travel to Wichita State Tuesday.
Where They're At: An excellent start to the season. After spending a few days on a tropical island bonding as a team and winning a championship came back home to win two more contests. Defense is good opponents only shooting 38.9%, 87th in country. RPI 33rd in country.
NJ Hoops provides blanket coverage of NJ basketball all year long for the past 20 years and is proud to continue to be the NJ nominating source for the McDonald's All American game
This post was edited on 12/5 3:13 PM by Halldan1
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