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With practice underway and the first games only a handful of weeks in the future, it’s time for The Catch and Shoot to start rolling out its preseason content. To get things started, here is an overview of the favorites for all 32 college basketball…
First Team Fred VanVleet, Wichita State—11.6 ppg, 5.4 apg, 1.9 spg VanVleet won MVC Player of the Year and was one of the nation’s best point guards this season, regardless of conference-level. The sophomore was a phenomenal distributor and seemed to score at will when…
The time is finally here. As much fun as the the first “real” days of the NCAA Tournament are, the First Four has not disappointed since it was introduced in the 2010-11 season. That year, UNC-Asheville defeated Arkansas-Little Rock in a thriller, and VCU began…
February is right around the corner, and now is when bracket projections actually begin to take some weight. Arizona and Syracuse currently sit on top as the No. 1 and No. 2 overall seeds. Michigan State and Kansas fill out the top line. Here’s a…
Coming off two one-point losses, Temple (5-5) refused to lose for a third time in a row. The Owls defeated the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (4-7) at the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational at Barclays Center with ease and authority, 101-65. “It was a good statement win…
One night after Gerrell Martin hit a game-winning three-pointer for LIU Brooklyn a few blocks away, it was Aleksandar Isailovic’s turn for St. Francis Brooklyn (7-5) in Thursday night’s victory against Lafayette, 65-62. After Lafayette guard Bryce Scott drilled a three-pointer to tie the game…
The early portion of the 2013-14 season has not been easy for LIU Brooklyn (4-6), the three-time defending champions in the Northeast Conference. Injuries have been popping up as often as Jason Brickman assists, and the Blackbirds’ definition of defense is generously broad. With only…
UIC (3-4) entered the Gulf Coast Showcase looking for a turnaround from its abysmal start to the 2013-14 season, and it certainly delivered. On Wednesday night, the Flames defeated Wagner (4-4), 94-76, to finish 2-1 at the tournament and earn third-place. The Flames struggled on…
The season is only a few days away, so it’s time to get to know who the best mid-majors in college basketball are for 2013-14. Every team is linked to its conference’s preview, which has an in-depth preview of that team. The Catch and Shoot…
By Jesse Kramer For the third straight season, LIU Brooklyn represented the Northeast Conference in the NCAA tournament in 2013. Although the Blackbirds still have a handful of talented players, their reign at the top of this league may end this season as Wagner and…
