Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
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Interested to see how Christ Essandoko does for St Joseph's tonight as the Hawks host Lafayette
Essandoko is the 7' 285lb center who originally signed with PC but then changed his mind and went with St Joseph's. He has lost about 50 pounds over the past year or so
At the recent St Joe at PC Secret Scrimmage Essandoko had 25 points and 15 rebounds in the 3 point loss to the Fryuzz.
Essandoko was in a boot. DNP.
Essandoko is the 7' 285lb center who originally signed with PC but then changed his mind and went with St Joseph's. He has lost about 50 pounds over the past year or so
At the recent St Joe at PC Secret Scrimmage Essandoko had 25 points and 15 rebounds in the 3 point loss to the Fryuzz.
Essandoko was in a boot. DNP.
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Interested in the Fordham game against Wagner, as we play them next week.
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Yes Ramster, Essandoko could be a difference maker for them.ramster wrote: ↑10 months ago Interested to see how Christ Essandoko does for St Joseph's tonight as the Hawks host Lafayette
Essandoko is the 7' 285lb center who originally signed with PC but then changed his mind and went with St Joseph's. He has lost about 50 pounds over the past year or so
At the recent St Joe at PC Secret Scrimmage Essandoko had 25 points and 15 rebounds in the 3 point loss to the Fryuzz.
The have size upfront with another 7-footer (265 ibs) Coleman, and Flemmng (6'9"/ 230).
(F) Klaczek (6'8"/225) returns and started 21 games last season.
Them along with a backcourt of Reynolds, Brown, and Greer could make the Joe's dangerous this season.
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The legendary games of interest is back!
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Yes, me too.theblueram wrote: ↑10 months ago Interested in the Fordham game against Wagner, as we play them next week.
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Halftime A-10 scores
Washington and Lee 38
Davidson 37
McNeese State 41
VCU 29
Cleveland St 41
Duquesne 38
Monmouth 23
GMU 29
Lafayette 35
St joes 38
SIUE 24
Dayton 27
Longwood 30
St Bonaventure 35
Only Richmond taking care of business 55 to 35 over VMI
How will we ever compete against these Goliaths!?!?!
Washington and Lee 38
Davidson 37
McNeese State 41
VCU 29
Cleveland St 41
Duquesne 38
Monmouth 23
GMU 29
Lafayette 35
St joes 38
SIUE 24
Dayton 27
Longwood 30
St Bonaventure 35
Only Richmond taking care of business 55 to 35 over VMI
How will we ever compete against these Goliaths!?!?!
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Wow. Davidson is losing to a team that sounds like a 70s duo. They better straighten out, I think they’re playing Hall and Oats next.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑10 months ago Halftime A-10 scores
Washington and Lee 38
Davidson 37
McNeese State 41
VCU 29
Cleveland St 41
Duquesne 38
Monmouth 23
GMU 29
Lafayette 35
St joes 38
SIUE 24
Dayton 27
Longwood 30
St Bonaventure 35
Only Richmond taking care of business 55 to 35 over VMI
How will we ever compete against these Goliaths!?!?!
'No Mercy.'
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VCU just getting blown out by McNeese st
Stock DOWN VCU and A-10
Stock DOWN VCU and A-10
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Looks like everyone but VCU woke up finally.
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Fordham in a battle with Wagner
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Surprising, would be a huge loss for Fordham.
Tied with 3 minutes left.
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Yes, Fordham is the bar now...lol
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In OT.
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I'm thoroughly enjoying tonight
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Sorry, I jumped the gun, game in OT.
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URI Thursday night's opponent, Fairfield, lost at BC. 89-70. Fairfield trailed the entire game.
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11-1 for the A10 not bad I guess
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#23 St Mary's beat Stanislaus State 107-28
James Madison of the Sunbelt with their 2nd ever win over a Top 25 team and it was a big one playing At #4 Ranked Michigan State.
Grad transfer TJ Biggerstaff from Boston College 21P 14R
Michigan State had not lost a home game in the month of November since David Robinson -- the Basketball Hall of Famer who starred for the San Antonio Spurs -- led Navy to a 91-90 overtime win over the Spartans in 1986. The program had not lost a season opener in East Lansing since 1970.
Bryant lost at home to Manhattan by 2. Bryant was favored by 11.5.
James Madison of the Sunbelt with their 2nd ever win over a Top 25 team and it was a big one playing At #4 Ranked Michigan State.
Grad transfer TJ Biggerstaff from Boston College 21P 14R
Michigan State had not lost a home game in the month of November since David Robinson -- the Basketball Hall of Famer who starred for the San Antonio Spurs -- led Navy to a 91-90 overtime win over the Spartans in 1986. The program had not lost a season opener in East Lansing since 1970.
Bryant lost at home to Manhattan by 2. Bryant was favored by 11.5.
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Essandoko changed his mind because he did not get admitted to PC.ramster wrote: ↑10 months ago Interested to see how Christ Essandoko does for St Joseph's tonight as the Hawks host Lafayette
Essandoko is the 7' 285lb center who originally signed with PC but then changed his mind and went with St Joseph's. He has lost about 50 pounds over the past year or so
At the recent St Joe at PC Secret Scrimmage Essandoko had 25 points and 15 rebounds in the 3 point loss to the Fryuzz.
Essandoko was in a boot. DNP.
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Richmond could also surprise this season.
Their backcourt transfer duo of all-conference players had a good game, King with 34 pts and Hunt with 15 pts.
7-foot center Quinn had 10 rebs/7 assists.
Their backcourt transfer duo of all-conference players had a good game, King with 34 pts and Hunt with 15 pts.
7-foot center Quinn had 10 rebs/7 assists.
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He has a strained toe.woodennickel1 wrote: ↑10 months agoEssandoko changed his mind because he did not get admitted to PC.ramster wrote: ↑10 months ago Interested to see how Christ Essandoko does for St Joseph's tonight as the Hawks host Lafayette
Essandoko is the 7' 285lb center who originally signed with PC but then changed his mind and went with St Joseph's. He has lost about 50 pounds over the past year or so
At the recent St Joe at PC Secret Scrimmage Essandoko had 25 points and 15 rebounds in the 3 point loss to the Fryuzz.
Essandoko was in a boot. DNP.
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Ish Leggett was a starter for Pitt in its dismantling of North Carolina A&T in its home opener, 100-52. Leggett got PT of 25 minutes, scored 11 points on 4-7 FG, 1-2 3PTS, and 2-2 FT
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The Big 5 is now 6 teams as Drexel was added effective this season
2023-24 Philadelphia Big 5 Men's Basketball Schedule
(All game times TBA by host school)
Monday, Nov. 6 – Drexel at La Salle
Friday, Nov. 10 – Penn at SJU
Monday, Nov. 13 – Villanova at Penn
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Temple at Drexel
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Saint Joseph's at Villanova
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – La Salle at Temple
Saturday, Dec. 2 – Big 5 Tripleheader at Wells Fargo Center
In A10 Action tonight:
Drexel plays at LaSalle 6:30pm. Drexel -2.5
Albany plays at UMASS 7pm. UMASS -9.5
2023-24 Philadelphia Big 5 Men's Basketball Schedule
(All game times TBA by host school)
Monday, Nov. 6 – Drexel at La Salle
Friday, Nov. 10 – Penn at SJU
Monday, Nov. 13 – Villanova at Penn
Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Temple at Drexel
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Saint Joseph's at Villanova
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – La Salle at Temple
Saturday, Dec. 2 – Big 5 Tripleheader at Wells Fargo Center
In A10 Action tonight:
Drexel plays at LaSalle 6:30pm. Drexel -2.5
Albany plays at UMASS 7pm. UMASS -9.5
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New Hampshire lost by 11 at Syracuse - underdogs by 17.5
Gave them a good game.
We play UNH in OOC
Gave them a good game.
We play UNH in OOC
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Sebastian Thomas went for 19 on 3 of 4 from three as Albany got whacked by Umass.
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With both La Salle and UMass winning their home openers tonight, the A-10 goes 13-1 with only Loyola Chicago yet to open its season. The Ramblers do that tomorrow night as they host #10 Florida Atlantic.
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VCU of all teams decides to lay an egg.
That loss could very easily ruin any shot they have at an at-large.
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Real nice game from Thomas against UMass. Surprised and happy for him. Hopefully his good play continues and Albany has a winning season.bigappleram wrote: ↑10 months ago Sebastian Thomas went for 19 on 3 of 4 from three as Albany got whacked by Umass.
Thanks for posting, Bar. I forgot about the games tonight.
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Thanks for posting, Ob. Good start for the conference. Mostly took care of business.
It will be interesting to see how Loyola does tomorrow night. Great NET boost opportunity.
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Unbelievablebigappleram wrote: ↑10 months ago Sebastian Thomas went for 19 on 3 of 4 from three as Albany got whacked by Umass.
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Purdue Fort Wayne beats BE DePaul
Presbyterian beats SEC Vanderbilt. Presbyterian KenPom 315
Of course on the BE and SEC Teams Home Court
Presbyterian beats SEC Vanderbilt. Presbyterian KenPom 315
Of course on the BE and SEC Teams Home Court
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Even a blind squirrel can find an acorn, but know what? Good for him, some of us knocked him around pretty good ‘round here.reef wrote: ↑10 months agoUnbelievablebigappleram wrote: ↑10 months ago Sebastian Thomas went for 19 on 3 of 4 from three as Albany got whacked by Umass.
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Loyola/Chicago opening up against #9/10 FAU.
This game will be played at the Wintrust Arena (McCormick Place Event Center) in Chicago,
Surprisingly FAU only opened up as a 5.5 favorite. over/under is 142.
Somehow, I doubt the Ramblers can keep it that close.
This game will be played at the Wintrust Arena (McCormick Place Event Center) in Chicago,
Surprisingly FAU only opened up as a 5.5 favorite. over/under is 142.
Somehow, I doubt the Ramblers can keep it that close.
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I’d have to watch him again but at first glance it did seem like he changed his mechanics. He had a really unorthodox release point at Rhody and I didn’t notice that last night. If so that would greatly improve his effectiveness, good for him regardless. That was always the level he should have been at.section(105) wrote: ↑10 months agoEven a blind squirrel can find an acorn, but know what? Good for him, some of us knocked him around pretty good ‘round here.reef wrote: ↑10 months agoUnbelievablebigappleram wrote: ↑10 months ago Sebastian Thomas went for 19 on 3 of 4 from three as Albany got whacked by Umass.
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Yes, good for him. He certainly had ample opportunity here, maybe this is just a case of a change of scenery does the trick.
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I guess we'll see if FAU is the real deal tonight. Something tells me they are not. We'll see.
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Well...they have their entire team (minus one backup guard) and coaching staff back.KevanBoyles wrote: ↑10 months agoI guess we'll see if FAU is the real deal tonight. Something tells me they are not. We'll see.
I'm smashing the over for FAU!
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I agree PRT, FAU is loaded this season.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑10 months agoWell...they have their entire team (minus one backup guard) and coaching staff back.KevanBoyles wrote: ↑10 months agoI guess we'll see if FAU is the real deal tonight. Something tells me they are not. We'll see.
I'm smashing the over for FAU!
They have experience, talent, and depth, what is there not to like?
Just looking at both teams, Loyola/Chicago will be lucky to even keep this game close.
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Vegas is rarely wrong and if they are not by much so I would expect this game plays pretty close.Jersey77 wrote: ↑10 months agoI agree PRT, FAU is loaded this season.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑10 months agoWell...they have their entire team (minus one backup guard) and coaching staff back.KevanBoyles wrote: ↑10 months ago
I guess we'll see if FAU is the real deal tonight. Something tells me they are not. We'll see.
I'm smashing the over for FAU!
They have experience, talent, and depth, what is there not to like?
Just looking at both teams, Loyola/Chicago will be lucky to even keep this game close.
In terms of FAU there is a tendency to overhype Cinderella teams the following season. A lot went right for FAU last year people forget they nearly lost their first game in tourney. I don’t see them repeating what they did last year. Top 35-40 sure but they aren’t a Top 10 team this year (where they have been ranked by some in preseason).
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He had a few double digit games for us last year, and got 16 one game, so a game like this was possible from him. The problem is his shot form is so bad there will never be consistency with his scoring. Like you said though, good for himsection(105) wrote: ↑10 months agoEven a blind squirrel can find an acorn, but know what? Good for him, some of us knocked him around pretty good ‘round here.reef wrote: ↑10 months agoUnbelievablebigappleram wrote: ↑10 months ago Sebastian Thomas went for 19 on 3 of 4 from three as Albany got whacked by Umass.
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They are a bit different than most Cinderella teams though don't you think?bigappleram wrote: ↑10 months agoVegas is rarely wrong and if they are not by much so I would expect this game plays pretty close.Jersey77 wrote: ↑10 months agoI agree PRT, FAU is loaded this season.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑10 months ago
Well...they have their entire team (minus one backup guard) and coaching staff back.
I'm smashing the over for FAU!
They have experience, talent, and depth, what is there not to like?
Just looking at both teams, Loyola/Chicago will be lucky to even keep this game close.
In terms of FAU there is a tendency to overhype Cinderella teams the following season. A lot went right for FAU last year people forget they nearly lost their first game in tourney. I don’t see them repeating what they did last year. Top 35-40 sure but they aren’t a Top 10 team this year (where they have been ranked by some in preseason).
What other Cinderella's brought back their entire coaching staff and their starting five? They were also 35-4 so they pretty much had taken care of business all year.
Same team that beat Tennessee in the sweet 16. A Tennessee team that had the best defense in the county that had just pulverized Duke and took out K-State with Keyontae Johnson and Marquis Nowell. Heck they should have beaten SDSU, blew a 14 point lead and led the entire game until the end.
Probably won't make it back to the final four, but saying they'll be 35-40 is silly to me.
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You never know BAR.bigappleram wrote: ↑10 months agoVegas is rarely wrong and if they are not by much so I would expect this game plays pretty close.Jersey77 wrote: ↑10 months agoI agree PRT, FAU is loaded this season.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑10 months ago
Well...they have their entire team (minus one backup guard) and coaching staff back.
I'm smashing the over for FAU!
They have experience, talent, and depth, what is there not to like?
Just looking at both teams, Loyola/Chicago will be lucky to even keep this game close.
In terms of FAU there is a tendency to overhype Cinderella teams the following season. A lot went right for FAU last year people forget they nearly lost their first game in tourney. I don’t see them repeating what they did last year. Top 35-40 sure but they aren’t a Top 10 team this year (where they have been ranked by some in preseason).
FAU had a great year, they won 35 games while going 18-2 in C-USA and winning the regular season and the conference championship.
They beat a lot of quality teams in the NCAAT and only lost by 1 point in the Final Four.
They are no joke and won't catch anyone by surprise this season.
If Loyola/Chicago gives them a good game, to me it says more about Loyola being better than most here think, which is good for the A10.
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I don't know - last year during the season I recall pundits saying during the season people were too distracted with Charleston and their win streak but that FAU was the real top mid-major. FAU is a legit top-20 team at least.bigappleram wrote: ↑10 months agoVegas is rarely wrong and if they are not by much so I would expect this game plays pretty close.Jersey77 wrote: ↑10 months agoI agree PRT, FAU is loaded this season.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑10 months ago
Well...they have their entire team (minus one backup guard) and coaching staff back.
I'm smashing the over for FAU!
They have experience, talent, and depth, what is there not to like?
Just looking at both teams, Loyola/Chicago will be lucky to even keep this game close.
In terms of FAU there is a tendency to overhype Cinderella teams the following season. A lot went right for FAU last year people forget they nearly lost their first game in tourney. I don’t see them repeating what they did last year. Top 35-40 sure but they aren’t a Top 10 team this year (where they have been ranked by some in preseason).
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Many good points on FAU all around. It maybe cliche’ but I suspect they aren’t as good as top 10 and not as low as 25 so, they are probably somewhere in between.
Don’t forget also that they are the hunted this season vs being the hunter. They won’t sneak up on anyone; teams will be psyched to take them down.
Good stuff.
Don’t forget also that they are the hunted this season vs being the hunter. They won’t sneak up on anyone; teams will be psyched to take them down.
Good stuff.
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Another game of interest is Arizona State/ Miss. State in Chicago (Wintrust Arena/Barstool Invitational) right after the Loyola/FAU game.
Bobby Hurley took ASU to the 2nd round of the NCAAT last season.
Miss. State lost to Pitt by 1 point in the '23 NCAAT, they are in the HOF Tip-Off/ Mohegan Sun.
Miss. State favored by 3.5 points.
Bobby Hurley took ASU to the 2nd round of the NCAAT last season.
Miss. State lost to Pitt by 1 point in the '23 NCAAT, they are in the HOF Tip-Off/ Mohegan Sun.
Miss. State favored by 3.5 points.