2008 Woodie Awards
MAAC Conference Breakdown (Men)
Joe Delgobbo
Issue date: 11/6/07 Section: Sports
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Loyola, who was picked to finish second in the conference, has a great chance to reach the NCAA Tournament this season for the first time since 1994. But nine teams in the MAAC stand in their way. The following is an assessment of the teams, organized based on their preseason rankings.
Siena
The Saints finished first, just ahead of the Greyhounds in the MAAC Preseason Coaches Poll. They led the league in scoring last season and will continue to light up the scoreboard this year. The nine underclassmen on the team will look to junior guard Kenny Hasbrouck, who averaged 16 points per game last season. Hasbrouck is a versatile player who can take it to the basket or score from the perimeter.
Sophomore Edwin Ubiles, last season's Co-Rookie of the Year, is a dynamic wing player who can score points in a hurry. This duo will hope to lead the Saints to a MAAC championship this March when the tournament is hosted on their home floor.
Niagara
The Purple Eagles have only one returning starter from last year's NCAA tournament team. All-MAAC forward Charron Fisher will be one of the major forces in the conference this year. The bulky Fisher averaged 20.6 ppg and 8.0 rpg during his junior campaign and will be the leader of his team this year. Tyrone Lewis, a sophomore guard, will be Fisher's wingman. Last year's MAAC Tournament MVP, Lewis is a strong scorer who always finds a way to put the ball in the basket.
Rider
The Broncs return four starters from last year, including All-MAAC and Defensive Player of the Year Jason Thompson. The 6-11 Thompson was the only player in college basketball to average over 20 points and 10 rebounds last season. He also blocked 2.2 shots a game and altered numerous others. A legitimate NBA prospect, he is arguably the best player in the conference.
Jason is joined by his younger brother, Ryan, who plays a similar but less developed style. Sharpshooter Harris Mansell, a junior guard, shot 53 percent from downtown last year and is one of the best shooters in the game.
Siena
The Saints finished first, just ahead of the Greyhounds in the MAAC Preseason Coaches Poll. They led the league in scoring last season and will continue to light up the scoreboard this year. The nine underclassmen on the team will look to junior guard Kenny Hasbrouck, who averaged 16 points per game last season. Hasbrouck is a versatile player who can take it to the basket or score from the perimeter.
Sophomore Edwin Ubiles, last season's Co-Rookie of the Year, is a dynamic wing player who can score points in a hurry. This duo will hope to lead the Saints to a MAAC championship this March when the tournament is hosted on their home floor.
Niagara
The Purple Eagles have only one returning starter from last year's NCAA tournament team. All-MAAC forward Charron Fisher will be one of the major forces in the conference this year. The bulky Fisher averaged 20.6 ppg and 8.0 rpg during his junior campaign and will be the leader of his team this year. Tyrone Lewis, a sophomore guard, will be Fisher's wingman. Last year's MAAC Tournament MVP, Lewis is a strong scorer who always finds a way to put the ball in the basket.
Rider
The Broncs return four starters from last year, including All-MAAC and Defensive Player of the Year Jason Thompson. The 6-11 Thompson was the only player in college basketball to average over 20 points and 10 rebounds last season. He also blocked 2.2 shots a game and altered numerous others. A legitimate NBA prospect, he is arguably the best player in the conference.
Jason is joined by his younger brother, Ryan, who plays a similar but less developed style. Sharpshooter Harris Mansell, a junior guard, shot 53 percent from downtown last year and is one of the best shooters in the game.
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