ALL-TIME BIG EAST TOP 50 PLAYERS
SNY TOP 10 ALL-TIME BEASTS OF THE BIG EAST; BRANDEN FRAZIER PICKS HOFSTRA
March 9, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Last night SNY had a special where they took a look at the Top 10 All-Time players of the Big East. It was an entertaining hour program with in-studio commentary by the coverage crew at SNY, including former Big East Player of the Year and Pitt Panther Charles Smith, former Big East head coach Tim Welsh, Lenn Robbins of the NY Post and SNY college basketball expert Brandon Tierney and hosted by Gary Apple.
Nine of their top 10 were also included in the top 10 of NBE’s All-Time Top 50 Big East players of all-time that we released in the fall of 2008.
Here is SNY’s Top 10 with the NBE ranking in parenthesis:
10) Kerry Kittles (9)
9) Richard Hamilton (7)
8] Walter Berry (5)
7) Alonzo Mourning (14)
6) Allen Iverson (3)
5) Pearl Washington (6)
4) Ray Allen (8)
3) Derrick Coleman (4)
2) Chris Mullin (2)
1) Patrick Ewing (1)
The show included some passionate debate, especially in regards to players who played just a year or two in college compared to their four-year counterparts and the weight a national championship carried in their consideration.
Brandon Tierney agreed that Alonzo Mourning was placed too high in the SNY rankings. Another Hoya, Eric ‘Sleepy’ Floyd was the only from the NBE top 10 not to make the SNY top 10.
Always good debate when looking at all-time lists…
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Branden Frazier, the 6′3″ shooting guard from Bishop Laughlin (2010) and New Heights just committed to Hofstra. Frazier can get buckets in a hurry from deep and also possesses a step-back J and penetration game that should make him a very good player at the next level. Frazier chose Hofstra over a who’s who of mid major powers according to Kimani Young, the New Heights AD.
“Branden picked Hofstra over Kent State, Southern Illinois and La Salle,” said Young over the phone just this morning.
Big East programs such as St. John’s, Rutgers and a few others also evaluated Frazier at times last summer. Frazier was very impressive in last year’s Primetime Shootout (2009) and here is an NBE evaluation by Brian Crownover from the event:
This lanky guard exploded onto the scene for the Lions. Branden had a stellar afternoon as he used a smooth stroke to bury 6 three pointers en route to a 36 point performance. Branden hit from deep both off the dribble, as well as the catch and shoot variety. He ran the floor well too and converted on several lay-ups. Branden threw a nice pass and blocked a shot. His ball handling looked okay, but he didn’t attack much in this contest. Not surprisingly, he was named Player of the Game for his team in the victory. Branden will definitely be a player worth keeping an eye on this summer.
IVERSON DID THIS — NOBODY ELSE
December 2, 2009 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by RAY MERNAGH
First of all I need each and every one of you to understand something — I never wanted to write this column.
I was riding with Allen Iverson until the end, ready to debate/yell at anyone — including friends and family — with the audacity to knock the best small guard since Zeke.
Why?
Because you, his critics, didn’t understand.
You couldn’t get past the noise around him. The press conference performances and sound bites that, classic as they were, covered up the only sound that ever should have mattered when it came to AI’s game: The squeak his sneakers made when he stepped on the hardwood to ball. Distinct and different, Iverson’s wheels were Perelli’s in a race with Sears and Roebucks. Each time I saw Iverson play in person I kept waiting for his shoes to blow out, that’s how violent the dude’s cuts and stops sounded.
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AROUND THE BIG EAST (11/16/2008)
November 17, 2008 by NBE Blogger · 1 Comment
The first weekend of college basketball for the 2008 season concluded on Sunday with four Big East teams involved in regular season action. Notre Dame and Syracuse opened their seasons while Seton Hall and Rutgers took the court for the second time already in this early season.
Let’s take a look at the action and some of the league’s news and notes…
Seton Hall 71
Columbia 50
Ray Floriani took in the game at the Prudential Center in Newark and noted that Seton Hall Spurts Past Columbia with an early second half run that allowed them to re-take control of the contest and cruise to the finish. The Pirates got 21 points from Jeremy Hazell and double-doubles from John Garcia (11 pts, 14 rebs) and Eugene Harvey (12 pts, 10 rebs and 8 assts), who nearly registered a triple-double.
SHU, 2-0, will now head to Puerto Rico where they will face nationally ranked USC on Thursday night. The Pirates, currently with just 8 eligible players, will play the first two games in Puerto Rico even more short-handed as Robert ‘Stix’ Mitchell serves a two-game suspension for violating NCAA rules last season.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #2 & #1
November 14, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we conclude the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of the last four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list has been unveiled and today we land at the #1 spot.
Over the course of the countdown, former Big East Hall of Fame coach John Thompson Jr., weighed in as did Sporting News College Basketball analyst Mike DeCourcy, whose input was invaluable to the process. Also adding their thoughts and memories to some of the players in the Top 50 was former Big East play-by-play announcer, and current voice of the NBA World Champion Boston Celtics, Mike Gorman and former Boston College star Bill Curley.
Hopefully you have enjoyed the trip through the history of the Big East conference as we prepare to embark on another wonderful season tonight!
Read on for the top two players and a more indepth look at the list.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #4 & #3
November 13, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue in the Top 10 with a look at players checking in at #4 and at #3 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #6 & #5
November 12, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue in the Top 10 with a look at players checking in at #6 and at #5 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #8 & #7
November 11, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue in the Top 10 with a look at players checking in at #8 and at #7 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #10 & #9
November 10, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we crack the Top 10 with a look at players checking in at #10 and at #9 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #12 & #11
November 7, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue with a look at #12 and #11 on our list with a strong Syracuse theme. We will return on Monday, November 10th as we begin to countdown the Top 10 players all-time of the Big East. It will take us right up to game time next Friday!!
Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #14 & #13
November 6, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we return to the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue with a look at #14 and #13 on our list. We will continue to unveil two players a day over these final two weeks to conclude our look at the top 50.
Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #16 & #15
November 5, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we return to the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue with a look at #16 and #15 on our list. We will continue to unveil two players a day over these final two weeks to conclude our look at the top 50.
Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #18 & #17
November 4, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we return to the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue with a look at #18 and #17 on our list. We will continue to unveil two players a day over these final two weeks to conclude our look at the top 50.
Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #23 – #21
October 31, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue with a look at #23, #22 and #21 on our list. On Monday we will return as we begin the countdown of our top 20. We will unveil two members a day over the last two weeks, finishing at #1 on Friday, November 14th.
Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #26 – #24
October 30, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to the #1 Big East player of all-time.
Today we continue with a look at #26, #25 and #24 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #29 – #27
October 29, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of the next four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to #1.
Today we continue with a look at #29, #28 and #27 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #32 – #30
October 28, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue the countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of the next four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to #1.
Today we continue with a look at #32, #31 and #30 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #35 – #33
October 27, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we are back for the second week of our countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of the next four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to #1.
Today we continue with a look at #35, #34 and #33 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #38 – #36
October 24, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue our countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of the next four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to #1.
Today we continue with a look at #38, #37 and #36 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #41 – #39
October 23, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue our countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of the next four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to #1.
Today we continue with a look at #41, #40 and #39 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
BIG EAST ALL-TIME TOP 50 PLAYERS: #44 – #42
October 22, 2008 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Today we continue our countdown of the Big East All-Time Top 50 Players compiled by NBE Basketball Report recruiting analyst and staff writer Chris Dokish.
Over the course of the next four weeks, leading up to the start of the 2008-2009 regular season, our top 50 list will be revealed as we countdown to #1.
Today we continue with a look at #44, #43 and #42 on our list. Enjoy the trip through the history of the Big East.
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