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Manhattan on the rise

Tuesday October 16, 2012 7:07 PM By Marcus Henry

Manhattan sophomore guard George Beamon drives to the

Photo credit: Manhattan College Athletics Department

The path to glory for mid-major programs not named VCU, Butler or Gonzaga was laid out by Iona last season. The secret: schedule up and you have a shot at an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Manhattan could be on that very same path this season. With five of its top six scorers back, including senior George Beamon, and several new faces expected to make an impact, the Jaspers could be...

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