Local hoops teams ready to go
D'Angelo Harrison dribbles the ball during the first half of a game against DePaul at Carnesecca Arena. (Jan. 30, 2013) Credit: Errol Anderson
Last season was good to the New York City metro-area college basketball teams as four squads (Stony Brook, St. John's, Iona, LIU Brooklyn) made post season appearances.
Will there be a repeat of that success? You can make a strong case for it. Stony Brook and St. John's are loaded, while Iona returns five of its top seven scorers. LIU Brooklyn returns one of the nation's top passers, while Manhattan gets George Beamon (ankle) back, along with four starters and a key transfer.
Hofstra is starting over with new coach Joe Mihalich, but he has the benefit of two transfers who will play immediately. Fordham coach Tom Pecora hopes his youngsters are a year older and a year wiser.
