Aggie Men Picked To Finish Sixth In MEAC

[DECKS]

Got this from the NSU website.


Preseason Predicted Order of Finish

1. Morgan State (20) 476 pts.
2. South Carolina State 388 pts.
3. Norfolk State 310 pts.
4. Hampton (1) 305 pts.
5. Bethune-Cookman 292 pts.
6. North Carolina A&T 258 pts.
7. Coppin State 234 pts.
8. Florida A&M (1) 154 pts.
9. Delaware State 134 pts.
10. Howard 104 pts.
11. Maryland Eastern Shore 88 pts.

Preseason All-MEAC Teams

First Team
G Michael Deloach, NSU
G Reggie Holmes, Morgan State
G/F Jason Flagler, S.C. State
F Neal Pitt, UMES
C Same Coleman, Coppin State
Second Team
G C.J. Reed, Bethune-Cookman
G Vincent Simpson, Hampton
G Michael Harper, Coppin State
F Kevin Thompson, Morgan State
C Paul Kirkpatrick, Howard

[DECKS]

I think we have a chance to finish as high as 4th if we're lucky.

[Trueaggie]

It is disappointing we don't have at least one member of the Aggie basketball team on the first or second MEAC team. My question is what merits did Eaves get the award this past season; I don't remember the name of the award but could someone help me understand?

[bluehaze]

www.news-record.com/content/2009/05/13/article/nc_ats_eaves_named_district_coach_of_the_year

GREENSBORO — N.C. A&T men's basketball coach Jerry Eaves has been named the District 15 coach of the year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The district includes all MEAC schools.

The Aggies, who went 1-26 the season before Eaves was hired in 2003, have improved their record in each of the six seasons since Eaves took over. This season, Eaves led the Aggies to a 16-16 record — the first time the Aggies have not finished below .500 since the 1994-95 season when the Aggies were 15-15. The Aggies’ 16 wins were the most put together by the program since the 1993-94 season when the Aggies went 16-14.

“I really want to thank my players for working so hard,’’ Eaves said. “I want to thank N.C. A&T for giving me my first head coaching opportunity. It has been a tremendous honor for me over the last six years to be the head coach of an historic program.”

Since Eaves took over before the start of the 2003-04 season, the team has either improved or matched its win total from the previous season. In the MEAC, only Morgan State and Hampton have more overall wins in the last three years than N.C. A&T’s 46 victories.

The Aggies went 9-7 in the MEAC last season, finishing above .500 in the conference for the third consecutive season for the first time since the 1992-95 seasons.

Eaves led the Aggies to an 8-0 record in February, the program's longest winning streak in 18 seasons.

Eaves will enter his seventh season as the Aggies head coach. It is the third-longest coaching tenure among active MEAC men’s basketball coaches.

”I’m glad my peers noticed how much this program has grown over the last six years,’’ Eaves said. “Hopefully, we can continue to grow, win a MEAC Championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament. That’s the goal.”...

[aahhbigboy]

I'm like you Trueaggie. I still don't know what the heck NABC is and I am and have been around bball all my life!!! lol

[aggiejazz]

Coppin State is picked 7th but have two guys voted on the preseason All-MEAC teams.

I am surprised that Coleman isn't on the preseason All- MEAC teams.

[aggiejazz]

Oct 15, 2009 20:21:15 GMT -5 aahhbigboy said:

I'm like you Trueaggie. I still don't know what the heck NABC is and I am and have been around bball all my life!!! lol

You are not a college basketball coach............

[da heretic]

Word, Aggiejazz.

That's good info., Bluehaze.

[pj]

Brothers, I think that this team will have a breakout year. I just have that feeling. T Alston & M Hill should be better players after being in the fire last year. They both had flashes of good play last year.

As for Eaves, the Man is a good Coach. We know his tendencies. The three ball can be nice, or ugly at times. The offense ( with the high stack type picks) will give the shooters some good looks. It can produce a Jason Wills type game for a player, if he takes it to the hoop & has a nice medium jumper.The player has to not be afraid to mix it up. I remember Jason going to the line ( near the end of the game ) like the NBA. Along with the opposition being in foul trouble at that. The team will win games if they keep his defensive mindset. DSU has that vibe. To me, we are right there. I dont see us going backwards.

[thefriscotxaggie]

I agree. I have not read one word from Eaves about being young or any indication that the team will be taking a step back.

"Eaves said the Aggies could easily improve on last year's 16-16 record. Eaves said this year's five-man freshman class is "the best I've ever had, and I've had some good ones," and he expects big things from his 6-9 junior center.

It would be great to see the men win at least 20 games that's only 4 more than last year.. A 20 win season would get us a top three MEAC finish and deep in to the tournament. I could be wrong but I think every person on this site would feel good about a 20 win season. The potential is there to do better.

[oleschoolaggie]

Oct 15, 2009 20:30:43 GMT -5 aggiejazz said:

Oct 15, 2009 20:21:15 GMT -5 aahhbigboy said:

I'm like you Trueaggie. I still don't know what the heck NABC is and I am and have been around bball all my life!!! lol

You are not a college basketball coach............

i was about to suggest the same thing...

[oleschoolaggie]

Oct 15, 2009 20:21:15 GMT -5 aahhbigboy said:

I'm like you Trueaggie. I still don't know what the heck NABC is and I am and have been around bball all my life!!! lol

here ya go, bigboy. try this link for legitimacy...www.nabc.org/

to save you some time, the following might answer your question;

What is the NABC and what does it do?

History
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), located in Kansas City, Missouri was founded in 1927 by Forrest "Phog" Allen, the legendary University of Kansas basketball coach. Formation of the NABC began as an emergency measure for the presentation of a united opinion the Joint Basketball Rules Committee, then the central governing authority of the game, announced without notice that it had adopted a change in the rules which virtually eliminated the dribble. Allen, a student of basketball founder James Naismith, organized coaches to take a stand in a nationwide protest which successfully postponed the adoption of the rule change for one year. It is worthy to note that the dribble still is part of the game of basketball. This marked the beginning of this collective group of coaches to serve as Guardians of the Game. Since its inception, the NABC has contributed numerous ideas and programs to help preserve and enhance the positive aspects of college basketball. These initiatives include establishing the original Basketball Hall of Fame (Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame), creating the format for today's NCAA Basketball Tournament, supporting Coaches vs. Cancer, and building the College Basketball Experience, which houses the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, as part of the Sprint Center Arena located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Purpose
Since its beginning, the NABC has continually worked to further the best interests of the game of basketball as well as the players and coaches who participate in the sport. In doing so, the NABC has established the following goals and objectives to pursue its mission:

To promote the ideals of integrity, sportsmanship and teamwork among men's basketball coaches and the players whom they coach;
To unify coaches on issues pertaining to basketball at all levels;
To provide member services which address the needs of the coach professionally, emotionally, financially, physically and spiritually;
To encourage basketball coaches to serve as community outreach agents who elevate moral, ethical and educational values;
To enlighten the general public, media, institutional educators and athletic administrators to the fact that coaches are good for the sport and the young people whom they serve;
To work with the legislative arm of the NCAA on issues that affect basketball and intercollegiate athletics, in particular identifying issues that not only benefit the student-athlete but also the ability of the coaching staff to work effectively and beneficially within the institution.
Guardians of the Game
Guardians of the Game is a national awareness and education program led by the NABC that focuses attention on the positive roles coaches play in the lives of today's student-athletes, the game of basketball and the community. The program includes the association's four core values: advocacy, leadership, service and education. Each core value provides coaches with a platform to effect positive changes within the game, among student-athletes and their communities.
Membership
The largest professional association of basketball coaches, the NABC currently claims a membership of nearly 5,000 men's basketball coaches throughout the ranks of the NCAA, NAIA, junior and community colleges and high school. Active memberships are available for NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA head coaches and full-time assistants. Associate memberships are available to former coaches with a required number of years of active membership. Activity memberships are afforded to junior college and high school head coaches and assistants as well as part-time assistants at four-year schools. Certain retired coaches, athletic directors, conference commissioners, AAU coaches, non-varsity scholastic coaches, directors of basketball operations at four-year schools, video coordinators and student managers can apply for Affiliate memberships. The NABC Board of Directors have final say on all membership matters and association bylaws.

Governing Structure
The NABC is governed by a group of 21 board of directors consisting of seven officers and 14 board members. The officers include a President, a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Vice President and an Executive Director. The Executive Committee consists of the current officers and past presidents who conduct the finances of the association.

Convention
The NABC holds its annual convention each spring in conjunction with the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships. The NABC Convention serves as an opportunity for the basketball coaching community to address the issues surrounding the sport as well as share ideas to further enhance the game. During the Final Four weekend, the association sponsors several major events for college basketball coaches and fans alike. The NABC College All-Star Game traditionally tips off the weekend festivities which also include the NABC Expo and a number of coaching clinics. The Convention concludes with the Guardians of the Game College Basketball Awards Show.

NABC Congress
Formed in 1992 to allow the NABC to work more effectively with the NCAA and its committees, the NABC Congress consists of one NABC coach serving as a conference representative for each of the divisions of NCAA Basketball. Congress representative coaches serve to both relay information from the NABC Board of Directors to fellow conference coaches as well as help survey the membership and garner support for the organization.

NABC Committees
NABC coaches can serve on the following committees: Academic, All-American, All-Star, Alumni, Assistant Coaches, Basketball Rules, Ethics, Hall of Fame, High School, International, Junior College, NAIA and Research.

One Nation, One Flag, One People
One Nation, One Flag, One People encourages the college basketball community, their fans and others to take a stand against bigotry, terrorism and hatred in America by celebrating the fundamental principles and ideals on which the country was founded. By acknowledging and celebrating the values Americans share, it is hoped that this initiative can affect attitudes by showcasing teams who are mutually respectful and work collectively toward common goals despite their differences and diverse backgrounds. Implementation of the One Nation, One Flag, One People initiative is an on-the-court ceremony that begins before tip-off of each game with teams lining up on their respective foul lines for the playing of the National Anthem. Before the anthem is performed, the public address announcer reads a prepared statement on the virtues of tolerance towards others. The program concludes with both teams shaking hands after the National Anthem.

Coaches vs. Cancer
Coaches vs. Cancer is another program which demonstrates how the NABC's efforts extend beyond the game of basketball. Founded by the NABC and the American Cancer Society, Coaches vs. Cancer has become one of the association's most visible projects. Through the tremendous support and effort brought forth from men's basketball coaches, Coaches vs. Cancer has raised more than $40 million since its inception in 1994 for cancer research, patient services and prevention education.

Guardians of the Game Awards Show
The NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show is held in conjunction with the annual NABC Convention during the Final Four weekend. Presented by AT & T, the Awards Show showcases coaches and student-athletes for excellence both on and off the court. Annual highlights include the naming of the National Coach of the Year and Player of the Year awards for each division of college basketball.

NABC MARKETPLACE
The NABC MARKETPLACE, formerly the NABC Expo, is the association's annual sports trade and exhibition. The MARKETPLACE offers the sports trade industry the opportunity to display the newest basketball related products and services to NABC member coaches during a three-day show. For more information contact Mark Heatherman at the NABC [phone] (NABC).

NABC College All-Star Game
Since 1963, the NABC has showcased college basketball's top senior talent in the NABC College All-Star Game. Now the Reese's College All-Star Game, the game features two teams of college seniors and current and/or former college coaches.

Guardians of the Game Pillar Awards
The Guardians of the Game Pillar Awards are four new honors that recognize coaches for achievements in the core areas of advocacy, leadership, education and service. They have been presented annually since 2002 at the AT&T/NABC Guardians of th Game Awards Show. All coaches at any amateur level of basketball within the NABC membership are eligible for an award. Candidates are nominated by their peers, with one coach from the high school, junior college, NAIA, NCAA Division I, II and III levels selected as finalists for each award. Guardian Awards winners will be selected by a blue-ribbon panel of coaches, NABC Board of Directors, media and others to be determined.

The College Basketball Experience
The College Basketball Experience ("CBE") is a 41,500-square foot state-of-the-art experiential facility adjacent to the Sprint Center in downtown, Kansas City, Mo., and was built to celebrate the game of men's collegiate basketball at a high level. The CBE is operated by the National Association of Basketball Coaches Foundation, Inc. It opened in October 2007, and is also the home of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Included among the many venues at the CBE are various interactive tests of basketball skills, all simulating the sights and sounds of a real college basketball game. The rich history and traditions of men's college basketball, including the values imparted in and life-changing impact of coaching and playing the game, are portrayed throughout the facility. For additional information, go to www.collegebasketballexperience.com.

National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (NCBHoF) was created by the NABC and is housed in the College Basketball Experience in downtown Kansas City, Mo. All members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., who have been inducted for men's college basketball are members of the NCBHoF Founding Class. Each November, on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, a new class is inducted in ceremonies held at the College Basketball Experience and the Sprint Center. For additional information, go to www.collegebasketballexperience.com.

2K Sports Classic to Benefit Coaches vs. Cancer
This high-powered preseason tournament is a product of the NABC's partnership with the American Cancer Society. This four-team tournament has featured eight teams in the top 20 including No. 1-ranked UConn in 1999. The Coaches vs. Cancer Classic has been the most highly attended preseason college basketball tournament in the country with average attendance of 18,759 at Madison Square Garden since 1999. Previous Classic champions include Kansas, Stanford, Temple and Princeton. Traditional hoop powerhouses Kentucky, St. John's, UCLA, Duke, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina State and Georgetown have been among some of the past participating programs.

CBE Classic
The CBE Classic is conducted in November and is a 16-team tournamnent which begins on four university campuses. After games at the campus sites, the four anchor teams remaining meet in Kansas City's Sprint Center for the semifinals and championship game on the Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week.

National Championship Trophy
Each year, the winner of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball champion is presented a Waterford crystal trophy from the NABC. The NABC Championship Trophy is awarded the night of the NCAA championship game.

Coaches Top-25 Poll
In conjunction with USA Today, the NABC supplies a panel of coaches representing each NCAA Division I conference to vote for the weekly Top-25 Coaches Poll.

Quarterly Newsletter
Time-Out is the official newsletter of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Published quarterly (Fall, Winter, Convention and Summer), Time-Out provides association coaches updates on the annual convention and NABC News and well as supplying information on current basketball issues.

The Basketball Bulletin Newsletter
The Basketball Bulletin is the official email newsletter of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The Basketball Bulletin is emailed monthly and helps to keep association coaches updated on anything pertaining to the NABC News as well as supplying information on current basketball issues.

Web Site
The NABC home page can be reached at www.nabc.com. Part of CBS College Sports, information on the home page includes current news and features, awards, upcoming events, membership, coaches polls and a basketball resource guide.

[oleschoolaggie]

i don't think a coaches association can get any more legitimate than that...

[bluehaze]

Oct 16, 2009 14:05:46 GMT -5 thefriscotxaggie said:

I agree. I have not read one word from Eaves about being young or any indication that the team will be taking a step back.

"Eaves said the Aggies could easily improve on last year's 16-16 record. Eaves said this year's five-man freshman class is "the best I've ever had, and I've had some good ones," and he expects big things from his 6-9 junior center.

It would be great to see the men win at least 20 games that's only 4 more than last year.. A 20 win season would get us a top three MEAC finish and deep in to the tournament. I could be wrong but I think every person on this site would feel good about a 20 win season. The potential is there to do better.

You are a little bit higher in expectation than me, but I do feel like 18 wins is achievable this year and Eaves' history shows that it's likely.

[oleschoolaggie]

Oct 15, 2009 17:56:45 GMT -5 DECKS said:

Got this from the NSU website.


Preseason Predicted Order of Finish

1. Morgan State (20) 476 pts.
2. South Carolina State 388 pts.
3. Norfolk State 310 pts.
4. Hampton (1) 305 pts.
5. Bethune-Cookman 292 pts.
6. North Carolina A&T 258 pts.
7. Coppin State 234 pts.
8. Florida A&M (1) 154 pts.
9. Delaware State 134 pts.
10. Howard 104 pts.
11. Maryland Eastern Shore 88 pts.

Preseason All-MEAC Teams

First Team
G Michael Deloach, NSU
G Reggie Holmes, Morgan State
G/F Jason Flagler, S.C. State
F Neal Pitt, UMES
C Same Coleman, Coppin State
Second Team
G C.J. Reed, Bethune-Cookman
G Vincent Simpson, Hampton
G Michael Harper, Coppin State
F Kevin Thompson, Morgan State
C Paul Kirkpatrick, Howard

i wouldn't get too caught up with preseason predictions in basketball. they almost never get it right. last year we were predicted to finish 8th but we finished tied for 3rd. i really think we have a solid chance of finishing 3rd again this year, if not 2nd. to me, morgan is the clear favorite and norfolk should be 2nd, not scsu. positions 3 thru 7 are virtually unpredictable.

check this out. last year hampton was predicted to finish 2nd, but they finished 8th! dsu was predicted to finish 3rd, but they finished next to last (10th)! bcu was picked next to last, but they finished tied for 3rd!

so the bottom line is that even the coaches can't predict how the season will turnout. the only predictions they got right was morgan 1st and umes last...

2008-09 MEAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Prediction
as voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors

(First Place Votes in parenthesis)
1. Morgan State (15)
2. Hampton (2)
3. Delaware State
4. Norfolk State (1)
5. South Carolina State (2)
6. Coppin State (1)
7. Florida A&M
8. North Carolina A&T (1)
9. Howard
10. Bethune-Cookman
11. Maryland E. Shore

2008-09 MEAC Men’s Basketball Final Standings

W L GB PCT W L PCT
Morgan State
13 3 - .813 23 11 .676
South Carolina State
10 6 - .625 17 14 .548
North Carolina A&T
9 7 - .563 16 16 .500
Bethune-Cookman
9 7 - .563 17 16 .515
Norfolk State
9 7 - .563 13 18 .419
Coppin State
9 7 - .563 13 19 .406
Hampton
8 8 - .500 16 16 .500
Florida A&M
6 10 - .375 10 21 .323
Howard
6 10 - .375 8 23 .258
Delaware State
6 10 - .375 8 24 .250
Maryland-Eastern Shore
3 13 - .188 7 23 .233