College Hoops Chat

I was curious where some of metrics based websites rank Iona University hoops in Metro Conf (13 teams) - BTW, the MAAC changed its name to Metro. KenPom #2 Torvik #4 EvanMiya #5 But I get it - rankings based on analytics don't really matter until at least a month into season!

3 Days to Tipoff of CBB Season! Patrick Ewing was intimidating! As St. John's fan in 80s, all games vs Georgetown were rough & Ewing was such a tough defender. Ewing played 4 seasons (1981–5) for Hoyas (15.3 PPG, 9.2 RPG & 3.4 BPG) & led Hoyas to 1984 NCAA title & 3 Final Fours.

5 Days to Tipoff of CBB Season! Hakeem Olajuwon was a big star at Houston from 1981-84 A dominant defender w/ 5 blocks a game in final 2 years, 1st Team All‑American & led nation in rebounds in 1984, Final 4 Most Outstanding Player in 1983 & 3 times led Phi Slama Jama to Final 4!

6 Days to Tipoff of CBB Season! One of the most dominant players I've seen in CBB is Ralph Sampson. At 7'4", 3‑time National Player of Year & consensus All‑American, Sampson dominated the court from 1981–83. He's one of best players in ACC History & was MVP of NIT! And HOFer!

7 Days to Tipoff of CBB Season! He played college basketball long ago, but Lew Alcindor was one of greatest players ever (changed name to Kareem Abdul Jabbar). His record at UCLA 88-2, he won 3 NCAA Championships & was NCAA Tourney MVP all 3 times. #1 pick in 1969 NBA Draft!

9 Days to Tipoff of CBB Season! Danny Manning was all time great player at Kansas. He swept the 1988 National Player of the Year awards, left as KU’s all-time leading scorer (2,951 pts) and famously carried "Danny and the Miracles" to the 1988 NCAA Championship. 🏀🏆 #RockChalk

10 Days to Tipoff of CBB Season! One of our all time players is Bobby Hurley, 4 year starter for Duke w/ back‑to‑back NCAA titles (1991-1992), 3 times in Final 4 & had Assists Record for 33 years - one of best CBB PGs ever - great leadership, smarts, grit & unmatched playmaking.

Michael Jordan didn't just play college basketball; he conquered it. As a freshman at UNC, he hit the iconic game-winning shot in 1982 NCAA Championship. In his junior year, MJ was named 1984 National Player of Year & entered NBA Draft - on his way to NBA greatness & 6 NBA Titles!