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Iona Claims MAAC Title, Spot In NCAA Tournament

Iona knew it wasn’t going to get a second consecutive at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. This year, the fourth-seeded Gaels (20-13) won their way in.

2013/03/12

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Rothstein Files: 5 Observations From Temple-Canisius

MAAC favorite. That’s what Jim Baron’s team looked like after they beat Temple 72-62 on Wednesday night in Philadelphia.

2012/12/20

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 15: The Loyola Greyhounds bench celebrates after a play on court against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Consol Energy Center on March 15, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: MAAC Offseason Notebook; Questions, Power Rankings And Players To Watch

Can Loyola Repeat? Without question — but the loss of Justin Drummond is big.

2012/09/17

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Rothstein Files: This And That Around College Basketball

Miami is a major dark horse to compete for an ACC title, and the main reason why is the Hurricanes will finally have a healthy Reggie Johnson.

2012/08/31

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Rothstein Files: This And That Around College Basketball

Tony Criswell may not be in bold print when people talk about Missouri’s prospects for next season, but the JUCO big man is going to have a key role for the Tigers.

2012/08/24

Iona mascot (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Addition Of Norvel Pelle Makes Iona Again A National Story

Basketball in New Rochelle just got real interesting. Again. Norvel Pelle’s decision to attend Iona makes the Gaels a national story for the second consecutive season.

2012/08/22

Steve Masiello (credit: Twitter/@GoJaspers)

Rothstein Files: Masiello, Manhattan Look Like MAAC Favorites

Steve Masiello, who was an assistant under Pitino for six years at Louisville, once told me he planned to incorporate 99.9% of what he learned from his mentor into his own program. And that’s exactly what’s happened.

2012/07/11

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Rothstein Files: This And That Around College Basketball

Virginia Tech transfer Dorian Finney-Smith will visit Iowa State this upcoming weekend and then possibly Georgetown before making a decision.

2012/06/05

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Ahead Of First Four, Iona’s Jones Glad Jimmer Time Over At BYU

Lamont Jones has played against BYU twice before. But he only remembers one player — one no longer even with the Cougars.

WFAN–2012/03/13

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Iona ‘Unbelievably Excited’ For At-Large Bid To NCAA Tournament

Call it a MAAC miracle! In a surprise – perhaps the biggest in the field – Iona got a ticket to the dance.

WFAN–2012/03/12

Jimmy Patsos (credit: Twitter.com/@LoyolaMBB), Tim Cluess (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Parise: And The MAAC Coach Of The Year Will Be…

Tomorrow at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, the MAAC Coach of the Year will be named. I’ll be up there co-hosting the event – and here are my thoughts about the award this year.

2012/02/29

Jimmy Patsos (credit: Twitter.com/@LoyolaMBB), Tim Cluess (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Parise: The Candidates For MAAC Coach Of The Year

In the spirit of the Oscars, ladies and gentlemen, here are your nominees…

WFAN–2012/02/28

Shaka Smart (credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images), Paul Hewitt (credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images), Bruiser Flint (credit: Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Fraschilla Says This Is The Year To Reward Mid Majors

Despite Kentucky and Syracuse separating themselves as the two best teams in college basketball, the theme in the sport this season is simple — parity.

WFAN–2012/02/21

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Rothstein Files: Five Observations From Manhattan-Fordham

Tenacious on defense and unselfish on offense, Manhattan looks like a Triple A version of the Cardinals, which was evident from the opening tip in the 81-47 win over Fordham.

WFAN–2011/12/08

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Rothstein Files: Five Observations From Fairfield-Providence

Burly yet exceptionally skilled 6-foot-5, Rakim Sanders should be a major threat to Iona’s Mike Glover for MAAC Player of the Year honors.

WFAN–2011/11/15

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