by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Jose Perez will not have to miss a beat this season. After choosing to transfer to Manhattan, the senior point guard received news this past week that he will be immediately eligible to play this season. Perez’s eligibility status was complicated given that he played at Gardner-Webb and Marquette before choosing Manhattan as his third school in four years. With … Continue reading Perez Gets Waiver From NCAA
by Christina Katsamouri, Contributor Warren Williams and Ant Nelson of the Manhattan men’s basketball team were selected to third team All-MAAC, marking their first awards as Jaspers. The league released the All-MAAC teams in the aftermath of the regular season that saw Manhattan compile a 6-12 record league play, good for a 10-seed at the MAAC Tournament. Williams averaged 11.5 points and 7.3 rebounds-per- game … Continue reading Williams and Nelson Garner Third Team All-MAAC Honors
by, Michael Bottiglieiri, Contributor It has been 710 days since we last saw March Madness in full swing, but who was counting? Practically everything, including last year’s NCAA tournament, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic gaining traction throughout the entire world. Sports fans nationwide are ecstatic to see this hype-driven tournament back in action Thursday night with the play-in games, otherwise known as the … Continue reading Anything Can Happen in March
by Kyla Guilfoil, Asst. News Editor Ant Nelson is the starting point guard for the Manhattan men’s basketball team this season after transferring from Seton Hall where he spent his first two seasons coming off the bench in a limited role. At Manhattan, Nelson’s playing time and overall responsibilities have increased for a Jaspers team that is 4-8 in MAAC play. In 13 games, Nelson … Continue reading Ant Nelson Settling in as Jaspers’ Starting Point-Guard
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor Nothing easy is given to teams in the MAAC, a conference notorious for its parity mostly every year. The great unknown that brews in this mid-major conference that houses 11 schools from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut has probably become even stronger since Tim Cluess’ departure from Iona this past offseason, marking the end of a dynasty run that saw … Continue reading The Jaspers Look to Hit Reset Coming Off Series Split with QU
by, Pete Janny, Sports & Managing Editor On Thursday, Nov. 5 the MAAC held its preseason awards show for men’s and women’s basketball. Aired on ESPN3, the program’s big announcements included the Preseason All-MAAC Teams, Preseason Players of the Years, and Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Manhattan teams drew a lot of attention on the night, ahead of a season in which both the men’s and … Continue reading Manhattan Basketball Gets Good Results at MAAC Preseason Show
by Pete Janny, Managing Editor & Sports Editor The start of the college basketball season is less than a month away, and the clock is ticking. While Manhattan students will be vacating campus for Thanksgiving break, the school’s basketball teams will be getting back in the swing of playing competitive games again. That is, of course, if the novel coronavirus pandemic doesn’t get worse than … Continue reading Start the Countdown: Jasper Basketball Set to Return at End of the Month
by Pete Janny, Sports Editor & Managing Editor While the coronavirus pandemic continues to blur the prospect of a college basketball season, Manhattan men’s basketball will have a different look next season if and when they take the court. The program is looking to capitalize off a few good concessions they have received from the NCAA this offseason. The Jaspers’ expectations are trending up at this … Continue reading Jason Douglas-Stanley Cops Waiver From NCAA for Immediate Eligibility
by, Pete Janny, Sports Editor and Managing Editor The game of basketball has deep roots in New York City and its surrounding suburbs. New York’s long-standing status as a hub for producing talented players is undoubtedly a treasured part of the city’s sports history. Legends such as Bernard King, Kenny Anderson, and Kemba Walker — just to name a few — naturally dominate the discourse of … Continue reading Basketball Nomads: NY Natives Beamon and Brown Enhance the Jasper Brand Overseas
