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For the third-straight season, the Terriers won't be a full strength to start the year. As reported in The Daily Free Press, senior forward Scott Brittain and freshman guard B.J. Bailey will both miss the team's season opener against Iona tomorrow because of concussions.

Here's the breaking news link.

Here's a column.

Today is the fourth day of the team-by-team, player-by-player preview links of each member of the America East conference.

For UMBC, the loss to two of the league's premier players -- point guard Jay Greene and forward Darryl Proctor -- will really hurt Randy Monroe's club. A lot of this season will depend on the emergence of sophomore Chauncey Gilliam, two freshman and two transfers. Obviously Monroe is used to molding a team that doesn't know each other that well into a beast, as was the case with a bunch of transfers and not much time two seasons ago when the Retrievers won the league.

Tomorrow, we'll look at the University of New Hampshire Wildcats.

Today is the third day of the team-by-team, player-by-player preview links of each member of the America East conference.

For the Black Bears, last season provided its ups and downs, but still ended poorly for Ted Woodward's club. Things could be better for Maine this season, but not much. Might be a long year in Orono...

Tomorrow, we'll look at the UMBC Golden Retrievers.

Well, it wasn't the best start for the America East conference, but then again, no one expected the Great Danes to pull off the upset in this one.

It was a special night for Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, as he got his 800th career win -- something only eight coaches in Division I history have accomplished.

Will Harris led the Danes, who shot a horrific 27.3 percent from the floor, with 14 points. Tim Ambrose had 12. Here's the AP recap with some video.

And here's ink from the Post-Standard. And if you want to check out the story from the Times Union, here it is.

Also, if you haven't seen this before, Mark Singelais keeps one of the best AE basketball blogs around. Check out the link. Well worth adding to your favorites.

Today is the second day of the team-by-team, player-by-player preview links of each member of the America East conference.

Also today, the season began with four games, most notable (for the AE, anyway) Albany taking on Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. The Great Danes weren't able to handle the Orange too well. For a recap, check the link above.

For the Hawks, last season was a tough one, but with All Conference preseason first team selection Joe Zeglinski back to full strength, things should be a bit different for Dan Leibovitz' squad. Enjoy the preview.

Tomorrow, we'll look at the Maine Black Bears.

Today we'll start the team-by-team, player-by-player preview links of each member of the America East conference.

Binghamton will kick things off.

Perhaps the most controversial team in the conference, the Bearcats are headed by Mark Macon because Kevin Broadus is on paid leave after reports surfaced that he contacted potential recruits during a time period where said contact was prohibited.

At any rate, the season figures to be a difficult one for the defending America East champs as they've lost virtually every scoring threat and only have one guard with real experience.

The latest on the scandal from the Press & Sun-Bulletin: click here.

Tomorrow, we'll look at the Hartford Hawks.

No one pays attention to college basketball until March, but the fact is it starts up very soon. Here are my preseason awards, in no particular order.

First team All-Americans

Cole Aldrich, Kansas, center – This junior averaged a double-double for the Jayhawks last season and decided to return to college and go for a NCAA championship. Hopefully this decision doesn’t turn out like Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford.

The sixteen-team Big East Conference released the official basketball schedule on Thursday. The above link contains all the information needed, from conference schedules to a composite schedule for the entire conference.

From champs to chumps; this is a theme where John Calipari coaches.

Let’s look at the facts. Coach Cal was at UMass from 1988 to 1996. He won the Atlantic-10 tournament five times and took the Minutemen, led by Marcus Camby, to the Final Four in 1996. After the season the NCAA stripped UMass of the tournament victories.