2011 Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
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Tournament Overview
Championship Victor
The 2011 Northeast Conference (NEC) men's basketball tournament culminated in the victory of the Long Island Blackbirds. This marked their third NEC championship title, solidifying their position as a dominant force within the conference during that era. The championship secured their automatic berth into the prestigious 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
Most Valuable Player
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the tournament was bestowed upon Jamal Olasewere of Long Island University. His exceptional performance throughout the tournament was instrumental in his team's success, demonstrating leadership and skill under pressure.
Coaching Excellence
Under the guidance of Head Coach Jim Ferry, Long Island achieved their first NEC title with him at the helm. This victory underscored Ferry's strategic acumen and ability to foster a championship-caliber team environment.
Tournament Details
This NCAA Division I tournament featured 8 teams competing across the 2010-2011 season. Games were played at campus sites, with the championship final hosted at the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, New York, highlighting the conference's commitment to showcasing its premier event.
Conference Standings
The foundation of tournament seeding and team performance is rooted in their regular season conference standings. The following table delineates the final standings for the 2010-2011 Northeast Conference men's basketball season, reflecting each team's competitive record and overall standing.
| Team | Conf. | Overall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| โ Long Island | 16 | โ | 2 | .889 | 27 | โ | 6 | .818 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quinnipiac | 13 | โ | 5 | .722 | 22 | โ | 10 | .688 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Morris | 12 | โ | 6 | .667 | 18 | โ | 14 | .563 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Connecticut State | 11 | โ | 7 | .611 | 19 | โ | 12 | .613 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St. Francis (NY) | 10 | โ | 8 | .556 | 15 | โ | 15 | .500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wagner | 9 | โ | 9 | .500 | 13 | โ | 17 | .433 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mount St. Mary's | 9 | โ | 9 | .500 | 11 | โ | 21 | .344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bryant* | 7 | โ | 11 | .389 | 9 | โ | 21 | .300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St. Francis (PA) | 7 | โ | 11 | .389 | 9 | โ | 21 | .300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sacred Heart | 6 | โ | 12 | .333 | 11 | โ | 18 | .379 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monmouth | 5 | โ | 13 | .278 | 9 | โ | 21 | .300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 3 | โ | 15 | .167 | 5 | โ | 24 | .172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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โ 2011 Northeast Conference tournament winner * Ineligible for conference tournament As of March 17, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tournament Format
Structure and Seeding
For the seventh consecutive year, the Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament employed an eight-team playoff structure. All contests were scheduled to be held at the home court of the higher-seeded team, ensuring a competitive advantage for top performers throughout the initial rounds. Following the quarterfinals, a strategic reseeding process was implemented. This ensured that the highest remaining seed would face the lowest remaining seed in the semifinal matchups, thereby maximizing competitive balance and intrigue.
Broadcast Details
The tournament garnered significant media attention, with the semifinal games being broadcast live on the MSG Network. The championship final was elevated to national television, airing on ESPN2, providing broad exposure for the conference and its student-athletes.
Tournament Ineligibility
It is pertinent to note that the Bryant University basketball program, while participating in the conference during the 2010-2011 season, was in a period of transition to NCAA Division I status. Consequently, they were ineligible for post-season tournaments, including the NEC Championship, and thus did not participate in the bracket.
Tournament Bracket
The following table illustrates the progression of the 2011 Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, detailing matchups, scores, and the path to the championship. Note that pairings were reseeded after the first round.
| Quarterfinals March 3 |
Semifinals March 6 |
Finals March 9 |
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| 1 | Long Island | 90 | 1 | Long Island | 69 | 1 | Long Island | 85* | |||||
| 8 | St. Francis (PA) | 75 | (Pairings are reseeded after the first round) | ||||||||||
| 4 | Central Connecticut | 64 | 4 | Central Connecticut | 67 | 3 | Robert Morris | 82 | |||||
| 5 | St. Francis Brooklyn | 62 | 1 | Long Island | 69 | 1 | Long Island | 85* | |||||
| 2 | Quinnipiac | 78 | 3 | Robert Morris | 82 | 3 | Robert Morris | 82 | |||||
| 7 | Wagner | 74 | 2 | Quinnipiac | 62 | 1 | Long Island | 85* | |||||
| 3 | Robert Morris | 78 | 3 | Robert Morris | 82 | 3 | Robert Morris | 82 | |||||
| 6 | Wagner | 74 | 2 | Quinnipiac | 62 | 1 | Long Island | 85* | |||||
Awards and Recognition
All-Tournament Team
The following student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the 2011 Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament:
| Name | School | Pos. | Year | Ht. | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Olasewere | LIU Brooklyn | Forward | Sophomore | 6-7 | Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Jason Brickman | LIU Brooklyn | Guard | Freshman | 5-10 | San Antonio, Texas |
| Velton Jones | Robert Morris | Guard | Sophomore | 6-0 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Russell Johnson | Robert Morris | Forward | Sophomore | 6-6 | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Justin Rutty | Quinnipiac | Forward | Senior | 6-7 | Newburgh, New York |
Note: The tournament MVP is indicated in bold.
Historical Context
Conference Significance
The Northeast Conference (NEC) is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA Division I. Its men's basketball tournament serves as a critical gateway, awarding the conference champion an automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, often referred to as March Madness. The 2011 tournament represented a pivotal moment for the participating institutions, offering them a chance to compete on the national stage.
Path to the NCAA Tournament
The ultimate goal for any team competing in the NEC tournament is to secure the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. For the Long Island Blackbirds in 2011, their championship victory fulfilled this aspiration, allowing them to represent the Northeast Conference against the nation's elite collegiate basketball programs. The tournament's structure and outcomes are thus intrinsically linked to the broader narrative of collegiate basketball.
References
- "2014 Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament". NortheastConference.org. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- "NEC men's basketball record book" (PDF). NortheastConference.org. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
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