Basketball: America East

Shedding interim tag, Aki Thomas ready to build off impressive 2012-13 season

When former UMBC head coach Randy Monroe resigned just one month before last season, Aki Thomas had to fill the vacancy with an interim label. But Thomas impressed Charles Brown so much ...


Basketball: America East

UMass Lowell faces long road to Division I success

The River Hawks are set to begin their first season in college basketball’s top tier, after reaching the NCAA Division II tournament in four of the past five seasons. ...


Basketball: America East

With five returning starters and established identity, Vermont eyes championship

Nine players — including the top three scorers and all five starters — from Vermont's 21-win team a season ago will suit up again in 2013-14 for third-year head coach John Becker. ...


Basketball: America East

Commentary: Don't swallow AE coaches' crap about Maine

Coaches pay heed to their own adaptation of life’s Golden Rule. They won’t criticize or speak negatively about one of their peers on the record because they don’t want to deal with ...


Basketball: America East

New Hamsphire looks to Konan, Pelcher for leadership

Herrion’s options aren’t shoddy — he’ll return seniors Patrick Konan and Chris Pelcher, upon whom he’ll depend for much-needed leadership. ...