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Column: Sa’eed Nelson was robbed In Patriot League Rookie of the Year vote
By Austin Sternlicht | 02/28/2017Austin Sternlicht makes the case for why Nelson deserved the award
Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Austin Sternlicht makes the case for why Nelson deserved the award
What The Eagles must do to gain some positive momentum this season
This article originally appeared in The Eagle’s December 9 special edition. When basketball player and current sophomore Andrija Matic established himself as a key rotation player last season, it gave the Eagles something they hadn’t had in years: a good, solid “big man.” Since Tony Wroblicky graduated in 2014, the AU men’s basketball team has struggled to find consistent frontcourt play.
Though just 5’11”, freshman point guard Sa’eed Nelson is making a huge impact on AU’s men’s basketball team this season. During Saturday afternoon’s 77-62 win against Youngstown State, Nelson led the team in scoring with 22 points on 9-17 shooting.
Eagle basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht takes a look at one of the team’s glaring issues so far this season
In his first three seasons as head coach, Mike Brennan had never started a freshman on opening night. On Friday’s 62-56 loss at 25 th ranked Maryland, he started two.
The AU Men’s basketball team held their annual open practice featuring an interview with head coach Mike Brennan and open questions from the audience
On Sept., 15, the AU men’s basketball team officially released its schedule for the upcoming season. AU will play three teams that reached the Sweet Sixteen this past March, highlighted by the defending champion Villanova Wildcats.
Tournament Time: The Eagle breaks down AU’s chances at a Patriot League Tournament victory
The AU men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to three games with a 72-65 victory over Navy on Wednesday night.
