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Men's Basketball: Déjà vu, or something new?



Gearing up for Selection Sunday, but bummed about the Patriots' performance at the CAA Tourney? One of our readers, junior Andrew Decelle, thinks there's not much to worry about. He thinks the Men's Basketball team may in the same – if not better shape – than 2006, the year of their Cinderella run to the Final Four.

Here's what Decelle submitted to us:

Patriot Platoon member talks infatuation with tiny pieces of paper

As a precursor to every home basketball game, some members of the Patriot Platoon diligently tear programs into pieces of confetti. They unleash tiny pieces of paper into the air in stoms of jubilation when the team scores.

Postgame interviews from Richmond

Still buzzing with adrenaline from last's Men's Basketball win? Here are some postgame interviews you may have missed to hold you over until the Northern Iowa game this Saturday.

Head Coach Jim Larranaga won his twelfth consecutive game on Tuesday in Richmond, Va. at the Siegel Center. The Patriots commanded the boards, getting 37 rebounds to the Rams' 28 and shot 46.9 percent en route to a 20-point victory for sole possession of first place.

Apple's fantasy projections: Week 9


Jeremy Maclin is the 10th ranked fantasy wide receiver for Week 9. (Photo from Creative Commons, user Ed Yourdon

Mason Madness to kick off basketball season


Mason cheerleader Anthony Loria cheers on the crowd at last year's Mason Madness. (Peter Flint) 

Alley-oops, behind the back passes, long-range three-pointers and high-flying dunks.