The America East is kicking off its countdown to the
Basketball Tip-Off Event by previewing each of the 18 teams. Today, we preview
both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from University at Albany.
Albany Men's Basketball Preview: (Click Here To Read Full Preview)
Under the tutelage of Will Brown, the Albany men's
basketball program has been a staple of consistency in the America East
Conference. Now entering his 10th season at Albany, Brown led the
Great Danes to four consecutive seasons with at least 15 wins
(2005/2006-2008/2009), while also leading the school to its first appearance in
the NCAA Tournament as a Division I program (2005-2006).
Albany Women's Basketball Preview: (Click Here To Read Full Preview)
After struggling through an 11-19 (4-12 America East) season
in 2009-10, University at Albany decided it was time for some changes within
the women's basketball program. Following eight seasons as head coach of the
Great Danes, Trina Patterson announced her resignation. While the search for a head
coach is never easy, Albany found a tremendous replacement when it hired Katie
Abrahamson-Henderson.