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Jack Perri knew, even before Selection Sunday, that his three-time defending Northeast Conference champion LIU-Brooklyn Blackbirds were headed for a spot in the First Four of this year's NCAA Tournament. … Full Article

DAYTON, Ohio — A first-year coach will lead LIU Brooklyn against James Madison in the First Four. … Full Article

While the Nets rest up for the stretch run toward their first playoff berth in six years and the three-time Northeast Conference champions of LIU-Brooklyn await Selection Sunday, there is another notable local hoops story set to unfold at Downtown's Barclays Center this weekend. … Full Article

Nets were cut down. Trophies were hoisted. Confetti flew. History was made within the confines of the Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center Tuesday night as LIU-Brooklyn staked its undisputed claim as the greatest basketball dynasty the Northeast Conference has ever seen. … Full Article

LIU Brooklyn head men's basketball coach Jack Perri has been named one of the 10 finalists for the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award, it was announced by CollegeInsider.com on Thursday. … Full Article

C.J. Garner is saving his best for last. The senior guard refused to let LIU-Brooklyn's dream of an unprecedented third consecutive Northeast Conference Tournament title end Wednesday night before a crowd of 1,006 at Downtown's Wellness Recreation and Athletic Center. … Full Article

Somerset, NJ -- With March Madness upon us, that means it’s time to honor the best-of-the-best in Northeast Conference (NEC) men’s hoops.  On top of the list is LIU senior forward Jamal Olasewere (Silver Spring, MD/Springbrook), who was a near unanimous selection as NEC Player of the Year i … Full Article

Despite a trying, and at times frustrating, regular season, "3" remains the magic number for LIU-Brooklyn's men's basketball team. … Full Article

Even 10 years later, it still doesn't quite make sense. … Full Article

 Kenneth Ortiz's putback with 1 second remaining Sunday night gave Wagner a 94-92 Northeast Conference victory over LIU Brooklyn. … Full Article