Ithaca loses some firepower along with Mullins retiring, but I bet they'll be fine with Burton at the helm. They won't miss too big of a beat. Next year is going to be interesting. RPI and Hobart should be top dog, and Union only loses one player. I can't imagine Skidmore will be as poor as they were this year. My alma mater did not have a great season but they were quite young and affected by injuries all year, including one who was supposed to be the starting center. Doesn't hurt to have the last 2 LL rookies of the year in the starting squad next season. I'd keep an eye out for Clarkson next year too.
I believe this infusion of youth will propel Ithaca to becoming a major player in the LL/East Region for years to come. Between the campus and facilities at Ithaca, there is plenty of reason for top D3 prospects to consider playing basketball for the Bombers. I believe recruiting took a bit of a step back the last couple of years there; maybe this will inject some life into their recruiting efforts.
