Becker has been chosen to finish at the top of the 2012-13 NECC Men's Basketball standings in a vote by the leagues coaches. The Hawks, who have won an NCAA first round tournament game each of the past two seasons, received four first place votes and 71 points. Becker is unbeaten in NECC play over the past two seasons and two starters return from the squad that went 24-5 last year.
Newbury was the second choice in the poll receiving 69 points and three first place votes. The Nighthawks return all five starters including a pair of all-conference guards senior Tim Young and junior Steve Rosemond.
Elms was picked to finish third with 64 points and two first place votes. Under first-year head coach Todd Dean, the Blazers return eight seniors to the floor led by guard Andre French and forward David McDaniel from last year's squad that went 11-5 in conference play finished as runner up in the NECC Championship tournament.
2012-13 NECC Men's Basketball Coaches Poll
1. Becker - 71 (4)
2. Newbury - 69 (3)
3. Elms - 64 (2)
4. Regis - 58
5. Daniel Webster - 42
6. Mitchell - 33
7. Lesley - 30
8. Southern Vermont - 21
9. Wheelock - 17