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| Archived Since: | March 5, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Indiana Basketball: Hoosiers' Ultimate Starting 5
Indiana basketball has a tradition that few teams can match. In its illustrious history, IU is known for memorable teams, coaches and players. Especially players. Some of college basketball's best have played in Bloomington, but what...Show More Summary
Best-Case Scenario for Butler Basketball Starters in 2013-14
If the past is any indicator, the Butler Bulldogs appear to be a best-case scenario waiting to happen. The term would aptly describe a 2009-10 squad that was within one point of a national championship after reaching the NCAA tournament as a No. Show More Summary
Kansas Basketball: Andrew Wiggins Proves to Be as Advertised in Unofficial Debut
Thirteen seconds is how long it took Andrew Wiggins to make jaws drop in a Kansas uniform on Wednesday afternoon. Wiggins, playing in a scrimmage for Bill Self's basketball camp in front of a packed house at KU's volleyball arena, got the ball off a steal and took flight from the left block. Show More Summary
Kansas' Andrew Wiggins Dunks in His First Scrimmage
Andrew Wiggins made his first appearance as a Kansas Jayhawk Wednesday and he didn't waste any time showing off his talents. ESPN's Jason King shared the above video of the 18-year-old star throwing down on the opening possession of the team's scrimmage. Show More Summary
Indiana Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing Hoosiers' Chances to Land Jaquan Lyle
One week ago, five-star point guard JaQuan Lyle of Evansville (Ind.) Bosse High School trimmed his list of potential college destinations to four. Indiana, Tennessee, Florida and defending national champion Louisville are the chosen quartet. Show More Summary
Michigan Basketball: Which Version of Mitch McGary Will Show Up in 2014?
The best big man in the NCAA tournament spent most of the season coming off the bench and averaging 6.0 points per game. The big man in the NCAA tournament had six regular season games when he scored only two points and was shut out once. Show More Summary
Louisville Cardinals Head Coach Rick Pitino Met Pitbull, His Favorite Artist
Pitino and Pitbull, together at last. You’re seeing that image correctly, that is the Rick Pitino embracing hip hop artist Pitbull with a look on his face like he has just won the lottery, which was spotted by Nick Coffey of TheCardinalConnect. Show More Summary
Ohio State Basketball: Best-Case Scenarios for Projected Starters in 2013-14
Every college basketball offseason is filled with best-case and worst-case scenario projections. The irony is the truth almost always lies somewhere in the middle, albeit at the individual level or for the team as a whole. That being...Show More Summary
Syracuse Basketball: Orange's Best-Ever Player at Each Position
Syracuse's basketball program is one of the most prestigious in the nation, and it has remained a powerhouse in college basketball for years. Over the decades of success, Syracuse has had one great player after another, and if the best of the best were all on one team, the Orange would undoubtedly go undefeated. Show More Summary
One Loss Each Great College Basketball Coach Will Never Forget
Coaches never forget the losses. Every coach can tell you about a loss that haunts them for the rest of their career. Sometimes a championship down the road can ease the pain, but not entirely. In a tournament as fickle as the NCAA tournament, it's going to happen eventually. Show More Summary
NCAA Basketball Recruiting 2014: Strengths and Weaknesses of Every 5-Star Player
Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker haven’t even taken their first collegiate shots yet, but the never-ending cycle of NCAA basketball recruiting is already shifting to focus on the next crop of superstars-to-be. As coaches evaluate the...Show More Summary
Villanova Basketball: 5 Lessons Learned About Wildcats This Offseason
What have we learned about the Villanova Wildcats in the three months of the offseason so far? It is a question that may not be asked by many in mid-June, and that is exactly why we are asking it in this article. Jay Wright's team has...Show More Summary
Andrew Wiggins' Impressive First Workout a Sign of Big Things at Kansas
Never let it be said that Andrew Wiggins does not know how to make a proper arrival. The nation's consensus top recruit and arguably the best prep basketball player since LeBron James made his first appearance on a Lawrence court since signing with Kansas on Monday. Show More Summary
Duke Basketball: Blue Devils' Best-Ever Player at Each Position
When names like Laettner, Redick, Battier, Hill, Williams and Hurley hang on retired jerseys in the rafters over the court, you have a program with rich basketball tradition, which is exactly what the Duke Blue Devils have. For a program...Show More Summary
Michigan State Basketball: Best-Case Scenarios for Projected Starters in 2014
Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo is known for juggling lineups to accentuate his team's strengths. That being said, Spartans followers should plan to see a few different starting fives during the 2013-14 season. As of now, Michigan...Show More Summary
Kentucky Basketball: Wildcats Players Under Most Pressure in 2013-14 Season
Kentucky basketball fans expect a championship every season. This expectation may not be any more prevalent than in the 2013-14 season. With two returning starters, the reigning SEC Sixth Man of the Year and arguably the greatest recruiting class ever meshing together in Lexington, a ninth NCAA title banner is what should be raised. Show More Summary
The 5 Most Impressive College Basketball Coaching Trees
When discussing the best coaches in college basketball, the lion’s share of the attention is granted to tangible qualities such as wins and losses or championships. Clearly those are critical metrics when arguing such things, but the...Show More Summary
North Carolina Basketball: Best-Case Scenarios for Projected Starters in 2014
Development will be a huge factor in how well North Carolina will play in 2013-14. UNC is loaded with talent, and many of its players are blessed with very high ceilings. Today, we will focus on those ceilings as we go through the best-case scenarios for the Tar Heels' starting five. Show More Summary
Kentucky Basketball: 4 Lessons Learned About Wildcats This Offseason
You know things are weird in Lexington, Kentucky when everyone is talking about football. But the recent (and extraordinary) success that the Cats have on the recruiting trail doesn't mean that basketball isn't getting any attention, either. Show More Summary
Michigan Basketball: 5 Lessons Learned About Wolverines This Offseason
The offseason may only be two months old, but we have already learned five lessons about the Michigan Wolverines basketball program. Just about all of them are positive. Last season's Final Four run has a lot to do with the Wolverines' successful offseason. Show More Summary