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Ohio State Basketball: Ranking the 5 Most Hyped Recruits in Buckeyes History
Looking over the history of college basketball recruiting, or even Ohio State recruiting in particular, is akin to comparing apples and oranges. The differences in recruiting today where the impact of Andrew Wiggins’ breakfast choice gets broken down by 30 different sources as contrasted to the days of John Havlicek are astronomical. Show More Summary
Indiana Basketball: Ranking the 5 Most Hyped Recruits in Hoosiers History
Every Indiana fan knows the ball-handler in this picture. His name is Calbert Cheaney, and he's only the school's—and Big Ten's—all-time scoring leader. When he was recruited, his class was considered one of the best of all time, but Cheaney was far from the jewel of the group. Show More Summary
Big Ten Basketball: Ranking the Top 5 Players at Every Position
The Big Ten was college basketball’s best conference last season, and while it may not run away with that title in 2013-14, it’s going to be awfully impressive once again. One of the striking advantages the league will again boast is a remarkable balance of elite players all over the lineup, not just in its traditional frontcourt power base. Show More Summary
Ranking the College Basketball Teams That Have Had the Best Offseasons so Far
All college basketball offseasons are not created equal. On one end of the spectrum, you have a school like New Mexico that lost its coach to UCLA a mere days after he signed a 10-year contract, while on the other end a school like Kentucky spent the spring months finalizing the commitments from approximately 300 5-star recruits. Show More Summary
Syracuse Basketball: Setting Expectations for Each Projected Starter
Coming off a trip to the Final Four, the Syracuse Orange are looking to reload after losing three stars to the NBA. The team will need big contributions from each of its starters to have the same success it did last season. Syracuse's starting five is still a bit of a mystery since the team brings in six new players. Show More Summary
Michigan State Basketball: Ranking the 5 Most Hyped Recruits in Spartans History
Ranking recruits is a relatively newer practice in college sports, not having taken off to its height within the past 30 years or so—and it's rapidly growing each and every year with the advent of new sources. That being said, gauging the "most hyped" prospects in Michigan State Spartans basketball history is somewhat of a challenge. Show More Summary
Ranking the 10 Most Talented College Basketball Teams for 2013-14 Season
College basketball fans: we are five months away from preseason practices and exhibition games. Coaches and their staffs have been working tirelessly since the close of the 2012-13 season to bring in more talented players and begin to develop them during the offseason. Let's take a quick look at the the 10 most-talented college basketball teams. Begin Slideshow
Ranking the Top 10 3-Point Threats in NCAA Basketball for 2013-14 Season
The best two three-point shooters in college basketball (in my subjective opinion) play in the same state. Can you name those players? Here’s a hint: One is from Canada and the other is about to set an NCAA record. If I were commissioner...Show More Summary
Will Another Mid-Major Reach the Final Four in 2014?
The relevancy and strength of the mid-majors can be measured by simply looking at Final Four fields throughout history. From 1999 through 2005, the Final Four was filled with the big schools. Utah, a WAC team at the time, made it in 1998, and then the next mid-major in the Final Four was George Mason in 2006. Show More Summary
Ben McLemore Speaks Out About AAU Coach Allegedly Receiving Money
Former Kansas shooting guard Ben McLemore, expected to be a top pick in the 2013 NBA draft, spoke out on Friday about allegations that his AAU coach took money in order to steer him toward the Jayhawks in making a college decision. Speaking...Show More Summary
Ranking the 20 Most Dominant College Basketball Players in History
While there are many college basketball players who would be considered "great" or "outstanding," dominant players are more rare. In fact, this past college hoops season was a good example of how there were many excellent players, but not a truly dominant player in the mix. Show More Summary
Duke Basketball: Ranking the 5 Most Hyped Recruits in Blue Devils History
High school recruiting has come a long way. From the days of bare minimum media attention to today where social networks, a vast assortment of recruiting publications and recognition from the media is highly warranted, the landscape of recruiting has become the driving force behind college and professional athletics. Show More Summary
Updated Predictions for 2013-14 NCAA Basketball Preseason Top 25 Poll
It’s been over a month since our first look at which NCAA basketball teams might top the preseason polls in the fall, and a lot has changed in that time. Some players expected to jump to the NBA haven’t; some who were expected to stay are gone, and the biggest name of the recruiting class has finally made his decision. Show More Summary
Predicting the Next 5 NCAA Basketball Coaches to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame
Figuring out what makes a Hall of Famer and who isn ’t quite good enough will lead to debates that lead to loud noises. (They usually escalate quickly!) In September, Rick Pitino, Jerry Tarkanian and Guy Lewis will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. Show More Summary
Duke Basketball: 5 Burning Questions for Blue Devils' Offseason
Can Duke advance past the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament next season? Will Jabari Parker outplay Andrew Wiggins when Duke and Kansas face off in November? Does Alex Murphy have what it takes to earn a regular spot in the rotation? Duke fans are pondering all these questions over the painful period that is the offseason in college basketball. Show More Summary
Ranking the 10 NCAA Basketball Players with Most Complete Offensive Skill Sets
My generation grew up rooting for Jordan to go for 60 every night, and we weren't happy when Tony Kucok decided he should start shooting. It was just more fun to watch Jordan try to shake someone off the dribble or hit one of those patented fadeaway turnaround jumpers or drive baseline and dunk on Patrick Ewing. Show More Summary
Duke Basketball: 5 Early Storylines from the Blue Devils' 2014 Recruiting Trail
The Blue Devils are happy to have a stacked team heading into next season. Yet Duke is intent on continuing to attract top high school talent. With all the uncertainty surrounding underclassmen that will surely attract attention from the NBA, Duke may need a serious infusion of new talent. Show More Summary
Kentucky Basketball: Ranking the 5 Best Post Players in Wildcats History
Kentucky basketball has been known recently for its string of point guards coming through the program. However, it's the presence in the post that has helped key the successful run for John Calipari and his predecessors in Lexington....Show More Summary
NBA Combine 2013: Zeller and Oladipo Look to Turn Heads at NBA Draft Combine
Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo have both reported to Chicago this Thursday to participate in the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. Oladipo and Zeller both announced earlier this year that they would leave school early and enter the NBA Draft.Show More Summary
One Team in Each Major NCAA Basketball Conference Not to Sleep on
Every college basketball season there is a team or two in each major conference that the preseason favorites overlook or don’t see as a serious threat that pulls off a handful of major upsets and stays in the league race until March....Show More Summary