2008 Albert Schweitzer Tournament Recap
By Simon Dresden 4/6/08 The 2008 Albert Schweitzer Tournament was for some reason depleted of it’s usual talent level from the past. The US team apparently was affected by the McDonald’s game taking place at the same time, Russia only sent a second unit, and European powerhouses Lithuania and Serbia didn’t bother to show at…
Final Four Preview
By Adi Joseph 4/5/08 I’m glad it came down to this. Maybe I am in the minority, but I am happy Davidson didn’t beat Kansas. I was rooting for UCLA to come back against Texas A&M. Nothing pleases me more than the guarantee that the best team in college basketball will be selected from the…
Stock Watch: NCAA Tournament
By Aran Smith 4/4/08 Rising Tyler Hansbrough 6-8 245 PF UNC Jr. No one was more impressive in the second weekend of the NCAA tournament than Tyler Hansbrough as he carried the Tar Heels to victory in a close-fought battle with Louisville, converting numerous key baskets in the closing minutes. Hansbrough’s will to succeed is…
Final Four: Top NBA Prospects
By Kevin Duffy 4/3/08 With an unprecedented four No. 1 seeds, the amount of individual talent in this year’s Final Four is at an all time high. Never before have so many big-time NBA prospects been on display. Aside from the actual outcomes of the games, this weekend will be huge in determining where the…Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 6
By Simon Dresden 3/30/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Euroleague competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Omri Casspi seems to be peaking at exactly the right time. He made an impact…
Stock Watch
By Aran Smith 3/27/08 Rising Stephen Curry 6-1 180 PG Davidson So. When we think back on the 2008 NCAA tournament and the first weekend of upsets, big games, and Cinderella stories, nothing will remain indelibly etched in our minds stronger than Stephen Curry’s shooting performances taking down two goliaths in Gonzaga and Georgetown. Curry…
NCAA Tournament: Bitter Sixteen
By Kevin Duffy 3/24/08 This time of year, most people are focused on celebrating the good by reviewing the NCAA Tournament’s upsets and buzzer-beaters. Let’s take a step back and look at the “not so good” from the opening weekend of action. Here are the sixteen biggest disappointments of the NCAA Tournament thus far: 16.…
UCLA: A beautiful Hybrid of Philosphy
By Nick Prevenas 3/23/08 I know you’re sick of hearing about UCLA. I know you’re tired of seeing the puff pieces. I know you’re burnt out on seeing the Bruins top the majority of your co-workers’ brackets. Me? I’m not tired of UCLA at all. In fact, I can’t get enough of them. Yes, I…
Players evaluated closely during NCAA tourney
By Aran Smith 3/20/08 Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Isiah Thomas. What do they all have in common? Besides being among the greatest players ever at their respective positions, they all won championships on both the NCAA and NBA level. Every year, the Big Dance sets the stage for the…2008 Final Four Predictions
By Aran Smith 3/19/08 East South UNC (1) Memphis (1) Mt St.Mary’s(16) UNC Memphis UT-Arlington(16) Indiana (8) Indiana Miss St. Mississippi St.(8) Arkansas (9) UNC Memphis Oregon (9) Notre Dame (5) Wash St. Pittsburgh Mich. St.(5) …
10 Things to Watch For in the First Weekend of the NCAA Tournament
By Kevin Duffy 3/18/08 10. Clemson vs. Villanova It’s not often you’ll find two high-major schools with such contrasting styles of play matched up in the 5 vs. 12 game. Clemson clearly has the edge on the interior, but Scottie Reynolds, Corey Fisher, and Corey Stokes can shoot Villanova past just about anyone. It will…
Inside the College Game: NCAA Tournament Field Review
By Adi Joseph 3/17/08 Sometimes, it just means too much to let go. Boise State star Reggie Larry had watched two of his top teammates foul out. He knew in the back of his mind that New Mexico State was considered a deeper team. He was tired. He had a chance to win the game…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 5
By Simon Dresden 3/15/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Euroleague competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Partizan took full advantage of Efes’ short rotation and weak frontcourt. Especially Nikola Pekovic, who…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 4
By Simon Dresden 3/11/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Eurolegue competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Omer Asik is on fire right now. Again he was left out of the S5…
NCAA Top 25: Bubble Teams
By Kevin Duffy 3/11/08 This week’s top 25 will be a list of the 25 teams closest to the bubble. No. 1 is the bubble team with the best chance of getting into the field of 65, and No. 25 has the least chance. With the losses by South Alabama and Gonzaga in their Conference…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 3/4/08 Team 1. UCLA (26-3) 3 2 The Bruins have dominated what most people call the best conference in America, so it’s no wonder they are considered almost a sure-bet to see a No. 1 next to their name on Selection Sunday. Their Thursday match up with Stanford may lack the hype…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 3
By Simon Dresden 3/3/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Eurolegue competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Omer Asik is playing like a vet. The consistency he displays is remarkable for a…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 2/26/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Tennessee (25-2) 1 1 The Vols rightfully earned every first place vote in the coaches poll, but were still snubbed out of three votes in the AP. What more do the voters want? They went into Memphis and beat the undefeated, No.…