2008 Jordan All American Classic Roster
The 2008 Jordan All American Classic will take place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. EST. The game will be televised nationally live on ESPN2. Pos. Name Hgt Wgt High School (Hometown) College PF Al-Farouq Aminu 6-9 210 Norcross (Norcross, GA) Wake Forest SG William Buford 6-5 185 Libbey (Toledo,…
Euroleague Stock Watch
By Simon Dresden 2/20/08 After taking a look at the 1986 class (automatically eligible) and 1987 class, here’s a look at the 1988 class (and youngsters) of Euroleague prospects. 1988 players Nicolas Batum Solid but not a sensational breakout season for Batum. He was expected to take the league by storm, as players with his…
Kyle Weaver Interview
By Aran Smith 2/20/08 Aran Smith: Your big 24 point win over USC, ended a three game losing streak at home. A streak that seemed unfathomable before the season. Were you and your teammates beginning to worry things were reverting back to pre-2006 form? Kyle Weaver: Oh no. I don’t think me and the teammates…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 2/19/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Memphis (25-0) 1 1 Chris Douglas-Roberts bailed Memphis out with a three-point play to give the Tigers a one-point win over a feisty UAB squad. Memphis seems to be headed for an undefeated record in Conference USA now that it has taken…
2007-08 Euroleague: 1987 Prospects
By Simon Dresden 2/17/08 After looking at the 1986 class (automatically eligible), here’s a look at the 1987 class of Euroleague prospects. 1987 players Milenko Tepic Milenko Tepic was the starting point guard for his team, and by leading his team to the Top 16 he has established himself as an excellent prospect. He was…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 1
By Simon Dresden 2/16/08 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. Semih Erden was back in action for the first time in a long time and…
2007-08 Euroleague: 1986 Prospects
By Simon Dresden 2/15/08 With the end of the Euroleague regular season, it’s time to look back at the top performers among draft eligible prospects. Beginning with the 1986 class (automatically eligible) I will go through each class with an in depth look at the top prospect’s performances. Omer Asik Had a great season for…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 2/12/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Memphis (23-0) 1 1 If the Tigers can get by Tennessee on February 23rd, it looks like clear sailing for an undefeated regular season. Wednesday night’s match-up versus Houston is a serious trap game for Memphis, however. 2. Duke (20-1) 2 2…
The Worst Possible Trade
By Nick Prevenas 2/6/08 Shaquille O’Neal enrolled at Louisana State University in 1989, a year after George H.W. Bush defeated Michael Dukakis in the presidential election. He released his first rap album, the seminal "Shaq Diesel," 15 years ago, the same year Nirvana’s "In Utero" came out. He starred in "Blue Chips" 14 years ago,…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 2/5/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Memphis (21-0) 1 1 The last remaining undefeated team in the nation, Memphis received every first-place vote in both polls despite an all-too-close win over UTEP last week. Star watch: Derrick Rose struggled from the field, shooting just 5-17 from the field,…Explanation of Composite Score Player Rating System
By Jon Nichols 2/5/08 The Composite Score rating system consists of two components, Offensive Composite Score (OCS) and Defensive Composite Score (DCS). Each is made up of a combination of three advanced statistical metrics and then adjusted based on a player’s position and playing time. The rating system is always under construction, so the system…
Euroleague Stock Watch
By Simon Dresden 2/2/08 Studs / Rising Omer Asik seized the moment and starred in an important situation as his team hung close with Partizan all the way. He had 13 points (shooting perfect from the field) and 9 rebounds, complemented by his 2 blocks, holding off Pekovic for stud of the week honors. All…
Inside the College Game
ByAdi Joseph 1/31/08 Cinderella is searching for another ball. In 2006, George Mason basketball meant something. By 2007, the Patriots were a thing of the past, a year-old story that was fun while it lasted. Virginia Commonwealth had become the talk of the Colonial Athletic Association, culminating in their CAA Tournament Championship via a memorable…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy NBADraft.net 1/29/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Memphis (19-0) 1 1 The Tigers put on an absolute dunk contest in their 81-73 win over Gonzaga that wasn’t nearly as close as the score indicated. When Derrick Rose is running the show like he did Saturday and Joey Dorsey…
Euroleague Stock Watch
By Simon Dresden 1/26/08 Studs / Rising What a monster game again for repeat stud of the week Danilo Gallinari. 37 minutes and he had everything clicking offensively with 27 points, going to the line seemingly at will. He also had 4 boards and 3 steals and was clearly the top player on the floor.…
Inside the College Game
By Adi Joseph 1/23/08 They call him “Boom.” With an uneven afro, a chiseled frame and an unbridled enthusiasm for the game, Maryland’s Bambale Osby is a fan-favorite down in College Park. He models his game after his favorite player, Ben Wallace, and as a result, most of Osby’s contributions come on the defensive end…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 1/22/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Memphis (17-0) 1,1 The Tigers finally claim the top spot in the AP and ESPN/USA Today polls after North Carolina was upset by Maryland. After two blowout victories last week, Memphis faces two relative tests in Tulsa and Gonzaga in its first…
Euroleague Stock Watch
By Simon Dresden NBADraft.net 1/20/08 Studs / Rising Danilo Gallinari plays with such maturity, it’s easy to forget that he is just 19 years of age. He single-handedly carried his team to a win against ARIS. He did it all, scoring 20 points with 3 threes, collected 5 boards and dished out 3 dimes in…