Inside the College Game

By Brian Cerone The Zags are Legit Mark Few has done a remarkable job with the Gonzaga Basketball program since taking over in 1999. The Zags have become regulars in all the top 25 polls as well as the NCAA tournament. Few has accomplished something that wasn’t supposed to be possible for small schools. What…

Maui Invitational: Day 3 Report

By Aran Smith In the final, North Carolina proved to be too much for a legitimate top 10 team in Notre Dame soundly beating the South Benders 102-87.     Tyler Hansbrough   The Irish were not at full strength with their star Luke Harangody sick, although the Heels aren’t at full strength either missing…

Maui Invitational: Day 2 Report

By Aran Smith The losers bracket covered the morning session. St Joes made Indiana look extremely young and inexperienced. Not one Hoosier scored in double digits and just one player (Tijan Jobe – 1-1) shot over 50% from the floor. It’s difficult to win when that happens and Indiana lost by 26. Senario Hillman was…

Maui Invitational: Day 1 Report

By Aran Smith It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. Hoops in paradise, what more could a basketball junkie like myself ask for?     Maui Invitational Day 1   Seeing big boy basketball played in essentially a high school gym (the Lahaina Civic Center) is comparable to seeing a mega-superstar such as…

No Sleeping Allowed!

By Matthew Maurer The No Sleeping Allowed! series began two years ago as a quick snapshot of Division II, III, and NAIA prospects who caught my eye and could potentially garner NBA interest. Four players on last year’s 2007-08 No Sleeping list earned spots in the NBDL draft. A host of others were spotted in…

2008 Euroleague Gameday 2

By Simon Dresden Top Tier Brandon Jennings (Roma) Was okay once again, but not outstanding in a big win against Joventut. 6 points in 17 minutes, missing all four shots from 2-point range but knocking down his only 3 ball and did a good job getting to the line (3/4). He has a ways to…

2008 Euroleague Gameday 1

By Simon Dresden Those who NBA Teams come to see:   Brandon Jennings Brandon Jennings (Roma) made his much awaited Euroleague debut against Alba Berlin. He held his own, making some shots in 22 minutes but wasn’t a difference maker this time. His stat line included (3-7 from 3) (3-9 fg overall from the floor)…