When previewing the Illini basketball team for next season, (Yes, it's not even April and we're on to part two of our series (here's part one Illini basketball recruiting) you'll see there's an excess of wing players and swingmen. You have a lot of 2s and 3s, but not a whole lot of traditional 1s and 5s. It's difficult to designate a bunch of guys as "guards" and … [Read more...] about Early ’14-’15 Illini basketball season preview part 2: BACKCOURT
Archives for March 2014
Very confident David Moyes makes bold statement about his job security
I guess David Moyes really got a boost from the home win over Aston Villa. Or perhaps he's buoyed by seeing the Old Trafford faithful support him, instead of the airplane that carried a message protesting his performance and calling for his ouster. Whatever the reason, David Moyes made some bold statements about his future. He's quite confident in his future at Manchester … [Read more...] about Very confident David Moyes makes bold statement about his job security
Christian Laettner talks 1 and done, O’Bannon, CAPA and more: EXCLUSIVE AUDIO
Christian Laettner is my first guest as The Sports Bank podcast returns! I can't think of a better guest to initiate the revival of the TSB podcast then the man who hit the most iconic shot in college basketball history. 22 years and three days ago, the Dukie of all Dukies hit a game-winning shot against the Kentucky Wildcats team in what many consider to be the greatest … [Read more...] about Christian Laettner talks 1 and done, O’Bannon, CAPA and more: EXCLUSIVE AUDIO
Kentucky Wildcats: de facto D-League team indirectly exposing NCAA hypocrisy
If you need a rooting interest in the Final Four, consider the Kentucky Wildcats, a de facto NBDL franchise based in Lexington. I know what you're saying how can you root for a team that is polarizing in Coach Cal and UK? Well, their de facto D-League franchise winning the whole thing for the second time in two years would further expose the hypocrisy of the NCAA … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats: de facto D-League team indirectly exposing NCAA hypocrisy
5 non-NCAA Tournament teams likely to dance next year
SMU had their bubble burst and just missed out on the 2014 NCAA Tournament. That won't be the case next season as the Mustangs return a ton of talent and should get to the Big Dance. Here are five teams that didn't earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament this season but should be dancing next year. Here are five NCAA Tournament teams likely to regress next season. … [Read more...] about 5 non-NCAA Tournament teams likely to dance next year
5 NCAA Tournament teams likely to regress next season
College basketball teams are experiencing more year-by-year turnover than ever before due to graduation, players leaving early for the NBA Draft (click here for a list of 2014 NBA Draft early entries), and transfers galore (click here for an up-to-date list of college basketball transfers.) Here are five teams who made the 2014 NCAA Tournament this season but will likely take … [Read more...] about 5 NCAA Tournament teams likely to regress next season
Man United after Cesc Fabregas again, offering £41m bid
Cesc Fabregas. Yes, you've heard this story before. Cesc Fabregas has been a Manchester United target before. He's been linked to the club in rumors and gossip many a time in many a transfer rumors column. Well, remember that £200 million war chest David Moyes is supposed to get to work with this summer? … [Read more...] about Man United after Cesc Fabregas again, offering £41m bid
2014 Chicago Cubs Opening Day Roster released
The Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster has been set. We're just hours away from the 2014 season opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. And as you know the Cubs made that one huge off-season acquisition that made national headlines. It was a publicity splash when they introduced.....Clark the Bear. Yes, Clark the mascot. I guess you understand why the sports books … [Read more...] about 2014 Chicago Cubs Opening Day Roster released