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As we enter the final stretch of the 2011-2012 college basketball season, the seat is definitely starting to heat up under some well known coaches of power six conference teams. It is likely too late for these five coaches to save their jobs and keep from getting fired once the season ends.
Even though the Knicks lost to the Nets last night and he was abused on the defensive end by Deron Williams, “Linsanity” is still sweeping the sports world. Jeremy Lin‘s rise from the NBA D-League to sparking a turnaround of the New York Knicks has certainly been beyond impressive.
Here is something to think about though; Lin is a restricted free agent after this season. While his epic run only covers a ten-game span, you can bet that the Harvard alum will be cashing in on his new-found fame and success.
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position.
It is kind of hard to believe that Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament is only three weeks away. It is becoming time when college basketball teams are separating themselves as either tourney contenders or pretenders. Here is The Sports Bank‘s latest Bracketology? I have more than held my own the past couple of years against ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and with my extreme college hoops nerdom, plan to do so again this year. Check back every week for an update.
UPDATED: 2/20/12
The biggest news involving Big East basketball this past week; Buh-bye West Virginia. This will in fact be the Mountaineers final year as a member of the conference as they head to the Big 12. Meanwhile, several teams have their NCAA Tournament hopes on life support and need to finish the season strong to ensure a spot in the dance. Be sure to check back every Friday for my latest Big East Power Rankings.
American Idol season 11 is underway and we already have our favorite singer; Brittany Kerr. Brittany is a member of the Charlotte Bobcats “Lady Cat” Dance Team and received her golden ticket to advance to Hollywood week which begins tonight.
Of course the two male American Idol judges, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson voted yes for Kerr who sang “Spoiled” by Joss Stone in her audition. However, Jennifer Lopez voted “No” adding that “she won’t survive for a week” on the show. In fact, Tyler voted Yes for Brittany before she even sang a note. Based off the pictures below, you can’t blame him.
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position.
Alex Morgan provided the dagger in the U.S. women soccer team‘s 3-1 victory against France in the World Cup Semifinals on Wednesday when she got behind the French defenders to score her first ever World Cup goal. The former Cal Golden Bear plays professionally for the Western New York Flash after being the first overall pick in the 2011 WPS Draft and has provided a spark coming off the bench for Team USA who plays Japan in the World Cup Finals on Sunday.
Go here for the Morgan in a painted on bikini picture, from the 2012 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
Go here for our Hope Solo and Alex Morgan Greatest Hits Collection
Alex Morgan will appear in the October issue of Seventeen Magazine, go here to read an excerpt
You can see why she got hit on over Twitter by Rays third baseman Evan Longoria
At 22 years old, Morgan is not only the youngest player on team USA, but also arguably the most attractive member of the team. Here is picture proof.
Goaltender Hope Solo is not too shabby on the eyes either as you can see here.
Go here to vote who’s hotter: Morgan or Solo?
The biggest news involving Big East basketball this past week was the announcement that Memphis will be joining the conference beginning in the 2013-2014 season. Meanwhile, teams are beginning to separate themselves from the pact and state their claim for the NCAA Tournament. Be sure to check back every Friday for my latest Big East Power Rankings.
Duke’s comeback at North Carolina Wednesday night capped off by a game-winning, buzzer-beating three-pointer by Austin Rivers added another chapter to one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports. Several likely NBA Draft first round picks were on display in Chapel Hill. Let’s check in to see which Blue Devils and Tar Heels helped or hurt their NBA Draft Stock.
Here’s a look at The Sports Bank’s 2012 NBA Mock Draft and our insanely early 2013 NBA Mock Draft.
I am well aware that the 2012 NBA Draft has not even occurred yet. Still, we are looking ahead to the 2013 NBA Draft with insanely early projections on how it may unfold. Team needs and outstanding trades have NOT been taken into consideration with this 2013 NBA mock draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.
(By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most accurate 2011 NBA Mock Draft on the web.)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position.
