Welcome to the first edition of our 2024 NBA Mock Draft! The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to do a mock draft for all four of the major North American sports. And while most mock drafts don't fill out player descriptions, we do. For those that don't have descriptions now, they will added soon. … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness
While the NCAA Tournament history of the Purdue Boilermakers is rather painful, especially so in recent years, hope springs eternal for them this March. Purdue (23-2, 12-2) is currently ranked #2 in the nation, and they entered Thursday night’s win over Minnesota nationally ranked in the top 20 for wins (1st), offensive efficiency (2nd), rebounding margin (2nd), three-point … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers the Overall Favorites This March Madness
When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Taylor Swift was attending high profile football games long before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As has been well documented, Swift will be at the Super Bowl this Sunday in Las Vegas, supporting her boyfriend and his team. Just as she has done all season long. Her attending the big game will be part of a larger political "psy-op," according to … [Read more...] about When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue
The new Welsh-Ryan Arena opened in for the 2018-19 season, but it never got this electric until tonight. It wasn't until last February that Northwestern basketball recorded a win over a team ranked #1 in the AP Poll. Now, they have done it twice, and it was against Purdue both times. It was an overtime game with 18 lead changes and 12 ties, but if you were there, watching … [Read more...] about Greatest Northwestern Basketball Atmosphere Ever in Upset of #1 Purdue
#1 Purdue Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats: Stats, FYIs, Metrics
In early December of 2021, Purdue basketball ascended to their first #1 ranking in program history. Their time in the top spot lasted just one week. A year ago, Purdue was ranked No. 1 for seven weeks during the year, including Feb. 12, when they came to Evanston and lost to the Northwestern Wildcats. Friday night brings the rematch, and the Big Ten opener for both sides. … [Read more...] about #1 Purdue Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats: Stats, FYIs, Metrics
Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs
This season, Purdue center Zach Edey is looking to become the first consensus, back-to-back National Player of the Year since UCLA (and Deadhead Nation)'s Bill Walton did it in 1971-72 and 1972-73. Virginia's Ralph Sampson achieved this honor during a three season span, from 1981 to 1983, but was only named consensus NPOY in 1982. He was named a 2023 first-team preseason … [Read more...] about Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs
Wrigley Field Layout for Northwestern vs Iowa Hawkeyes (Photos)
The Wildcats Classic, where the Northwestern Wildcats will host the Iowa Hawkeyes, is only a few days away. So with that in mind, we flash back to 2021, and re-publish this post on the Friendly Confines layout for college football. Overall, it looks absolutely beautiful, just transcendent! However, as we covered during our preview podcast, you still have come cramped corners … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field Layout for Northwestern vs Iowa Hawkeyes (Photos)
ESPN College Gameday: From Transcendent Genius to Unwatchable Dreck
Happy College Football Week Zero to those who celebrate- to honor the occasion, re-booting this classic once again from 2018, enjoy! I absolutely loved ESPN College Gameday, about a decade and half ago when it was only one hour long, instead of three. Back in those days, it was not overrun with wall-to-wall native advertising, and it was much more about football than what's … [Read more...] about ESPN College Gameday: From Transcendent Genius to Unwatchable Dreck