Before we get to the breakdown of what happened in the Illinois Fighting Illini first loss, (Illinois was one of the last 6 unbeaten teams remaining in the nation) suffered at the hands of the Missouri Tigers 82-73, a few observations and notes on this series and rivalry overall, with updated stats. -Why is this even called the Braggin' Rights game? I mean seriously, how … [Read more...] about #10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri
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#5 Missouri Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #5 Missouri Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
Here is an updated on my preseason Top 25 for the 2012-2013 college basketball. With transfers, the decisions of some previously undeclared top high school recruits, and players declaring their intentions to return to school or leave for the NBA Draft, there has been a lot of movement since I released my original rankings the day after the National Championship game. (Click … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
Here are teams 16-25 in my updated 2012-2013 preseason college basketball Top 25 and other teams who just missed the cut. … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season. Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
Here are teams 16-25 in my 2012-2013 preseason college basketball Top 25 and other teams who just missed the cut. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
To most college basketball fans, and even the Athletic Directors, it's all about March. How far you go in the NCAA Tournament is everything. Forget the regular season and conference tournaments. This is quite possibly the greatest example of how these awards are completely regular season oriented, and not postseason. Missouri's Frank Haith is the 2011-12 recipient of the … [Read more...] about Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
College Basketball’s Most Surprising Teams This Season
Yesterday I looked at the most disappointing teams of the 2011-2012 college basketball season thus far, now it is time to analyze which teams have exceeded expectations and the reason for their surprising success. At the top of that list, the resurrection of the Indiana Hoosiers. … [Read more...] about College Basketball’s Most Surprising Teams This Season