Conference play hasn’t yet begun for the Big Ten yet this season, but the Minnesota Golden Gophers are anxious to start play in a league where they are an afterthought. Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan State, and Michigan seem to be the consensus frontrunners for the top third of the league. Minnesota played the DePaul Blue Demons in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Golden Gophers Trevor Mbakwe is NBA Ready
Old Spice Classic
Old Spice Classic Preview: Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame In Title Game?
In all honesty, the 2010 Old Spice Classic could be the lowest scoring tournament in the history of Feast Week. With teams like Wisconsin, Temple, and Notre Dame that emphasize defense and are very patient on the offensive end, there is not a lot of offensive firepower in Orlando although teams like Texas A&M, Cal, and Georgia could cause some noise because of their … [Read more...] about Old Spice Classic Preview: Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame In Title Game?
99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
Lesson #1: never, ever under-estimate how good of a coach Bo Ryan is. Regardless of how many players the Wisconsin Badgers lose in any given season, Ryan always has UW near the top of the Big Ten standings. Expect more of the same this year. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball programs and top 27 mid-majors. Click here if you … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
99 in 99: #29 Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia is the sexy sleeper that really is not a sleeper anymore because everyone is picking them to be a sleeper this season. I hope that sentence makes sense. The Bulldogs are on the rise under second year head coach Mark Fox and will be a feisty team in the loaded SEC East. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days ranks the 72 power conference … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #29 Georgia Bulldogs
99 in 99: #34 Temple Owls
With college basketball practices underway across the country, we are quickly approaching the start of the 2010-2011 season. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. We are entering the juicy part of the rankings with the Temple Owls coming in at #34. Click here if you missed teams #35-#99. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #34 Temple Owls
99 in 99: #57 Texas A&M Aggies
Since going winless in the Big 12 during the 2003-2004 season, Texas A&M has not finished with a below .500 conference record. They have appeared in the NCAA Tournament in each of the last five seasons, winning their first round game each time. However, the Aggies have only once made it past the opening weekend. Rather than turning the page this season though, the Aggies … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #57 Texas A&M Aggies
99 in 99: #89 Boston College Eagles
You know how nobody likes Angelina on this season of the Jersey Shore and she is clearly the worst person in the house… Well, there is no Angelina in the ACC this season. But since I am ranking the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order, I have to pick one. Sorry, Boston College. In case you missed it, click here to … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #89 Boston College Eagles