By Paul M. Banks My first ever United States Basketball Writers Association ballot! Which includes voting for an all-district team (the Upper Midwest of course!), All-American team, national freshman of the year, coach of the year, and player of the year. In addition, the ballot includes player and coach of the year, for the district. Remember college basketball is bigger … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Headlines my USBWA Ballot
Archives for March 2010
You Can’t Spell Fighting Illini Without N. I. T.
By Paul Schmidt All I could think about, as the Illini lost to Wisconsin 72-57, was Nirvana. Which probably sounds odd. Considering the song that kept replaying in my mind was, "I Hate Myself And Want To Die," well, perhaps it's not so crazy. … [Read more...] about You Can’t Spell Fighting Illini Without N. I. T.
Big East Post-Season Awards
By: David Kay The Big East regular season has come to an end. As has been the case in recent history, the conference was once again highly entertaining and probably the most competitive in the country. Now it is time to hand out some post-season awards. A couple things to note; last year the All-Big East First Team was compiled of six players so I am rolling with that … [Read more...] about Big East Post-Season Awards
Sun is setting on Nash, Phoenix’s Title Chances
By Paul M. Banks PHOENIX, AZ- Watching Steve Nash operate the Phoenix Suns' offense these past few years has been transcendence. I'm not saying they're the best team to not win a title this decade, but they are likely the most entertaining team not to win it all. If there was a song about watching the Phoenix half-court set in motion it might be Outkast: "I like the way you … [Read more...] about Sun is setting on Nash, Phoenix’s Title Chances
Brewers Racing Sausages Need Spring Training, Too
By: Melissa S. Wollering Even the Klements' Racing Sausages were working towards regular season perfection during Saturday's first Brewers home game of Spring Training at Maryvale Ballpark. They need to train, too, you know. After beating the Brewers in the Spring Training opener at Scottsdale and watching Zito nail Prince Fielder with a pitch to the back, a little pride … [Read more...] about Brewers Racing Sausages Need Spring Training, Too
Lil’ Weeks Faces Bro Rickie & Ben Sheets Validates Gallardo’s Spot in Rotation
By: Melissa S. Wollering The Sportsbank.net is in Arizona all week and we're bringing the best of Spring Training to you in a lovely cacti package. Think about it... We even have our site President tailgating with these wonderful Brewers fans from DeForest, Wisconsin in the picture above. As you can tell, it was quite a matchup between the Oakland A's and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Lil’ Weeks Faces Bro Rickie & Ben Sheets Validates Gallardo’s Spot in Rotation
Jazz-Suns will be the BEST Playoff Series Ever!
By Paul M. Banks PHOENIX, AZ- Utah's 116-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns Thursday night felt like a playoff precursor of exciting things to come. The high-scoring affair saw Utah race back from ten points down in the fourth quarter and it put the Jazz 1.5 games ahead of Phoenix in the Western Conference playoff race. If current standings hold, the Jazz would have home … [Read more...] about Jazz-Suns will be the BEST Playoff Series Ever!
Big East Power Rankings
By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 15-2, 28-2 (LWR: 1) In whipping Villanova, Syracuse not only clinched the Big East title and earned the #1 ranking, but established themselves as the team to beat in the NCAA Tournament. Seriously, first thing you do when you fill out your bracket is put the ‘Cuse in the Final Four. Before that, a big revenge game at Louisville who beat the … [Read more...] about Big East Power Rankings
Sheets Faces Former Brewers Teammates as Oakland A
By: Melissa S. Wollering We're in Arizona all week, covering Cactus League play. And there's nothing closer to feeling the prickly cacti stab of Spring Training karma, than having to play the second game of the season as Ben Sheets--against your former team. As a major but injury-plagued contributor to the Milwaukee Brewers for many years, he sat out of the majors last … [Read more...] about Sheets Faces Former Brewers Teammates as Oakland A
Prince Takes Punishment for ’09 Plate Celebration
By: Melissa S. Wollering We're writing from Scottsdale today, as The Sportsbank.net hits the road to take in some Cactus League play. The pictures are all ours, the game summary is firsthand and the weather was magnificent. Thursday's game between the Giants and Brewers started off with a little revenge that dates back to last season. Remember when Prince Fielder smacked … [Read more...] about Prince Takes Punishment for ’09 Plate Celebration