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Archives for March 2010

Ranking the Milwaukee Bucks recent wins against elite teams

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By Jake McCormick The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Atlanta Hawks all have one thing in common: They've fallen victim to the white hot Milwaukee Bucks over the past two weeks. No doubt the five game winning streak against teams with superior records speaks volumes about the Bucks' confidence, swagger, and chemistry, but each win ranks … [Read more...] about Ranking the Milwaukee Bucks recent wins against elite teams

Illinois Advances in the N. I. T., Happy to Be Here. Really.

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By Paul Schmidt Even if you take at face value how much the Illini are trying to win the NIT, their second half performance against Kent State was inspiring. Such is life for the Illini, who had to answer a barrage of questions about whether or not they really wanted to be in the NIT after their 75-58 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes. The win was the 21st on … [Read more...] about Illinois Advances in the N. I. T., Happy to Be Here. Really.

OSU’s William Buford: College Basketball’s Best Second Banana?

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By Paul M. Banks With all the attention on Naismith Award favorite and Oscar Robertson Trophy winner Evan Turner, a few Ohio State Buckeyes often go overlooked. And there are three on the current squad who have a good chance of joining Turner in the NBA in the next couple of years. So I took it upon myself to profile and interview the forgotten Buckeyes. In our … [Read more...] about OSU’s William Buford: College Basketball’s Best Second Banana?

Evan Turner wins Oscar Robertson Trophy: Chicago, OSU Rejoices!

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He was my choice on my USBWA ballot. It really looks like the Wooden and Naismith award are his for the taking now. Kentucky's John Wall claims freshman of the year. For more on that scroll down ST. LOUIS (USBWA) - The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Ohio State guard/forward Evan Turner as the winner of the 2009-10 Oscar Robertson Trophy, annually … [Read more...] about Evan Turner wins Oscar Robertson Trophy: Chicago, OSU Rejoices!

Don’t take Lightly the Buckeyes’ David Lighty

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By Paul M. Banks With all the attention on Naismith Award favorite Evan Turner, a few Ohio State Buckeyes often go overlooked. And there are three on the current squad who have a good chance of joining Turner in the NBA in the next couple of years. So I took it upon myself to profile and interview the forgotten Buckeyes. Next we look at swingman, David Lighty. … [Read more...] about Don’t take Lightly the Buckeyes’ David Lighty

The Wisconsin Badgers will be dancing again in 2011

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By Jake McCormick Another unexpected winning season for the Wisconsin Badgers ends with another early exit from the NCAA Tournament at the hands of a lower seeded mid-major. Cornell personified the Badgers' worst nightmare as a team that lives and dies by first-opportunity jump shots, but the embarrassing 87-69 loss shouldn't supersede Wisconsin's over-achievements. … [Read more...] about The Wisconsin Badgers will be dancing again in 2011