Buzz isn’t going anywhere. Marquette announced today that the university and head coach Buzz Williams have agreed to a contract extension that is believed to pay him in the ballpark of around $2 million per year. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Buzz Williams, Marquette Agree to Extension
Archives for March 2011
Update: Purdue University Rep Blames Donors For Matt Painter Situation
As you may have heard, Matt Painter left the Purdue Boilermakers in order to take the Mizzou job. At least that's what every single person on Twitter with an interest in college hoops said Monday night. This was of course retracted. But then legit media outlets like Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported Matt Painter called Missouri AD Mike Alden to accept his … [Read more...] about Update: Purdue University Rep Blames Donors For Matt Painter Situation
The Sports Bank Featured in Technology Advertising Newsletter
Check it out The Sports Bank featured in another online media outlet. Brand Affinity Technologies, creators of Net Bat profiled us and interviewed me for their latest newsletter. March Publisher Profile: TheSportsBank.net This month, Fantapper visits with Paul M. Banks, the CEO of TheSportsBank.net. BAT: When did you start TheSportsBank.net? Paul: … [Read more...] about The Sports Bank Featured in Technology Advertising Newsletter
Could Ohio State Be Even Better Next Season?
Ohio State was knocked out of the Sweet 16 for the second straight year, but received consolation just hours after its loss to Kentucky when Jared Sullinger announced his return to Columbus for his sophomore season. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about Could Ohio State Be Even Better Next Season?
Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond deserves a 2010-11 season pass
If NBA seasons were a collection of Mortal Kombat matches, the Milwaukee Bucks were on the receiving end of a Sub-Zero freezing rain finishing move at the hands of the Charlotte Bobcats. The Bucks failure to maintain a six point lead with four minutes remaining against a similarly stunted Bobcats offense was closure for a season rife with bad injury luck and general … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond deserves a 2010-11 season pass
Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011 Recap, Early Look Ahead to 2012
Overall, the Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011 season should be considered a success seeing that they weren't even expected to finish in the upper half of the Big Ten. Not only did they finish in the upper half, they went 25-9 (13-5 in Big Ten) and finished third in the conference. The 25 wins were the third most in a single season in school history. However, the season could … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011 Recap, Early Look Ahead to 2012
McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Kobe. Jordan. Dwight Howard. Derrick Rose. Before they went on to NBA greatness, they all played in it, the nation's premier high school all-star game. Tonight, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. What should you … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
#2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double
McDonald’s announced four male and four female finalists today for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award. The annual award, named after DeMatha High School coaching legend Morgan Wootten, recognizes the nation’s top boys and girls high school senior student-athletes. In addition to their skills on the court, the winners must demonstrate outstanding character and exhibit … [Read more...] about #2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double