Tomorrow night, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game, the nation's premier high school all-star game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. In that memorable contest, Jordan dropped 30 points, which ranks second most in game history today. Jordan of … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Title Teams had Plenty of McDonald’s All-Americans
Archives for March 2011
Oklahoma State Recruit LeBryan Nash Wins Dunk Competition
Last night at the McDonald's All-American Game Jam Fest, pretty much everyone in the building thought Duke recruit Marshall Plumlee won the dunk competition. An overwhelming majority of the people at the Chicago State Convocation Center thought Plumlee took it, but the prize went to Oklahoma State recruit LeBryan James, who himself was a bit surprised he took home the … [Read more...] about Oklahoma State Recruit LeBryan Nash Wins Dunk Competition
Jose Canseco Sends Twin Brother in his Place for Boxing Event
Major League Baseball great Jose Canseco allegedly sent his twin brother and former teammate Ozzie in his place to compete in a celebrity boxing event in Florida. The promoter got suspicious when Ozzie’s tattoos didn’t match up to the tattoos on Jose’s body in promo photos for the fight. Rumor has it Ozzie often posed as his all-star brother at baseball card … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco Sends Twin Brother in his Place for Boxing Event
NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition
Even though it is just one game or a few games, the NCAA Tournament can do wonders to either help or hurt a college basketball player’s NBA Draft Stock; especially on the big stage of the Sweet 16 or Elite 8. Here are some players who have seen their stock rise and fall this past weekend. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft. You can also check out the list of … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition
Todd Bertuzzi Gets an Undeserved Pass from the NHL
One of the biggest villains in NHL history just got a free pass from the NHL. Todd Bertuzzi destroyed Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Johnson just five minutes into the Red Wings-Blackhawks game Monday night with a vicious elbow to the head. Johnson required some minor stitching on his ear before returning to play later in the first period and Bertuzzi was given a five … [Read more...] about Todd Bertuzzi Gets an Undeserved Pass from the NHL
VOTE NOW! Anti-Bracket Final 4: Overplaying BEP “I Gotta Feeling” vs. Jay Mariotti
Here we go! Vote early, vote often! Polls are open until Thursday March 31st, 10 PM CT Winner (announced Friday morning) advances to the Anti-Bracket National Title Game … [Read more...] about VOTE NOW! Anti-Bracket Final 4: Overplaying BEP “I Gotta Feeling” vs. Jay Mariotti
The Influence of Doc Rivers on his son and Super Recruit Austin
Last night, Duke super-recruit Austin Rivers, the number one overall prospect in the class of 2011, rocked the McDonald's All-American Game skills competition known as Powerade Jam Fest. What event elicited the loudest roar from the crowd at the Chicago State Convocation Center? Austin revealing his warm-up to display his father's old school Atlanta Hawks #25 jersey while … [Read more...] about The Influence of Doc Rivers on his son and Super Recruit Austin
Twitter (Wrong Again) has Matt Painter to Missouri a Done Deal
It's coaching carousel season. Now that only four college basketball teams remain, it's time for the coaching dominoes to start falling. Purdue Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter...to Missouri? Multiple sources report this is a done deal. And with Painter leaving the Big Ten for Mizzou, (and this isn't confirmed yet) the rumor mill continues to churn about Butler Bulldogs Brad … [Read more...] about Twitter (Wrong Again) has Matt Painter to Missouri a Done Deal