I believe the best compliment you can ever give a point guard is "excellent distributor." I asked Ohio State "1" Aaron Craft what he thought of the term at Big Ten media day. "I'll take any kind words I can get," he responded. Craft has had the benefit of playing with a marquee player in Jared Sullinger; giving him a strong force to work the ball inside … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Aaron Craft: Best Distributor in College Basketball?
Archives for March 2012
#2 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. #2 Kansas Jayhawks: everything you need to know
The eastern and western outskirts of what we call "the Midwest" will meet on Saturday in the prime time national semifinal game. The 2008 national champion Kansas Jayhawks will meet the 2007 runner-up Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2012 Final Four. Let's break it down! … [Read more...] about #2 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. #2 Kansas Jayhawks: everything you need to know
#1 Kentucky Wildcats vs. #4 Louisville Cardinals: everything you need to know
It's a bluegrass, bourbon, basketball battle. The biggest meeting ever between the two rivals from the state of Colonel Sanders' fried chicken and his secret recipe. It's the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Louisville Cardinals at the Final Four in New Orleans. Sounds very Southern (and drunk) to me. Let's get to it! … [Read more...] about #1 Kentucky Wildcats vs. #4 Louisville Cardinals: everything you need to know
Kentucky’s Anthony Davis wins AP Player of Year award
Kentucky's Anthony Davis joins Kevin Durant (2006-07) as only the second player ever to win the AP Player of the Year award as a freshman. He's only the 3rd player from the SEC to win AP Player of the Year, joining a pair of LSU Tigers: Shaquille O'Neal, Pete Maravich. … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis wins AP Player of Year award
Ohio State Buckeyes spring football preview: offense
Time to break down the Ohio State Buckeyes spring college football prospects in 2012. In this installment, we go position by position on offense. In such detail... … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes spring football preview: offense
Ohio State needs to play more than just 6 or 7 guys
In 2010, Ohio State won the Big Ten, the Big Ten Tournament and had a #2 seedin the NCAA Tournament. They were loaded with talent yet they only played 6-7 guys regularly, and were overly reliant on National Player of the Year Evan Turner. They were upset by Tennessee in the sweet sixteen. Last year, the Buckeyes were the tournament's #1 overall seed, again loaded and … [Read more...] about Ohio State needs to play more than just 6 or 7 guys
Indiana Hoosiers have another strong class, led by Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell
The Indiana Hoosiers could be the preseason #1 next year. If instant impact freshman Cody Zeller and hero of the Kentucky game Christian Watford return, and former star wing Maurice Creek is the same player he was before injury, IU is going to be a juggernaut. They have a very solid core returning, and the 3rd rated recruiting class coming in. The Hoosiers have five solid … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers have another strong class, led by Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell
Purdue’s Robbie Hummel wins top senior award
Purdue All-American forward Robbie Hummel has been selected as the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner. Hummel is Purdue’s first-ever winner of the award, given annually to the most outstanding senior in NCAA Division I men’s basketball. … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Robbie Hummel wins top senior award
Ohio State Buckeyes spring preview: defense
Time to break down the Ohio State Buckeyes spring college football prospects in 2012. We start with the defense, going position by position. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes spring preview: defense
More Kentucky Wildcats tourney wins=more emphasis on one-and-done prospects
There aren't many songs about Kentucky. However, Elvis (Presley, not Costello, Grbac or Dumervil) did sing about "the cold Kentucky rain." But with the way Kentucky's college basketball team whipped Baylor today, and how convincing they look as the favorite to cut down the nets in New Orleans, and it'll be "Kentucky reign." And Kentucky reign is based on John Calipari buying … [Read more...] about More Kentucky Wildcats tourney wins=more emphasis on one-and-done prospects