The University of Illinois has spent most of the week preparing for the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Off the court on Thursday, however, they may have gotten the best news that they'll get before Selection Sunday. … [Read more...] about Is Bradley’s Sam Maniscalco Transferring to Illinois?
Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor Named to Final Five for Cousy Award
Earlier this season,the Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor wasn't even a Cousy Award Finalist until he was added after much controversy. Funny how things change as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame named Taylor to the final five on Thursday. Taylor joins Cleveland State's Norris Cole, BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Duke's Nolan Smith and Connecticut's Kemba Walker as the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor Named to Final Five for Cousy Award
Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction
The Michigan State Spartans keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 66-61 first-round win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday. Spartans Head Coach Tom Izzo said it best when he said, "It wasn't the prettiest of games," as the Spartans and Hawkeyes combined for 28 turnovers in a back-and-forth affair which came down to the very last minute of play. But it was a pair … [Read more...] about Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction
Michigan State Stays on NCAA Bubble with Narrow Victory over Iowa Hawkeyes
In our latest, most up-to-date NCAA Tournament bracket projection, (or college basketball "bracketology" if you will, we have the Michigan State Spartans as a #11 seed. Although the chances of them falling into that final #12 seed line (and perhaps playing within that "First Four") are still high, even with their 66-61 narrow escape over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round … [Read more...] about Michigan State Stays on NCAA Bubble with Narrow Victory over Iowa Hawkeyes
Will Minnesota Gophers Trevor Mbakwe Leave For the NBA?
Minnesota Golden Gophers starting forward Trevor Mbakwe put together a more-than respectable season in his first year in the maroon and gold. Mbakwe averaged a double-double with 13.7 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. His number of boards were good enough to make him the Big Ten rebounding champion and he earned Second-Team All Conference as well. With NBA scouts in … [Read more...] about Will Minnesota Gophers Trevor Mbakwe Leave For the NBA?
Northwestern Wildcats Moving on to Play #1 Ohio State
As he has so many times this season, Northwestern Wildcats senior point guard Michael "Juice" Thompson carried his team on his back, leading his team to a victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Big Ten Tournament game they absolutely had to have in order to preserve any chance of a NCAA Tournament berth; and probably really needed to salvage a NIT berth. Thompson … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Moving on to Play #1 Ohio State
Minnesota Goldy the Gopher Mascot Punched in the Face!
As the Minnesota Golden Gophers tip off their opening game in the Big Ten Tournament in a matter of few minutes, it's good to know they will have the services of their mascot, Goldy. He is present courtside in Indianapolis, and retains the ability to perform his trademark gesture, the ability to rotate his head. And this is important because his head just suffered a blow … [Read more...] about Minnesota Goldy the Gopher Mascot Punched in the Face!
Minnesota vs. Northwestern Tips Off Big 10 Tourney: Injuries Aplenty
In this corner, you have the Minnesota Golden Gophers, a tean that's been a train wreck ever since losing their starting point guard Al Nolen. And in this corner, you have the Northwestern Wildcats, a team missing one of their starters in Jershon Cobb, a key reserve (and fill-in starter) in Mike Capocci. Not to mention their star player, John Shurna is still not even … [Read more...] about Minnesota vs. Northwestern Tips Off Big 10 Tourney: Injuries Aplenty
Limping Milwaukee Bucks beat up on paralyzed Cleveland Cavaliers
Tuesday, it was the starters. Wednesday, it was the bench. For the first time all season, the Milwaukee Bucks strung together a back-to-back set of games where the first unit drove the Land Rover of victory one night, only to have the second unit jump start the stalled vehicle on the way to another win 24 hours later. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Limping Milwaukee Bucks beat up on paralyzed Cleveland Cavaliers
Are the Michigan Wolverines going to make the NCAA Tournament?
One of the bubble teams this year is the Michigan Wolverines out of the Big Ten. The Wolverines have had a great season considering the talent they lost from last year and the talent they (presumably) lack this year. But, is it enough to get them dancing? Let’s take a look at what they have to offer. Michigan will enter the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 4 seed, going up … [Read more...] about Are the Michigan Wolverines going to make the NCAA Tournament?