Incoming freshman small forward Jayson Tatum was compared to Grant Hill by ESPN Analyst Jay Williams. Therefore, you have a current Duke McDonald's All-American being compared to another Dukie McDAA by a broadcaster who also fits both classifications. The more things change, the more they stay the same, as the blue bloods just keep getting richer. … [Read more...] about Duke Signee Jayson Tatum: 2017 #1 Overall NBA Draft Pick?
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Jay Williams Believes Chicago Bulls Should “Start Over” (Exclusive)
"It might be time to start over, Chicago fans may hate me for saying that, but when something doesn't work and continues not to work, it's time to say 'OK, we need to make some changes," said ESPN Analyst and Former Chicago Bulls Guard Jay Williams. "Some legitimate changes and maybe go in a different direction," Williams continued. … [Read more...] about Jay Williams Believes Chicago Bulls Should “Start Over” (Exclusive)
FULL LIST NCAA Tournament 2nd Round Tip Times, Announcer Pairings
Below is the entire list of NCAA Tournament second round tip times and channel assignments. You'll also find the full list of announcer pairings for the 2016 NCAA Tournament second round set of games. We wish you a Merry March Madness. … [Read more...] about FULL LIST NCAA Tournament 2nd Round Tip Times, Announcer Pairings
Christian Laettner rules 6 most popular Hoops Stories of ’15
What a huge year 2015 was for Christian Laettner. Hey made a huge comeback on the basis of Rory Karpf's transcendent ESPN Films 30 for 30 "I hate Christian Laettner." It's the best 30 for 30 of all time, it had the best media conference call of all time (the words "pussies" and "bitches" were used several times. … [Read more...] about Christian Laettner rules 6 most popular Hoops Stories of ’15
Duke, Kentucky Paradoxically Impacting Interest in College Hoops
For one month of the year, everyone and their brother is obsessed with college basketball. It's the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Likewise, college basketball season comes in with the crickets of apathy chirping and leaves with all eyes and ears fixated upon its One Shining Moment. Fitting how March, the month with the most well known descriptional … [Read more...] about Duke, Kentucky Paradoxically Impacting Interest in College Hoops
Mike Krzyzewski has fun with two very stupid questions
If you want to know why Mike Krzyzewski is the media's all-time favorite coach, you can start by observing his media skills. Yes, Coach K. is pretty teflon in the public eye, and his consistently ability to win the press conference is a big reason why. Tonight, after his team got easily handled by Kentucky in the Champions Classic, Krzyzewski was asked two mind-numbing … [Read more...] about Mike Krzyzewski has fun with two very stupid questions
Sixers Jahlil Okafor NBA ROY favorite according to NBA GMs
NBA.com’s survey of NBA rookies has overwhelmingly deemed Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (with 41.9% of the vote) the favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award this season. The No. 3 overall pick in the draft, a one-and-done our of Duke was followed by Stanley Johnson of the Detroit Pistons (19.4%) and No. 1 draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Sixers Jahlil Okafor NBA ROY favorite according to NBA GMs
#23 Northwestern football game preview (week 3 Duke)
As we said this summer, Northwestern football needs to get at least a split in their two match-ups against similarly privilege, elite institutions (or as the coaches and administration refer to them "the academic comparables") this non-conference season. They beat the first offspring of 1%ers school handily at Ryan Field in week one. The Wildcats 16-6 victory over Stanford was … [Read more...] about #23 Northwestern football game preview (week 3 Duke)
Canadians are taking over college basketball (sort of)
ESPN's Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg did a conference call for the media to preview the college hoops season and the topic of Canadian hoops came up. Canada and basketball have come so far since the days when The Simpsons made Canadian basketball the butt of a very funny joke. From Bill Wennington to Steve Nash to the last two #1 overall draft picks, to this podcast... … [Read more...] about Canadians are taking over college basketball (sort of)
2015 College Basketball transfers list (6-5-15)
College basketball transfers are becoming a growing trend. Here is a list of players from the marquee conferences who are transferring out of their respective programs after this past season and a list of college basketball transfers who will be eligible to play at their new school for the 2015-16 season. Bookmark this page as we will continue to update the list as the … [Read more...] about 2015 College Basketball transfers list (6-5-15)