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Christian Laettner gay rumors addressed in new 30 for 30

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(UPDATE: Grant Hill talks about the movie, and his friendship with Laettner- exclusive) Issues related to race, class and even sexual orientation serve as vital plot points in the new ESPN 30 for 30 film "I hate Christian Laettner." The documentary is about much more than basketball, or even the story of just one basketball player. It truly is a movie bout society, where … [Read more...] about Christian Laettner gay rumors addressed in new 30 for 30

Review/critique: ESPN 30 for 30 “I hate Christian Laettner”

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Federal Law mandates that Selection Sunday is the day that you all new college basketball related media products must be rolled out. The documentaries about Michigan's Fab 5 freshmen and UNLV's early '90s teams both debuted on the Sunday in which the brackets were announced in their respective years. Immediately following this year's bracket unveiling you can catch the debut … [Read more...] about Review/critique: ESPN 30 for 30 “I hate Christian Laettner”

New 30 for 30 “I Hate Christian Laettner,” a MUST see

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(Update: review of "I hate Christian Laettner") Bare in mind that the version we watched is a "rough cut," as ESPN PR told us, and could end up being somewhat different from the version that will air Sunday night for the general public. Still, this one is could be at the top of the ESPN 30 for 30 all time top ten list.  Selection Sunday sees the debut of a new 30 for 30 with … [Read more...] about New 30 for 30 “I Hate Christian Laettner,” a MUST see

Coach K, Duke hoops glamorization must end now (and forever)

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There must be no more narratives glorifying Coach K. and Duke Blue Devils basketball as being special and different. The next person who writes or produces a "Duke does it the right way" storyline should lose their credibility. The idea of Mike Krzyzewski being wholesome, pure and better than his peers died yesterday. We shouldn't believe that anyone in this industry is … [Read more...] about Coach K, Duke hoops glamorization must end now (and forever)

Duke basketball ignored Rasheed Sulaimon sexual assault allegations

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Five-star guard signee Rasheed Sulaimon was the first player to be kicked off the Duke basketball team during the Mike Krzyzewski era. In the 35 years of Coach K, Sulaimon, dismissed on January 29th, is the first and only player to get kicked out. Today, we found out why. And it's a more serious issue than the cliche corporatspeak phrase "violation of team rules" that every … [Read more...] about Duke basketball ignored Rasheed Sulaimon sexual assault allegations

Krzyzewski 1,000 more a Disney movie than anything

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It was all set up so perfectly for the event strategy of Mike Krzyzewski 1,000. Coach K was to become the first coach to get a grand in the very same venue in which he passed up Bobby Knight for the all-time wins record. That venue happened to be Madison Square Garden which bills itself as "the world's most famous arena." MSG is located in the media capital of the world, … [Read more...] about Krzyzewski 1,000 more a Disney movie than anything

Coach K 1,000 vs Steve Lavin at Madison Square Garden

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Duke icon Mike Krzyzewski already has the most wins of any college basketball coach in history. He's the rock star of all rock star college coaches. He's simply Coach K. On the line for him this weekend is 1,000 career victories; a chance to become the first coach ever to reach this milestone. The Venue will be Madison Square Garden, The World’s Most Famous Arena. The … [Read more...] about Coach K 1,000 vs Steve Lavin at Madison Square Garden

B1G ACC Challenge Predictions, Preview, TV Tip Times

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The B1G ACC Challenge is here. Yes, really, the B1G ACC Challenge starts tonight. It's the most....wonderful....time.....of....the...year. Well, not really, but the made by ESPN and for ESPN event was a precursor to the Champions Classic, another Bristol creation for Bristol which is actually a great thing for all of us. College basketball has done a good job of adding more … [Read more...] about B1G ACC Challenge Predictions, Preview, TV Tip Times

Jahlil Okafor: Duke’s best big man this millenium

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Jahlil Okafor gives the Duke Blue Devils a very different look this year. They run their offense from the inside-out, and as we've seen through the first few games, they're light years more efficient. There's a dramatic difference between points per possession when Okafor touches it, versus times that he does not. He is the best true post player, a real inside presence that … [Read more...] about Jahlil Okafor: Duke’s best big man this millenium