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2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 2.0

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Happy basketball talking season everybody! The Sports Bank's 2026 NBA mock draft version 2.0 is coming to you live from Big Ten Media Days in beautiful Rosemont, IL. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports, and the most popular professional women's sport. … [Read more...] about 2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 2.0

Will Riley Believes Basketball Could Replace Hockey as Top Canadian Sport

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When you think of Canada, you often think hockey next. And conversely, when you first hear the word hockey, you might think of Canada next, when it comes to word association. Things could be changing though, at least according to Kitchener, Ontario native Will Riley. The #1 ranked basketball recruit from Canada, Riley has really developed as the season has gone along. … [Read more...] about Will Riley Believes Basketball Could Replace Hockey as Top Canadian Sport

Exclusive with Ian Jackson, Ex-Tar Heel, #1 SG in NCAA Transfer Portal

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When Ian Jackson enrolled at the University of North Carolina last year, he was the rated the #8 overall prospect in his freshman class. After a decent, but not dominant freshman season with the Tar Heels (11.9 ppg, 2.7 rebounds per game, 45.6% FG, 39.5% 3-PT in 36 games), Jackson is once again a free agent. Given the strength of his NBA Draft stock, it is not surprising … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Ian Jackson, Ex-Tar Heel, #1 SG in NCAA Transfer Portal

Last Illini vs Kentucky Tournament Matchup Inspired a New NCAA Rule

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Tomorrow will mark the fifth time that the Illinois Fighting Illini face the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament. UK has won all four of the previous meetings: 1942 Elite Eight: 46-44,1949 Final Four 76-47, 1951 Final Four 76-74 and 1984 Elite Eight 54-51. That last one has a special historical significance, as it was played at Rupp Arena and thereby gave UK an unfair … [Read more...] about Last Illini vs Kentucky Tournament Matchup Inspired a New NCAA Rule

Exclusive: Illini AHC Orlando Antigua on His Mentor John Calipari

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With the official announcement yesterday of Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua returning to Illini Basketball, as the new Associate Head Coach, we now re-publish our two part exclusive with him, from 2017 Media Day. Part one can be found here If you have not seen the John Calipari ESPN 30 for 30 film ”One and Not Done." I strongly suggest you check it out.  “I thought they did a … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Illini AHC Orlando Antigua on His Mentor John Calipari

Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014

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The total chaos that is unfolding right now in college sports may or may not have been predicted by John Skipper, then President of ESPN, back in 2014. The comments he made almost a decade ago, although vague, were prescient in the grand scheme of things. Let's flash back to that now, and then consider how those remarks stand up today, given what's going on in regards to … [Read more...] about Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014

Manchester United=Kentucky: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers

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There are two sporting competitions, in tournament format that captivate us unlike any other this time of year: college basketball’s NCAA Tournament, also known as "March Madness," and the UEFA Champions League. In late winter and early spring, sports fans all across the globe are transfixed by both tourneys. In this month we see both March Madness and the UCL transpire, so … [Read more...] about Manchester United=Kentucky: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers

Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips

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The real ones wait until until Monday night, or maybe even Tuesday or Wednesday, to fill out their March Madness brackets. Feel free to use this info at your own risk. It's like when a stockbroker tells his client: "hey, these are my stock picks, but I can't be held liable if you lose your money." hahahaha! It's the biggest sports betting month of the year, so for the latest … [Read more...] about Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips

Coaching Legend Tubby Smith on New, Old and Social Media (Exclusive)

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Editor's Note: the original publication where this article was posted has since been eradicated, so we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it got deleted. It originally ran in November of 2011.  In today’s college basketball landscape, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites are having more of an impact than ever.  At Media Day, I had a rather … [Read more...] about Coaching Legend Tubby Smith on New, Old and Social Media (Exclusive)