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Exclusive: Skyy Clark on Playing for Mick Cronin, UCLA History, Kobe and More

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Perhaps no one will benefit more from the addition of Donovan Dent than UCLA combo guard Skyy Clark. The Bruins senior can now play much more freely, with or without the ball, now that the New Mexico Lobos point guard transferred into Westwood, California. Clark, whose hometown is Los Angeles, finally find home again, as he started all 34 games for the Bruins last season, as … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Skyy Clark on Playing for Mick Cronin, UCLA History, Kobe and More

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