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Kevin Knox to Kentucky Seems Very Unlikely, Despite BBN Cookies Reward

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It's going to take a lot more than BBN (Big Blue Nation) cookies to land 5-star uncommitted prospect Kevin Knox. The blue chip small forward from Tampa has narrowed his choices down to three schools, and they're the bluest of college basketball's blue bloods. According to 247Sports, Knox’s top three are Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina, with the Blue Devils an overwhelming … [Read more...] about Kevin Knox to Kentucky Seems Very Unlikely, Despite BBN Cookies Reward

ACC Joins NCAA in Sending Anti-Bigotry Message to North Carolina

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UPDATE: the ACC has pulled their basketball conference championship tournament out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The ACC announced: “As members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the ACC Council of Presidents reaffirmed our collective commitment to uphold the values of equality, diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination. Every one of our 15 universities is strongly committed … [Read more...] about ACC Joins NCAA in Sending Anti-Bigotry Message to North Carolina

Illini Football vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Preview, Prediction

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New Illini football coach Lovie Smith had a debut that went about as well as anyone could have wanted. Illinois wasted no time pouncing on lowly FCS opponent Murray State, forcing turnovers on the Racers first two drives and the score was 14-0 before a lot of people had even reached their seats. The 52-3 final matched Bill Cubit's debut as Illini head football coach versus Kent … [Read more...] about Illini Football vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Preview, Prediction

How the North Carolina Tar Heels Will Run the Table

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In the season of no clear favorite and no obvious dominant team, you can make a case for numerous teams as a smart pick to win it all. When the NCAA Tournament began, Michigan State emerged as the trendy pick, with 22.2% of brackets in ESPN's Tournament Challenge going with the Spartans. You know how that worked out. So who do you go with now? I'm thinking North Carolina Tar … [Read more...] about How the North Carolina Tar Heels Will Run the Table

2015 College Basketball transfers list (6-5-15)

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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)

Michael Jordan still better than Lebron in UNC Tar Heels nation

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This past Christmas I gave my nephews (one born in 1999, the other in 2001) a Sports Illustrated for Kids book chronicling the history of basketball. They were genuinely offended that SI rated Lebron James, not Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time. Bear in mind that Michael Jordan played his last game with the Chicago Bulls in 1998; before either of my … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan still better than Lebron in UNC Tar Heels nation