The top recruit in the nation, Jabari Parker from Chicago (Simeon career academy) picked the Duke Blue Devils over Michigan State, BYU, DePaul Florida and a whole host of other big name college basketball programs. He answered questions at the 2013 McDonald's All-American media day about why he chose Duke, detailed the powerhouse of Simeon, and why he looks up to Chicago Bulls … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils Jabari Parker: exclusive video interview
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Kentucky Wildcats superfan Ashley Judd not running for U.S. Senate
A fixture at all big Kentucky Wildcats college basketball games, famous actress Ashley Judd is a UK superfan. Now the photogenic actress was to be taking up another activity, away from acting. However some Democrats saw it differently. Ashley Judd was still be a partisan in blue; just Democratic Party blue, and not Kentucky Wildcats blue. Ashley Judd is no longer running and … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats superfan Ashley Judd not running for U.S. Senate
Kentucky Wildcats announce Goodwin leaving, Cauley-Stein and Wiltjer Returning
The Kentucky Wildcats announced that blue chip prospect Archie Goodwin is leaving big blue early for the NBA draft while Willie Cauley-Stein and Kyle Wiltjer (yet another McDonald's All-American) will return to the Kentucky Wildcats next season. Coach John Calipari announced their decisions Monday. So we'll have to update our 2013 NBA Draft early entries list. And this … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats announce Goodwin leaving, Cauley-Stein and Wiltjer Returning
UCLA hires Steve Alford: bad coach, AWFUL human being
Twitter just exploded with the news that the UCLA Bruins have hired Steve Alford away from New Mexico. Steve Alford is not an upgrade over the just fired Ben Howland. Alford went to one sweet sixteen, 14 years and three jobs ago. Alford hasn't advanced past the round-of-32 in his last 6 NCAA Tournaments, compiling a tourney record of just 5-7. And Steve Alford had just … [Read more...] about UCLA hires Steve Alford: bad coach, AWFUL human being
Michigan State versus Duke: This IS March Madness
Michigan State Spartans versus Duke Blue Devils, with a trip to the elite 8 on the line. This IS college basketball. Tom Izzo versus Mike Kryz......Coach K.! Between the two programs you have: 62 NCAA Tournament appearances, 150 NCAA Tournament victories, 23 Final Fours, 7 runner-up finishes and 6 national titles. Time to cue the CBS March Madness theme song. This game has … [Read more...] about Michigan State versus Duke: This IS March Madness
Ohio State football practice overshadowing Elite 8 appearance
To say that Ohio State football is a religion is to undermine both college football and organized religion. Most churches envy both the size and devotion of the Ohio State football flock. In the Buckeye state Ohio State football is bigger than Jesus, Allah, Buddah, Moses, Pope Francis, Vishnu, Martin Luther, Joseph Smith, Zoroaster and L. Ron Hubbard COMBINED. And even … [Read more...] about Ohio State football practice overshadowing Elite 8 appearance
Annoying Rick Reilly asks Aaron Craft about being Annoying
Aaron Craft vs. Rick Reilly in a battle of who's more annoying? I'll go with the untalented ESPN pundit. Rick Reilly is just about as entertaining and interesting as a mosquito bite. Aaron Craft, the 2013 Big Ten Tournament MVP, is the new Ohio State Buckeyes most polarizing player. Big Ten fans don’t like him too much. If THE Ohio State University goes far in the NCAA … [Read more...] about Annoying Rick Reilly asks Aaron Craft about being Annoying
Tom Crean leading Indiana Basketball to the Final Four?
Is Indiana basketball truly back to it's former glory? We'll find out this weekend. In 2003, Tom Crean led the Marquette Golden Eagles to a somewhat unexpected trip to the Final Four. Ten years later, Crean is looking for a return trip; this time as head coach of the Indiana Basketball. … [Read more...] about Tom Crean leading Indiana Basketball to the Final Four?
NO ONE CARES, but Iowa Hawkeyes in NIT Final Four!
As you are likely unaware, the Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the NIT semifinals for the first time in school history with wins over Indiana State, Stony Brook and Virginia. The Iowa Hawkeyes will meet Maryland and their NBA lottery pick Alex Len in the semifinals on Tuesday, April 2 at approximately 8:30 p.m. (CDT). The Iowa Hawkeyes have the prime time game, following BYU vs. … [Read more...] about NO ONE CARES, but Iowa Hawkeyes in NIT Final Four!
Duke Blue Devils replace Chris Collins with Nate James
With the departure of Chris Collins to take the head coaching job at Northwestern, the Duke Blue Devils will promote Nate James to assistant coach on the Duke staff, head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced in a statement. One of two formal statements that Chicago media have spent all day waiting to arrive in their inboxes. "This will be a seamless transition for the Duke … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils replace Chris Collins with Nate James