The MSN is releasing a new Michael Jordan University of North Carolina Master Collection Set. They claim it will be the highest valued basketball card set of all time. And of course, we should trust them because they're not biased at all, right. I mean they're telling us the truth, correct? No hyperbole here about the Chicago Bulls guard who is in fact the greatest NBA player … [Read more...] about New Michael Jordan North Carolina basketball cards: highest value of all time?
College Basketball
#1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs cool trick shot video
The Gonzaga Bulldogs aren't just great on the court, they're exceptional at the art of the trick shot. Gonzaga accomplished the school's first 30-win season, a No.1 seed in the NCAA tournament, also a first, and for awhile they were the top ranked team in college basketball. This is all uncharted territory for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Welcome Gonzaga Bulldogs to the West … [Read more...] about #1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs cool trick shot video
Fox Sports replaces ESPN as New Big East broadcast partners
The new Big East, otherwise known as the Catholic 7, announced a new partnership with FOX Sports that will grant the television network exclusive media rights. The old Big East was completely in bed with ESPN, so this move to Fox could signify at least a small shift in power away from ESPN and to Fox Sports. Certainly it means a lot in the college basketball world. With the … [Read more...] about Fox Sports replaces ESPN as New Big East broadcast partners
2013 NCAA Tournament: South bracket breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy this bracket and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. Kansas earned the number one seed in the South Bracket and get a huge home court advantage playing their … [Read more...] about 2013 NCAA Tournament: South bracket breakdown
Illini basketball heads deep in the heart of Texas for NCAA Tournament
The last time an Illini team played a postseason sporting event in Texas, the Texas Bowl in Houston, it was a tremendous triumph for the Orange and Blue. Illini basketball should be inspired by that performance: Mikel Leshoure breaking records and running wild, Corey Liuget and Whitney Mercilus shutting down Robert Griffin III, and UI walloping Baylor in its home … [Read more...] about Illini basketball heads deep in the heart of Texas for NCAA Tournament
Michigan State Basketball tries to duplicate 2000 NCAA Tournament run
For Michigan State basketball the NCAA Tournament journey begins in the friendly confines of the Detroit suburbs. The Michigan State drew Auburn Hills, Michigan for their regional, home of the Detroit Pistons. Obviously this is fantastic for Sparty. All the Michigan State basketball fans will already be right there. MSU has the most recent national title of any Big Ten team. … [Read more...] about Michigan State Basketball tries to duplicate 2000 NCAA Tournament run
Defending champs Kentucky fall to Robert Morris, yes Robert Morris
On Tuesday night Robert Morris University beat the mighty Kentucky Wildcats 59-57. Not many thought RMU could beat Kentucky, the 2012 NCAA Champions. As RMU took out the one seed in the NIT, but many people forget, in 2010, RMU took Villanova, a two seed, to overtime in the NCAA tournament. When comparing the two schools, there are big differences. In 2011-2012, Kentucky … [Read more...] about Defending champs Kentucky fall to Robert Morris, yes Robert Morris
2013 NCAA Tournament: West bracket breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy this bracket and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. I don't love the West Bracket. At. All. And by that I mean there is no stand out team who I want to pick … [Read more...] about 2013 NCAA Tournament: West bracket breakdown
2013 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. Louisville earned the number one overall seed in the entire tourney and is the top seed in the Midwest … [Read more...] about 2013 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown
Iowa Hawkeyes bubble burst: NIT versus ISU next
The Big Ten did not get 8 teams into the NCAA Tournament? The Iowa Hawkeyes didn't have any great signature wins, but they did have something the Gophers and Illini didn't possess- a .500 Big Ten record. However, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a RPI of 77 and a SoS of 98. Not exactly stellar there. And now Iowa's National Invitation Tournament (NIT) quest commences. The Hawkeyes, … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes bubble burst: NIT versus ISU next