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#12 Illini struggle too often in beating bad teams

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The 12th ranked Illinois Fighting Illini have struggled this pre-conference season in blowing out/closing out teams that are supposedly very inferior to them. When you're a top 15 ranked team, with very solid signature wins over #13 Gonzaga and #18 Butler, you should handle the mid-major and low-major scrubs very easily. But the Illini don't do that. They let bad teams hang … [Read more...] about #12 Illini struggle too often in beating bad teams

Michigan State has many non-conference wins, but most with struggles

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There's no question that the teams of Tom Izzo are much better in March -when it counts- then November/December. But nothing has come easy for this Spartans team. It seems like every time they play inferior competition they struggle with them. They still win, but play way down to their level. They did it again versus Texas, trailing in the second half. Yes, the Longhorns … [Read more...] about Michigan State has many non-conference wins, but most with struggles

Illini seniors D.J. Richardson and Brandon Paul lead the way

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The Illinois Fighting Illini suffered their first loss last night to Mizzou, but they're still 12-1. And nationally ranked. I think any Illinois fan would have taken 12-1 at this point when the season started. This Illini team will go as far as their seniors will take them. And I'm not talking about Tyler Griffey. Four year starter guards D.J. Richardson and Brandon Paul are … [Read more...] about Illini seniors D.J. Richardson and Brandon Paul lead the way

Video: Duke recruit Jabari Parker takes you through Simeon high school

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Yesterday, the nation's #1 recruit Chicago's very own Jabari Parker of Neil F. Simeon Career Academy picked the Duke Blue Devils as his college basketball choice. Over Michigan State, and a host of other schools. And people on Twitter lost their minds over it; very much disapproving of Parker's choice. But there's still a season to be played for Parker and the Simeon … [Read more...] about Video: Duke recruit Jabari Parker takes you through Simeon high school

Following Ohio St. loss, Winthrop coach pleads for better gun control

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Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey spoke of something much bigger than college basketball following his loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Eagles rookie coach pleaded for government and parents to act soon to prevent further massacres like the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 20 children and six adults. … [Read more...] about Following Ohio St. loss, Winthrop coach pleads for better gun control

Video: Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim discusses gun control

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You know it's inevitable- some meathead is going to criticize Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim for this, and give him the "STICK TO SPORTS" call of the malcontents. During the postgame news conference last night, Boeheim's final remarks were not about his milestone 900th career victory. But instead, he was thinking about the 20 children and six adults killed in a shooting … [Read more...] about Video: Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim discusses gun control

Indiana Hoosiers get caught playing Butler’s game, fall to in-state foe

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The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers have become known for going on scoring tears -- particularly on fast breaks -- when they can create even the slightest cushion against opponents. In-state rival Butler never let Indiana have that chance Saturday. The Bulldogs (8-2) asserted themselves physically against the Hoosiers (9-1), per the custom of Brad Stevens-coached teams, and … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers get caught playing Butler’s game, fall to in-state foe