The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have either helped or hurt their future draft position. This edition focuses on which Big East players have opened some eyes or disappointed since the start of the season. … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft stock report: Big East edition
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#13 Illini are for real; win at #10 Gonzaga verifies
Last year's Illinois Fighting Illini started 10-0, just like this year's team. They finished an awful 17-15. But those were the Illini of Bruce Weber, not John Groce. With the 85-74 win at #10 Gonzaga last night, the first year coach has now produced the fastest start for a rookie coach in school history. 11 point underdogs, no one gave the Illini a chance. CBS' Doug … [Read more...] about #13 Illini are for real; win at #10 Gonzaga verifies
Illini Forward/Blogger Tyler Griffey: Books, Blogs, and Tweets
Could Illini power forward Tyler Griffey be the new Mark Titus? You know Titus, the former walk-on for the Ohio State Buckeyes who blogged about his basketball-related experiences at his site 'Club Trillion'. Learn more about him here Today, Titus writes for ESPN's new site, Grantland.com Unlike Titus, Griffey is a starter, and key contributor for his team. And he has … [Read more...] about Illini Forward/Blogger Tyler Griffey: Books, Blogs, and Tweets
2012 Battle 4 Atlantis Preview and Predictions
The 2012 Battle 4 Atlantis college basketball tournament tips off Thursday and is STACKED with six top 25 teams including Final Four contenders Louisville, Duke, and Missouri. Too bad half the games are being shown on something called AXS TV while the others will be seen on NBC Sports Network (which isn't offered to me on DirecTV even though I upgraded to the sports tier … [Read more...] about 2012 Battle 4 Atlantis Preview and Predictions
Rutgers officially joining Big Ten
The Communist Party will have nothing on the Big Ten when it comes to the color red. Rutgers and Maryland joins Nebraska, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Indiana, meaning it's the primary color for six of the league's eight teams. … [Read more...] about Rutgers officially joining Big Ten
No more Penn State Tim Fraziers: done for season, Achilles tear
Penn State senior guard Tim Frazier, a preseason candidate for both the Wooden and Naismith national player of the year awards, will miss the remainder of the 2012-13 season due to an injury suffered in the Nittany Lions’ third game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. … [Read more...] about No more Penn State Tim Fraziers: done for season, Achilles tear
Both Tennessee and Kentucky pursuing Jon Gruden
Wouldn't it be great to get Jon Gruden out of broadcasting? Then we wouldn't have to hear about how EVERY NFL player is the best at his position. Well maybe he'll leave the booth for an SEC college football gig. Or Chucky will make his decision based on the winner of this weekend's "fired bowl." … [Read more...] about Both Tennessee and Kentucky pursuing Jon Gruden
Maryland to the Big Ten; probably official this afternoon
With numerous press conferences scheduled this afternoon with various Big Ten and University of Maryland officials, it looks like the news is true and the UM add will be official. … [Read more...] about Maryland to the Big Ten; probably official this afternoon
2013 NBA Draft stock report: Charleston Classic edition
It wasn’t a star studded field but the Charleston Classic did afford college basketball nuts like myself to check out some competitive early season hoops. Led by their spectacular guard play, the Colorado Buffaloes claimed the tourney title. Though their play didn’t thrust them into the national spotlight, it certainly caught my attention and probably opened the eyes of some … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft stock report: Charleston Classic edition
2013 NBA Draft stock report: Puerto Rico Tip-Off edition
The Oklahoma State Cowboys showed they are going to be a team to reckon with this season by demolishing N.C. State in the championship game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. As a result, their two star players did wonders for their 2013 NBA Draft stock. Here is a look at which players helped or hurt the draft stock in Puerto Rico. Check out my 2013 NBA Mock Draft … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft stock report: Puerto Rico Tip-Off edition