This year, as two of the best programs and college basketball history made their way to the final game to compete for a national title, it was almost a change of pace from the last couple of years. With Butler's two Final Four runs in 2010 and 2011, it was different to see a Final Four stacked with powerhouses in 2012 while Butler failed to even reach the tournament. After … [Read more...] about Will the Butler Bulldogs rebound and reach the NCAAs next year?
College Basketball
UCLA Bruins land #1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad
The nation's #1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad, the hero of the McDonald's All-American game, has picked UCLA. Yes the Kentucky Wildcats have lost this one to the UCLA Bruins. The UCLA media were right, it was a done deal- Muhammad heads to Westwood; just as they claimed last week. … [Read more...] about UCLA Bruins land #1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad
Purdue Boilermakers: a look ahead to 2012-13
As the focus in college basketball is quickly moving from the National Championship to the off-season, even more emphasis will be put on examining the incoming recruiting classes who will soon be moving into workouts with their respective colleges. In the state of Indiana, the Hoosiers look to be on their way back. Grabbing all of the headlines with their top ten recruiting … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers: a look ahead to 2012-13
Kentucky, Duke, or UCLA; who benefits most from landing Shabazz Muhammad?
It is decision day for the top two college basketball recruits in the 2012 class. Both Shabazz Muhammad and Nerlens Noel will announce which college they will attend (play hoops at for a year) tonight at 6:30 p.m. (CST) on ESPNU's Signing Day special. Both players have narrowed their list down three schools and will absolutely be instant game-changers at the college level. … [Read more...] about Kentucky, Duke, or UCLA; who benefits most from landing Shabazz Muhammad?
Duke Blue Devils get Mason Plumlee back another year
In Detroit they create and develop cars. In Idaho they grow and cultivate potatoes. Between rural Indiana and Duke University, the product is Plumlees. Duke junior Mason Plumlee will return for his senior season in 2012-13, head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Tuesday. Last season, Plumlee averaged 11.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks per game en route to … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils get Mason Plumlee back another year
Kentucky Wildcats bench makes title rap song (video)
Athletes continue making rap videos, and the music continues to be unlistenable. When will these crazy kids ever learn? Kids today and their wild be-boppin music. Kentucky Wildcats reserves Kyle Wiltjer and Jarrod Polson celebrated the Wildcats' victory over Kansas, giving them the national championship of college basketball by making a rap video celebrating the big win. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats bench makes title rap song (video)
Cody Zeller and Christian Watford returning to Indiana Hoosiers for 2012-13
Let the preseason No. 1 speculation officially begin for Indiana basketball. The Hoosiers, widely expected to enter the 2012-13 season at or near the top of the polls, got huge news for their chances on that front as the university's athletics department announced in a release that forwards Cody Zeller and Christian Watford would return for their sophomore and senior … [Read more...] about Cody Zeller and Christian Watford returning to Indiana Hoosiers for 2012-13
Marcus Paige ready to take over as North Carolina’s point guard
With Kendall Marshall part of North Carolina's exodus of underclassmen to leave for the NBA Draft, the Tar Heels will be searching for a new floor general next season. McDonald's All-American Marcus Paige will likely be the guy to step into that role. … [Read more...] about Marcus Paige ready to take over as North Carolina’s point guard
Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin
Length, size, athleticism, and versatility. Those attributes have been staples of Baylor's frontcourt for the past few seasons. Even though the Bears lose Perry Jones who declared for the NBA Draft on Monday, that tradition of size inside will continue with McDonald's All-American Isaiah Austin arriving in Waco next season. … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin
2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4/9/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4/9/12)