As frustratingly inconsistent as A.J. Hammons has been, he'll probably get drafted in June. Likely in the first round, perhaps late lottery. Sports Illustrated claims that 17% of the population which is 7 feet or taller play in the NBA. Hammons is 7'0 and he'll be the focal point of the Purdue offense this year. Matt Painter will run his system from the inside-out as Purdue … [Read more...] about AUDIO: Purdue’s A.J. Hammons discusses his development and potential
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Purdue vs Illinois: PILLOW FIGHT Preview
Here's where the very resistible force meets the quite easily moved object. Purdue has an offense that would be horrendous by mid-major standards. However, now they face a defense that can't stop a nose bleed (CC Bart Scott). We will not be held liable for any mental and physical harm you incur from watching this. The fact that it's even televised in the first place is … [Read more...] about Purdue vs Illinois: PILLOW FIGHT Preview
Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan
E'Twaun Moore grew up a Chicago Bulls fan. Today he joined the team. The 6-4, 191 pound guard hails from East Chicago, Indiana, so this is literally "living the dream." Moore worked out at the Berto Center (the Bulls' practice facility in Deerfield, IL) right before the NBA Draft, and The Sports Bank asked him then what kind of feedback the Bulls gave him. "Told me to … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan
Best tweets hilariously slamming Big ten football last night
Was it the worst day in Big 10 football history yesterday? Perhaps. Was it the worst day in the history of Big Ten football from a national perception/brand damage stand point? Absolutely. No doubt it was nothing short of catastrophic. I did a cover story for the Chicago Tribune RedEye edition previewing and predicting this season in August. (link here) I also listed the … [Read more...] about Best tweets hilariously slamming Big ten football last night
Ohio State once again Big Ten favorite, MSU not far behind
Big Ten Media Days start tomorrow, as the season is now a month and change away. The league actually does it much later than the other power conferences, so if you think this is too early, than you must really think the other leagues are insanely early. Over the weekend, the Big Ten released its preseason poll, and the usual favorite in Columbus, is once again expected to win … [Read more...] about Ohio State once again Big Ten favorite, MSU not far behind
2014 Big Ten Tournament Predictions and Preview
As we head into the 2014 Big Ten Tournament, every coach's job is safe. That's the first time I've ever been able to say that during the past five years. I've been covering the BTT every year since 2010, and "Championship Week" has meant "Pink Slip Week" as one coach has gotten fired during each tournament in every year since 2011. On top of job security, the 2014 Big Ten … [Read more...] about 2014 Big Ten Tournament Predictions and Preview
Five Biggest Ten Tourney Storylines
The 2014 Big Ten Tourney is here. Not in Chicago like last year, but moved back to Indianapolis. And the league is nowhere near as strong this year as it was last year. However, it promises to be very unpredictable and interesting. Anything can happen. Here's our preview and predictions. Let's move on to the storylines. The stories within the story. … [Read more...] about Five Biggest Ten Tourney Storylines
States of Illinois and Indiana to be shut out of NCAA Tournament
Illinois is a state that's certainly synonymous with the great sport of basketball. Say that you're from Chicago when traveling abroad, and the first thing people will say is Michael Jordan. Which replaced Al Capone. Before the 1990s, people on planet Earth first associated gangsterdom with the second city. Now it's the Chicago Bulls. The state of Indiana is right up there … [Read more...] about States of Illinois and Indiana to be shut out of NCAA Tournament
Purdue Boilermakers have a couple future NFL players, says Mel Kiper
It was a really rough go for the Purdue Boilermakers and first year coach Darrell Hazell. The 1-11 record accurately tells the story of the season. However, we have some good news for a couple of Boilers, specifically, the two selected to play in the East-West Shrine game. Cornerback Ricardo Allen and DT Bruce Gaston were picked for the college football All-Star game and … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers have a couple future NFL players, says Mel Kiper
Do the Purdue Boilermakers have any NCAA Tournament hopes?
The Purdue Boilermakers (13-6, 3-3 in the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament boat is not sunk yet. However, it took on massive water Tuesday night at Northwestern in a game that barely legally still qualified as college basketball. That double overtime loss at NU was as pleasant to look at as a Kristen Schaal ("Daily Show" correspondent, "30 Rock" the evil, psycho NBC page) … [Read more...] about Do the Purdue Boilermakers have any NCAA Tournament hopes?