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Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?

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Due to his father being a former collegiate All-American, NBA veteran, and title winning head coach; Duke's Austin Rivers has been in the national spotlight for quite some time.  The Blue Devil shooting guard chose to enter the 2012 NBA Draft after just one season in college and carries a heavy burden as he transitions to the next level. … [Read more...] about Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?

Duke’s Austin Rivers has great guidance for NBA transition (Video)

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As you obviously know, former Duke Blue Devils guard Austin Rivers is the son of former NBA point guard and current Boston Celtics coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers. As such, Austin will be better prepared for the transition to the NBA life than other league prospects. As you might expect, the topic of his Dad came up quite a bit at the combine The Sports Bank's Ngozi Ekeledo stopped … [Read more...] about Duke’s Austin Rivers has great guidance for NBA transition (Video)

Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?

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I know the last few years have been down-right dreadful for fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our last few draft picks (Wes Johnson and Derrick Williams) haven't panned-out, so far or yet. But, Ricky Rubio brought a spark this season before his ACL injury. He lit-up Target Center with his maestro passing skills and non-matador-esque defensive ability that most of his … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?

2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

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With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season.  Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

#5 Duke Blue Devils: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series.  Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days.  We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order.  We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #5 Duke Blue Devils: College Basketball 111 in 111

Prepare Yourself for Plumlee Overload at Duke

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You know what I cannot wait for once the 2011-2012 college basketball season starts... all the feature stories that will be done on the Plumlee brothers since all three of them will be playing together at Duke.  That will not get old at all.  No, seriously... I am in no way hoping you are reading this opening paragraph with the heavy sarcasm that I am intending it to … [Read more...] about Prepare Yourself for Plumlee Overload at Duke

McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects

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Kobe. Jordan. Dwight Howard. Derrick Rose. Before they went on to NBA greatness, they all played in it, the nation's premier high school all-star game. Tonight, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. What should you … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects