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
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UPDATED 2011-2012 College Basketball Pre-Season Top 25
Now that we know which college basketball players are entering the NBA Draft, which are returning to school, and which have transferred, we can get a better grasp on our insanely early 2011-2012 pre-season Top 25. Some teams were majorly impacted in a negative while others received a boost. Here is a look at how the college basketball rankings could look prior to next … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2011-2012 College Basketball Pre-Season Top 25
Duke Recruit Quinn Cook Has Huge Shoes to Fill
With Nolan Smith graduating and Kyrie Irving likely the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Duke has a huge hole fill at the point next season. Enter McDonald's All-American Quinn Cook who is one of the top point guard recruits in the country. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay collaboration) … [Read more...] about Duke Recruit Quinn Cook Has Huge Shoes to Fill
Prepare Yourself for Plumlee Overload at Duke
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
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
#2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double
McDonald’s announced four male and four female finalists today for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award. The annual award, named after DeMatha High School coaching legend Morgan Wootten, recognizes the nation’s top boys and girls high school senior student-athletes. In addition to their skills on the court, the winners must demonstrate outstanding character and exhibit … [Read more...] about #2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double
The Influence of Doc Rivers on his son and Super Recruit Austin
Last night, Duke super-recruit Austin Rivers, the number one overall prospect in the class of 2011, rocked the McDonald's All-American Game skills competition known as Powerade Jam Fest. What event elicited the loudest roar from the crowd at the Chicago State Convocation Center? Austin revealing his warm-up to display his father's old school Atlanta Hawks #25 jersey while … [Read more...] about The Influence of Doc Rivers on his son and Super Recruit Austin
Meet the Nation’s #1 Recruit: Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils
Wednesday night, the McDonald's All-American game hits Chicago, and with it a showcase of the greatest high school talent in the country. Which means you'll also see the best freshmen in next year's college basketball season on display; as well as a few lottery picks in the 2012 NBA Draft. And there's no bigger name than Austin Rivers, a Duke Blue Devils commit that who has … [Read more...] about Meet the Nation’s #1 Recruit: Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils