Rumors released via the Twitter-verse that Illinois coach Bruce Weber is in talks with the Oklahoma Sooners on their head coaching vacancy. Two newspapers in Oklahoma are apparently releasing statements about the rumor today. Of course, it's all about CYA in college basketball reporting, since no one wants to "pull a Bernie Miklasz," but ironically, the same newspaper that … [Read more...] about Bruce Weber Not Going to Oklahoma, but what would Illini do Without Him?
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Ohio State 71, Penn St. 60: BTT Championship Rapid Reaction
The surprising Penn State Nittany Lions stuck around for as long as they could, but the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes proved to be too much to handle in a 71-60 win for their third Big Ten Tournament Championship in the last five years. William Buford led the way with 18 for the Buckeyes and Talor Battle paced the Nittany Lions with 24 points on 9-of-20 shooting. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Ohio State 71, Penn St. 60: BTT Championship Rapid Reaction
Penn State 61, Michigan State 48: BTT Semis Rapid Reaction
And there was two as the Penn State Nittany Lions shocked the Michigan State Spartans with a 61-48 win in the Big Ten Tournament Semi-Finals. Talor Battle went for a game-high 25 points to help Penn State advance to the Big Ten Championship where they will meet the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Penn State 61, Michigan State 48: BTT Semis Rapid Reaction
Penn State Stuns the Wisconsin Badgers 36-33: Rapid Reaction
In what can only be described as one of the worst offensive performances in Big Ten Tournament history, the Penn State Nittany Lions edged out the #13 Wisconsin Badgers by the low-low score of 36-33. The 69 combined points were the lowest in the 14-year history of the tournament. Leaders Jon Leuer and Jordan Taylor partnered for 26 of the team's 33 points and took a … [Read more...] about Penn State Stuns the Wisconsin Badgers 36-33: Rapid Reaction
Darius Morris is Michigan’s Main Weapon
Just when the Michigan Wolverines looked like they were down and out, Darius Morris and Tim Hardaway Jr. sparked a rally in the second half to cut a 12-point deficit and upend the Illini 60-55 to earn the opportunity to face #1 Ohio State on Saturday. The Wolverines were sitting firmly on the bubble before, but their new and best win of the season versus Illinois probably … [Read more...] about Darius Morris is Michigan’s Main Weapon
Ohio State Buckeyes Aaron Craft Maturing Before Our Eyes
On Friday, the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes experienced two things their team rarely experiences; an off-shooting performance and a close game resulting in overtime. Luckily for the Buckeyes, they were able to hold on and knock off the pesky Northwestern Wildcats by the score of 67-61 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Freshman Aaron Craft was particularly great on … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes Aaron Craft Maturing Before Our Eyes
Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor Named to Final Five for Cousy Award
Earlier this season,the Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor wasn't even a Cousy Award Finalist until he was added after much controversy. Funny how things change as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame named Taylor to the final five on Thursday. Taylor joins Cleveland State's Norris Cole, BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Duke's Nolan Smith and Connecticut's Kemba Walker as the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor Named to Final Five for Cousy Award
Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction
The Michigan State Spartans keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 66-61 first-round win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday. Spartans Head Coach Tom Izzo said it best when he said, "It wasn't the prettiest of games," as the Spartans and Hawkeyes combined for 28 turnovers in a back-and-forth affair which came down to the very last minute of play. But it was a pair … [Read more...] about Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction
Win Big Ten Tournament Semi-Finals Tickets!!!
Win some sweet seats to one of the most exciting tournaments in all of college basketball! Courtesy of the good people at Stub Hub.com Ticket information: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2011 Big Ten Basketball Tournament Session 4 Tickets (Semifinals) on 3/12/2011 1:40:00 PM, section 208 -row 16 – seats 12,13,14 DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MARCH 11TH NOON ET! SEND … [Read more...] about Win Big Ten Tournament Semi-Finals Tickets!!!
All-Big Ten Basketball Teams Announced; Purdue’s JaJuan Johnson POY
Six members of the Big Ten champion and top-ranked Ohio State men’s basketball team were recognized among the 2011 All-Big Ten men’s basketball teams and award winners, announced Monday by the conference office. Jared Sullinger was a unanimous pick for Big Ten Freshman of the Year by the coaches and media and garnered first team All-Big Ten honors, while fellow rookie Aaron … [Read more...] about All-Big Ten Basketball Teams Announced; Purdue’s JaJuan Johnson POY