As soon as the final buzzer sounds, the celebration begins, here's a video of the Duke Blue Devils enjoying their first moments as 2010 National Champions … [Read more...] about Duke Celebrates 2010 National Title (Video)
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Duke’s Nolan Smith sees his Stock Rise
By Paul M. Banks I received a tweet last night that my question to Duke’s Nolan Smith, following their Final Four win over West Virginia, got some national airtime on ESPN. Glad I could get my name and the Washington Times name out there. The exchange went like this: … [Read more...] about Duke’s Nolan Smith sees his Stock Rise
Duke vs. West Virginia: the “Varsity Game” tonight
By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- It's easy to look at the seedings, #1 vs. #2, and think that this game is the "varsity contest" (the fact that it's the primetime, and not the early game only intensifies this idea) and Butler-Michigan State the J.V., but don't make that mistake. What has this tournament been if not unpredictable? As Disco Stu from "The Simpsons" once said, … [Read more...] about Duke vs. West Virginia: the “Varsity Game” tonight
Coach K. Exclusive
Paul M. Banks has an exclusive chat with Duke Head Coach MIKE KRZYZEWSKI. I actually did this interview last April in Chicago, but since I'm about to head off to the Final Four tomorrow (one in which Duke is appearing) I figured it was a good time to update and re-run this. Also, a good portion of my writers seem to be taking this week off for some reason, so that's always a … [Read more...] about Coach K. Exclusive
Derrick Rose Named to Team USA
Coach K and nine members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team that captured gold in Beijing are back on board as members of the 2010-12 USA Men's National Team as 27 players were named today to the USA National Team roster … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Named to Team USA
Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 2 of 3
Paul M. Banks has an exclusive interview with Dave Zirin discussing the past, present and future social issues at the heart of sports Sportswriter Dave Zirin is the author of four books and a column, “Edge of Sports,” appearing on Sports Illustrated's website. He is the host of XM satellite's weekly show, Edge of Sports Radio. There’s been a lot of buzz here in Chicago … [Read more...] about Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 2 of 3
Team USA, College B-Ball Celebrities Descend on Chicago
By Paul M. Banks Last week, the International Olympic Committee visited Chicago to further evaluate the city’s 2016 Olympic bid. This week, Team USA basketball’s most prominent leaders, along with other basketball celebrities from around the nation, will visit Chicago as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Foundation holds its inaugural “Court of Honor … [Read more...] about Team USA, College B-Ball Celebrities Descend on Chicago
Top Ten Coaching Jobs in College Basketball
By: David K. Billy Gillespie gets the boot at Kentucky after not meeting expectations in his two seasons. John Calipari is attempting to pick up the pieces in Lexington as he bolts from Memphis to help re-build UK. Tony Bennett leaves Washington State for Virginia while VCU’s Anthony Grant makes the jump from mid-major to major conference by taking the reigns at Alabama. … [Read more...] about Top Ten Coaching Jobs in College Basketball