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Northwestern-Notre Dame Private School Battle for Chicago’s Heart

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By Paul M. Banks Welcome to the Chicago Invitational Challenge Live blog day one. It's both an invitational and a challenge. Not just an invitational, nor merely a challenge, or tournament. But a challenge and an invitational. The fun started at noon today with the mid-majors going at it, but the action ramps up with Iowa St. vs. Saint Louis. Where it's currently 30-27 … [Read more...] about Northwestern-Notre Dame Private School Battle for Chicago’s Heart

ESPN Finally Gives Gameday Love to the Illini

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By Paul M. Banks For some bizarre reason, the Eastern Seaboard Programming Network ignored the University of Illinois when it came to finding a locale to host their popular "College Gameday" pre-game show. The show has been running for six seasons, and during that period of time, the Fighting Illini were 6th in the nation in total wins! They've been a NCAA Tournament regular … [Read more...] about ESPN Finally Gives Gameday Love to the Illini

2009 NBA Mock Draft

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Eight days until the NBA Draft, and our very own David Kay has made some major changes to his mock draft. 1. L.A. Clippers- Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-10, So. Poor Blake Griffin.  This has to be the worst case scenario for him.  The Clips are a destination where players just do not thrive.  They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby, and Zach … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft

Former Illinois Basketball Standout Williams Arrested: Surprising, or Not?

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by Paul Schmidt The news came down with little fanfare, something that puzzled me greatly.  On top of all of that, very little has been written of what has to be considered a fairly bizarre story. The headlines read: Hoops star Frank Williams, brother arrested: Drug agents seize marijuana, handgun. Specifically, the agents seized 78 grams of marijuana (about 3 ounces, … [Read more...] about Former Illinois Basketball Standout Williams Arrested: Surprising, or Not?

NBA Draft Mailbag

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Paul M. Banks and David Kay answer your college and professional hoops queries Check out our college and NBA content at Walter Football.com I love it. Although a bone to pick is with this Ty Lawson selection.  If he's not gone by 10 I'll be shocked.  He's a fluid shooter now and will be a defensive pest.  But if the Pistons end up with him in their laps, holy cow what … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Mailbag

NBA Draft Combine Photos, Measurables Chart

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Hasheem Thabeet in the house. Here are some of the best pics from the NBA Draft combine Media Day in Chicago. It's kind of like Super Bowl Media Day, but for basketball geeks. Come to think of it, I'd rather attend this than Super Bowl Media Day. Although this one doesn't feature interviews conducted by sock puppets or journalists in wedding dresses...that I know … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Combine Photos, Measurables Chart

Jim Boeheim Discusses the Collegiate Springboard to NBA

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By Paul M. Banks We all know that the NBA requires players to put in at least one year of college before jumping to “The Association,” Up until a couple years ago, players could jump directly from high school. Recently, there’s been talk of turning that one year commitment rule into a two year mandate. I spoke with a legendary coach, Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim about that … [Read more...] about Jim Boeheim Discusses the Collegiate Springboard to NBA

2009 NBA Mock Draft

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See the rest of round one here https://www.walterfootball.com/nbadraft2009mock.php 1.  Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-9, So. Poor Blake Griffin. This has to be the worst case scenario for him. The Clips are are a destination where players just do not thrive. They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby, and Zach … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft