The Chicago Bulls announced their team which will participate in the 2016 Las Vegas Summer League. This year's #1 draft pick, #14 overall, Denzel Valentine out of Michigan State (the last pick in the lottery) headlines the roster, which includes fellow Spartan alumni Raymar Morgan. Yes, the same Raymar Morgan who is balling with the Spartan Heroes (Michigan State Alumni) in … [Read more...] about Tre Demps Makes Chicago Bulls Summer League Roster
Demetri McCamey
Illinois Fighting Illini Demetri McCamey: His True NBA Draft Stock
Ah yes, Demetri McCamey! Much has been written and said about the now former Illinois Fighting Illini point guard, who was essentially the face of that particular college basketball program for three years, and a starter for close to four. He slowly but surely developed and matured during his time at Illinois, but never became a loud, vocal leader. He brought the ball up, … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini Demetri McCamey: His True NBA Draft Stock
Illinois Fighting Illini 2010-2011 Recap, Early look Ahead to 2012
Inconsistency, lack of effort, and disappointing: those three words are as good as any when it comes to summing up the University of Illinois Men’s Basketball 2010-2011 season. For a team that was supposed to do great things this year, they had a very up and down campaign. After starting the season 10-1 (only loss coming in OT to Texas at Madison Square Garden), the Illini … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini 2010-2011 Recap, Early look Ahead to 2012
2011 NCAA Tournament: Southwest Regional Bracket Breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. Check out my East, West, and Southeast Regional Bracket Breakdowns. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2011 NCAA Tournament: Southwest Regional Bracket Breakdown
Blame for Disappointing Illini Season Goes Well Beyond Senior Class
In the bracket of non-existent, 2009-2011 Illini basketball leadership has got to be a #1 seed. And I’m not singling out Coach Bruce Weber, or point guard/star player Demetri McCamey. I’m talking about the total team's overall tendency to just NOT get things done together as a team. If Notre Dame is Gestalt, and a cohesive unit playing well beyond the sum of their parts, … [Read more...] about Blame for Disappointing Illini Season Goes Well Beyond Senior Class
TSB’s Big Ten Basketball Postseason Awards
You can have an endless debate about some of the candidates for the Big Ten basketball post-season awards. JaJuan Johnson, Jared Sullinger, and Jordan Taylor are all worthy of being named Player of the Year. A solid case could be made for Ohio State's Thad Matta, Purdue's Matt Painter, and Wisconsin's Bo Ryan winning Coach of the Year honors. The Sports Bank panel of five … [Read more...] about TSB’s Big Ten Basketball Postseason Awards
A Musical Take On Illinois’ Senior Day
It's been a long road not only for Illini sports fans these last 4 years, but for the four Illinois seniors who have presided over the darkest off-the-court times in recent memory. Let's not forget it's also one of Illinois' worst on the court stretches as well. If the Illini miss the tournament this season, this senior class will be the first group of seniors to miss more … [Read more...] about A Musical Take On Illinois’ Senior Day
Casting My USA Basketball Writers Association Awards Ballot
A secret ballot? Nah, when it comes to college basketball, I'll shout my opinions and evaluations from the mountain top. I've covered a lot of teams both in the Big Ten and the Big East this past season: Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame and DePaul, so let's begin. We start by choosing my District: V. of course, covering Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and … [Read more...] about Casting My USA Basketball Writers Association Awards Ballot
