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5 reasons the Chicago Bulls could beat the Cavs in the East

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For all intents and purposes, the 'experts' have handed the Eastern Conference crown to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Why wouldn't they after an off-season in which they landed LeBron James and Kevin Love among others? That's just the way the Chicago Bulls like it as they thrive on going under the radar and developing into one of the best teams in the NBA almost covertly. There's … [Read more...] about 5 reasons the Chicago Bulls could beat the Cavs in the East

2013 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown

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Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool 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. Louisville earned the number one overall seed in the entire tourney and is the top seed in the Midwest … [Read more...] about 2013 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown

#21 Creighton Bluejays: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series.  Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #21 Creighton Bluejays: College Basketball 111 in 111

2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

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With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season.  Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown

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Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool 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.  North Carolina is the top seed in the Midwest Regional but Kansas figures to have a huge home crowd … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown

BracketBusters Schedule Headlined by Unbeaten Murray State vs. St. Mary’s

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ESPN released their 2012 BracketBusters schedule which features some of the best mid-major programs in the country going head-to-head in hopes of improving their NCAA Tournament resume.  The headliner this year features the lone remaining unbeaten in college basketball, Murray State hosting Top 20 team, St. Mary's. … [Read more...] about BracketBusters Schedule Headlined by Unbeaten Murray State vs. St. Mary’s

#75 Creighton Bluejays: College Basketball 111 in 111

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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 #75 Creighton Bluejays: College Basketball 111 in 111