By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- I’m back in my hometown and I’ve now had a whole day to take in all that transpired on Championship/Selection Sunday. “The Chi” is also home to Kansas’ Sherron Collins and Ohio State’s Evan Turner, two of the five members of the United States Basketball Writers Association All-America Team. Just announced today. I voted for both in my USBWA … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing: Championship & Selection Sunday Edition
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Evan Turner Headlines my USBWA Ballot
By Paul M. Banks My first ever United States Basketball Writers Association ballot! Which includes voting for an all-district team (the Upper Midwest of course!), All-American team, national freshman of the year, coach of the year, and player of the year. In addition, the ballot includes player and coach of the year, for the district. Remember college basketball is bigger … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Headlines my USBWA Ballot
Ohio State/Michigan State Preview: Big Ten Battle
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Two of the Big Ten's best teams and players will clash tomorrow afternoon when Michigan State hosts Ohio State. The matchup everyone will have their eye on is between Player of the Year candidates Kalin Lucas and Evan Turner. Lucas appears to be almost fully recovered from the sprained ankle he suffered at Wisconsin, as he has averaged 18.5 points and … [Read more...] about Ohio State/Michigan State Preview: Big Ten Battle
Evan Turner, Buckeyes Stoned in Morgantown
By Hans Hetrick After a promising three game win streak and the seemingly complete restoration of Evan Turner, the Ohio State Buckeyes turned to stone in Morgantown Saturday against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Before Saturday, the Buckeyes looked destined to make a serious run at the Big Ten title, and the possibility of a deep run through March Madness grew with every … [Read more...] about Evan Turner, Buckeyes Stoned in Morgantown