When Nerlens Noel suffered an ACL injury in 2013, it changed the course of his career and the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. Over the past couple of years we've seen Noel grow into a player who truly qualifies as a "a piece" for the Sixers. Philly is a very proud franchise with a exceedingly rich history but the 2010s have seen them devolve into a really bad joke. The last … [Read more...] about Sixers have a legitimate piece in Nerlens Noel
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UPDATED 2013-2014 preseason top 25 college basketball rankings
With the Louisville Cardinals cutting down the nets, the book was officially closed on the 2012-2013 college basketball season. Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my updated way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25 college basketball rankings. So here is my preliminary preseason Top 25 college basketball rankings … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2013-2014 preseason top 25 college basketball rankings
Butler, Xavier, Creighton joining Catholic 7 basketball conference (Big East Update)
Multiple sources report The Butler Bulldogs, Creighton Blue Jays and Xavier Musketeers will join the Catholic 7 basketball conference which consists of the seven college basketball only schools previously in the Big East: (Catholic institutions Marquette, DePaul, Georgetown, Villanova, St. John's, Seton Hall and Providence) Not since Martin Luther and the Protestant … [Read more...] about Butler, Xavier, Creighton joining Catholic 7 basketball conference (Big East Update)
Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
With the exodus of Big East teams leaving for the ACC, this is going to be the final year that the Big East/SEC Challenge will have such star power. The three day event tips off tonight and here is a preview including my brilliant, insightful predictions. … [Read more...] about Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
#31 Georgetown Hoyas: College Basketball 111 in 111
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 #31 Georgetown Hoyas: College Basketball 111 in 111
Georgetown’s Ewing, North Carolina’s Phil Ford headline College Hall of Fame class
Georgetown’s dominating center Patrick Ewing, Kansas legend Clyde Lovellette and North Carolina’s star guard Phil Ford headline the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction class of 2012. Joining them for enshrinement will be coaches Joe B. Hall and Dave Robbins, players Kenny Sailors, Earl Monroe and Willis Reed and contributors Jim Host and Joe Dean. A … [Read more...] about Georgetown’s Ewing, North Carolina’s Phil Ford headline College Hall of Fame class
Big East basketball: NCAA Tournament bubble breakdown
Friday is usually when I do my updated Big East Basketball Power Rankings. Since nobody cares about the DePaul’s, Providence’s, and Rutgers’ of the world this late in the season, this week’s Big East Power Rankings will an analysis of the teams in the conference who have solidified their status in the NCAA Tournament or are firmly on the bubble and still have work to do. … [Read more...] about Big East basketball: NCAA Tournament bubble breakdown
2011-2012 Big East basketball power rankings (2/17/12)
The biggest news involving Big East basketball this past week; Buh-bye West Virginia. This will in fact be the Mountaineers final year as a member of the conference as they head to the Big 12. Meanwhile, several teams have their NCAA Tournament hopes on life support and need to finish the season strong to ensure a spot in the dance. Be sure to check back every Friday for my … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East basketball power rankings (2/17/12)