If you want to forecast how the professional basketball career of over-publicized, former Ohio State guard Aaron Craft, then look at the pro career of once over-publicized, former Notre Dame guard Ben Hanbrough. If SIU is "Floor burn U," then Ben Hansbrough was "Captain Floor Burn." During his college basketball career, he was even grindier than his brother Tyler Hansbrough. … [Read more...] about Aaron Craft’s NBA career projection: Ben Hansbrough
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Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5
Wow, where to start with Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat? The lackluster play from the get-go for the Pacers? The three flagrant fouls called? The injuries to Danny Granger and David West? Team president Larry Bird calling out his players for going soft? The Heat pretty much controlled the entire game Tuesday … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5
Indiana Pacers have Lots of Options, Cap Space this Offseason
With nearly $34 million coming off the books and a head coaching vacancy that has yet to be filled, there are certainly questions surrounding the Indiana Pacers and more questions will arise over the next week as the 2011 NBA Draft approaches. Despite finishing with a record below .500, the Pacers made their first postseason appearance since 2006. Indiana’s starting five will … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers have Lots of Options, Cap Space this Offseason
Pacers Tyler Hansbrough: Unintentionally Hilarious Audio
If there's ever a PSA, and a cautious example for the case against home schooling, it's the audio below. The Pacers Tyler Hansbrough became a thorn in the side of Chicago Bulls fans in Round one of the NBA playoffs. Therefore, they'll get a kick out of this audio of Hansbrough reading to children. It's tough to make fun someone when they're doing community service for … [Read more...] about Pacers Tyler Hansbrough: Unintentionally Hilarious Audio
Notre Dame Basketball #4: Not bad for a Football School
This year's Notre Dame team is a lot like another potential #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament; another team currently ranked in the college basketball top four- the Ohio State Buckeyes. In both South Bend and Columbus, college football comes first, foremost, and probably second, third and fourth too. It sounds ridiculous to say, but both OSU and ND are "flying under the radar," … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Basketball #4: Not bad for a Football School
Notre Dame’s Strong Case to be a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
The losses among the major college basketball national powers piled up last week- BYU, Purdue, Duke. Opening the door for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to grab that final #1 seed. To quote '80s one-hit wonder Spandau Ballet, "we know this. much is true." Ohio State is the overall top seed; Kansas and Pittsburgh will join them on the top line. The final #1 however, is up for … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Strong Case to be a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
Notre Dame Blows Out Villanova on Senior Night 93-72
#9 Notre Dame came out of the gates shooting red hot from behind the arc, and the initial surge set the evening's tone. #14 Villanova was never able to catch their breath and catch up, as they spent pretty much the entire first twenty minutes with half as many points on the scoreboard as the Irish. ND was especially fired up for their Senior night as they happen to start all … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Blows Out Villanova on Senior Night 93-72
Marshon Brooks Breaks Big East Scoring Record, But Notre Dame Still Beats Providence
Notre Dame was extremely lucky to escape the Dunkin Donuts Center with a win over Providence. And it took Ben Hansbrough's career-high 32 points and Tim Abromaitis' season-high 28 to get it done. That's because 6-5 senior swingman Marshon Brooks scored a Providence and Big East-record 52 points. Besides leading the conference and his team in scoring and rebounding, Brooks … [Read more...] about Marshon Brooks Breaks Big East Scoring Record, But Notre Dame Still Beats Providence