Since 2009, we all saw this coming. Back then Big Ten basketball was dominated by a large group of sophomores that would only raise the conference profile higher to it's peak in 2011. And we knew that once that group was gone (Kalin Lucas, Talor Battle, JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore, Durrell Summers, Demetri McCamey etc.) the next year would see the conference take a small step … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Season to Take a Small Step Down This Year
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UNC’s Harrison Barnes, OSU’s Sullinger Early Favorites for Wooden Award
The Preseason Top 50 List for the John R. Wooden Award was released today. Chosen by a preseason poll of national media members, the list is comprised of 50 players who, based on last year’s individual performance and team records, are the early frontrunners for college basketball’s most prestigious honor. Transfers, freshmen and medical redshirts are not eligible for the … [Read more...] about UNC’s Harrison Barnes, OSU’s Sullinger Early Favorites for Wooden Award
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 2-28-11
When doing a Big Ten Power rankings this time of year, there's three tiers. You have your top three teams, a force to be reckoned with in national college basketball. Then you have this muddled mix of mediocre blah. Some of it will rise to the cream, and possibly make a run in March because this is kind of a down year nationally. Some of the muddled mass is just blahhhh ughh … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 2-28-11
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings February 2011 Edition
Lots of shakeup this week in my Big Ten Power Rankings. Let's see where everyone shakes up. "CAN'T WAIT" as the New York Jets Bart Scott would say: … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings February 2011 Edition
Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger: Top Player in the Nation?
If you believe in the Ewing Theory, how a team can somehow get better and much more successful once their best player vacates, look no further that last year's Big Ten champion, and Big Ten Tournament Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Somehow the additions have outweighed the subtractions. They lost (with apologies to LL Cool J, "All-World") swingman Evan Turner, the individual … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger: Top Player in the Nation?
#1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten; Skate by Illini in Champaign
To paraphrase Dean Martin's timeless lyrics and apply them to college basketball: "Everybody loses a ballgame sometime, everybody gets defeated somehow." And on paper, it appeared Ohio State's trip to Assembly Hall meant "that sometime was now." We know that OSU is the #1 team in the Big Ten (after all, they're #1 in nation), but many experts (including ESPN's Dan Dakich) … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten; Skate by Illini in Champaign
Illinois vs. Number ONE Ohio State LIVE BLOG!!
30 Minutes Until Tipoff: It's gameday in Champaign, everyone!! I know that everyone is focused on the Bears and Packers this weekend, but this is a big-time game! There's no messing around today! It's Ohio State! Jared Sullinger! David Lighty! William Buford! The hated John Diebler! GUS JOHNSON IS CALLING THE GAME!!!! Is there a better recipe for an upset? … [Read more...] about Illinois vs. Number ONE Ohio State LIVE BLOG!!
Big 10 Power Rankings 1-17-11 Edition
Ohio State takes over the #1 position in both national college basketball polls. Just like they did in college football a couple months ago...then they lost their very next game at Wisconsin. In hoops, they don't visit Madison until February 12th, so maybe they'll be alright for awhile this time. After the Buckeyes, the talent level drops off DRAMATICALLY! as 2-6 are about … [Read more...] about Big 10 Power Rankings 1-17-11 Edition