It’s finally here, the Super Bowl of college basketball. The end of all the madness that March left will be resolved on Monday night between the Butler Bulldogs and Connecticut Huskies. I think Butler has the advantage with the experience and better guard play (sorry Kemba Walker). If Butler can force this young UConn team to make mistakes, they should win. It should literally … [Read more...] about 10 Butler-UConn National Title Game Questions
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Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
The Connecticut Huskies have quietly been the surprise of the season. Butler and VCU are the surprises of the tournament, yes, but no one expected this out of Connecticut. This season has been full of surprises, but there hasn’t been one bigger than the progression of the Connecticut Huskies. The team went through the Jim Calhoun recruiting violations and his possible … [Read more...] about Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
There is one huge thing missing from Kentucky coach John Calipari’s coaching resume: a national championship. Kentucky Wildcat fans have seen this similar storyline- a freshman point guard leading a John Calipari team deep into the tournament and falling short at the end. It happened at Memphis with superstars Derrick Rose (he’s only the NBA MVP this year) and Tyreke Evans … [Read more...] about This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
NCAA Tournament West Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
Kyrie Irving is back for Duke. UConn keeps rolling. San Diego State earns their chance to prove they belong with the big boys. These are some of the headlines heading into the Sweet 16 of the West Regional. There is a lot of NBA talent playing in Anaheim but can anyone knock off the defending champion Blue Devils? Here is my breakdown. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament West Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
2011 March Madness Predictions
It's crunch time. The tournament is less than 24 hours away. By now you have gone through a dozen brackets, second guessing each pick. You want to choose the upset that no one is talking about, but your sleeper is becoming everyone's sleeper. We see it every year; an upset pick that becomes so popular that it is no longer an upset, i.e. Richmond over Vanderbilt this year. At … [Read more...] about 2011 March Madness Predictions
2011 NCAA Tournament: West Regional Bracket Breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by 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. Click here to check out my East Regional breakdown. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2011 NCAA Tournament: West Regional Bracket Breakdown
Casting My USA Basketball Writers Association Awards Ballot
A secret ballot? Nah, when it comes to college basketball, I'll shout my opinions and evaluations from the mountain top. I've covered a lot of teams both in the Big Ten and the Big East this past season: Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame and DePaul, so let's begin. We start by choosing my District: V. of course, covering Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and … [Read more...] about Casting My USA Basketball Writers Association Awards Ballot
Big East Basketball Power Rankings (2/1/11)
Have you seen the Big East standings lately? It is messier than . After 8-1 Pitt, nine teams have between two and four losses and that does not include a St. John’s team that just beat Duke by 15. No wonder why you keep hearing about 11 Big East teams having a chance to make the NCAA Tournament. Here are my latest Big East Power Rankings. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (2/1/11)
Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/26/11)
Pitt suffered their first conference loss this season but do they drop out of the top spot in my latest Big East Power Rankings? How far does Syracuse fall after losing three straight games including an embarrassing 22-point home loss to Seton Hall. So many questions; only one way to find out the answers. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/26/11)
Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/18/11)
In my most recent bracketology, 11 Big East teams made the NCAA Tournament projections. It is not a crazy thought right now especially since nine teams are ranked in the AP Top 25. Of course, once the season plays out and teams start to beat up on each other, a couple of those teams will struggle and take themselves out of the conversation like happens every year. Here are … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/18/11)