Happy Feast Week! If you are unfamiliar with College Hoops 101, it is a weekly feature here at The Sports Bank that runs every Monday and breaks down everything you need to know going on in the world of college hoops. I will look back at the previous week and peak ahead to some of the key match-ups in the next seven days. In case you missed it, be sure to check out my … [Read more...] about College Hoops 101 (11-22-10)
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Maui Invitational Preview: Michigan State’s Tourney to Lose
Break out the Hawaiian shirts... The Maui Invitational always seems to be the cream of the Thanksgiving tournament crop and this year is no different as three top fifteen teams headline the field including second ranked Michigan State and the once again young, but talented Kentucky Wildcats. The Invite will expand to 12 teams next season featuring 23 games, 11 of which are … [Read more...] about Maui Invitational Preview: Michigan State’s Tourney to Lose
99 in 99: #46 Wichita State Shockers
Despite making the Sweet 16 last season and winning back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference titles, Northern Iowa will not be the favorite this season. That distinction belongs to Wichita State who only loses one key player from a year ago. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Click here if you missed … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #46 Wichita State Shockers
99 in 99: #52 UConn Huskies
2009-2010 was a tough year for UConn. Head coach Jim Calhoun missed seven games of the season due to medical reasons and despite boasting a very talented roster, the Huskies ended up being one of the most disappointing teams in the country. Now UConn faces the challenge of avoiding an uncharacteristic back-to-back disappointing seasons. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #52 UConn Huskies