The best thing that happened to Adreian Payne, NBA career wise, was getting traded away from the Atlanta Hawks and to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He wasn't going to get much playing time with the Eastern Conference's first place team; who have now pretty much solidified the #1 seed in the East. Payne was drafted 15th overall by Atlanta, but never broke into their rotation; … [Read more...] about Adreian Payne’s NBA career finally begins with Timberwolves
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Michigan State has many non-conference wins, but most with struggles
There's no question that the teams of Tom Izzo are much better in March -when it counts- then November/December. But nothing has come easy for this Spartans team. It seems like every time they play inferior competition they struggle with them. They still win, but play way down to their level. They did it again versus Texas, trailing in the second half. Yes, the Longhorns … [Read more...] about Michigan State has many non-conference wins, but most with struggles
#16 Michigan State Spartans: college basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to the 111 in 111, guest posting edition. This year's Michigan State Spartans are in a sort of re-loading mode, as they have to adjust to the loss of one of the greatest Spartans in history, Draymond Green. But there's a lot of talent in East Lansing, as usual. The starting five will feature 2 McDonald's All-Americans, and this unit will have more athleticism and … [Read more...] about #16 Michigan State Spartans: college basketball 111 in 111
2012 Big Ten Tournament Preview & Predictions
The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off Thursday, March 8, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Heading into the tournament, the Big Ten continues to lead all conferences in the RPI and Sagarin ratings and is the only conference in the country with five top-15 teams. So you could easily say it's the toughest conference in college basketball. But it doesn't … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten Tournament Preview & Predictions
Big 10 Power Rankings 1-27-11
Ohio State or Michigan State? Who's number one? Welcome to the Big Ten power rankings. Go here for our most recent Big East Power Rankings, which are probably more informative and accurate than the rankings below will turn out. … [Read more...] about Big 10 Power Rankings 1-27-11