As you know, President Barack Obama is a huge college basketball fan. (He's also the most impressive of my 619 Twitter followers by the way) On Veteran's Day, the Commander-in-Chief addressed the crowd of 8,100 who took in the Michigan State Spartans vs North Carolina Tar Heels game, the first to ever be played on an aircraft carrier. And not just any carrier, the same exact … [Read more...] about President Obama’s Carrier Classic Pregame Speech (Video)
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#1 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #1 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Basketball 111 in 111
North Carolina Ties All-Time Record; #1 in AP Poll for 8th Time
With the release of today's college hoops AP preseason poll, the North Carolina Tar Heels further cemented themselves as one of college basketball's most storied programs. The Tar Heels, returning all five starters from last season's Elite 8 team, were the landslide #1 (62/65 votes) in the Associated Press' preseason poll. It's the eighth time they have been #1 with a bullet … [Read more...] about North Carolina Ties All-Time Record; #1 in AP Poll for 8th Time
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
Marquette, Illinois, Butler in 2012 Maui Invitational
The Maui Invitational is usually the best Thanksgiving Holiday college basketball tournament every year. The 2010 field was stacked with teams like eventual National Champion UConn, Kentucky, Washington, and Michigan State. The 2012 Maui Invitational will also be loaded featuring Marquette, Illinois, and Butler. … [Read more...] about Marquette, Illinois, Butler in 2012 Maui Invitational
UNC Recruit James McAdoo Wins McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
With his 17 points on 8-13 shooting, future North Carolina Tar Heel James McAdoo shared co-MVP honors of the McDonald’s All-American Game with Kentucky recruit Michael Gilchrist. "Just a dream come true, first and foremost just to be in the game, but I just went out there with the mindset to make shots and grab some rebounds," McAdoo said. From the looks of it, McAdoo … [Read more...] about UNC Recruit James McAdoo Wins McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
North Carolina Tar Heels Very Impressive; Ready for Test from Kentucky Wildcats
You wouldn’t have thought that the UNC Tar Heels team playing Friday night was the same one that was defensively challenged all year. College basketball teams were able to get up and down on them pretty much at will. But on Friday night, they stepped up and answered the call, holding Marquette to 15 first half points – the second fewest in the program’s storied tournament … [Read more...] about North Carolina Tar Heels Very Impressive; Ready for Test from Kentucky Wildcats
Al Nolen’s Defense Desperately Needed for Gophers
It is rare that a player affects a team on the defensive end of the floor as much as Al Nolen does for the Gophers. In what seems to be an annual me-praise-Al event this time of year, in 2010 it seems more clear that his defense should be what’s applauded, rather than my claim last year around this time that he was “the key to the Gopher offense.” I’d continue to make the … [Read more...] about Al Nolen’s Defense Desperately Needed for Gophers
Puerto Rico Tip-Off Preview
The pre-season college basketball tournament season is upon us and The Sports Bank is your home for in-depth previews to get your Feast Week watching ready. The Puerto Rico Tip-Off begins Thursday and features an eight-team field including North Carolina, West Virginia, Vanderbilt, and Minnesota. Here are my predictions and what to look for during the four day tourney. By: … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Tip-Off Preview
99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels were once again playing for a championship in April. Unfortunately, it was the NIT title. UNC is coming off a very uncharacteristic season in which they missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Roy Williams. The Heels will be a young team this season but do add the top freshman in the country, Harrison Barnes. The Sports Bank’s “99 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels
