Notre Dame was unable to get a sixth year of eligibility out of the NCAA for their oft-injured star Tim Abromaitis, but they were able to get the same situation approved for forward Scott Martin (Valparaiso, Ind.). The Purdue transfer will return to play for the Irish in 2012-13. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame gets another year for Scott Martin
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UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
Here is an updated on my preseason Top 25 for the 2012-2013 college basketball. With transfers, the decisions of some previously undeclared top high school recruits, and players declaring their intentions to return to school or leave for the NBA Draft, there has been a lot of movement since I released my original rankings the day after the National Championship game. (Click … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
Here are teams 16-25 in my updated 2012-2013 preseason college basketball Top 25 and other teams who just missed the cut. … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season. Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
Here are teams 16-25 in my 2012-2013 preseason college basketball Top 25 and other teams who just missed the cut. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
Notre Dame is really overseeded at #7, pick #10 Xavier
Last year, Notre Dame leader Mike Brey was named national coach of the year, and deservedly so. This year, he did an even better job. Because he had so much less talent to work with. The Irish (22-11), picked for ninth in the Big East Conference back in October before star player Tim Abromaitis was lost for the season in November with a knee injury, came on strong to finish … [Read more...] about Notre Dame is really overseeded at #7, pick #10 Xavier
Big East basketball: NCAA Tournament bubble breakdown
Friday is usually when I do my updated Big East Basketball Power Rankings. Since nobody cares about the DePaul’s, Providence’s, and Rutgers’ of the world this late in the season, this week’s Big East Power Rankings will an analysis of the teams in the conference who have solidified their status in the NCAA Tournament or are firmly on the bubble and still have work to do. … [Read more...] about Big East basketball: NCAA Tournament bubble breakdown
2011-2012 Big East basketball power rankings (2/17/12)
The biggest news involving Big East basketball this past week; Buh-bye West Virginia. This will in fact be the Mountaineers final year as a member of the conference as they head to the Big 12. Meanwhile, several teams have their NCAA Tournament hopes on life support and need to finish the season strong to ensure a spot in the dance. Be sure to check back every Friday for my … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East basketball power rankings (2/17/12)