When Nerlens Noel suffered an ACL injury in 2013, it changed the course of his career and the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. Over the past couple of years we've seen Noel grow into a player who truly qualifies as a "a piece" for the Sixers. Philly is a very proud franchise with a exceedingly rich history but the 2010s have seen them devolve into a really bad joke. The last … [Read more...] about Sixers have a legitimate piece in Nerlens Noel
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UPDATED 2013-2014 preseason top 25 college basketball rankings
With the Louisville Cardinals cutting down the nets, the book was officially closed on the 2012-2013 college basketball season. Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my updated way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25 college basketball rankings. So here is my preliminary preseason Top 25 college basketball rankings … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2013-2014 preseason top 25 college basketball rankings
Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
With the exodus of Big East teams leaving for the ACC, this is going to be the final year that the Big East/SEC Challenge will have such star power. Â The three day event tips off tonight and here is a preview including my brilliant, insightful predictions. … [Read more...] about Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
#11 Syracuse Orange: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series.  Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #11 Syracuse Orange: College Basketball 111 in 111
Syracuse officially leaving Big East for ACC in 2013
We all knew this was coming for some time, but the news was made official today: The BIG EAST Conference and Syracuse University today announced that both organizations have reached an agreement on Syracuse’s departure from the BIG EAST and move to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Under the terms of the agreement reached between the BIG EAST and Syracuse, the BIG EAST … [Read more...] about Syracuse officially leaving Big East for ACC in 2013
Syracuse’s Fab Melo: how high is his NBA ceiling? (video)
When Syracuse center Fab Melo wasn't on the floor for the Orange, the team wasn't the same. Melo was a big difference maker for the Cuse and he's part of a NBA draft class of centers that is loaded with questions. As his Melo, mostly on the defensive end. Sure the 2-3 zone works well in college basketball, as it was a big part of Orange domination in the Big East. But can … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s Fab Melo: how high is his NBA ceiling? (video)
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)
