By Paul M. Banks Nittany Lions' first win in the Big Ten ends NU's at-large NCAA chances. How could this happen? How could Penn St., a de facto "one man team" beat Northwestern? For their FIRST win in conference play, on a night when their one man, Talor Battle, was limited to very few shots, and he made very few of them? If you're a Cats fan, at least you have closure on … [Read more...] about Penn St. ends Northwestern’s NCAA Dreams
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Talor Battle and Evan Turner: BFFs
By Paul M. Banks The Big Ten’s talent is concentrated at the point guard position, junior class. And two of the most talented guys who fit in at both categories (Ohio State’s Evan Turner and Penn State’s Talor Battle) also happen to be very good friends. … [Read more...] about Talor Battle and Evan Turner: BFFs
Jim Jackson on the Big Ten’s Strengths & Weaknesses
By Paul M. Banks At Big Ten Media Day, Ohio State alum Jim Jackson was just like the rest of us journalists, he participated in the college hoops version of speed dating that is Media Day, as he went from table to table interviewing players and coaches. At the same time, the NBA veteran of 14 seasons, 1992 #4 overall draft pick and current Big Ten Network analyst was … [Read more...] about Jim Jackson on the Big Ten’s Strengths & Weaknesses
2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 1 of 4
By: David Kay The excitement is quickly building for the up-coming college hoops season. This week most teams will finally strap up the kicks against real competition as exhibition play tips-off. That is right, we are only about a week away from actual, meaningful games being played. I’m more excited than Brett Favre after throwing his fourth touchdown at Lambeau Field … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 1 of 4