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2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/13/12)

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As Paul M. Banks pointed out in his most recent Big Ten Power Rankings, "power rankings are only fun when the hierarchy is rather grey and things are up in the air."  That properly describes the Big East this season as outside of Syracuse, there is no clear cut second best team in the conference.  Here are my latest Big East Basketball Power Rankings including the last place … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/13/12)

UConn’s Andre Drummond the NBA’s Next Franchise Center?

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When Andre Drummond chose to play for UConn this season rather than spend a year at prep school as he originally planned to do, he immediately become one of the top prospects for the 2012 NBA Draft.   Drummond has seen his share of ups and downs as a freshman, but has shown flashes of being a potential NBA franchise center. … [Read more...] about UConn’s Andre Drummond the NBA’s Next Franchise Center?

2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings

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Last year, the Big East made history by sending 11 teams to the NCAA Tournament.  The depth of the conference was clear and obvious when a UConn team that finished with a 9-9 mark in Big East play cut down the nets.  With the league possibly entering the final year before Syracuse, Pitt, and West Virginia selfishly bolt for greener pastures (screw you, college football), the … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings

Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions

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Unlike the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, The Big East/SEC Challenge is still in its infant stages.  There is a new format this season as the battle of power conferences increases to a twelve-game schedule with teams playing host for each game rather than meeting at a neutral site which has been the case the past four years.  Since the SEC is a 12-team conference, four Big East teams … [Read more...] about Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions

#4 UConn Huskies: College Basketball 111 in 111

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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 #4 UConn Huskies: College Basketball 111 in 111

Kemba Walker Is A Perfect Fit For The Minnesota Timberwolves

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If I had one wish for the 2011-12 Minnesota Timberwolves it would be to have University of Connecticut’s Kemba Walker wearing the Blue and Black of the Timberwolves. While ESPN’s Chad Ford currently has Walker sitting 10th in his newest top 100 NBA draft prospects, I believe his talent is second to none in this class. While I may be slightly biased as my Kemboner has … [Read more...] about Kemba Walker Is A Perfect Fit For The Minnesota Timberwolves

Butler vs. UConn: National Championship Drinking Game

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Welcome to the third annual NCAA Tournament Championship Drinking Game, one of our favorite articles every year here at The Sports Bank.  If you missed our first two editions, you can check the 2009 Michigan State vs. North Carolina version and last year's Butler vs. Duke one. Even if you do not have a rooting interest in tonight's game between Butler and UConn, invite some … [Read more...] about Butler vs. UConn: National Championship Drinking Game

10 Butler-UConn National Title Game Questions

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It’s finally here, the Super Bowl of college basketball. The end of all the madness that March left will be resolved on Monday night between the Butler Bulldogs and Connecticut Huskies. I think Butler has the advantage with the experience and better guard play (sorry Kemba Walker). If Butler can force this young UConn team to make mistakes, they should win.  It should literally … [Read more...] about 10 Butler-UConn National Title Game Questions